How much does it cost to install a fence around a corner lot in Vancouver?

Fencing a corner lot in Vancouver typically costs $12,000 to $30,000 or more, depending on the total perimeter, material choice, and whether the corner faces a public street. Corner lots have significantly more fencing exposure than interior lots — often 50 to 100% more linear footage — which makes them some of the most expensive residential fencing projects in Metro Vancouver.

A standard Vancouver interior lot is roughly 33 feet wide by 120 feet deep, giving you approximately 250 to 280 linear feet of fenceable perimeter (excluding the front). A corner lot of the same dimensions adds the entire second street-facing side — easily another 100 to 120 linear feet — pushing your total to 350 to 400 linear feet or more. At $40 to $80 per linear foot for Western Red Cedar privacy fencing, that additional side alone adds $4,000 to $9,600 to your project.

The street-facing side creates additional complexity. Under City of Vancouver bylaws, fences in front yards and flanking side yards (the side facing a street on a corner lot) are limited to 1.2 metres (approximately 4 feet) in height. This means you cannot simply extend your 6-foot rear-yard privacy fence around the corner — the street-facing portion must step down to 4 feet, or you need to apply for a variance, which is not guaranteed and adds permit fees of $200 to $500 plus processing time. Many corner-lot homeowners opt for a shorter decorative fence or open-style design (picket, aluminum ornamental, or horizontal with spacing) along the street side, and full-height privacy fencing for the rear and interior side.

Sight-line requirements at intersections are another consideration specific to corner lots. Vancouver and most Metro Vancouver municipalities require fences near street corners to maintain clear sight lines for pedestrian and vehicle safety. This typically means a reduced fence height or no fence at all within a triangular zone near the intersection — usually 6 to 9 metres along each property line from the corner. Your fence contractor should be familiar with these setback requirements, and your building department can confirm the exact dimensions for your specific intersection.

Here are realistic cost ranges for a typical Vancouver corner lot (approximately 350 to 400 linear feet total, combining privacy and street-facing sections):

Western Red Cedar — 6-foot privacy on rear and interior side, 4-foot picket or horizontal on street side: $14,000 to $25,000 installed. This is the most common configuration for corner lots in Vancouver neighbourhoods like Kitsilano, Dunbar, and Main Street.

Pressure-treated wood — same configuration: $10,000 to $18,000 installed. A more budget-friendly option, though you'll need to seal it every 2 to 3 years in Vancouver's wet climate.

Vinyl/PVC — 6-foot privacy rear and interior, 4-foot decorative street side: $12,000 to $22,000 installed. Higher upfront cost than pressure-treated but virtually zero maintenance over its 25-year lifespan.

Mixed approach — cedar privacy on rear and interior, aluminum ornamental on street side: $15,000 to $28,000 installed. The ornamental aluminum provides a refined street-facing appearance while cedar handles privacy duties.

Corner lots also tend to need more gates — often two or three — to provide access from both streets and the rear. Budget $200 to $600 per pedestrian gate and $800 to $3,000 for a driveway gate. Old fence removal, if applicable, adds $3 to $8 per linear foot.

Before starting, invest in a boundary survey by a licensed BC Land Surveyor ($1,000 to $3,000). Corner lots have two public-facing boundaries where encroachment onto city property is immediately visible and will trigger enforcement. A survey also confirms the exact lot dimensions so your contractor can provide an accurate linear-footage quote.

Given the scale and complexity of corner-lot fencing, this is definitely a project for experienced professionals. Vancouver Fence Builders can match you with contractors who regularly handle corner-lot installations across Metro Vancouver — our service is free and there's no obligation.

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