Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Cambridge
Cambridge has a high share of flats and renters, very few detached homes and a lot of new building. Around 27% of homes have been built since 2000.
Homes in and around Cambridge at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for Cambridge City Council's area. These are area-wide figures, so your own home may be quite different. We'll always look at your actual door, glass or wall.
33.8%
of households live in flats
England average: 20.6%
About a third of households live in flats, well above average. Flat entrance doors in shared blocks are fire doors.
31.4%
of households rent privately
England average: 20.5%
Almost a third of households rent privately. Tenants need written permission from their landlord.
Terraces and conservation areas
Victorian terraces in areas such as Mill Road, Romsey and De Freville have back gardens that suit a cat flap in the back door. Much of central Cambridge is in conservation areas with many listed buildings.
New developments
New neighbourhoods such as Eddington, Trumpington and the northern fringe have modern flats and houses. Houses usually suit a flap in a composite door or a cavity wall; flats need the management company's consent and can't use the front door.
Our services in Cambridge
Cat flap installation
Microchip, 4-way and DualScan cat flaps fitted in glass, uPVC, timber and composite doors, windows and walls.
Explore cat flapsDog flap installation
Electronic, app-connected and aluminium dog doors for small to large breeds, fitted in doors, glass and walls.
Explore dog flapsHow quotes work
- Tell us where you'd like the flap and what type of door, glass or wall it is. Photos help.
- We confirm availability for your postcode and send a no-obligation quote.
- If you go ahead, we agree a date. Glass installations need a replacement unit to be made first.
- Every job is completed by our own engineers, from first measure to final check.
Questions from homeowners in Cambridge
I own a new-build flat. Can I have a cat flap?
Not in the front door. Check your lease and the management company's rules for any ground-floor garden door.
I rent a terrace off Mill Road. Can I have a flap?
With your landlord's written permission.
Who handles planning?
Cambridge City Council.
Get a free quote in Cambridge
Tell us where you'd like the flap fitted and we'll get back to you with a no-obligation quote as soon as we can.