Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is home to the world's first garden city, Letchworth, as well as Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage, the first post-war new town. Two of these have estate rules that affect external changes such as new doors.
Homes in Hertfordshire at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures cover the ten Hertfordshire districts. These are area-wide figures, so your own home may be quite different. We'll always look at your actual door, glass or wall.
26.3%
of homes are terraced houses
England average: 23%
Terraced houses are more common than average, especially in Stevenage, Welwyn Hatfield and Dacorum, so the back door is often the natural place for a flap.
Letchworth and Welwyn Garden City
In Letchworth Garden City, homeowners need consent from the Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation for external changes, including door replacements, under its Scheme of Management. Welwyn Garden City has an Estate Management Scheme run by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, with its own consent process. Check before fitting a flap in an external door or wall.
New towns and commuter homes
Stevenage was largely built after the Second World War; around 46% of its homes are terraced and very few are pre-1919, so cavity walls and uPVC doors are typical. Watford, with about a third of households in flats, has more fire-door and lease considerations.
Cities and towns in Hertfordshire
Our services in Hertfordshire
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.
- We use our own engineers for every installation, so standards stay consistent.
Questions from homeowners in Hertfordshire
Do I need consent for a cat flap in Letchworth?
The Heritage Foundation's consent is needed for external alterations such as door replacements. Ask them before booking a door or wall flap.
I live in Welwyn Garden City. Is there anything to check?
If your home is within the Estate Management Scheme area, check with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council whether consent is needed.
Who handles planning in Hertfordshire?
Your district or borough council.
Get a free quote in Hertfordshire
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.