Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames has many Victorian and Edwardian family houses, large conservation areas along the Thames and relatively few new homes.
Homes in Richmond upon Thames at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. These are area-wide figures, so your own home may be quite different. We'll always look at your actual door, glass or wall.
38.2%
of homes were built before 1919
England average: 20.3%
Almost four in ten homes were built before 1919, nearly double the English average, often with solid walls and original doors.
8.4%
of homes were built since 2000
England average: 17.8%
Fewer than one in ten homes was built since 2000, so most installations are in older doors and walls.
Period family homes
Terraced and semi-detached houses in Twickenham, Teddington, East Sheen and Barnes usually have a rear door or glazed doors onto the garden. A flap in a timber back door may need a reinforcing frame if the panels are thin; a glass installation is another option.
Conservation areas
The borough has a large number of conservation areas, particularly along the river. Front doors are the most sensitive. Listed buildings need consent before original features are altered.
Our services in Richmond upon Thames
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 Richmond upon Thames
Can an original panelled door take a cat flap?
Often, with a reinforcing frame if the panels are thin. If the door is a feature, a glass or wall installation may be better.
Is my home in a conservation area?
Richmond Council publishes conservation area maps. Rear-door flaps are rarely an issue unless the home is listed.
Who handles planning?
Richmond Council.
Get a free quote in Richmond upon Thames
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.