Cat Flap Fitter Byfleet Surrey (KT14): Installing a cat flap to an exterior wall or door in your Byfleet home provides your cat with the independence that it needs to live a happy life. Cats are like people in many ways, and will likely start to show signs of irritability and frustration if kept inside for long periods of time. Having a cat that's both physically and mentally fit, is one of the main positive aspects of allowing your pet access to the world outside with a cat flap. However, what sort of cat flap is most suitable in your case?
The most basic sort of cat flap, is simply that. A bit of bendable material fixed over a hole in a door to allow a cat to pass through it, but keep out the elements. Even though this might be suitable in a shed or outhouse door, most cat owners in Byfleet would doubtless favour something a tad more secure and weatherproof for an exterior door to their property.
Since this option permits other animals or cats to enter your house, it isn't at all recommended, although it can be improved on to some extent by keeping the flap in place with the addition of a magnetic strip.
Stepping up from a magnetic strip are magnetically operated, RF chip or infra-red designs of cat flap. With this kind of cat flap, your cat must wear a collar fitted with an IR, RF chip or magnet. Unless an animal is fitted with one of these special collars, it won't be able to open the flap and leave or access your house, thus avoiding some unwanted visitors. The reality that any other moggy in the area that has a similar model of collar may be able to gain access to your house, is the drawback with this kind of cat flap. An improvement to this product is an RF cat flap and collar system which includes a unique identifier that can be programmed by the cat's owner.
Choosing a cat flap that can be operated by your cat's microchip, is the next step-up in access security for felines. The memory of these battery powered cat flaps can be programmed with one or more microchip numbers (if you've got several cats), to give exclusive access. The flap will be unlocked anytime your cat is in close proximity, only allowing exit or entry to animals that have a microchip.
Regardless which cat flap you purchase, it must be capable of being locked in position. The majority of cat flaps sold today have a four way locking mechanism. This makes it possible for your cat flap to enable access into your premises only, permit only exit from your home, be locked fully, or have two way exit and entry functionality. This provides complete control over the functioning of your cat flap both during the day and throughout the night time. A few of the more expensive models can be set to carry out different functions in accordance with the time of day, based on your pet's and your requirements.
If you are fairly good at do-it-yourself, fitting your own cat flap shouldn't be that difficult, as long as you have a solid wood door on your Byfleet home. On no account should you try to install a cat flap in a reinforced uPVC door or in a double glazed window. This sort of installation will require the attention of a pro, and there are dedicated cat flap fitters and talented odd job men who'll be delighted to accept such work.
INSTALLING A CAT FLAP IN BYFLEET
Double Glazing Installations - If you hire someone who endeavours to drill a hole in a double glazed door or window panel to install your cat flap, stop them right away and ask them to leave. It's just not possible to fit a new cat flap into a double glazing door panel or window pane. Cutting or drilling into any kind of double glazing will ruin its strength and security, together with its insulation attributes. The double glazing will be made unsafe, and it should never be attempted in any circumstances whatsoever.
It is necessary to obtain a new double glazing pane made specially for this purpose by a glazing company, and your chosen Byfleet cat flap installer will measure your existing unit and order the new one. As part of its structure this new pane will have a pre-cut hole, which your cat flap can be installed neatly into. This can take a week or so to produce, but it's basically the only way to install a cat flap in an existing patio or double glazed door. Once your new glass panel is delivered, the installer will take out the old unit, and replace it with the new "cat flap ready" pane. Your cat flap can then be fitted.
Exterior Wooden Doors - Wooden door panels are, as we stated earlier, the simplest alternatives for cat flap installation in Byfleet. If you're hesitant about making a hole in your front or back door, it's a good move to call a professional to complete the task for you. An undertaking like this should not be expensive and will give you peace of mind that your pet will be using a professionally installed flap.
uPVC Door Panels - uPVC doors can be installed with a cat flap. You'll have to ascertain what the internal construction of you door actually is, because for extra security some uPVC doors are manufactured with a galvanised steel lining. A one-piece panel allows for easier installation, so if you've got a slatted uPVC door, it might be more economical to swap the panel for a single pane model.
Wall Installation - If you do not wish to cut a hole in your doors, for aesthetic or security reasons, you could always have a cat flap installed in an exterior wall. A cat flap entrance in a wall calls for a bit more skill and equipment to fit, therefore it is certainly best left to an expert. There are a couple of options for this kind of installation, including a straightforward version, or a right angled (through pillar) pattern. A square shaped hole will be made through your chosen wall, into which is inserted a plastic or metal, square open ended tube. The cat flap you have chosen can then be attached at both ends to enable your furry friend to enter and exit as it wishes.
Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in Byfleet - If your wall, door or window already has a cat flap fitted, but it isn't working, or is damaged, it is quite possible to mount a replacement over the current cavity. A professional Byfleet cat flap fitter will gladly take off your old unit and swap it for a fresh cat flap without causing any harm to the window, door or wall on which it's mounted.
If the replacement cat flap is going to be mounted into a pre-cut hole in a double glazing panel, you must double check that the glass has been fabricated, cut and installed correctly. If it is found this is not the case, and the previous owners have cut corners to install their cat flap, the glass pane must be removed and replaced with a new one to avoid any safety and security problems.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN BYFLEET
In the Byfleet area there are a number of different professional cat flap fitters, handymen and even glazing companies who offer cat flap installation services in doors, walls or windows. It may be possible to ask friends and relations for recommendations when it comes to finding a first-rate cat flap specialist. You can be fairly certain that if they have been prepared to recommend someone who has done work for them, you'll probably get a much similar level of service.
If you cannot find a cat flap installer through recommendation, always obtain three or four different estimates before coming to a final decision, and remember that the cheapest may not always be the best. Try to get written warranties for the quality of their workmanship, so if things do happen to go awry you've got some recourse.
If you take your time and pick a reliable Byfleet cat flap specialist you will be repaid with a top quality product, which is installed professionally, and will give good service to you and your furry friend for years and years. And at the end of the day - quality is key.
Cat flaps can be installed in Byfleet and also nearby in: Martyrs Green, Pyrford, Brooklands, New Haw, Ottershaw, West Byfleet, Ockham, Wisley, Woodham, Whiteley Village, as well as in these postcodes KT14 7LX, KT14 7EG, KT14 7NQ, KT14 7DL, KT14 7HZ, KT14 7AW, KT14 7AJ, KT14 6SN, KT14 7GA, KT14 7RH. Local Byfleet cat flap installers will likely have the postcode KT14 and the dialling code 01932. Verifying this can make sure that you access a local cat flat fitter. Byfleet home and business owners are able to benefit from these and countless other related services.
Automatic Cat Flap Installation
Byfleet cat owners can rely on the clever technology of automatic cat flaps to provide their cats with a straightforward way to go in and out of their homes. Sophisticated technological features like RFID chips and sensors enable these flaps to detect the presence of a cat, allowing access only to authorised pets, and preventing unauthorised entry. Select automatic cat flaps come complete with programming capabilities that enable them to unlock and lock at set times, offering pet owners added security and control. Automatic cat flaps provide the capability of allowing cats to enter and exit the house without needing manual involvement, even when their owners are away. Furthermore, automatic cat flaps can prevent undesirable animals or creatures from entering the property, promoting a more secure and pleasant atmosphere for humans and pets alike. To avoid the potential for damage to your house and to preserve the safety of your pets and family, it is crucial to engage a professional carpenter, handyman or glazier for your cat flap installation.
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You shouldn't have a problem uncovering someone nearby when you are in need of cat flap installation, but even if you can't find a decent cat flap fitter in Byfleet itself, there are a fair few individuals in most areas of Surrey who'll gladly help you.
Byfleet Cat Flap Installation Tasks
There are a wide array of tasks that can be carried out by your local Byfleet cat flap fitter including cat flap services in Byfleet, 2-way cat flap installation Byfleet, cat flap upgrades, cat flap replacement Byfleet, conservatory cat flap installations, magnetic cat flap installation Byfleet, the installation of 2-way cat flaps into double gazing, cat flaps in metal doors Byfleet, infrared cat flap installation, Staywell cat flap installation, small cat flaps, the installation of electronic cat flaps into patio doors, microchip cat flap installation in Byfleet, electronic cat flap installations, Petsafe cat flap installation in Byfleet, the fitting of cat flaps into wooden doors, cat flap installation in glass doors, cat flap repairs, Catmate cat flap installation, the installation of microchip cat flaps into composite doors Byfleet, the fitting of magnetic cat flaps into porches Byfleet, cat flap installation in wooden doors Byfleet, Sureflap cat flap installation, cheap cat flaps, the installation of electronic cat flaps into single glazing in Byfleet, and more. If there happen to be some other Byfleet cat flap requirements that you want but don't see here, you can list them on the QUOTE FORM provided. These are just a handful of the tasks that are carried out by people specialising in cat flaps. Byfleet professionals will be delighted to keep you abreast of their full range of services.
Cat Flap Fitters Near Byfleet
Also find: Wisley cat flap fitters, Brooklands cat flap fitters, West Byfleet cat flap fitters, Whiteley Village cat flap fitters, New Haw cat flap fitters, Woodham cat flap fitters, Ottershaw cat flap fitters, Martyrs Green cat flap fitters, Ockham cat flap fitters, Pyrford cat flap installation services and more. Most of these towns and villages are catered for by cat flap fitters. Byfleet home and business owners can get cat flap installation estimates by going here.
Cat Flap Services Byfleet
- Cat Flap Repairs
- Cat Flaps in Doors
- Cat Flaps in Walls
- Cheap Cat Flaps
- Cat Flap Installers
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- Cat Flap Fitting Quotes
- 2-Way Cat Flap Installation
- Microchip Cat Flap Installation
- Cat Flaps in Glass Doors
- Magnetic Cat Flap Installations
- 4-Way Cat Flap Installation
- Infrared Cat Flap Installation
- Cat Flap Removal
Cat Flap Installation Around Byfleet
Some Byfleet roads and areas where cat flaps have recently been installed - Kings Avenue, Granville Close, Clock House Close, Godley Road, The Pavilions, Millmead, Studland Road, Cornwall Avenue, Park Close, Rectory Close, Wey Barton, Parvis Road, Glebe Gardens, Hart Road, Bridge Close, Leybourne Avenue, Ulwin Avenue, Abbot Close, Caillard Road, Fullerton Drive, Edward II Avenue, Binfield Road, Black Prince Close, Mill Lane, Royston Road, as well as these local Byfleet postcodes: KT14 7LX, KT14 7EG, KT14 7NQ, KT14 7DL, KT14 7HZ, KT14 7AW, KT14 7AJ, KT14 6SN, KT14 7GA, KT14 7RH. Work was carried out in these locations by an expert cat flap fitter. Byfleet residents enjoyed reliable and professional cat flap installation services.
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