Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Sunderland
Sunderland is known for its single-storey terraced cottages, a house type rarely found elsewhere in England. Each has its own front door and back yard, which usually makes a back-door pet flap simple.
Homes in and around Sunderland at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for the Sunderland 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.
26.6%
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, well above average. Tenants need their landlord's permission first.
11.7%
of households live in flats
England average: 20.6%
Only around one in eight households lives in a flat, below average, so most homes have their own back door.
Sunderland cottages
Sunderland cottages are single-storey terraces, built mainly between the 1860s and 1910s for shipyard and other skilled workers. They have a narrow front with a long plan running back to a rear yard. A cat flap in the back door gives your cat direct access to the yard, and a dog flap is usually possible too if the door panel is wide enough.
Seaside homes
Homes near the seafront at Roker and Seaburn face cold winds off the North Sea. A flap with strong magnetic closures and brush seals helps stop draughts, and a door sheltered from the wind is better than one facing it.
Our services in Sunderland
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 Sunderland
Can you fit a cat flap in a Sunderland cottage?
Yes. The back door onto the yard is usually the best spot, as it gives your cat a short, safe route outside.
Do I need permission as a housing association tenant?
Yes. Ask your landlord first; most have a straightforward process for tenant alterations.
Who handles planning in Sunderland?
Sunderland City Council.
Get a free quote in Sunderland
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.