Help with basement flooding
As of November 2026 we found no City of Pickering or Durham Region grant for backwater valves or sump pumps. Durham offers a Basement Flooding Loan Program for owners who have had a sanitary sewer backup.
| Work | Amount |
|---|---|
| Backwater valve or sump pump after a sanitary backup | Durham Region loan program (not a grant) |
A loan has to be repaid. Ask Durham Region for the current terms before you book the work. Program rules change; confirm with the official program before you book the work.
Bylaws & permits in Pickering
- Fences: up to 2 metres in back and side yards. A solid front yard fence is limited to 1 metre; an open, see-through one can be 1.5 metres.
- Privacy screens are allowed only in side or rear yards, at least 0.6 metres from the lot line, up to 2.6 metres high and 8 metres long.
Digging for fence posts, a deck or a pool anywhere in Ontario? Request a free Ontario One Call locate at least 5 business days ahead. It's the law.
Who fixes what
- Durham Region owns water and sanitary sewers up to your property line: 905-668-7711.
- The City of Pickering handles stormwater.
- Tree roots blocking your sewer? Durham will help clear the blockage. Contact your local Region works depot.
Power and gas
Elexicon Energy supplies power in Pickering, so it handles the disconnect and reconnect for a 200-amp service upgrade. Enbridge Gas supplies natural gas.
Pickering cost guides
Prices in the Pickering area follow the GTA ranges in each guide.
Heating & cooling: Furnace · AC & heat pump · Water heater
Exterior: Roof · Windows & doors · Eavestroughs · Fence · Garage door
Basement & structure: Waterproofing · Foundation cracks · Insulation
Interior renovation: Kitchen · Bathroom · Flooring
Plumbing & electrical: Plumbing & drains · Panel & EV charger
Pools & hot tubs: Pool repair · Hot tub repair
Common questions
Is there a backwater valve rebate in Pickering?
We found no grant. Durham Region runs a Basement Flooding Loan Program for owners who have had a sanitary backup.
How high can a fence be in Pickering?
2 metres in back and side yards. Front yard fences are 1 metre if solid, or 1.5 metres if see-through.
Who handles sewer problems in Pickering?
Durham Region, for water and sanitary sewers up to the property line. The City looks after stormwater.