What’s the difference between a retrofit and a new or remodel/replacement installation?

A retrofit installation is for individuals who have an existing pet door. The Smart Pet Door mounts onto your existing pet door frame in seconds with no professional installation required. If you do not have an existing pet door, or if you want to replace/remodel your existing pet door, we offer complete pet door systems for a seamless installation. The Smart Pet Door works with our heavy-duty Tunnel and Frame to create the ultimate maximum security pet door system, designed to be professionally installed.

Can the Smart Pet Door be installed in my brick or block wall?

Yes. The Smart Pet Door can be installed in any exterior wall material including brick, wood, stone, metal, aluminum, and more. Please refer to our installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

Does the Smart Pet Door have to be installed onto a door?

No. The Smart Pet Door can be installed directly onto the interior wall of your home, onto a glass door or window using our Glass Mount Kit, and of course, onto your door.

Can I install the Smart Pet Door onto my sliding glass door insert?

Yes. The Smart Pet Door can be installed onto your sliding glass door insert using the sliding glass door mount kit.

Local installation guide

Dog Door Installation in Bremerton, Washington

In Bremerton, a dog door installation plan should begin with the destination outside and work backward through the surface, clearances and product dimensions.

Pawport completes that Bremerton plan with controlled, app-connected entry configured for the verified retrofit, door, wall, slider or glass application.

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Planning a Dog Door Surface in Bremerton

The source profile estimates 7,562 owner-occupied detached homes in Bremerton. That scale makes residential pet access relevant, but the final application remains an opening-by-opening decision.

A reported median owner-occupied value of $439k in Bremerton makes fit, visual integration and access for future service part of the same decision.

The Bremerton housing profile places the owner-occupied detached share at 41.4%. Measurements, permissions and desired reversibility can then guide the route.

Evaluate a Bremerton slider insert as a complete system: the track fit, weather seal, locking method and remaining walk-through clearance must all work.

Select a Bremerton route that protects the surrounding assembly while meeting the pet and household access needs.

Replacing or covering an existing pet door opening
Installing a pet door through an exterior wall
Adding a pet door to an exterior or interior door
Using an existing sliding glass door insert
Installing directly into a professionally cut glass panel

The right option depends on the opening dimensions, wall or door thickness, selected pet door size and any installation components required for the project.

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Pet door installation options for Bremerton, Washington homes

Plan before you cut

Before you hire a pet door installer

Choose your pet door before your installer begins cutting or modifying your home.

Your installer may need the product’s exact opening dimensions, mounting requirements, wall or door thickness limits and any required frame, tunnel or glass-mount components. Selecting the product first helps avoid creating an opening that is too large, too small or incompatible with the pet door you ultimately want.

Pawport provides detailed sizing information, installation manuals and product specifications that can be shared with the professional completing your installation.

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A smarter alternative to a traditional dog door

A conventional pet door may solve one problem while creating others. Pawport is designed to give pets greater independence while providing homeowners with more control, security and flexibility.

The Pawport Smart Pet Door can be configured for individual pets and controlled through the Pawport app. It can retrofit over many existing pet door openings or be installed as part of a complete new wall, door or glass installation.

Before installing another traditional dog door, take a closer look at what Pawport can offer your home and your pet.

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