Burlington Exterior Contractor · Reformity Inc.Fencing, Decks & Interlocking in Burlington.
Fences, decks, interlocking and backyard landscaping for Burlington homes — from Aldershot and Roseland to Millcroft and Alton Village.
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Working in Burlington
Escarpment to lakeshore.
Burlington's older lakeshore neighbourhoods — Roseland, Shoreacres, Aldershot — have large lots and mature trees, while Millcroft, Orchard and Alton Village are newer subdivisions where fence replacement and driveway upgrades are the typical jobs.
North Burlington rises toward the Niagara Escarpment, so sloped yards, retaining walls and drainage are common there. The conservation authority for most of the city is Conservation Halton.
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Property manager or facility owner in Burlington? See commercial and industrial contracting. COIs & WSIB clearance on request.
City of Burlington Rules
Know the bylaws before you build.
We check these on every Burlington quote visit. Bylaws change and lots differ (corner lots, easements, ravine areas), so treat this as a starting point and confirm with the City of Burlington for your address.
Fence height
Burlington is moving to a new zoning by-law (09-2026). Under it, fences can be up to 2.5 m, and 1.2 m in a front yard within 3 m of the front lot line. Lots still under the older by-law: 2.0 m, with the same 1.2 m front-yard limit. We confirm which applies to your lot.
City of BurlingtonPool enclosures
Minimum 1.2 m for solid, picket or board fencing, or 1.5 m for metal, with a pool permit required (By-law 074-2005).
City of Burlington: pool permitsPrivate trees
In the urban area, a permit is needed for trees 20 cm or more in diameter, measured at 1.37 m (By-law 040-2022).
City of Burlington: tree permitsDriveway widening
Altering a driveway needs a driveway modification permit, and the City does the curb work.
City of Burlington: drivewaysConservation & escarpment
Burlington is regulated by Conservation Halton, and north Burlington sits below the Niagara Escarpment, where extra planning controls apply.
Conservation HaltonDeck permits
Under Ontario's Building Code, a deck over 10 m² (about 108 sq ft) or attached to the house generally needs a building permit, and the City of Burlington may set its own triggers based on height above grade. We confirm with the building department and pull the permit when one's needed.
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Neighbourhoods
Across Burlington.
- Aldershot
- Roseland
- Shoreacres
- Tyandaga
- Millcroft
- Orchard
- Alton Village
- Headon Forest
- Brant Hills
- Palmer
- Tansley
Burlington FAQ
Quick answers.
It depends which zoning by-law covers your lot: up to 2.5 m under the new By-law 09-2026, or 2.0 m under the older one. Front yards are 1.2 m within 3 m of the front lot line either way. We confirm your lot's rules before quoting.
Yes — altering a driveway needs a driveway modification permit, and the City handles the curb work.
Send the form on this page or call 437-241-6287. We reply within one business day and book a free on-site visit in Burlington to measure, check the bylaws and lot lines for your address, and give you a fixed written price.