🏠 $500/day installing this simple item

I came across a guy on reddit making $500 a day just installing pet doors—and he’s not the only one. After digging deeper, I found a bunch of small websites run by solo installers and small teams, all charging $200–$500 per job with almost no overhead. Some even subcontract out the work, like Pet Door USA, which pays installers up to $100–$250 per hour!

This is one of those low-competition, high-profit businesses that most people never think about. Let’s break down how it works 👇

🚗 The Basics

💰 Charge: $200–$500 per installation (more if you provide the dog door)
⏳ Time per job: 1–2 hours
📅 Jobs per week: 2–8
📈 Earnings: $2,000–$8,000+/month

🚀 How to Start

1️⃣ Get Your Tools 🛠️

• Jigsaw, drill, measuring tape, level ($200–$400)

• Sealant, weatherproofing materials ($50–$100)

• Customers usually provide their own pet doors, but you can upsell & supply them for extra profit.

2️⃣ Practice First 🏡

• Install a few doors at home or for friends & family.

• Offer discounted first installs for reviews & referrals.

3️⃣ Set Up Bookings 📅

Start simple. You don’t even need a website at first.

• Use Calendly or Square Appointments to manage jobs.

• Accept payments via Venmo, CashApp, or Stripe.

📢 How to Get Customers

📍 Local Facebook Groups: Post before/after pics, offer a “first-time” discount.
🗣️ Word-of-Mouth: Friends, family, coworkers—ask for referrals
📸 Personal Social Media: Show transformation pics for credibility.
📬 Flyers & Cards: Include before/after pics and your pricing.

🌐 Examples of Pet Door Installation Businesses

Want to see how others are running this business? Here are a few companies:

🐾 Denver Pet Door – Installs pet doors in doors, walls, and glass (denverpetdoor.com)
🐾 Glass Doctor – Offers pet door installations in sliding glass doors (glassdoctor.com)
🐾 Dog Door Guy Inc. – Specializes in custom pet door solutions (dogdoorguy.com)
🐾 Pet Door USA – Provides high-quality pet doors & installation services and contracts out work to subcontractors at $100–$250 per hour for installations.(petdoorusa.com)
🐾 North Texas Dog Doors – Installs energy-efficient pet doors (https://northtexasdogdoors.com/)

🌎 Grow with a Website & SEO

Want even more customers? Building a simple website can help you rank in local search results with low-competition keywords.

🔹 Best keywords to target (add your city name after each relevant keyword):
✔️ "doggy door installation"
✔️ "dog door installation near me"
✔️ "pet door installation"
✔️ "cat door installation"
✔️ "doggie door installation"

💡 Pro Tip: Create service pages for different locations you serve. Example: "Doggy door installation in Austin, TX."

💰 Costs & Profit Margins

🔹 Startup Cost: $300–$500
🔹 Marketing Budget: $0 (social media & referrals)
🔹 Profit Margins: 80%+ (very little material cost!)

🚧 Things to Watch Out For

📝 Measure Twice, Cut Once: A wrong cut = costly mistake.
🌦️ Weatherproofing Matters: Outdoor installs need proper sealing.
🛑 Wall Installs Are Harder: Price these higher if you offer them.

🎯 Why This Works

✅ People Need It: Most don’t want to cut holes in their doors or walls.
✅ Low Cost, High Profit: Minimal startup, big returns.
✅ Scalable: Booked up? Train someone to help expand.

Love that so many of you are reaching out! Feel free to reply to any of these emails—introduce yourself, share what you're working on, or ask a question. I try to respond to everyone.

Have a great day!

—Tim