Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second most densely populated local authority outside London, and around three-quarters of its residents live on Portsea Island. Over 40% of homes are terraced, and around 40% were built before 1919, a very high share.
Homes in and around Portsmouth at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for the Portsmouth 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.
43.4%
of homes are terraced houses
England average: 23%
Over 40% of homes are terraced, nearly twice the English average. Most have a small back yard, so the back door is the usual place for a flap.
40.2%
of homes were built before 1919
England average: 20.3%
Around 40% of homes were built before 1919, double the English average. Older homes usually have solid brick walls.
Victorian terraces on Portsea Island
Southsea, Fratton and North End are lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraces, often with front doors opening almost straight onto the pavement and small yards at the back. A cat flap in the back door is the usual choice. Solid brick walls can take a wall flap with a longer tunnel if needed.
Flats and the seafront
About a third of households live in flats, including many converted terraces. Flat entrance doors in shared buildings are fire doors, and leasehold flats often need the freeholder's consent. Homes along the Southsea seafront face salty winds, so a well-sealed flap with corrosion-resistant fittings is a good choice.
Our services in Portsmouth
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 don't hand jobs to subcontractors: our own engineers do the fitting.
Questions from homeowners in Portsmouth
My terrace only has a small yard. Is a cat flap still worthwhile?
Yes. Most cats are happy with a small yard as long as they can get in and out. A flap in the back door is the simplest option.
Can a flap go through a solid brick wall in Southsea?
Yes, with an extended tunnel, but it takes longer than a door installation.
Who handles planning in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth City Council.
Get a free quote in Portsmouth
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.