Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear has two house types you won't find in most of England: Tyneside flats, where a terrace is split into an upstairs and downstairs flat with separate front doors, and Sunderland's single-storey terraced cottages. Both affect where a pet flap can go.
Homes in Tyne and Wear at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures cover Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland. These are area-wide figures, so your own home may be quite different. We'll always look at your actual door, glass or wall.
25.7%
of households rent from a council or housing association
England average: 17.1%
About a quarter of households rent from a council or housing association, well above the English average. If you're a tenant, get your landlord's permission before booking.
11.4%
of homes are detached houses
England average: 22.9%
Only around one in ten homes is detached, so most flaps go into the back door of a terrace, semi or flat.
Tyneside flats
In a Tyneside flat, the ground-floor flat usually has the rear yard, and the upstairs flat may share it or have its own stairs down. For the downstairs flat, a cat flap in the yard door or back door is often simple. For the upstairs flat, the options depend on the layout, and an internal flap to a shared stair may need your neighbour's agreement.
Sunderland cottages and coastal homes
Sunderland cottages are single-storey terraced homes with their own front door and back yard, so a back door flap is usually straightforward. Along the coast at Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and South Shields, homes face cold winds off the North Sea, so a flap with strong magnetic closures and good seals is worth choosing.
Cities and towns in Tyne and Wear
Our services in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear
I live in an upstairs Tyneside flat. Can I have a cat flap?
Possibly. It depends on whether you have your own back stairs or yard. We'll look at the layout with you, and any shared areas need your neighbour's or landlord's agreement.
Which flap works best on the coast?
One with a strong magnetic closure, brush seals and a good locking system. A sheltered door is better than one facing straight into the wind.
Who handles planning in Tyne and Wear?
Each of the five boroughs is its own planning authority. Use the GOV.UK council finder below if you're not sure which covers you.
Get a free quote in Tyne and Wear
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.