Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Hackney
Hackney has one of the highest shares of social housing in England, around three-quarters of households in flats, and Georgian and Victorian terraces in areas such as De Beauvoir and Stoke Newington.
Homes in Hackney at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for the London Borough of Hackney. These are area-wide figures, so your own home may be quite different. We'll always look at your actual door, glass or wall.
40.5%
of households rent from a council or housing association
England average: 17.1%
About 40% of households rent from the council or a housing association, more than double the English average. Tenants need their landlord's permission.
75.9%
of households live in flats
England average: 20.6%
Around three-quarters of households live in flats. Flat front doors in shared buildings are fire doors.
Rented and social housing
With so many homes rented, landlord permission comes first for most customers. Many housing associations have a simple alteration request process; a flap in a ground-floor back door or garden door is the usual request.
Period terraces
Whole houses in conservation areas such as De Beauvoir, Clapton Square and Stoke Newington usually have a rear door that suits a cat flap. Front doors and listed buildings need more care and may need consent.
Our services in Hackney
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.
- Installations are carried out by our own engineers, not subcontractors.
Questions from homeowners in Hackney
I rent from a housing association. Can I have a cat flap?
With your landlord's permission. Ask them before booking.
I own a leasehold flat. What do I need to check?
Your lease, which usually needs the freeholder's written consent for changes to doors, windows or walls. A flat's front door in a shared building is a fire door and can't take a flap.
Who handles planning?
Hackney Council.
Get a free quote in Hackney
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.