My back door is full glass. Can I still get a dog door in Austin?

Yes, two ways. An in glass dog door installation replaces only the pane with a new notched pane and is fully reversible. But if the footer below the glass sits too tall for the pet, the glass route requires notching into the footer, which is permanent. In that case a pre-installed slab is the better option: any size pet door, fully reversible, and the original door can be saved to rehang later.

Can renters get a pre-installed pet door in Austin?

Yes. The original door comes off the hinges untouched and is stored, then rehung when the lease ends so the home goes back exactly as it was. No cutting, no notching, and no permanent changes.

Will a pet door let cold air out during an Austin summer?

No. Portal Pros installs Security Boss pet doors with dual flap construction and magnetic seals that close snug after every pass, and the new door slab installs with fresh weatherstripping, so most homes end up with a tighter door than before.

How does the new door get to the customer?

Portal Pros ships the new door directly to the customer's home, wrapped and protected. Because Portal Pros orders doors and pet doors at volume nationwide, freight and product rates are far better than a single door order, and those savings are passed along to the customer.

How long does a pre-installed pet door project take in Austin?

The pet door typically arrives about a week after ordering and the full slab door ships to the customer within 2 to 4 weeks. Most Austin projects are completed within roughly a month of approving the quote.

Can existing door hardware be reused on the new door?

In most cases yes. The installer hangs the new door and transfers the existing hinges, handle, and locks, or installs upgraded hardware on request. The old door can be saved to rehang later.

What size pet door can be built into the new door?

Any size, manual or electronic. Because the door is configured for the pet door from the start, extra large and giant breeds that need openings a glass insert cannot handle are no problem.

Serving Austin & the Texas Hill Country

Pre-Installed Pet Doors in Austin, TX

Q: Is a pre-installed pet door secure and lockable?

Yes. Every pet door includes a rigid locking security panel that slides in from the interior and completely blocks the opening, and the new door installs with standard exterior locking hardware.

A brand new exterior door with the dog door already built in, supplied and installed by Portal Pros Austin. No cutting into your current door, no juggling a door company and a pet door company. One local crew, one clean result.

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New exterior door with a pre-installed dog door on an Austin TX home

The Cleanest Way to Add a Dog Door

What Is a Pre-Installed Pet Door?

Instead of cutting a hole in the door you already own, Portal Pros Austin orders a brand new exterior slab sized to your existing opening, has the premium pet door built into it, and then hangs the finished door in your home. Your hinges, handle, and locks can be reused, or we can upgrade them while we are at it.

The best part is that nothing about the swap is permanent. Your original door comes off the hinges untouched and goes in the garage, so you can rehang it any time. That makes the slab route perfect for renters, for anyone selling down the road, and for homeowners who simply do not want irreversible changes made to their home.

It also solves a problem a lot of Austin homes run into with full glass doors. When the footer below the glass sits too tall for your pet, a glass install means sinking the pet door down into that footer, and once the footer is notched there is no going back. A new slab skips that entirely. The only truly reversible options are a slab swap or a true in glass pet door where only the pane is replaced.

Not sure which way to go? The guide below sorts it out in one look.

The Slab Route Is Perfect When:

Your current door is old or worn. You were going to replace it eventually, so get the pet door built in at the same time
You rent. Keep the original door and rehang it when you move out, with the landlord's door exactly as it was
Your full glass door has a tall footer. Skip the notched footer install, which is permanent, and stay fully reversible
You want an upgrade anyway. New slab, new weatherseal, new hardware if you want it
You have a big dog. XL and giant openings that a glass insert cannot handle are no problem

Any size pet door, manual or electronic. The new door is configured for your pet from the start.

The Simple Way to Decide: In Glass or New Slab?

Keep the View

Want to keep your full glass view, and the footer already sits low enough for your pet?

↓ Go In Glass Fully Reversible

We replace only the pane with a new notched pane. Swap plain glass back in anytime and the door is exactly as it was.

Tall Footer, No Regrets

Footer sits too tall for your pet, but you never plan on reversing the install?

↓ Go In Glass Permanent

We sink the pet door down into the footer so the height works. Once the footer is notched, there is no going back.

Reversible or Upgrading

Footer needs notching but you want the option to undo it? Or is the door due for an upgrade anyway?

↓ Go New Slab Fully Reversible

Any size pet door built into a brand new door. Your original comes off untouched, ready to rehang whenever you want.

Still on the fence? Call (512) 270-1104 with a photo of your door and we will tell you which way to go.

Recent Project

From Full Glass Door to Built-In Pet Door

This is exactly the situation a pre-installed pet door solves. The original door was full glass top to bottom, so there was nothing to cut into. We swapped in a new slab that keeps the glass view up top and adds a solid lower panel with the Security Boss pet door built in, then transferred the hardware over.

Before

After

New door with built-in dog door and locking security panel installed, interior view

After photo shown with the rigid locking security panel in place. Slide it out and your pet has full access, slide it in and the opening is completely sealed.

We Only Need Two Measurements to Quote Your Project

Grab a tape measure and send us these two numbers with a photo of your door. We handle everything else, from ordering to installation day.

Your Door Slab Dimensions

Open the door and measure the door panel itself, width across the face and height from bottom edge to top edge. Measure the slab only, not the frame or trim.

Your Pet's Dimensions

Measure from the floor to the top of your pet's shoulders, then across the widest point of their body, usually the chest or hips. That tells us the exact pet door size they need.

Send My Measurements

Volume Buying Power, Passed to You

We Ship Your New Door Straight to You

Portal Pros orders doors and pet doors at volume nationwide, and that buying power earns freight and product rates a homeowner could never get ordering a single door on their own. We pass those savings straight to you. Your new slab and your pet door ship directly to your home, wrapped and protected, ready for installation day. One quote, one company, one crew handling the whole project.

Send Measurements

Send your door slab dimensions and your pet's measurements with a photo. We reply with a complete quote covering the new door, the pet door, and full installation.

We Order Everything

Your premium pet door typically arrives in about a week. Your new slab ships to your door within 2 to 4 weeks, at our discounted volume rates. You never coordinate a supplier yourself.

One Crew Installs It All

Your Austin installer hangs the new door, transfers or upgrades your hardware, and completes a final walkthrough. Most projects wrap up within about a month of ordering.

Security Boss pet door unboxed and ready for installation

Your Security Boss pet door arrives first, typically within a week.

New exterior door slab delivered in protective wrap for pet door installation

Your new slab ships straight to your home, wrapped and protected.

Interior view of new exterior door with built-in dog door and glass panel above

The finished interior, glass view up top and the pet door below.

Built for the Texas Heat

Why Austin Homeowners Choose Portal Pros

Insulation that matters here. We install American made Security Boss pet doors with dual flaps and magnetic seals, built to keep your cool air in through 100 degree Austin summers.
A locking security panel included. A rigid panel slides in from the interior and completely blocks the opening whenever you want it sealed.
Certified pet door specialists, not generic handymen. Every installer is vetted, insured, and trained specifically in pet door and door installation.
Your home gets a genuine upgrade. New slab, new weatherseal, fresh finish, plus the option to keep your old door in the garage to rehang later.
A craftsmanship guarantee on every job, backed by more than 20 years of industry experience.
Every install helps save shelter pets. A portion of all proceeds is donated to no-kill animal shelters.

What Does a Pre-Installed Pet Door Cost in Austin?

Every project is quoted individually because the price depends on a few specifics:

Your door slab width and height
The door style and glass configuration you choose
The pet door model and size your pet needs
Shipping, quoted at our discounted volume rates

Send your two measurements and a photo and we will put an exact number on it, usually the same day.

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Austin Metro Service Area

Serving Austin and the Surrounding Hill Country

Portal Pros Austin installs pre-installed pet doors throughout the greater Austin metro. From downtown condos with courtyard entries to acreage homes out toward Dripping Springs, if your address is in Central Texas, we have you covered.

AustinRound RockCedar ParkGeorgetownLeanderPflugervilleKyleBudaLakewayBee CaveDripping SpringsManorHuttoWest Lake Hills

Good Questions, Straight Answers

Pre-Installed Pet Door FAQs for Austin

My back door is full glass. Can I still get a dog door?

Yes, and you have two good routes. If keeping the full glass look matters most, our in glass dog door installation replaces only the pane with a new notched pane, fully reversible. But if the footer below your glass sits too tall for your pet, the glass route means notching down into the footer, and that is permanent. In that case the pre-installed slab is the smarter play: any size pet door, fully reversible, and you can save your original door to rehang later.

I rent my home. Can I still do this?

Yes, and the slab route is the renter's best friend. Your original door comes off the hinges untouched and gets stored, then when your lease ends we can rehang it and the home goes back exactly as it was. No cutting, no notching, no permanent changes for a landlord to object to.

Will a pet door let all my cold air out in an Austin summer?

Not with the doors we install. Security Boss pet doors use dual flap construction with magnetic seals that close snug after every pass, which matters a lot when it is 103 outside and your AC is fighting for its life. The new slab itself also installs with fresh weatherstripping, so many customers end up with a tighter door than they started with.

How does the new door get to me?

We ship it straight to your home, wrapped and protected. Because Portal Pros orders doors and pet doors at volume nationwide, we get freight and product rates far better than anyone ordering a single door, and those savings get passed along to you. You never have to shop for a door, arrange freight, or coordinate a supplier. It shows up, we install it.

How long does the whole project take?

The pet door typically arrives about a week after ordering, and the full slab ships to you in 2 to 4 weeks. We schedule installation as soon as everything is in hand, so most Austin projects are finished within roughly a month of approving the quote.

Can I reuse my current handle and deadbolt?

In most cases yes. We hang the new door and transfer your existing hinges, handle, and locks over to it, or we can install upgraded hardware if you want a fresh look and better security while we are there. Your old door can be saved so you can rehang it later if you ever want to.

What size pet door can go in the new door?

Any size, manual or electronic. Because the door is configured for the pet door from the start, we are not limited by an existing panel. That makes this the best route in Austin for extra large and giant breeds that need an opening a typical glass insert or patio insert cannot handle.

Is the pet door secure and lockable?

Yes. Every pet door we install includes a rigid locking security panel that slides in from the interior and completely blocks the opening. The new door itself installs with standard exterior locking hardware, exactly like any front or back door.

Do you handle HOA or hill country custom homes?

All the time. Because the finished result is simply a new exterior door, it reads as a clean home upgrade rather than a modification, which keeps most HOAs happy. For custom homes with nonstandard openings, send photos with your measurements and we will spec the right slab. Odd situation entirely? Our custom dog door installation team covers everything else.

Ready for a New Door with the Dog Door Built In?

Jot down your door slab's width and height plus your pet's shoulder height and widest point, snap a photo of your door, and send it our way. We take it from there, from quote to final walkthrough.

Fetch My Free Quote Call (512) 270-1104

A portion of every project is donated to no-kill animal shelters.