Corner lots come with a problem most backyards never have to deal with: extra exposure on every side. Ravi’s property sits right on a corner, which meant a standard fence job simply wasn’t going to cut it. Instead, we built him a fully custom fence spanning 200 feet across five sides, enclosing the entire property with the kind of coverage a corner lot actually needs.
This page walks through how a project of this scale actually comes together, from mapping out five separate fence lines to the finished perimeter Ravi now has around his home. It’s a strong example of what a properly planned custom fence looks like when a property’s shape makes the job more complicated than a typical backyard fence install.
Ravi needed a custom fence built specifically around the shape of a corner lot.
The finished fence spans 200 feet across five distinct sides.
Every side was designed to work together as one continuous enclosure.
The result gives Ravi full privacy and boundary coverage on an exposed property.
Most residential fences deal with two or three property lines. Corner lots are a different challenge entirely. With frontage exposed on multiple sides, Ravi’s property needed a fence that could wrap around the entire perimeter without leaving weak points where the different sections met, all while keeping a consistent look from every angle someone might see it.
A standard fence plan, built for a typical rectangular backyard, wasn’t going to work here. This project required a genuinely custom fence design, laid out across five separate sides totaling 200 feet, all planned as one connected system rather than a series of disconnected fence runs. For homeowners across Toronto dealing with a corner lot, an oddly shaped property, or multiple exposed sides, Ravi’s project is a strong example of how much planning goes into a fence that has to do more work than a standard install.
Before construction began, Ravi asked the questions most corner-lot homeowners do: does a five-sided fence actually need a different design approach than a simple backyard fence, how do you keep 200 feet of fencing looking consistent instead of like separate patched-together sections, and does a corner lot come with different bylaw requirements than an interior lot? Those questions guided how the whole project was planned and built.
Building a custom fence across five sides and 200 feet of property line takes a level of planning a standard fence job doesn’t require. Here’s roughly how Ravi’s project came together from start to finish.
Before any posts went in, the entire property line was measured and mapped out across all five sides, accounting for corners, angles, and any changes in grade around the lot. Getting this step right matters enormously on a corner lot, since even small measurement errors can compound across 200 feet of fencing.
With the perimeter mapped, special attention went into how each of the five sides would connect at the corners. This is where a lot of fence projects fall short, treating each side as a separate job instead of planning the transitions so the whole structure reads as one continuous property line fence rather than a series of mismatched sections.
Posts were set along the full 200-foot run, spaced and anchored to handle the scale of the project and the specific demands of a corner lot with extra exposure on multiple sides. A build this size needs a level of structural consistency that a smaller, single-side fence simply doesn’t require.
With the posts secure, the rest of the fencing went up across all five sides, completing a full enclosure around Ravi’s property. The finished fence installation gives the whole lot a cohesive, professional look from every angle, rather than looking like separate fence sections stitched together over time.
The corner lot that used to have exposure on multiple sides now has a complete, consistent enclosure that wraps the entire property. Every one of the five sides matches, the corners transition cleanly, and the full 200 feet of fencing reads as one unified structure rather than a patchwork of separate runs. For a property with this much street exposure, that consistency makes a real difference in both privacy and overall curb appeal.
Because the project was planned around the full perimeter from the start rather than tackled side by side without a unified design, the finished custom fence holds together as one cohesive system. That’s the kind of result that only comes from treating a corner lot as the unique challenge it actually is, rather than applying a standard backyard fence approach to a property that needs something more.
Yes, in most cases. Corner lots have more exposed sides and often more complex corner transitions, which means the fence design needs to account for consistency across multiple angles rather than just one or two property lines.
Often, yes. Corner lots can have specific height and setback requirements near street-facing sides to maintain visibility for traffic and pedestrians, so it's important to check local bylaws before installation begins.
A project spanning 200 feet across five sides typically takes longer than a standard backyard fence, often two to three weeks depending on terrain, corner complexity, and material choice.
The main challenge is consistency. Each corner transition has to be planned so the fence reads as one continuous structure, and small measurement errors can compound significantly across a longer, multi-sided run.
Generally, yes, since the length, number of sides, and corner planning all add complexity. However, a well-built custom fence on a larger or oddly shaped lot often ends up more cost-effective than trying to patch together mismatched sections over time.
An exposed corner or an oddly shaped lot doesn’t have to mean settling for a fence that looks like an afterthought. A well-planned custom fence can turn extra street exposure into a real asset, giving your whole property a clean, unified boundary instead of a patchwork of mismatched sections. Jacko Contracting takes on projects of every size, from a single backyard run to a full-perimeter build like Ravi’s, bringing the same level of precision and craftsmanship to every side. Corner lot, unusual property lines, or a fence that simply needs to work harder than the basics the approach is always the same: map the entire property first, then start setting posts. Request a free consultation to see what a custom fence could look like for your property.
For Ravi in the Princess Anne Manor neighborhood, our team at Jacko Contracting designed and built a complete custom fence to frame and enhance his property. Spanning over 200 feet in length and covering five sides of a corner lot, the project required careful planning, precise execution, and a commitment to long-lasting quality.
The fence was constructed with durability and aesthetics in mind, ensuring it not only provides security and privacy but also complements the character of the home and neighborhood. By combining premium materials with skilled craftsmanship, we delivered a finished product that exceeded expectations.
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