Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in West Sussex
West Sussex ranges from Crawley, a post-war new town, to seaside Worthing and the villages of the South Downs. Very few homes are pre-Victorian outside the historic towns, so cavity walls and modern doors are common.
Homes in West Sussex at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures cover the seven West Sussex districts. These are area-wide figures, so your own home may be quite different. We'll always look at your actual door, glass or wall.
12.5%
of homes were built before 1919
England average: 20.3%
Only around one in eight homes was built before 1919, well below average. Most homes have cavity walls and replacement doors that suit a flap well.
Crawley and the coast
Crawley was built largely after the Second World War: only about 2% of its homes are pre-1919 and around 37% are terraced. A flap in the back door or through a cavity wall is usually straightforward. In Worthing, a third of households live in flats, so check whether your door is a fire door and whether your lease needs the freeholder's consent. Coastal homes also face salty winds, so a well-sealed flap is worth choosing.
The South Downs and historic towns
Much of the county lies within the South Downs National Park, which has its own planning authority. Chichester, Arundel and Petworth have many listed buildings. If your home is listed, consent is needed before altering original doors or walls.
Cities and towns in West Sussex
Our services in West Sussex
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 West Sussex
Is a wall flap suitable for a Crawley house?
Usually. Most Crawley homes have cavity walls, which suit a flap with a sealed tunnel.
Can I have a flap in a Worthing retirement flat?
Not in the flat's front door, which is a fire door. Check your lease and building rules for any garden door.
Who handles planning?
Your district council, or the South Downs National Park Authority inside the national park.
Get a free quote in West Sussex
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.