Cat Flap Fitter Clayton-le-Moors Lancashire (BB5): A great way to give your cat more independence and improve it's overally quality of life is to fit a cat flap on an exterior wall or door of your property in Clayton-le-Moors. Cats kept inside, as with humans, can show signs of irritability. Having accessibility to outside world by way of a cat flap will help your furry friend to keep fit, both physically and mentally. If you elect to go with the cat flap option, you'll then have to determine what is the best type of cat flap for you.
A cat flap at its most fundamental is merely that. A sheet of flexible material fixed over a hole in a door to enable a cat to pass through it, but keep out the elements. Most Clayton-le-Moors cat owners would doubtless favour something a bit more weatherproof and secure for an outside door to their house, although this might be suitable for an outhouse or shed door.
This uncomplicated design can be improved on with a magnetic strip to hold the flap in position, however it is still a long way from being perfect as it allows other animals or cats to get into your property.
Magnetically controlled, RF chip or infra-red styles of cat flap, are a significant step up from the magnetic strip version. With this kind of cat flap, your cat will have to wear a collar fitted with an IR, RF chip or magnet. Unless an animal is fitted with this special collar, it won't be able to trigger the flap and get into or leave your property, thus avoiding some unwanted visitors. Again this is a pretty simple type of cat flap, because any other moggy in the Clayton-le-Moors area that has a similar style of collar may be able to gain access to your house. An improvement to this device is an RF cat flap and collar system which offers a unique identifier which can be programmed by the householder.
A model of cat flap that's can be triggered by your pet's microchip, is the next stage in Clayton-le-Moors feline access security. The memory of these cat flaps can be programmed with one or more microchip details (if you have more than one cat), to give exclusive access. Entry and exit can only be accomplished by microchipped pets, and the flap is unlocked when you cat is in the vicinity.
No matter which cat flap you buy, it must have the ability to be locked in position. These days, most cat flaps on the market feature a 4-way locking system for extra flexibility. This makes it possible for your cat flap to permit exit from your property only, enable admission into your home only, be fully locked, or have 2-way exit and entry functionality. This offers you alternatives for all times of night and day, to have control over how your cat flap operates. The ability to carry out specific functions in accordance with the time of day, and based on your cat's and your requirements is also an option with some of the top-end models of cat flap.
If you're fairly decent at do-it-yourself, installing your own cat flap shouldn't be too much of a challenge, if you have a solid timber door on your property in Clayton-le-Moors. But, if you are hoping to install it in a double glazed window or in a reinforced uPVC door, you ought to seek outside assistance. These types of fixtures require a professional installation by a reliable cat flap installer or carpenter with the appropriate equipment and skills.
INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN CLAYTON-LE-MOORS
Double Glazing Installation - If you happen to employ somebody who tries to drill a hole in a double glazed door or window panel to put in your new cat flap, stop them at once and ask them to leave. New cat flaps cannot be installed into existing double glazed window or door panels. Drilling holes in any sort of double glazing will destroy its strength and security, along with its insulating properties. Your double glazing will be rendered unsound, and it should never be attempted in any circumstances.
A reputable Clayton-le-Moors cat flap fitter will diligently take the precise measurements of your existing pane and order a purpose made one from a local glazing company. So that your cat flap can be neatly fitted into it, this new double glazing pane will be provided with a hole pre-cut as a part of its construction. This could take one or two weeks to manufacture, however it's the only way to install a cat flap into an existing patio or double glazed door. Once your new panel of glass is delivered, the fitter will take out the old unit, and exchange it for the brand new "cat flap ready" pane. The fitting of the cat flap will then be completed.
Exterior Wooden Doors - Wooden door panels are, as we previously mentioned, the easiest alternatives for cat flap installation in Clayton-le-Moors. If you're somewhat hesitant about cutting an opening in your front door, you may be happier hiring a professional cat flap fitter or handyman instead. This should give you the satisfaction of knowing that you'll wind up with an expertly fitted cat flap, and that the project has been carried out properly.
uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can be installed into uPVC doors in most cases. However, some uPVC door panels have got a steel lining for further security, which could cause problems. The models of door with a one-piece panel are the best for cat flap installation, so if yours has got a slatted style door panel, it might be advisable to swap this for a single panel.
Wall Installation - It is also a possibility to have a cat flap installed into an external wall of your home in Clayton-le-Moors, if you don't want to have a hole cut in one of your doors, either for security or aesthetic reasons. This form of installment is certainly best left to the pros, because it requires far more equipment and skill to execute. Nearly all cat flap installations in walls involve a simple straight tunnelled style, however right angular access through a pillar can also be achieved. With this sort of installation a plastic or metal, open ended square tube is inserted into a square shaped hole cut out of your wall. A cat flap of your choice is then attached at either end to enable your feline friend to come in and out as it wishes.
Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Clayton-le-Moors - If you've already got a cat flap fitted on a wall, window or door, but it's damaged or not functioning properly, the current hole can, with a little luck, be re-used for the installation of a replacement. A competent cat flap fitter in Clayton-le-Moors will efficiently remove the old,unwanted cat flap, and fit a new one in its place without damaging the door, window or wall.
When the cat flap installation involves insertion into a pre-cut hole in a double glazed pane, it is necessary to check that this was previously done accurately, before attaching the new cat flap. If you discover that this is not the case, and corners were cut in the original installation, the glass unit must be removed and replaced with a new one to avoid any safety and security problems.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN CLAYTON-LE-MOORS
In and around Clayton-le-Moors there are a number of different handymen, professional cat flap fitters and even local glazing firms who offer cat flap installation services for doors, windows or walls. There are a variety of ways of finding a trustworthy cat flap installer, and few compare with the option of asking for recommendations from relatives and friends. You can be sure that if they've been happy to recommend someone who has done work for them, you will have a similar experience.
If you cannot find a fitter through personal recommendations, always obtain two or three different estimates before coming to a final decision, and keep in mind that the cheapest is often not the best. See if you can get written guarantees or warranties for the standard of their workmanship, so if things do go amiss you have some recourse.
A professional cat flap installer in Clayton-le-Moors will supply you with a high quality product, adeptly fitted, and that will last you, and your furry friend, for many years.
Cat flaps can be fitted in Clayton-le-Moors and also nearby in: Whalley, Cliffe, Scaitcliffe, Altham West, Ramsgreave, Huncoat, Altham, Simonstone, Rising Bridge, Baxenden, as well as in these postcodes BB5 5FD, BB5 5FG, BB5 5DU, BB5 5PB, BB5 5JA, BB5 5PY, BB5 5RA, BB5 5PL, BB5 5HX, BB5 5SB. Locally based Clayton-le-Moors cat flap installers will likely have the postcode BB5 and the telephone dialling code 01254. Checking this should confirm you're accessing a locally based cat flat fitter. Clayton-le-Moors property owners will be able to utilise these and lots of other comparable services.
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Clayton-le-Moors Cat Flap Installation Tasks
There is a variety of work that can be accomplished by your local Clayton-le-Moors cat flap installer including 4-way cat flaps Clayton-le-Moors, cat flap installation in glass doors, automatic cat flap installation, the installation of 2-way cat flaps into uPVC doors, small cat flaps in Clayton-le-Moors, the fitting of electronic cat flaps into conservatories Clayton-le-Moors, cat flap installation in uPVC doors, cat flap replacement Clayton-le-Moors, the installation of infrared cat flaps into wooden doors, Staywell cat flap installations, cat flaps in double glazed doors Clayton-le-Moors, cat flaps in metal doors, cat flap removal, the fitting of 2-way cat flaps into metal skinned doors, the installation of infrared cat flaps into composite doors, the installation of infrared cat flaps into porches, cat flap installation in doors Clayton-le-Moors, Catmate cat flap installations, infrared cat flap installation, cat flap services, electronic cat flap installation Clayton-le-Moors, Petsafe cat flap installation Clayton-le-Moors, the fitting of infrared cat flaps into single glazing, the installation of dog flaps, cat flap installation in walls Clayton-le-Moors, and more. If there happen to be some other Clayton-le-Moors cat flap requirements that you want but don't see here, you should mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided. Listed are just an example of the tasks that are carried out by those specialising in cat flaps. Clayton-le-Moors professionals will be delighted to keep you abreast of their entire range of services.
Cat Flap Fitters Near Clayton-le-Moors
Also find: Simonstone cat flap fitters, Scaitcliffe cat flap fitters, Altham West cat flap fitters, Rising Bridge cat flap fitters, Baxenden cat flap fitters, Cliffe cat flap fitters, Whalley cat flap fitters, Altham cat flap fitters, Huncoat cat flap fitters, Ramsgreave cat flap installation services and more. All of these villages and towns are served by cat flap fitters. Clayton-le-Moors residents can get cat flap installation estimates by clicking here.
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Cat Flap Installation Around Clayton-le-Moors
In the past twelve months cat flaps were professionally installed in the following Clayton-le-Moors streets: Dunkenhalgh Way, Jackson Street, Super Street, Fernlea Drive, Mercer Street, Holme Road, Blackburn Road, Albert Street, Lower Barnes Street, Silverdale Close, Alma Street, Branch Road, Iris Close, Beech Street, Pendle Avenue, Riverside View, Barden Croft, Lodgeside, Beetham Court, Sparth Road, Barnes Square, Ellison Fold, Freshfield Avenue, Chequers, Lynwood Avenue, Brigsteer Close, Water Street, Calf Hey, and in these Lancashire postcodes: BB5 5FD, BB5 5FG, BB5 5DU, BB5 5PB, BB5 5JA, BB5 5PY, BB5 5RA, BB5 5PL, BB5 5HX, BB5 5SB. Work was performed in these locations by a specialist cat flap fitter. Clayton-le-Moors home and business owners benefited from reliable and top quality cat flap installation services.
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