Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Swindon
Swindon grew as a railway town, and its Railway Village of workers' cottages is a conservation area. Today, almost a quarter of homes have been built since 2000.
Homes in and around Swindon at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for Swindon Borough Council's 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.
23.6%
of homes were built since 2000
England average: 17.8%
Almost a quarter of homes have been built since 2000, so composite doors and cavity walls are common.
29%
of homes are terraced houses
England average: 23%
Almost three in ten homes are terraced, above average.
The Railway Village
The Railway Village cottages, built for Great Western Railway workers, are listed and in a conservation area. Altering original doors or walls needs consent.
Newer estates
Large newer areas such as Wichelstowe and the northern expansion usually suit a flap in a composite door or a cavity wall. Check your door warranty first.
Our services in Swindon
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.
- Every job is completed by our own engineers, from first measure to final check.
Questions from homeowners in Swindon
I live in a Railway Village cottage. Can I have a cat flap?
These homes are listed, so consent is needed for original doors or walls. Ask Swindon Borough Council first.
I rent. Can I have a cat flap?
Only with your landlord's written permission. A flap in a replaceable door panel is often the easiest to agree.
Who handles planning?
Swindon Borough Council.
Get a free quote in Swindon
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.