Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Southampton
Around four in ten Southampton households live in flats, one of the highest shares outside London, and many others rent. Before choosing a flap, check whether your door can be cut and who needs to agree.
Homes in and around Southampton at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for the Southampton 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.
39.8%
of households live in flats
England average: 20.6%
About 40% of households live in flats, almost double the English average. Flat entrance doors in shared buildings are fire doors and can't take a flap.
29.2%
of households rent privately
England average: 20.5%
Almost three in ten households rent privately. Tenants need written permission from their landlord.
Flats and apartments
From tower blocks to modern developments around Ocean Village and the city centre, Southampton has many purpose-built flats. Each flat's entrance door is a fire door, so a pet flap can't go there. For ground-floor flats with a garden or patio door, a flap may be possible with the agreement of your landlord or the building's management company.
Student and rented houses
Areas near the University of Southampton and Solent University, such as Portswood and Highfield, have many shared and rented houses. A flap in the back door is the usual choice, but get your landlord's written permission first.
Our services in Southampton
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 Southampton
Can I fit a cat flap in my flat?
Not in the front door, which is a fire door. A ground-floor garden or patio door may work, with consent from your landlord or freeholder.
I rent in Portswood. Is a cat flap possible?
Yes, with your landlord's written permission. A flap in a replaceable uPVC panel is often the easiest to agree.
Who handles planning in Southampton?
Southampton City Council.
Get a free quote in Southampton
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.