Cat Flap Fitter Bude Cornwall (EX23): Installing a cat flap to an external wall or door in your Bude house gives your cat the freedom and independence that it needs to live a happy life. Cats are quite like people in a lot of ways, and will sometimes start to show signs of irritability and frustration if kept indoors for lengthy periods of time. When your precious cat is allowed easy access to the outside world by means of a cat flap, there's a better likelihood of it staying both mentally and physically fit. If this sounds like a great idea to you, what style of cat flap should you fit?
The simplest sort of cat flap is basically that. A hole in a door with a flexible sheet of material hung over it, to keep the weather out, but let the cat go through. Whilst this could be appropriate for an outhouse door or garden fence panel, the vast majority of Bude cat owners would favour something a bit more secure and weatherproof for an external door to their house.
This basic design can be improved on a little with magnetic strips to keep the flap in place, however it is still a long way off being ideal as it allows other cats or animals to enter into your house.
The next step up from the magnetic strip version are infra-red or RF chip, magnetically operated cat flaps. In this case, either an RF chip, IR or magnet will be enclosed in your cat's collar. Unless an animal is equipped with one of these special collars, it won't be able to open the flap and access or leave your home, hence preventing some unwanted visitors. The downside is that any other cat in the Bude area who's got a similar collar might be able to get into your property when using this kind of cat flap. Even these cat flaps can be improved to a certain extent with an RF cat flap and collar system containing an owner programmed unique identifier.
Picking a cat flap that can be triggered by your cat's microchip, is the next step-up in entrance gadgets for felines. The memory of these cat flaps can be programmed with one or more microchip details (if you have several cats), to provide exclusive access. Entry and exit can only be achieved by micro-chipped animals, and the flap is unfastened whenever you cat is nearby.
Being able to lock it in place is vital regardless which cat flap you are buying. For added flexibility, nearly all cat flaps feature a 4-way locking mechanism nowadays. Which means that the cat flap can be locked fully, permit exit only, enable only admittance into your property, or be set for two way entry and exit. This provides you with alternatives for all times of day and night, to have control over exactly how your cat flap functions. The ability to carry out different functions according to the time of day, and in keeping with your cat's and your needs is also an option with some of the more expensive brands of cat flap.
If you are fairly good at do-it-yourself, putting in your own cat flap shouldn't be that difficult, as long as you have a solid wood door on your house in Bude. But, if you're planning to fit it into a reinforced PVC door or in a double glazed window panel, you need to seek outside help. This type of installation will require the attention of a pro, and there are specialist cat flap installers and skilled odd job men who are delighted to undertake such work.
INSTALLING A CAT FLAP IN BUDE
Double Glazing Installations - If your cat flap needs to be mounted on a double glazed door or window panel, and your hired "tradesman" endeavours to drill a hole in it, stop them immediately and give them their walking orders. New cat flaps can not be mounted into existing double glazed window or door panels. Making a hole in your double glazing damages not simply the security and strength of the glazing, but it removes the insulation properties too. It should in no circumstances be attempted and will make the double glazing unsafe.
A specialist cat flap installer will measure the existing double glazing unit and have a glazing firm knock up a new purpose made pane. This new panel will arrive with a pre-cut hole as an integral part of its construction where the cat flap will be installed. This could take one or two weeks to produce, but it is the only way to fit a cat flap in a pre-existing double glazed or patio door. Once you've acquired your new panel of glass, the old one can be removed and the new one fitted. The cat flap will then be fitted.
External Wooden Doors - As mentioned previously, solid timber door panels are the easiest option in relation to installing a new cat flap on your home in Bude. If you are somewhat nervous about making an opening in your door, you might be happier hiring a specialist handyman or cat flap fitter instead. An undertaking like this will not be expensive and will provide you with the satisfaction of knowing that your kitty can enjoy a professionally fitted flap.
uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can be fitted into uPVC doors in many instances. However, certain uPVC doors have a steel lining for added security, which could cause issues. The easiest kind of cat flap installation is in doors with one single panel, therefore if you have a uPVC door with vertical slatted panels, it might be easier and cheaper in the long run to exchange the slatted pane for a one-piece panel.
Wall Installation - If, for safety or aesthetic reasons, you do not want to have a hole cut into one of your doors, you could decide to install the cat flap into an exterior wall of your property. A wall cat flap entrance requires a little more skill and equipment to install, so it is certainly best left to the pros. You can go with a straight-through tunnel design, or perhaps a right angle version that permits access via a pillar. A square shaped hole will have to be made through your chosen wall, into which is inserted a metal or plastic, open ended square tube. The cat flap you have chosen can then be mounted on either end to enable your feline friend to exit and enter as it pleases.
Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Bude - If you already have a cat flap fitted on a wall, window or door, but it's broken or not working properly, the existing hole can hopefully still be used for installing a replacement. An expert Bude cat flap installer will be glad to take off your old unit and swap it for a fresh cat flap without inflicting any damage on the window, wall or door on which it's mounted.
If the substitute cat flap is being mounted into a pre-cut hole in a double glazed pane, you must make sure that the glass has been manufactured, cut and installed accurately. If it's found that corners were cut with the previous installation, the pane will have to be removed and replaced to avoid any safety and security issues with the new cat flap.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN BUDE
In the Bude area there are a number of professional cat flap fitters, handymen and even glazing merchants who offer cat flap installation services in walls, windows or doors. It may be possible to ask friends and relations for referrals with regards to locating an excellent cat flap fitter. If they've had similar work done by a local Bude tradesman themselves, and been satisfied with the end result, you can reasonably expect that they will likewise do a first-rate job for you.
If you cannot find an installation specialist through personal recommendations, always acquire three or four different quotations before coming to a decision, and bear in mind that the cheapest is often not the best. Ask if they supply any guarantees or warranties for the quality of their workmanship, so you have some recourse if something unfortunately goes awry when the work is undertaken.
An experienced cat flap installer in Bude will supply you with a top quality product, expertly fitted, and one which will last you, and your furry friend, for a good few years.
Cat flaps can be fitted in Bude and also nearby in: Bush, Poughill, Lower Upton, Marhamchurch, Helebridge, Bridgerule, Flexbury, Chilsworthy, Pyworthy, Lynstone, Kilkhampton, Kings Hill, Launcells, Stratton, Widemouth Bay, Stibb, as well as in these postcodes EX23 8LY, EX23 8BG, EX23 8EW, EX23 8JP, EX23 8AS, EX23 8GJ, EX23 8NA, EX23 8GW, EX23 8FY, EX23 8LA. Locally based Bude cat flap fitters will most likely have the dialling code 01288 and the postcode EX23. Checking this can ensure you access a local cat flat fitter. Bude householders will be able to benefit from these and countless other similar services.
Bude Cat Flap Installation Tasks
There are a wide range of tasks that can be carried out by your local Bude cat flap installer including magnetic cat flap installation, pet flap installation, cheap cat flaps, infrared cat flap installation, Catmate cat flap installation Bude, replacement cat flaps, electronic cat flaps Bude, the installation of microchip cat flaps into conservatories, the installation of magnetic cat flaps into double gazing Bude, the installation of infrared cat flaps into metal skinned doors, cat flap installation in glass doors, 2-way cat flap installation, cat flaps in double glazed doors, microchip cat flaps Bude, the installation of microchip cat flaps into French doors Bude, cat flap replacement Bude, cat flap installation services, cat flap removal in Bude, small cat flaps Bude, Petsafe cat flap installations in Bude, cat flaps in metal doors Bude, the installation of cat flaps into porches in Bude, microchip cat flap installation, the installation of 2-way cat flaps into composite doors, cat flap upgrades, and more. If there are some other Bude cat flap requirements that you want but can't see here, you can easily list them on the QUOTE FORM provided. These are just some of the duties that are performed by people specialising in cat flaps. Bude companies will let you know their entire range of cat flap installation services.
Cat Flap Enquiries Cornwall
Recently posted Cornwall cat flap installation requests: Douglas Close was looking for someone to install a Catmate cat flap in a hardwood front door in his detached house in St Keverne, Cornwall. Jude Sayers recently asked for a quote for installing an infrared cat flap in a patio front door in a detached house in Colan. Jannat Haigh and Judah Haigh recently enquired about the possibility of installing a Petsafe cat flap in a glass back door in a semi-detached house in St Stephen, Cornwall. Nevaeh Wale was asking if there was cat flap installation near Tintagel. Summer Sheppard recently asked for an estimate for installing a cat flap in a patio door in a detached house in St Kew. Imani Dack and Roman Dack recently enquired about getting a price for installing a Catmate cat flap in a glass front door in Mabe, Cornwall. Sabrina More and Euan More recently enquired about installing a locking cat flap in a glass front door in Lanner, Cornwall. Blanka Rhodes in Mawnan Smith, Cornwall asked us "is there a reliable cat flap fitter near me?". All these Cornwall homeowners searched for "cat flap fitter Cornwall" and located this page on Bing, Yahoo or Google.
Cat Flap Fitters Near Bude
Also find: Helebridge cat flap fitters, Lynstone cat flap fitters, Stratton cat flap fitters, Bush cat flap fitters, Kilkhampton cat flap fitters, Poughill cat flap fitters, Chilsworthy cat flap fitters, Kings Hill cat flap fitters, Lower Upton cat flap fitters, Bridgerule cat flap fitters, Stibb cat flap fitters, Flexbury cat flap fitters, Marhamchurch cat flap fitters, Widemouth Bay cat flap fitters, Pyworthy cat flap fitters, Launcells cat flap installation services and more. Most of these villages and towns are serviced by cat flap fitters. Bude homeowners can get cat flap installation quotations by going here.
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Cat Flap Installation Around Bude
People living in the following roads and areas have just recently inquired about cat flap installation services - Woodfield Road, William Edwards Close, Fenten Close, Bagbury Road, Broadlands, Farenough, Pintail Close, Quarry Close, Maer Lane, Strand, Kilkhampton Road, Westby Road, Hopton Close, Valley Road, The Rowans, Trebarfoote Close, King Street, Briar Road, Box's Shop, The Granary, Brook Drive, Efford Down Park, Creathorne Bungalow, Sandpiper Road, Berries Avenue, Higher Wharf, Swallow Close, Curlew Road, as well as the following local Bude postcodes: EX23 8LY, EX23 8BG, EX23 8EW, EX23 8JP, EX23 8AS, EX23 8GJ, EX23 8NA, EX23 8GW, EX23 8FY, EX23 8LA. These locations recently saw activity by a specialist cat flap fitter. Bude homeowners received reliable and top notch cat flap installation services.
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