Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Islington
Islington is densely built, with nearly 80% of households in flats, many listed Georgian and Victorian terraces, and a large share of social housing.
Homes in Islington at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for the London Borough of Islington. These are area-wide figures, so your own home may be quite different. We'll always look at your actual door, glass or wall.
44.6%
of homes were built before 1919
England average: 20.3%
Around 45% of homes were built before 1919, more than double the English average. Many are listed or in conservation areas.
40.2%
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. Tenants need their landlord's permission first.
Georgian squares and listed homes
Areas such as Barnsbury, Canonbury and Highbury have Georgian and early Victorian terraces, many listed and almost all in conservation areas. Original doors and walls of listed homes need listed building consent; a modern rear door to the garden is the most likely option.
Flats
Most households live in flats, either in converted terraces or purpose-built blocks. Flat front doors are fire doors, and leasehold flats usually need the freeholder's consent for any alteration.
Our services in Islington
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 Islington
My Georgian terrace is listed. Can I have a cat flap?
Only with listed building consent for original features. A modern rear door is usually the realistic option.
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?
Islington Council.
Get a free quote in Islington
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.