Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in County Durham
County Durham has one of the highest shares of terraced homes in England, many of them colliery terraces with back yards, and very few flats.
Homes in County Durham at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures cover Durham County 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.
35.4%
of homes are terraced houses
England average: 23%
About 35% of homes are terraced, well above average. The back yard door is usually the best place for a flap.
4.7%
of households live in flats
England average: 20.6%
Only about one in twenty households lives in a flat, so most homes have their own back door.
Colliery terraces
Long terraces built for mining communities are found across the former coalfield. Most have a rear yard with a back door, which makes a cat flap simple. For a dog flap, check the door panel is wide enough for your dog.
The Pennine dales
Weardale and Teesdale, in the North Pennines National Landscape, have stone-built homes with thick walls and exposed weather. A door installation with a well-sealed flap is usually the best approach. About one in five households in the county rents from the council or a housing association, so tenants should ask their landlord first.
Cities and towns in County Durham
Our services in County Durham
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 County Durham
Can a cat flap go in a colliery terrace back door?
Yes. It's usually the simplest and best option.
I rent from a housing association. Can I have a flap?
With your landlord's permission. Ask them before booking.
Who handles planning?
Durham County Council.
Get a free quote in County Durham
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.