Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Brighton and Hove
Nearly half of households in Brighton and Hove live in flats, more than twice the English average, and around 40% of homes were built before 1919. Leases, listed buildings and seafront weather are common considerations.
Homes in and around Brighton and Hove at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for the Brighton and Hove 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.
47.2%
of households live in flats
England average: 20.6%
Almost half of households live in flats, many in converted period houses. Flat entrance doors in shared buildings are fire doors, and leases often need the freeholder's consent.
32.7%
of households rent privately
England average: 20.5%
About a third of households rent privately, far above average. Tenants need their landlord's written permission.
Converted period homes
Many of the city's Regency and Victorian houses, in areas such as Kemptown, Brunswick Town and Montpelier, are now flats. For a ground-floor or basement flat with a garden door, a flap may be possible, but the lease usually requires the freeholder's consent. Many of these buildings are listed or in conservation areas, which can also require consent.
Seafront weather
Homes near the seafront face strong salty winds. A flap with a strong magnetic closure, brush seals and corrosion-resistant fittings will last better, and a door sheltered from the wind is preferable.
Our services in Brighton and Hove
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 Brighton and Hove
I own a basement flat in Kemptown. Can I have a cat flap?
Check your lease and whether the building is listed. If it is, you'll need consent before altering original doors or walls.
Can a flap go in a shared front door?
No. Flat entrance doors and shared entrance doors aren't suitable, for fire safety and security reasons.
Who handles planning in Brighton and Hove?
Brighton and Hove City Council, and the South Downs National Park Authority for parts of the city inside the national park.
Get a free quote in Brighton and Hove
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.