Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Newcastle upon Tyne
Nearly a third of Newcastle households live in flats, and many of those are Tyneside flats: terraces split into an upstairs and a downstairs home. Where you can fit a pet flap depends a lot on which part of the building you live in.
Homes in and around Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for the Newcastle City Council 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.
30.8%
of households live in flats
England average: 20.6%
About 31% of households live in flats, well above average. That includes Tyneside flats and purpose-built blocks, where front doors are fire doors.
27.3%
of households rent from a council or housing association
England average: 17.1%
More than a quarter of households rent from the council or a housing association. Tenants need their landlord's permission.
Tyneside flats
In areas such as Heaton, Sandyford and Fenham, many terraces are Tyneside flats with two front doors side by side. The downstairs flat usually has the back yard, so a cat flap in its back door is normally simple. An upstairs flat may have its own stairs down to the yard, or share it. A flap into any shared area needs your neighbour's agreement, and your landlord's if you rent.
Apartments and student lets
In purpose-built blocks, each flat's front door is a fire door and must not be cut. Jesmond, Heaton and Sandyford also have many student and shared houses. If you rent, get written permission before booking.
Our services in Newcastle upon Tyne
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
I live in an upstairs Tyneside flat. Can I have a cat flap?
Possibly, if you have your own access to the yard or garden. If it's shared, your neighbour (and landlord, if you rent) needs to agree.
Can a flap go in my apartment's front door?
No. It's a fire door. A ground-floor patio door or window may be an option, with consent.
Who handles planning in Newcastle?
Newcastle City Council. Grainger Town in the city centre and many suburbs are conservation areas.
Get a free quote in Newcastle upon Tyne
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.