"I'm looking for a company or contractor that would install pet doors. What kind of company should I be looking for, and what should I expect out of the job?" — Angie's List member Hector Sosa

Handymen can install pet doors in everything from existing doors to walls and even basement windows, says Jim Tenhover of highly rated Affordable Glass Block in Cincinnati.

Specializing in cat doors built into glass blocks for out-of-reach basement windows, Tenhover says this method is one of the most convenient, since cats can easily jump up to 5 feet high to reach the basement window exit, which sits at ground level. Other small pets can reach the basement pet door, too, if the homeowner has placed a ramp or boxes leading up to the window.

Tenhover says homeowners don't have to worry as much about security with this option, since pet doors come with their own one- or two-way locking latches, designed to keep out pesky intruders such as raccoons or opossums.

"I custom-build the frame around the door with treated wood, so it doesn't rot," Tenhover says. "It seals much better than old-fashioned swinging pet doors."

Purchasing a pet door online for around $25 will save homeowners money, Tenhover says, as will taking the kit to a contractor who doesn't charge extra for the service. "I only charge $75 - the same cost to install a glass block window," he says.

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