Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Lancashire
Lancashire's mill towns, such as Burnley, Blackburn, Nelson and Accrington, have some of the highest shares of terraced and pre-1919 homes in England. Most are stone or brick terraces with a back yard.
Homes in Lancashire at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures cover the twelve Lancashire districts, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. These are area-wide figures, so your own home may be quite different. We'll always look at your actual door, glass or wall.
27.6%
of homes were built before 1919
England average: 20.3%
Around 28% of homes were built before 1919, above average, rising to around half in Pendle and Hyndburn. Many have solid stone walls.
30.8%
of homes are terraced houses
England average: 23%
Almost a third of homes are terraced, well above average. A yard door or back door is the natural place for a flap.
Mill-town terraces
In Pendle and Hyndburn, around half of homes are terraced and around half were built before 1919. Many are stone-built with back yards and alleys. A cat flap in the back door is usually the simplest option; solid stone walls need an extended tunnel for a wall flap.
Blackpool and the coast
In Blackpool, almost a third of households rent privately and about a fifth live in flats, many in converted guest houses. Tenants need written permission, and a flat's front door in a shared building can't take a flap. Coastal homes face strong westerly winds, so a well-sealed flap is worth choosing. The Forest of Bowland is a National Landscape.
Our services in Lancashire
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 Lancashire
Can a cat flap go through a stone terrace wall?
Yes, with an extended tunnel, but a back door installation is usually quicker.
I rent a flat in Blackpool. Can I have a cat flap?
Only with your landlord's permission, and not in the flat's front door.
Who handles planning?
Your district council, or Blackburn with Darwen or Blackpool Council.
Get a free quote in Lancashire
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.