Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Solihull
Solihull is one of the most suburban parts of the West Midlands, with very few pre-1919 homes and a high share of detached houses.
Homes in and around Solihull at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for Solihull Metropolitan 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.
3.2%
of homes were built before 1919
England average: 20.3%
Only around 3% of homes are pre-1919, so cavity walls and modern doors are typical.
28.5%
of homes are detached houses
England average: 22.9%
Almost three in ten homes are detached, above average.
Suburban homes
Detached and semi-detached homes in areas such as Shirley, Knowle and Dorridge usually have side doors and cavity walls, offering several options for a flap.
North Solihull
Areas such as Chelmsley Wood have more terraces, flats and social housing; tenants need their landlord's permission.
Our services in Solihull
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 Solihull
Is a wall flap a good option in a 1960s home?
Usually, yes. Cavity walls suit a sealed tunnel.
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?
Solihull Council.
Get a free quote in Solihull
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.