Bespoke Commercial Van Cages & Complete Vehicle Conversions.
Hand-fabricated steel van cages and full turn-key vehicle fit-outs manufactured precisely to your vehicle dimensions. Built as standard with powder-coated cages and water-resistant flooring for commercial dog walkers, animal shelters, and groomers across the UK.
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10+ Years of Specialist British Engineering
For over a decade, Van Dog Cages has been a trusted name in commercial vehicle conversions, fabricating tailor-made cage solutions for dog walkers, animal rescue centres, veterinary practices, and pet care professionals across the UK. Read our full story on our About Us page.
While our fabrication workshop is based in Greater Manchester, we regularly welcome clients from Scotland, Wales, London, and across the entire UK mainland. Our facility is conveniently situated near major motorway links (M6 / M62) and local public transport stations, making vehicle drop-off and collection straightforward whether you choose our two-visit or full-duration fitment options.
Standard Water-Resistant Flooring
Every build includes tough, resin-coated plywood flooring as standard. This provides a hard-wearing, non-slip base that protects your van’s floorpan from dampness and muddy paws.
Key Features Included in Our Builds
Purpose-built features designed specifically for daily commercial animal transport.
Internal Emergency Escape Hatches
All custom builds integrate emergency escape panels into internal partition walls. If rear doors become blocked or jammed during an incident, animals can be safely retrieved from the front cabin side doors.
Internal Bi-Fold Doors & Heavy Latches
Inner compartment dividers utilise space-saving bi-folding doors for effortless access within tight van corridors. Every door is fitted with spring-loaded slam latches for rapid, secure closure.
Upper Storage Wooden Shelving Areas
Maximise headroom by incorporating custom wooden shelf panels fitted atop cage compartments. Perfect for storing leads, towels, grooming kits, and jump boards cleanly out of reach of pets.
Calculate Your Cage Build Cost Online
Use our instant interactive tool to select your van dimensions, cage count, and optional upgrades.
Tailored Conversions for Professional Care Providers
Over the past decade, we have supplied custom van cage conversions for a wide spectrum of commercial pet care professionals across the UK mainland. Read full details on our Our Clients page:
- Commercial Dog Walkers: Multi-cage setups with varying compartment sizes to safely segregate different dogs.
- Rescue Centres & Animal Shelters: Durable, wipe-clean cages designed for welfare transport and emergency collection.
- Veterinary Practices & Ambulances: Specialised transport cages configured for post-surgery patients requiring quiet transport.
- Mobile Pet Groomers: Integrated cages built alongside bath and grooming equipment layouts.
From Small Vans to Pick-Ups & Large Commercial Fleets
We manufacture custom dog cages for all commercial van sizes, car-derived vans, and pick-up trucks (fitted with canopy hardtops). Read full details on our Vehicle Compatibility page.
Complete Commercial Van Branding & Optional Extras
Because our parent company is a leading commercial vehicle wrapping and fit-out specialist, we offer complete turn-key van conversions under one roof. Save time and money by having your van branded, waterproofed, and equipped while it is in our workshop. Learn more on our Van Upgrades & Extras page.
Vehicle Branding & Wraps
Advertise your business as you drive. We provide professional vinyl sign-writing, vehicle graphics, partial van wraps, full van wraps, and modular fleet designs customised to your brand logo.
Speedliner 100% Waterproofing (Optional Extra)
Transform your rear load space into a fully sealed, anti-bacterial, 100% waterproof washdown area. Our optional spray-on Speedliner coating seals all floor and wall seams completely against liquid seepage.
False Flooring & Under-Storage
Utilise every inch of space by installing raised false floor systems below your cages. This creates neat, hidden under-floor drawer storage for ramps, leads, towels, and equipment.
Ventilation & Climate Control
Keep animals cool in summer and comfortable in winter. Choose from bulkhead porthole cut-outs, passive wind-driven roof vents, or powered electrical extraction systems.
Driving Aids & Rear Lighting
Take the worry out of driving a rear-partitioned van. We install reversing cameras, parking sensors, front/rear dash cams, and ultra-bright LED interior load space lighting.
Single Workshop Downtime
Combine your cage build with graphics and electronics in one single workshop visit.
See All Add-On Options →Two Convenient Installation Options
We tailor our manufacturing and fitting workflow to minimise downtime for your business. Read more on our About Us page.
Two-Visit Fitment Process
Visit our workshop for an initial 1-day measurement check. You retain your vehicle while we fabricate the cages, returning for a final 1 to 2 day installation once ready.
Full-Duration Drop Off
Leave your vehicle with us at our Manchester workshop for the full duration of the manufacturing and fitting process from start to finish.
Workshop Visits Strictly By Appointment Only
Our Manchester workshop (11A First Ave, Manchester, M29 7JH) is an active steel fabrication facility. Conveniently located near major motorway junctions and public transport links, dropping off and collecting your van is seamless. Please call 0161 641 8374 or book via our Contact Us page.
Bespoke, commercial-grade van cage systems, Speedliner waterproofing, and vehicle wrapping engineered in Greater Manchester.
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Workshop Address
11A First Ave, Manchester, M29 7JH
Visits strictly by appointment only.
Tel: 0161 641 8374
Email: enquiries@vandogcages.com