Installing a pet door costs about $400 on average, with most jobs running $100 to $800 depending on door size and where it goes.1,2,3 A plain interior flap can cost under $100, while cutting through a wall or replacing glass pushes the bill past $1,200.1,4 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on door size, location (interior door, exterior door, sliding glass, or wall), flap quality, and whether the door is manual or electronic.
$400
national average (HomeAdvisor / Angi / Fixr)
$100 – $500
typical range (HomeAdvisor / Angi)
$200 – $800
average range (Fixr)
$160
patio insert labor (Portal Pros)
Cost by door size (HomeAdvisor and Angi)
| Door size | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Small (up to 7 in. tall) | $60 – $250 |
| Medium (up to 15 in.) | $100 – $400 |
| Large (up to 20 in.) | $150 – $500 |
| Extra-large (up to 25 in.) | $200 – $800 |
HomeAdvisor and Angi print identical size, style and material tables, so they are one dataset and count once here. Fixr prices installed doors higher by size: $150 to $500 for a 6 by 7 inch door up to $400 to $1,300 for a 12 by 23 inch door.1,2,3
Cost by location and style
| Style or location | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Interior door | $20 – $300 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Sliding glass door insert | $150 – $1,500 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Wall mounted | $150 – $2,000+ | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Pre-installed in a new door | $500 – $2,000 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Bump-out | $1,000 – $3,000+ | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Interior, installed | $200 – $670 | Fixr |
| Exterior, installed | $300 – $800 | Fixr |
| Manual, installed | $200 – $800 | Fixr |
| Electric, installed | $450 – $2,700 | Fixr |
Installer price list (Portal Pros)
| Job | Installation price |
|---|---|
| Patio door insert, no cutting | about $160 |
| Interior door | about $299 |
| Screen door | about $327 |
| Exterior door | about $374 |
| Exterior wall, vinyl, wood or cement board | about $1,197 |
| Exterior wall, brick, stucco or concrete | about $1,397 |
| In-glass, new tempered unit included | $1,749 – $2,749 |
| Pre-installed pet door slab, labor only | $850 – $950 |
These are one installer’s labor prices and do not include the pet door itself.4 A pet door cannot be cut into existing tempered glass; the panel has to be replaced, which is why glass jobs cost most.4
Frame material and extras
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic frame | $60 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Vinyl or PVC frame | $100 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Aluminum frame | $120 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Stainless steel frame | $200 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Fiberglass frame | $400 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Microchip or smart door | $100 – $1,000+ | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
| Steps for raised doors | $20 – $200 | HomeAdvisor / Angi |
Labor is about 40% to 60% of the total on a typical job.1
DIY or hire
A patio door insert needs no cutting and an interior door flap needs only a jigsaw and a template, so both are real DIY projects. Cutting an exterior door or wall means sealing against weather, and a wall cut that hits wiring or plumbing is pro work. Home Depot’s pet door section shows current door prices (plain link, not affiliate).1,4
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Sources
1. HomeAdvisor — Pet Door Installation Cost
2. Angi — Dog Door Installation Cost
3. Fixr — Doggy Door Installation Cost
4. The Portal Pros — Dog Door Installation Cost