An exact fit
Sized from your pet's own measurements against the IATA formula, with extra allowance for snub-nosed breeds. If we think a measurement looks off, we will call you before we cut a single board.
Hand built in Ferndown, Dorset
A travel crate built to your pet's measurements, not the nearest size on a shelf.
We build wooden airline crates to IATA Live Animals Regulations in our Dorset workshop: treated timber, sound insulation, and vetbed bedding so your pet travels dry, quiet and comfortable. Putting your pet first, always.
Quotes within 48hrs. Travelling soon? Tell us your flight date and we will confirm build time straight away.
Built in DorsetOne workshop, every crate made by hand
IATA LAR CR1Built to Live Animals Regulations, Container Requirement 1
10+ yearsBuilding crates for the aviation industry
UK deliveryDelivered nationwide, or collect from the workshop
Why bespoke wood
An off-the-shelf plastic kennel almost fits. Almost isn't good enough at 35,000 feet.
Mass-produced kennels come in a handful of fixed sizes. Your pet doesn't. A crate that is too small is a welfare problem and a reason for an airline to refuse carriage at check-in; a crate that is too big lets your pet get thrown about in transit.
We build each crate to your animal's four IATA measurements, so they can stand at full height, turn around and lie down naturally, with nothing wasted and nothing tight. Rigid treated timber doesn't flex or rattle the way plastic does, and we insulate every crate against sound, because engine noise is the thing most pets find hardest about flying.
It is the difference between a container and a place your pet can settle.
In every crate
Built to be accepted by the airline. Finished to be forgotten by your pet.
Treated timber, metal fixings
Rigid treated wood, leak-proof base, secure metal hardware and ventilation on multiple sides, built to comply with IATA Live Animals Regulations, Container Requirement 1.
Quiet inside
Every wooden crate is naturally insulated against sound. The hold is a loud place; the inside of the crate doesn't have to be.
Dry, comfortable bedding
Lined with incontinence pads and bedded with vetbed, so your pet stays dry and comfortable however long the journey runs.
Sizing made simple
You don't need to know crate sizes. You just need a tape measure and your pet.
Four measurements are all we need: nose to tail, ground to elbow, across the shoulders, and standing height. Our guide shows you exactly where to measure, and we work out the crate from there.
See the measuring guide
How it works
From tape measure to airport in four steps.
Send your measurements
Use the quote form or give us a call. Tell us your travel date if you have one.
We confirm the spec and price
You get a quote within 48hours, with the crate dimensions and build time confirmed against your flight.
We build it
Cut, assembled, insulated, bedded and checked in our Ferndown workshop.
Delivery or collection
Delivered anywhere in the UK, or collect from the workshop and see how it's made.
Recent builds
Every crate leaves here with a job to do.
Who we build for
Owners, shippers and the moves that don't fit a standard crate.
Pet owners
Emigrating, relocating or bringing a pet home. One crate, built around one animal, ready for the flight date.
Our crates →Pet shippers & relocation agents
Compliant builds, dependable turnaround and a workshop that answers the phone. Trade terms available.
Work with us →Breeders & specialist moves
Multiple animals, unusual dimensions or animals that simply don't fit a standard build. Tell us what's travelling.
Talk it through →Questions people ask
The things you're probably wondering.
Will the airline accept a wooden crate?
Airlines accept crates that comply with IATA Live Animals Regulations, Container Requirement 1, and ours are built to that standard: rigid construction, correct ventilation, secure door and leak-proof base. Individual airlines add their own rules on top (some ban wheels, some require extra ventilation for snub-nosed breeds), so tell us your airline when you enquire and we will build to their requirements too. Then confirm the crate spec with the airline before you fly; we will give you everything you need to do that.
How long does a crate take to build?
It depends on the size of the build and how busy the workshop is, so we confirm a build time with every quote. If you have a flight booked, tell us the date first and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet it.
How much does a crate cost?
Every crate is priced on its dimensions and spec, which is why we quote rather than list prices. Send your pet's measurements and you will have a firm price within 48hours, with no obligation.
What if I measure my pet wrong?
Our measuring guide shows exactly where each measurement is taken. We sense-check every set of measurements against the breed and weight you give us, and if something looks unusual we will call you before building.
Do you transport pets as well?
No. We build the crates; pet shipping companies and airlines handle the journey. If you need a relocation agent, ask us and we will point you towards reputable ones.
Ready when you are
Tell us about your pet. We'll take it from there.
Send your pet's measurements and travel date, and you'll have a quote and a confirmed build time within 48hrs.