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Dog Door installation

$60

Done a great job

Dog door installation

$40

Good job very friendly

Install Dog Door into steel door

$120

Doug was great to deal with and did a great job involving some required creativity on his part. Would highly recommend.

Install temporary dog door (see video)

$120

Michael did a great job - neat and very pleasant !

Install dog door in wooden door

$120

The job was harder than anticipated and Liam did a great job. Thank you!

Install Dog Door

$100

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$207

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Why book dog door installation through Airtasker?

Do you have a furry companion that begs to go back outside when it just came inside? Or begs to come back inside when it just went outside? Whether you have a giant Dalmatian or a tiny Chihuahua, a dog door installer will set up a solution that keeps your furry friend happy and looks great on your home. Finally, your dog will have the freedom it wants to be inside or outside, with zero effort on your part.

You’ll find the best doggie door installers on Airtasker. Whether you have a wooden door or a metal screen door, our dog door installers have the skills, tools, and expertise to get the job done.

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Top Dog Door Installation related questions

You can install a dog door in any type of door. However, different types of equipment and methods will be used for different kinds of door materials.

There are many different types of dog doors: microchip-detecting doors, energy-efficient doors, and sliding dog doors. Each type of door comes in different sizes. The best door will depend on your climate, your preferences, and your dog’s size.

A dog door is normally secured with screws, but this will depend on the type of dog door and main door materials.

Dog doors are designed to be safe for your pet. If you’d like extra security, you can install a dog door that has a lock option, so you can choose when your companion is allowed outside time.

A wooden dog door installation will normally take between 15-30 minutes, but screen doors and glass doors may take longer.

What does a dog door installation include?

A professional doggie door installer will take care of every step, from choosing the right door to measuring, cutting, and fitting. Of course, the exact process and inclusions will depend on the type of door you want to modify. Here’s what you can expect from some of the most common door types:

Wooden door installation

Your installer will first measure and trace around a template to create an outline of your new doggie door on your existing door. Next, they’ll use a drill to create a hole in each corner of the outline, then use a jigsaw to cut out the space they outlined. In some cases, your handyman may need to remove the door from its hinges entirely and lay it out on sawhorses to make the cut. To complete the installation, they’ll sandwich the doggie door onto the hole in the door, and secure it with screws. If they’ve removed the door, they’ll re-install it so it’s all ready to use.

Glass door installation

If you need a doggie door glass installation, your contractor will first examine the glass to determine whether it can be cut. If the glass can be cut, they’ll trace a template where you want the doggy door before using a glass cutter to cut the shape out. Then they’ll sandwich the doggy door onto the hole to secure it. Alternatively, if the glass is toughened or tempered, they may decide to remove the panel of glass entirely, replace it with acrylic, and continue with the installation process. This method is best suited for doors with glass panels.

Screen door installation

There’s usually no need to remove a screen door from its hinges. Your dog door installer will first remove the spline chord on the screen door, and move the insect screen out of the way to reveal the security grille. Next, they’ll measure and mark where they need to cut out the grille, before removing any rivets in the area. Using bolt cutters, they’ll cut the grille and then use a jigsaw or an angle grinder cut the desired shape. A glazing vinyl is used to cover the raw edges of the grille, before sandwiching the doggie door on top and securing with screws. Finally, the insect screen is replaced and secured with the spline chord that was removed earlier, cutting away the screen that used to sit in place of the dog door.

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Recent Dog Door Installation tasks

Dog door installation on aluminium mesh door

$100

Schofields NSW, Australia

15th Nov 2024

In schofields to install dog door on aluminium mesh door

Install Dog Door (we have door)

$400

Parkdale VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Install Medium size dog door into glass, we have purchased the door as per image

Installation of dog door

$100

Eaglemont VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Need a doggy door installed into a panel Which is half timber and half glass. Labrador dog. Would look at options with a sensor and without.

Dog door install

$400

Box Hill NSW, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Need dog door installed into single glazed glass sliding door

Glazier to install a pet door in a glass door

$100

Newtown, New South Wales

14th Nov 2024

i need someone to install this pet door (already purchased) in a glass sliding door https://www.petcircle.com.au/product/sureflap-microchip-pet-door not sure what this type of job would cost so please send through your quotes full manual for install can be found at surepetcare.com/pdf

Dog door installation on a Screen door

$200

Manly West QLD, Australia

14th Nov 2024

I need a small dog door installed on a screen (sliding) door. Can provide the door from bunnings but I'm looking for someone who has done this before and can recommend a type of door to buy first. I will supply the door I'd just like an expert who knows the best way to have it installed.

Cubby house, Curtin hang, dog door, trampoline

$600

Kambah ACT, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Cubby house set up Trampoline assembled Dog dog put into door. There a dog door cutout just needs to be made bigger Curtain rod hung Hose link fitted to wall

Carpentry work, dog door to access yard

$1,000

City of Onkaparinga SA, Australia

12th Nov 2024

Moved into a home locally. The sinks in kitchen and bathroom x2 and toilet have not been siliconed in ?! Secondly I’d like a dog door through two walls not solid or advice doing a secure small yard for my dogs roughly 3 mete fencing and gate also with advice.

Install a new door, with a dog door

$150

Baringa QLD, Australia

23rd Oct 2024

We need to remove the current door and install a new door that has a dog door added. We will use the current door handle/lock. No need to paint the door. You just need to cutout space for the dog door, then hang it on the existing hinges. We have purchased the items from Bunnings shown in this task.

Highly recommend!!!

Cut hole in 150cm high, 1.8m wide wall for dog door; ensure stability.

$125

Annerley QLD, Australia

10th Oct 2024

Cut hole in timber weatherboards for dog door Then build half wall 150cm high, 1.8m wide with gate plus ; ensure stability.. (half wall where pic is showing “red area” this is 1.8 wide) if you buy materials can add to price alternatively I can buy materials. I estimate this at the max is a 5hour job. Please read carefully this is a 2 part job, dog door hole through internal and external wall (vj board and weatherboard) then 2. Build half wall barricade style with gate to keep dogs out. I will buy materials needed this is labour cost budgeted

Honestly Malcom was the best! Punctual, capable, honest! I didn’t think they were made like this anymore! I’d hire Malcom again and highly recommend. 🤩

Install dog door in wooden door

$100

Frankston North VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2024

We need a dog door installed in our back door. It’s solid wood. We can supply the dog door from Bunnings. This is just to install.

Harnek did an amazing job installing our dog door. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him to everyone. He was a great communicator, punctual, efficient, clean & tidy. He was so helpful, providing tips & support on other items around the house. I will definitely use him again for all kinds of handyman tasks. Thank you Harnek for your caring nature & for doing such a great job.

Need Large Dog Door Supply and Install

$100

Clyde North VIC, Australia

28th Sep 2024

Need a Large Dog Door Supply and Install for a 45 KG Labrador Retriever on Back Garage Door.

Best Results and Service.

Small Dog door put into door.

$50

Cranbourne West VIC, Australia

2nd Sep 2024

Small dog door inserted into laundry door (cut into door- wooden)

Great worker. Very professional. Great job.

Doggie door supply and install

$150

Wynnum QLD, Australia

1st Sep 2024

I’m needing a supply and install of a doggie door into a wooden laundry door please.

Greg was fast and efficient done an amazing job installing a doggy door and didn’t leave till he could see the dogs had no problems going through the door.

Large Dog Door into Sliding Glass Door

$800

Manor Lakes VIC, Australia

30th Aug 2024

We would like to put a large dog door inside of our alfresco glass sliding door! We are aware that the whole panel will need to be replaced. Thank you so much!

Sandy is super lovely and knowledgeable, excellent customer service! I highly recommend him, thank you Sandy!

Install dog door

$100

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

29th Aug 2024

Hi! Looking to get a dog door installed at our house, the door itself is wooden. Dog door has been purchased from Bunnings. Our real estate has requested a “registered tradesperson” complete the job, so will need a proper invoice as well :)

We had Sil install our dog door, he was super lovely, easy to communicate with and incredibly efficient! Definitely Recommend!

Dog door installation

$80

Princes Hill VIC, Australia

24th Aug 2024

I have a dog door which is broken. I’ve bought a new one which needs to be installed. the existing hole is not quite the same size, it needs some slight alteration. so a jigsaw would be handy.

job done. not amazing

Install small doggie door into normal timber door

$150

Coolum Beach QLD, Australia

23rd Aug 2024

Kitchen door that goes to outside- we need a small doggie door installed. We have the doggie door already

Would highly recommend James

Fit 3 x new sliding fly screens and fit dog door. Materials supplied

$100

Pullenvale QLD, Australia

18th Aug 2024

I have all materials on tool to do the job

Good job, will recommend

Install solid external laundry door and doggie door (supplied)

$200

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2024

Install new Solid timber door (supplied) 2040x820x35 Install new dog door (supplied) Deadlock and handle supplied, 2 hinges supplied (may need another as previous door is honeycomb) Current and new door pictured below

Thanks, nice and quick