Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Bristol
Bristol has a high share of both terraced houses and flats, many in older buildings, and some very steep streets. Whether you're in a Bedminster terrace, a Clifton conversion or a hillside house in Totterdown, the right spot for a pet flap varies.
Homes in and around Bristol at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for the Bristol 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.
32.1%
of households live in flats
England average: 20.6%
Almost a third of households live in flats, well above the English average. Flat entrance doors are fire doors, and leases often need the freeholder's consent.
30.6%
of homes were built before 1919
England average: 20.3%
About 30% of homes were built before 1919, above average. Many have solid walls and original timber doors.
Clifton and converted houses
In Clifton, Redland and Cotham, many large Georgian and Victorian houses have been converted into flats, and much of the area is in conservation areas with many listed buildings. For a ground-floor flat with a garden door, a flap may be possible, but you'll usually need the freeholder's consent, and listed building consent if the building is listed.
Hillside terraces
Areas such as Totterdown, Windmill Hill and Kingsdown have steep streets, and back gardens are often stepped or terraced. For a dog flap, think about the drop on the outside of the door. For a cat flap, a door or wall onto a level part of the garden makes life easier for older cats.
Our services in Bristol
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 Bristol
I own a leasehold flat in Clifton. Can I have a cat flap?
Check your lease first. Most need the freeholder's written consent for alterations to doors or walls, and listed buildings need listed building consent too.
Can a flap go in a flat's front door?
No. In shared buildings, the flat's front door is a fire door and must not be cut.
Who handles planning in Bristol?
Bristol City Council.
Get a free quote in Bristol
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.