Cat Flap & Dog Flap Installation in Huddersfield
Huddersfield's older homes are mostly built from local stone, often on steep hillsides in the Colne and Holme valleys. That makes a difference to how a pet flap is fitted, from thick walls to the steps outside a back door.
Homes in and around Huddersfield at a glance
What the official figures mean for fitting a pet flap. Figures are for Kirklees, the council area that includes Huddersfield. These are area-wide figures, so your own home may be quite different. We'll always look at your actual door, glass or wall.
27.4%
of homes were built before 1919
England average: 20.3%
Over a quarter of homes in Kirklees were built before 1919, well above the English average. Many have solid stone walls that need a longer tunnel for a wall flap.
31.5%
of homes are terraced houses
England average: 23%
Terraced houses are much more common than average. Rear yard and kitchen doors are usually the most practical place for a flap.
Stone terraces and thick walls
Victorian and earlier terraces in and around Huddersfield are typically built from local sandstone, with solid walls rather than cavity walls. A wall-mounted cat flap is possible with an extended tunnel liner, but it takes longer and creates more dust than fitting a flap in a door. If you have a timber or uPVC back door, that's usually the quicker and cheaper route.
Hillside homes and dog flaps
Many streets in Huddersfield and villages such as Marsden, Slaithwaite and Holmfirth are built into the hillside, so back doors often open onto steps or sloping yards. For a dog flap, we'll look at the drop on the outside and set the flap height so your dog can step through comfortably. This matters most for older dogs and short-legged breeds.
Listed buildings and the town centre
Huddersfield town centre has a large number of listed buildings, including the Grade I listed railway station, and much of the centre is a conservation area. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, check with Kirklees Council before altering original doors or walls.
Around the University of Huddersfield, many homes are rented. Tenants should get written permission from their landlord first.
Our services in Huddersfield
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.
- Your flap is fitted by one of our own local engineers.
Questions from homeowners in Huddersfield
Is it better to fit a cat flap in a stone wall or a door?
If you have a suitable back door, a door installation is usually quicker, cleaner and less expensive. A wall installation makes sense when there's no suitable door, or you'd rather keep the door intact.
My back door opens onto steps. Can I still have a dog flap?
Usually, yes. The flap height is set with the outside step in mind, so your dog isn't jumping down from a height. Let us know about the steps when you request a quote.
Who do I ask about planning in Huddersfield?
Kirklees Council is the planning authority for Huddersfield and the surrounding valleys.
Get a free quote in Huddersfield
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.