Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Cumbria
Cumbria has a high share of older stone and slate homes, much of the Lake District National Park and part of the Yorkshire Dales. Thick walls and exposed weather are common considerations.
Homes in Cumbria at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures cover the six former Cumbrian districts (now Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils). 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 homes were built before 1919
England average: 20.3%
About 31% of homes were built before 1919, well above average. Many are stone-built with thick solid walls.
Stone and slate homes
Traditional Cumbrian homes are built from local stone and slate, with thick walls. A wall flap needs an extended tunnel and takes longer, so a timber or uPVC door is usually the simpler choice. In Barrow-in-Furness, many homes are brick and stone terraces with back yards.
The Lake District and weather
The Lake District is a national park and World Heritage Site with its own planning authority. Part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is also in Cumbria. Homes on the fells and the coast are exposed to wind and heavy rain, so choose a well-sealed flap with a strong magnetic closure.
Cities and towns in Cumbria
Our services in Cumbria
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 Cumbria
Can a cat flap go through a slate-stone wall?
Yes, with an extended tunnel, but a door installation is usually quicker and neater.
Do I need permission in the Lake District?
Most rear-door flaps don't, but listed buildings do. The Lake District National Park Authority can advise.
Who handles planning?
Cumberland Council or Westmorland and Furness Council, or the national park authority inside a national park.
Get a free quote in Cumbria
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.