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Plan fencing and deck work around privacy, access and outdoor use. Talk with our team about the scope and setting of your project.
Fencing And Decks
A fence sets out privacy, boundaries and access; a deck gives you a level outdoor floor off the house. Both depend on where they sit on the property, the ground under them and the rules that apply at your address. Start with what you want the fence or deck to do, where the property line is and how people will move between the house, the deck and the yard. Urban Living Landscaping discusses fencing and deck projects in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Consider where a fence would sit or how a deck would connect the house and yard.
Bring questions about layout, materials, level changes, gates and existing site conditions into the discussion. Tell us what you have in mind so we can discuss the scope and setting of your project.
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A natural look that can be stained or left to weather. Needs periodic sealing or staining.
Lower upkeep surfaces in fixed colours. Compare heat, texture and how they look up close.
Aluminium or steel fencing and railings keep views open and suit pool areas.
Consider the deck size, its connection to the house and yard, and your questions about height and railings.
Consider how you want to move between the deck and the yard, and your questions about steps and landings.
Share your property details, how you want to use the space and the questions you would like to discuss.
Fencing And Deck Questions
For general planning questions, such as what to send and which photos help, see our planning guide.
Think about the privacy, screening or access you want, and which part of the yard is involved. Gather any property line information you have and note existing planting, changes in ground level and access to the area.
Bring any material preferences or reference images, along with questions about appearance and upkeep. Ask which options would be suitable for your proposed scope and property rather than assuming a particular product is included.
Confirm the current City of Ottawa requirements for your proposed work and address. Include questions about permits, zoning and any other approvals, and check for restrictions that apply to your property. This page does not determine which approvals your project needs.
Confirm the current City of Ottawa fence requirements for your address and proposed fence location. Explain whether the fence would be near a street, a neighbouring property or a pool, and check for any additional restrictions affecting your property.
Describe how you want to move between the house, deck and yard. Include any changes in ground level and questions about steps, landings, railings and access so these can be discussed as part of the proposed scope.
Share photos that show the slope and describe where you are considering a fence or deck. Note any access or drainage concerns and ask how the site conditions could affect the layout and scope.
Useful starting points include photos, approximate dimensions, any property line information you have and a description of how you want to use the space. Add your questions and any known access or drainage concerns.
Pools are covered by City of Ottawa pool enclosure rules. Check the current pool enclosure rules for your address before planning fencing near a pool.
Yes. Plan the stair landing and the paved area together, so the levels, drainage and edges line up. See patio installation.
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Include the area, its rough size, what you would like to change and how the yard is reached. Photos help: email them to [email protected]. See our planning guide.
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