Cat Flap Fitter Chester-le-Street County Durham (DH2): Fitting a cat flap to an outside door or wall in your Chester-le-Street house helps to give your cat the independence and freedom that it needs to live a life of contentment. Cats tend to get grumpy and irritated when continuously kept indoors, and not able to roam. Having accessibility to outside world with a cat flap will help your cat to stay fit, both physically and mentally. So, you're sold on the idea, but what is best style of cat flap for your precious pet?
A cat flap at its most basic is merely that. A hole cut in a door with a flexible bit of material placed over it, to give protection from the elements, but allow the cat climb through. Naturally, this is very basic, and will not be sufficient for most cat owners in Chester-le-Street, who would doubtless favour something a little more secure and weatherproof for an external door to their home, although it may be appropriate for an outhouse door or fence panel.
This simple model is still a long way from being ideal because it allows other cats or creatures a means by which to enter into your property, but it can be improved on slightly by adding magnetic strips to hold the flap in position.
Stepping up from a magnetic strip are magnetically controlled, infra-red or RF chip models of cat flap. This requires your cat to have a collar that has either an IR, RF chip or magnet encased within it. No animal will be able to access or leave your property unless it is equipped with this special collar. The fact that any other cat in the neighbourhood who's got a similar collar could perchance gain access to your home, is the downside with this still fairly basic sort of cat flap. Even these cat flaps can be improved to some degree with an RF cat flap and collar system having an owner programmed unique identifier. With this, an extra layer of control and security is established to make sure that only your furry companion gains access.
The type of cat flap which is can be recognised by your cat's micro-chip, is the next level in feline entrance security. The memory of these cat flaps can be programmed with one or even multiple microchip details (if you have more than one cat), to provide exclusive access. Entry and exit can only be accomplished by micro-chipped animals, and the flap is unfastened whenever you cat is close by.
No matter what cat flap you buy, it must have the ability to be locked in position. Nowadays, the majority of cat flaps on the market feature a four way locking system for added security. This makes it possible for your cat flap to be locked fully, enable exit only, enable entry into your premises only, or have two-way exit and entry functionality. This provides complete control over the operation of your cat flap both during the day and throughout the night. The wherewithal to carry out specific functions in accordance with the time of day, and in line with yours and your pet's needs is also a possibility with some of the top-end brands of cat flap.
If you are pretty decent at do-it-yourself, installing a cat flap shouldn't be that difficult, if you've got a solid wood door on your property in Chester-le-Street. But, if you are hoping to install it into a reinforced uPVC door or in a double glazed window, you need to seek outside help. This type of installation requires the attention of a professional, and there are dedicated cat flap installers and skilled carpenters who'll be delighted to undertake such a task.
INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN CHESTER-LE-STREET
Double Glazing Installation - If you call in a so-called "tradesman" who, while trying to install your cat flap, attempts to drill a hole in a double glazed door or window panel, immediately send them packing. It is simply not possible to mount a new cat flap into a double glazing door panel or window pane. Cutting or drilling into any sort of double glazing will destroy its security and strength, along with its thermal attributes. The double glazing will be rendered unsound, and it should not be attempted under any circumstances whatsoever.
A reputable Chester-le-Street cat flap installer will meticulously take the precise measurements of your existing panel and order a custom-made one from a local glazing firm. This new glazed pane will have a hole pre-cut as a part of its construction where your cat flap will be fitted. This may take a week or two to manufacture, but it's basically the only way to install a cat flap in a pre-existing double glazed or patio door. When your new panel of glass arrives, the installer will remove the old one, and swap it for the new "cat flap ready" pane. The fitting of your cat flap can then be undertaken.
Exterior Wooden Doors - Wooden door panels are, as we previously mentioned, the easiest options for cat flap installation in Chester-le-Street. If you are nervous about creating a hole in your front or back door, it's it may be better to call on a specialist to do the job for you. This kind of task will not be all that expensive and is worth doing properly, if having your cat flap installed by a professional gives you that additional peace of mind.
uPVC Door Panels - It is perfectly possible to install a cat flap into most uPVC doors. It pays to know the internal construction, because some uPVC door panels can have a steel lining for added security. The models of door with a one-piece panel are the simplest for installing cat flaps, so if yours has a slatted style door panel, it might be easier to swap this for a single panel.
Wall Installation - If you don't really wish to cut a hole in your doors, for aesthetic or security reasons, you can always have a cat flap installed on an exterior wall. This sort of installment is undoubtedly better left to an expert, as it calls for far more skill and equipment to accomplish. Almost all wall cat flap installations are a basic straight tunnelled style, but right angle access through a pillar is also a possibility. With this kind of installation a metal or plastic, open ended square insert is fitted into a square shaped hole neatly cut into your selected wall. An appropriate cat flap is then installed on each end of the hole.
Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in Chester-le-Street - If you already have a cat flap fitted on a window, wall or door, but it's broken or not working properly, the current hole can, with a little luck, be re-used for the installation of a new one. An experienced Chester-le-Street cat flap installer will gladly take off your old entry unit and swap it for a brand new cat flap without causing any harm to the wall, door or window on which it is attached.
When the installation involves insertion into a pre-cut hole in a double glazing pane, it will be necessary to make certain that this was previously done accurately, before fitting the new cat flap. If you discover this isn't the case, and the previous owners have cut corners to install their cat flap, the glass unit will need to be removed and replaced to avoid any safety and security issues.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN CHESTER-LE-STREET
Whether you want your cat flap installed on a wall, window or door, you will find that there are professional cat flap fitters, handymen and even glazing companies in and around Chester-le-Street who'll be willing to oblige. It might be possible to ask friends and neighbours for recommendations in relation to finding a decent cat flap specialist. You can guarantee that if they have been willing to recommend someone who has carried out work for them, you'll likely get a very similar level of service.
Where a personal recommendation isn't feasible, get at least three quotations from local Chester-le-Street cat flap fitters. Study these quotes closely and don't always opt for the cheapest offer, since this will not necessarily be the best of the bunch. Try to get written warranties or guarantees for the standard of their workmanship, so that if things do go wrong you've got some recourse.
If you take your time and choose a competent Chester-le-Street cat flap specialist you'll be repaid with a quality product, which is installed professionally, and will serve you and your furry friend for years and years. And after all is said and done - quality is important.
Cat flaps can be fitted in Chester-le-Street and also nearby in: Chester Moor, Kimblesworth, Waldridge, Plawsworth, High Rickleton, West Rainton, Picktree, Woodstone Village, Leamside, High Flatts, as well as in these postcodes DH3 4AS, DH3 3HJ, DH3 3RL, DH2 1WX, DH3 2ZW, DH3 3AU, DH3 3PF, DH3 3PS, DH3 3RZ, and DH3 3PR. Local Chester-le-Street cat flap installers will most likely have the postcode DH2 and the telephone dialling code 0191. Checking this will guarantee that you're accessing a locally based cat flat fitter. Chester-le-Street residents are able to benefit from these and lots of other comparable services. To make enquiries and get cat flap installation estimates, simply click the "Quote" banner.
Automatic Cat Flap Installation
Automatic cat flaps are a clever solution for pet owners in Chester-le-Street who need to give their furry companions the freedom to come and go as they wish. Through the use of sophisticated technology, including RFID chips and sensors, these flaps are capable of recognising the presence of a cat and unlocking the flap for them, ensuring that only authorized pets can gain entry to the house. Certain types of automatic cat flaps can be scheduled to lock and unlock at specific times, giving cat owners an added level of security and oversight. With automatic cat flaps, cats can exit and enter as they please, without requiring assistance from their owners, making it simpler for pets to enjoy the outside world. Additionally, automatic cat flaps have the added advantage of keeping out undesirable animals or creatures, enhancing the safety and comfort of both pets and owners in the home.
Chester-le-Street Cat Flap Installation Tasks
There is a wide range of work that can be conducted by your local Chester-le-Street cat flap installer including infrared cat flap installation, the installation of magnetic cat flaps into single glazing Chester-le-Street, 4-way cat flap installation, microchip cat flap installation, cat flap repairs, the fitting of infrared cat flaps into porches, cutting out for a cat flap, cat flap installation in doors, cat flap draughtproofing, cat flap installation estimates, cat flap removal, Petsafe cat flap installations, automatic cat flap installations, the installation of cat flaps into patio doors in Chester-le-Street, electronic cat flap installation, cat flap installation in metal doors Chester-le-Street, cat flap installation in walls, cat flap training advice, Catmate cat flap installations Chester-le-Street, cat flap accessories, cat flap replacement, the installation of microchip cat flaps into wooden doors Chester-le-Street, cat flap installation in uPVC doors, cat flap installation in double glazed doors, the installation of infrared cat flaps into French doors in Chester-le-Street, large cat flaps, and lots more. If there happen to be other Chester-le-Street cat flap requirements that you need but don't see here, you can easily mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided. Listed are just a selection of the tasks that are conducted by those specialising in cat flaps. Chester-le-Street professionals will be happy to tell you about their whole range of services.
Cat Flap Fitters Near Chester-le-Street
Also find: Plawsworth cat flap fitters, Waldridge cat flap fitters, High Flatts cat flap fitters, Leamside cat flap fitters, Woodstone Village cat flap fitters, West Rainton cat flap fitters, Picktree cat flap fitters, Kimblesworth cat flap fitters, High Rickleton cat flap fitters, Chester Moor cat flap fitters and more. These and other towns and villages are served by cat flap installers and comparable tradesmen. Their expertise and skill is of great worth in guaranteeing the secure and proper installation of your cat flap on your home. Professional installation of your cat flap guarantees that it will address your pet's needs and seamlessly harmonise with your home's safety and aesthetic protocols. Local property owners can get cat flap installation estimates by going here.
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