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Timber Dog Door Installation Sydney

Cutting a dog door into a timber door is one of the most permanent changes you’ll make to your home, which is why getting it right matters more than getting it cheap. A poorly cut timber door warps over time, leaks water, and the surrounding frame can crack if the install wasn’t sealed properly. Done well, a timber dog door looks like it was part of the door from day one and lasts as long as the door itself.

Sydney Paws has been installing timber dog doors across the city since 2010. We work with every common timber door type found in Sydney homes, from solid hardwood entry doors to pine internal doors, and we fit pet doors from brands including Petway Access Doors, PetSafe, Ideal Pet Products, La Luna Petdoor, SureFlap Microchip, and Purrfect Portal. The right product for your home depends on the door material, the dog, and how the door faces the weather. We’ll work that out with you before we cut anything.

Every install includes a pet door training session, because a new timber dog door only earns its keep if your dog actually uses it. Alex spends time on the day making sure the dog is confident walking through the new door before the team leaves.

If you’re after a clean, weather-sealed timber dog door installation backed by up to a 3-year warranty, we’ll bring the right product, cut it cleanly, and finish it to suit the existing door.

Why Timber Dog Door Installation Needs a Specialist

Timber moves. It swells in humid weather, shrinks in dry weather, and reacts to the western sun differently than to shade. A timber dog door cut without accounting for that will eventually develop gaps, leaks, or stress cracks around the frame. Our timber dog door installations are sealed against weather on all four sides, the cut is squared to the grain so the door doesn’t split over time, and the pet door frame is fitted flush so water can’t pool against the timber. The result is an install that holds up to Sydney’s summers, southerlies, and everything in between.

Timber dog door types we install:

  • Solid hardwood doors (front entry, back doors)
  • Pine and softwood internal doors
  • Timber framed glass doors
  • French timber doors with French dog door installation
  • Dual setups with a screen in front of a timber door, paired with a screen dog door

Pet door brands we install into timber doors:

  • Petway Access Doors
  • PetSafe Aluminium and Plastic Pet Doors
  • Ideal Pet Products (USA-made)
  • La Luna Petdoor
  • SureFlap Microchip
  • Purrfect Portal

Standard features across our timber dog door installs:

  • Weather sealed on all four sides to prevent timber rot
  • Four-way locking: in only, out only, both, or fully locked
  • Sized to suit dogs from small breeds through to large breeds
  • Up to a 3-year warranty on the installation

Why Sydney Pet Owners Choose Sydney Paws

 

Sydney Paws is one of Sydney’s most-reviewed pet door specialists, with a 5.0 Google rating across more than 340 verified reviews. Every timber dog door installation is backed by up to a 3-year warranty and includes a pet door training session at no extra cost. Alex works with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments to make sure your pet is using the door confidently before we leave.

 

Same-day installation is available across most of Sydney, subject to schedule. Whether it’s a hardwood front door, a pine back door, or a timber framed glass door, the team brings the right product, fits it cleanly, and seals it properly so the door holds up year after year. Explore our full range across all dog door types or call us to discuss your home setup.

 

For a free quote on timber dog door installation in Sydney, call 0421 575 229 or get a quote online.

FAQs About Timber Dog Doors

Yes. We install dog doors into solid hardwood doors, pine internal doors, timber-framed glass doors, and French timber doors. The cut and seal approach differs slightly depending on the timber type and thickness, which is why we assess the door on site before recommending a pet door size and style. Some very thin hollow-core doors need reinforcement before fitting, which we can advise on at the quote stage.

Not when it’s installed correctly. Timber moves naturally with temperature and humidity, so the install needs to allow for that. We square the cut to the grain, seal all four sides against moisture, and fit the pet door frame flush so water can’t pool against the timber. Done properly, the door holds up to Sydney weather year after year without warping or splitting around the install.

We install pet doors in sizes from small through to extra-large. Sizing is based on your dog’s shoulder height and chest width rather than weight alone, and for multi-dog households we size to the largest dog. We’ll measure on site and recommend the right size before cutting anything.

Yes. Every pet door we install includes four-way locking: in only, out only, both ways, or fully locked. Useful for keeping a puppy in overnight, blocking access during storms, or securing the house when you’re away.

Most timber dog door installations take around 1 to 2 hours, depending on the door thickness and whether colour-matching or sealing finishes are required. Same-day installation is often available subject to schedule. Pet door training is included as part of the visit.

We install products from Petway Access Doors, PetSafe, Ideal Pet Products from the USA, La Luna Petdoor, SureFlap Microchip, and Purrfect Portal. The right brand depends on the door material, your dog’s size, and any security or weather requirements. We’ll recommend the best fit at the quote stage rather than pushing one product.

Yes. Every timber dog door installation is backed by up to a 3-year warranty covering the install and the pet door hardware. If anything moves, warps, or fails within the warranty period due to the installation, we’ll come back and fix it. We’ve been installing pet doors in Sydney since 2010, and our reputation depends on the install holding up over time.

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Pamela DiscombePamela Discombe ★★★★★ 8 months ago we had our pet door added to our house.Summer was amazing in getting our appointment arranged.Alex arrived on time and installed our new pet door quickly and efficiently.He gave us great training on how the door worked and patiently showed our fur babies how to use the door.Our boys use the door all the time, often at running speed. The door still looks great and is as strong as the day it was installed.Highly recommend Summer, Alex and the team for your pet door solutions.Shyamalee ThanabalasingamShyamalee Thanabalasingam ★★★★★ Excellent job done Alex.Thank you for the lovely servicesResponse from the ownerThank you, Shyamalee! We really appreciate your kind words — Alex will be so pleased to hear you’re happy with the service. It was a pleasure helping you! 🐾 Holly ClementsHolly Clements ★★★★★ Alex, Sunmer and the team were outstanding to deal with. Very responsive and accommodating, with a high quality installation (glass replacement as well as installation of pet door through a wooden door).No request was too hard – highly recommended!!Response from the ownerThank you, Holly! We’re so glad you had a great experience. It was a pleasure helping with both the glass and timber install, and we really appreciate your kind words about the team. Thanks for the recommendation! Tamara CazzulinoTamara Cazzulino ★★★★★ I can’t recommend Sydney Paws Petdoor enough. I had no idea what I needed or wanted and Summer was very helpful sending me information and pics of options as well as set pricing that made the whole process super easy.Alex came same day and did a fabulous job. He’s a super nice guy and gave me all the pros and cons about the two places I had chosen as options for the door to be installed which made it easy to determine the best solution. He even did some training with us and our dog and talked us through the best way to get him to use it.Response from the ownerThanks so much, Tamara! We’re really happy we could make the process simple and help you choose the best option for your home and your dog. Alex always enjoys walking owners through the pros and cons and helping with the training too. We appreciate the lovely feedback and recommendation! 🐾 Nick FreischmidtNick Freischmidt ★★★★★ Awesome cat door and serviceResponse from the ownerThanks Nick! Really appreciate the feedback — glad you’re happy with the cat door and the service 😺 Mark JohnsonMark Johnson ★★★★★ Summer and Alex are an absolute dream team to deal with – I can’t thank them enough for squeezing my booking in and making the installation during the consultation.Could not be happier and Billy 🐺 took to the door like a natural (which is awesome if you know how stubborn huskies are at the best of times)Thank you for making our day with the smooth and tidy fitting and installation…5 stars ✨ Sydney Paws PetdoorResponse from the ownerThanks so much, Mark! We love hearing this — Summer and Alex will really appreciate the kind words. So glad we could fit you in and get everything sorted on the spot. And Billy 🐺 taking to it straight away is a huge win (especially for a husky 😄). Thanks again for the recommendation! AMilneAMilne ★★★★★ Alex, Summer and their team were so quick to respond to my enquiry and find a solution for our dog. Service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.Response from the ownerThank you for the lovely review! We’re so pleased we could respond quickly and find the right solution for your dog. It’s great to hear the service made the process easy — we really appreciate the recommendation. Michelle MahonyMichelle Mahony ★★★★★ Process was quick and easy. Very happy about the little training session we got at the end as well.Response from the ownerThanks so much, Michelle! We’re glad you found the process quick and easy—and we love that you enjoyed the little training session at the end. It really makes all the difference for both pets and owners! 🐾 Gai HazelwoodGai Hazelwood ★★★★★ I can highly recommend Sydney Paws. The process was so fast and easy.Both Summer and Alex were great. All my options was explained and Alex had it installed in no time.Response from the ownerThank you for the lovely recommendation, Gai! We’re so happy you found the process fast and straightforward. Summer and Alex will really appreciate your kind words—and we’re glad everything was clearly explained and installed in no time! Helen Jagger HumphreysHelen Jagger Humphreys ★★★★★ Great communication. Quick installation with good results. Good discussion about training.Response from the ownerThanks Helen! We really appreciate your feedback. Great communication, efficient installation, and proper training guidance are all things we pride ourselves on—so it means a lot to hear this from you. Angela ScarfoneAngela Scarfone ★★★★★ Great service, quick installation, and Alex even trained my dog on how to use it. My dog is 8 years old, stubborn, and has never used a dog door before so I was genuinely concerned she wouldn’t take to it – but she did, and in record time too. Very happy and highly recommend!Response from the ownerAngela, thank you so much for this lovely review! We’re so glad your girl took to her new door so quickly—especially at 8 years young! 🐶💛 Alex loves helping with the training side of things, and it’s always so rewarding to see even the most stubborn pups succeed. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope you both enjoy the new freedom! Danielle AlvarezDanielle Alvarez ★★★★★ Amazing service! Our door was installed on the day we made the inquiry and they even showed us how to train our (very reluctant and stubborn) dogs to use it. Highly recommend for pet door installations in Sydney.Response from the ownerThank you so much, Danielle! We’re thrilled we could get everything sorted the same day and help even the most reluctant pups feel confident using their new door. 😊 Really appreciate the recommendation — it means a lot! Terri MonteTerri Monte ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks so much for the 5 stars, Terri! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are glad you had a great experience with us. 🌟 Janice LimJanice Lim ★★★★★ Faultless service! The communication from Summer was excellent. Prompt and detailed responses. She even managed to squeeze me into an earlier appointment slot. Alex was wonderful to deal with – friendly, courteous and great attention to detail. He gave good recommendations about the sizing and happy to patentially explain his thoughts. He even cleaned the glass and gave toilet training tips for my puppy. I would recommend them to everyone.Response from the ownerThank you so much, Janice! We’re thrilled to hear everything went smoothly. Summer always does her best to make booking easy, and Alex takes great pride in the small details — from sizing to training tips. We’re so glad your puppy is off to a great start with the door. We really appreciate your recommendation! 😊🐾 Wayne FarmerWayne Farmer ★★★★★ Super happy with result very quick l, efficient, highly recommendResponse from the ownerThanks Wayne! We’re glad you’re happy with the result. Quick, efficient service is exactly what we aim for. Really appreciate the recommendation! 👍🐶 Sandy JenkinsSandy Jenkins ★★★★★ Absolutely outstanding workmanship/ installation and very reasonably priced.Summer was very informative during the inquiry and booking process,✅Alex was delightful and no cleaning up after him, he was the best tradie i have ever had. ✅My spoilt fur baby got the hang of the doggie dog very quickly with training from Alex and tips for me.Worth every dollarThanks 🐶👍Response from the ownerThank you, Sandy! What a lovely review. We’re so happy you found the whole process easy and the installation top-notch. Alex will be wrapped to hear your kind words — and we love that your fur baby picked it up so quickly! Thanks again for choosing us. 🐾✨ Leslie HockingsLeslie Hockings ★★★★★ Alex did a great job and was super friendly! I was even more impressed that he spray painted the doggie door to match the actual door and not leave it white! Thank you so much!!Response from the ownerThank you, Leslie! We’re so glad you had a great experience. Alex always tries to go the extra mile, and colour-matching the door makes such a nice finish — we’re happy you loved it! Thanks again for the lovely review. 😊🐾 ian pettitian pettit ★★★★★ Thankyou for your prompt advice and service. The installation was completed in no time and assistance to train Millie to use the door was appreciated. Within an hour age had it down pat.Response from the ownerThank you, Ian! We’re so glad we could help quickly and that Millie picked it up so fast — she did amazing! Really appreciate your kind words. 🐾 Marilyn FitzgeraldMarilyn Fitzgerald ★★★★★ Excellent customer service -Alex was knowledgeable and very skilled-highly recommend them xResponse from the ownerThank you, Marilyn! Alex will be thrilled to hear your feedback. We’re so glad you had a great experience — thanks for the recommendation! 😊 Christopher StromChristopher Strom ★★★★★ Very very happy with the pet door and outstanding service. Perfectly installed on a brand new doors plus solid door.Response from the ownerThanks so much, Christopher! We’re really happy to hear you’re pleased with the installation and service. It was a pleasure working on your new doors! 🙌🐶 Wendy LewisWendy Lewis ★★★★★ Our experience was perfect from when we spoke with Summer until Alex finished the instal.Alex is polite, professional and did a wonderful job. He was also happy to work round the dogs.Response from the ownerThank you, Wendy! We’re so glad to hear everything went smoothly from start to finish. Alex will be thrilled to hear your feedback — he always does his best to work around the pets. We really appreciate your kind words! 🐾 Melissa BealMelissa Beal ★★★★★ I can highly recommend Sydney Paws Petdoor. The team are very friendly and professional, and it’s a great product. 5 Stars!!Response from the ownerThanks so much, Melissa! We really appreciate the recommendation. We’re happy you loved the service and the product — thanks for the 5 stars! 😊 Lydia WiertlewskiLydia Wiertlewski ★★★★★ Alex came to install our cat door. He was efficient & friendly … a great young man.I have no hesitation in referring Sydney Doors Petdoor to anyone interested in having one installed …Response from the ownerThank you, Lydia! We’re so pleased to hear you had a great experience. Alex will appreciate the kind words! Thanks for recommending us — it means a lot. 🐱✨ Dean GraffDean Graff ★★★★★ Thanks guys for your prompt and professional help. Its only been in for about 1 hour and the dogs are warming to it really well. The installation was quick and efficient and the instructions were easy to follow. Thanks for the pet and owner training Alex.Response from the ownerThanks, Dean! We’re glad the install was quick and that the dogs are already warming up to the new door. Alex is always happy to help with both pet and owner training. Really appreciate your review! 🙌🐾 Melissa LumleyMelissa Lumley ★★★★★ Would definitely recommend Sydney Paws Petdoors for anyone wanting to give their furry friend some freedom! Summer was fantastic and very responsive when organising the installation, and Alex did an amazing job of the installation.Charlie was a bit dubious at first as hes never really used a dog door before, but is now using it like a pro! When I bring our other 2 dogs home from mum’s, I’m sure they will love it too! We’re all very happy with the result.js_loader
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