Cat Flap Fitter Hatfield Hertfordshire (AL9): Fitting a cat flap to an outside wall or door in your Hatfield house provides your cat with the independence it needs to live a life of contentment. Cats which are kept inside, just like humans, will often show signs of irritability. Having easy access to outside world via a cat flap will help your cat to keep fit, both physically and mentally. If you elect to go down the cat flap route, your next decision will be what kind of cat flap would be best.
The most fundamental kind of cat flap, is merely that. A hole is cut into an external door and a bendable material is placed over it to give protection from the elements. Of course, this is really basic, and will not be good enough for most cat owners in Hatfield, who would favour something a bit more secure and weatherproof for an outside door to their property, although it could be acceptable for a shed or outhouse door.
This basic design can be improved on to some degree with magnetic strips to hold the flap in position, but it is still a long way from being perfect since it allows other animals or cats a means by which to get into your house.
Magnetically operated, RF chip or infra-red models of cat flap, are a step up from the basic magnetic strip variation. With this kind of cat flap, your cat will have to wear a collar boasting a magnet, IR or RF chip. Subsequently, any animal that does not have one of these special collars cannot get into or leave your home. The point that any other cat in the neighbourhood who has a similar collar could perchance get into your home, is the downside with this still fairly basic kind of cat flap. RF cat flaps and collar systems are the preferred version of these devices and can be programmed by the householder to recognise a unique identifier, specific to your pet.
A model of cat flap that's can be recognised by your cat's own microchip, is the next level in feline access security. The memory of these cat flaps can be programmed with one or more microchip numbers (if you've got more than one cat), to provide exclusive access. Entry and exit can only be achieved by micro-chipped animals, and the flap will be unlocked whenever you cat is nearby.
No matter which cat flap you purchase, it should have the ability to be locked in position. Most cat flaps sold these days have a 4-way locking system. Which means that the cat flap can permit exit only, enable only entrance into your premises, be fully locked, or be set for two-way entry and exit. This gives you options for all times of day and night, to have control over how your cat flap works. The facility to carry out different functions according to the time of day, and in line with your cat's and your requirements is also an option with some of the more advanced models of cat flap.
Installing a cat flap on your own can be pretty simple if you have a solid timber door on your Hatfield house, and reasonable DIY capabilities. However, if it is going to be installed into a double glazed window or in a reinforced PVC door, you shouldn't under any circumstances even attempt to tackle it yourself. This type of installation calls for the attention of a professional, and there are specialist cat flap installers and skilled handymen who'll be glad to accept such a task.
INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN HATFIELD
Double Glazing Installation - If you happen to hire someone who endeavours to drill a hole in a double glazed door or window panel to install your new cat flap, stop them without delay and ask them to leave. New cat flaps cannot be fitted into existing double glazing doors or window panels. Any kind of double glazed unit will be ruined by drilling a hole in it, and will take away its security, thermal attributes and strength. In actual fact, it renders your glazing unsafe and it shouldn't ever be done.
It will be necessary to get a new double glazed pane made especially for this purpose by a glazing company, and your local Hatfield cat flap installer will take the measurements of your existing pane and order a brand new one. To ensure that your cat flap can be snugly fitted into it, this new double glazing unit will be provided with a hole pre-cut as part of its structure. You may have a 1 or 2 week wait for this pane to be produced, but if it's necessary to have a cat flap installed into an existing double glazed or patio door, this is basically the only way to do it. When your new glass panel is delivered, the fitter will remove the old one, and exchange it for the brand new "cat flap ready" one. The cat flap can then be fitted.
Exterior Wooden Doors - Timber door panels are, as already mentioned, the easiest alternatives for cat flap installation in Hatfield. If you're a little dubious about making a sizeable hole in your front or back door, you may be better off hiring an expert cat flap fitter or carpenter instead. This type of project won't be all that expensive and is well worth doing properly, if getting your cat flap expertly installed offers you that added reassurance.
uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can be mounted into uPVC doors in many cases. You or your fitter will need to ascertain what the internal structure of you door is, since for additional security certain uPVC doors are manufactured with a reinforced steel lining. The simplest kind of installation is in doors with a single panel, therefore if you've got a uPVC door with slatted vertical panels, it may be cheaper and easier overall to replace the slatted pane with a one-piece panel.
Wall Installation - If you don't wish to have a hole cut into your doors, whether for aesthetic or security reasons, you could opt for a cat flap to be installed on an outside wall. A cat flap entrance in a wall calls for a little more equipment and skill to install, so it's definitely better left to the pros. Almost all wall cat flap installations are a simple straight tunnelled style, but right angle access via a pillar is also an option. This installation entails a neat square shaped hole being cut through the wall of your choice, into which a metal or plastic, open ended square insert is fitted. An appropriate cat flap is then installed on both sides of the hole.
Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in Hatfield - If you already have a cat flap installed on a door, window or wall, but it's damaged or not working correctly, the existing hole can, with luck, still be used for installing a replacement. Your cat flap fitter will remove the old cat flap, without harming the wall, window or door, and install a brand new flap for your cat.
Before fitting the new cat flap in a double glazing panel that's been previously pre-cut, making certain that the current glass has been made, cut and installed in the right way is vital. If corners were cut with the previous installation, the panel must be removed and exchanged to avoid any safety and security issues with the new flap.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN HATFIELD
In the Hatfield area there are many different handymen, specialist cat flap installers and even glazing suppliers who provide cat flap installation services in windows, doors or walls. There's no better procedure for finding a reliable cat flap fitter than by asking relatives and friends for recommendations. You can be certain that if they've been willing to recommend somebody who has done work for them, you will likely have a much similar experience.
If it's not possible to get recommendations from your contacts, you should attempt to get three or four different estimates from local tradespeople before choosing. It is generally sensible not to automatically go for the cheapest quotation. Try to get written warranties or guarantees for the standard of their workmanship, so if things do go awry you have some recourse for compensation.
If you take your time and choose a competent Hatfield cat flap specialist you will be repaid with a good quality product, which is installed professionally, and will serve yourself and your furry friend for years to come. And at the end of the day - quality is important.
Cat flaps can be installed in Hatfield and also nearby in: Harmer Green, Essendon, Tewin, Hertinfordbury, Coopers Green, Tyttenganger, Smallford, Birch Green, Cole Green, Letty Green, Bayfordbury, as well as in these postcodes AL10 0AB, AL10 0RQ, AL10 0LU, AL10 0JA, AL10 0AZ, AL10 0QR, AL10 0RW, AL10 0FJ, AL10 0LD, and AL10 0DA. Local Hatfield cat flap fitters will probably have the telephone code 01707 and the postcode AL9. Checking this should ensure you access a local cat flat fitter. Property owners in the Hatfield area are able to utilise these and lots of other comparable services. In need of a cat flap? Simply click on the "Quote" banner and find reputable tradespeople to provide you with free quotations for cat flap installation.
Are Cat Flaps Good for Cats?
The provision of heightened independence and freedom makes cat flaps beneficial for cats. Stimulating feline companions' natural exploration and curiosity instincts, these small doors enable them to access the outdoors or other designated areas at their own discretion.
Enabling cats to engage in regular exercise and mental stimulation, cat flaps play a crucial role in promoting their overall well-being. By eliminating the need to constantly open doors or windows for their pets, cat flaps offer cat owners in Hatfield a convenient solution. Consideration should be given to certain factors, such as ensuring the cat's safety from possible outdoor threats and preventing the entry of undesirable animals into the property.
Additionally, cats with behavioural issues or medical problems may not be well-suited for cat flaps. Determining the suitability of a cat flap for a specific cat requires crucial supervision and evaluation of individual circumstances.
Cat Flap Fitters Near Hatfield
Also find: Coopers Green cat flap fitters, Tyttenganger cat flap fitters, Tewin cat flap fitters, Cole Green cat flap fitters, Letty Green cat flap fitters, Smallford cat flap fitters, Bayfordbury cat flap fitters, Birch Green cat flap fitters, Harmer Green cat flap fitters, Essendon cat flap fitters, Hertinfordbury cat flap fitters and more. It is possible to get cat flaps fitted in pretty much all of these localities. Their knowledge and expertise is invaluable when it comes to making certain that your cat flap is securely and correctly installed on your home. You can have confidence in the fact that a cat flap installed by a professional will cater to your pet's needs while also fitting in with your home's safety and aesthetic needs. To get cat flap installation estimates, local cat owners can simply click here. Would your property benefit from the installation of a cat flap? Why not get a quote today?
Hatfield Cat Flap Installation Tasks
There are a wide array of tasks that can be undertaken by your local Hatfield cat flap fitter including cutting out for a cat flap, large cat flaps, cat flap installation in glass doors, replacement cat flaps, the fitting of electronic cat flaps into single glazing Hatfield, infrared cat flaps Hatfield, cat flap installation in uPVC doors in Hatfield, cat flap removal, cat flap replacement, microchip cat flap installation, conservatory cat flap installation in Hatfield, cat flap positioning advice, automatic cat flap installation, the installation of infrared cat flaps into patio doors Hatfield, the installation of cat flaps into metal skinned doors, cat flaps in double glazed doors in Hatfield, cat flap services, cat flap installation in walls Hatfield, cat flap repair Hatfield, dog flap installations in Hatfield, 4-way cat flap installation, the installation of microchip cat flaps into porches Hatfield, cat flap weatherproofing, Sureflap cat flap installation in Hatfield, cheap cat flaps, and lots more. If there happen to be some other Hatfield cat flap requirements that you want but can't see here, you can mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided. Listed are just a small portion of the duties that are undertaken by those installing cat flaps. Hatfield providers will inform you of their full range of cat flap installation services.
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