Cat Flap Fitter Maidstone

Maidstone Cat Flap Installation & Repair

Cat Flap Fitter Maidstone Kent (ME14): To give your cat the freedom and independence that it needs to live a life of contentment, you could install a cat flap to an outside door or wall in your Maidstone house. Cats kept indoors, much like people, will show signs of irritation. When allowed instant access to the world outside with a cat flap, your pet has a far better chance of staying healthy and well. Naturally, that's not the whole story, since there are several types of cat flaps, and figuring out which design is best for your pet is not always easy.

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The simplest form of cat flap is essentially that. A hole cut in a door with a flexible bit of material hung over it, to provide protection from the elements, but permit the cat move through. The majority of Maidstone cat owners would doubtless favour something a bit more secure and weatherproof for an external door to their home, although this could be suitable for an outhouse or shed door.

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This uncomplicated design can be to some degree improved on with magnetic strips to hold the flap in position, however it is still a long way from being ideal as it enables other cats or creatures to enter your house.

Magnetically controlled, infra-red or RF chip models of cat flap, are a step up from the magnetic strip version. This requires that your cat wears a collar that's got either an IR, RF chip or magnet encased within it. Unless an animal is equipped with one of these special collars, it will not be able to trigger the flap and get into or leave your house, therefore preventing some undesirable visitors. The reality that any other cat in the neighbourhood who's got a similar style of collar will be able to get into your home, is the downside with this still fairly basic type of cat flap. An enhancement to this device is an RF cat flap/collar system which contains a unique identifier which can be programmed by the householder. Access is restricted to only your furry friend, resulting in an added layer of control and security.

The next step-up in feline entry security is to install the kind of cat flap which recognises your cat's own micro-chip. You have to enter the details of your cat's micro-chip into the cat flap's memory (which is battery powered), and if you have several cats it will accept multiple entries. Whenever your cat is close to the flap, it unlocks and allows solely your microchipped pets to enter or exit.

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Whenever you are buying a cat flap, you must make sure it is of a design that can be locked. Most cat flaps sold today boast a 4-way locking mechanism. Which means it's got the capability to be locked fully, permit only exit from your home, enable access into your property only, or be put in two-way entry and exit mode. This will give you solutions for all times of day and night, to have control over exactly how your cat flap works. The facility to carry out particular functions in accordance with the time of day, and in line with your pet's and your requirements is also an option with some of the top-end models of cat flap.

If you are fairly good at do-it-yourself, putting in your own cat flap shouldn't be too much of a challenge, as long as you've got a solid wood door on your Maidstone home. But, if you are looking to fit it into a double glazed window panel or in a reinforced PVC door, you should ask for outside help. These sorts of fittings require a professional installation by a trustworthy cat flap installer or odd job man with the necessary skills and equipment.

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Double Glazing Installation - If you call in a "tradesman" who, while endeavouring to fit your cat flap, attempts to drill a hole in a double glazed window or door panel, send them packing immediately. A new cat flap can not be fitted into an existing double glazed window pane or door panel. Any kind of double glazing will be damaged by cutting into it, and will damage its thermal properties, strength and security. In reality, it renders the glazing unsafe and it should not ever be attempted.

A reliable Maidstone cat flap fitter will meticulously measure up your existing panel and order a ready prepared one from a local glazing company. This new glazed panel will be delivered with a pre-cut hole as a part of its construction where your cat flap will be installed. This may take a couple of weeks to manufacture, however it is basically the only way to fit a cat flap in a pre-existing patio or double glazed door. Once your new pane of glass shows up, the installer will take out the old unit, and swap it for the brand new "cat flap ready" one. It's now possible to fit the cat flap.

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External Wooden Doors - As previously mentioned, solid timber door panels are the least complicated option with regards to installing a new cat flap on your home in Maidstone. If you're dubious about creating a hole in your door, it's a good move to call a professional to do the job for you. This type of task won't be too costly and is well worth doing properly, if getting your cat flap professionally installed gives you that additional peace of mind.

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uPVC Door Panels - It's perfectly possible to install a cat flap into a uPVC door. It is necessary to know the internal construction, because some uPVC door panels are steel lined for added security. A one piece door panel allows for easier installation, so if you have a slatted type uPVC door panel, it may be more cost effective to exchange this panel for a single panel type.

Wall Installation - It is also feasible to have a cat flap fitted in an exterior wall of your property in Maidstone, if you don't want to cut holes in your doors, whether for safety or aesthetic reasons. This sort of installment is certainly best left to a professional, as it requires far more skill and equipment to execute. The majority of wall cat flap installations involve a simple straight tunnel style, however right angle access through a pillar is also possible. A neat square shaped hole will be cut through your selected wall, into which is inserted a metal or plastic, square open ended tube. Both ends of the hole are then fitted with a cat flap so your feline friend can get in and out of your home whenever it wants.

Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in Maidstone - If you've already got a cat flat, but it's either damaged or not operating correctly, the existing hole in your wall, window or door can be fitted with a replacement providing the new cat flap is of an equivalent size. A reliable cat flap installer in Maidstone will efficiently remove your unwanted cat flap, and mount a brand new one as a replacement without harming the surrounding door, wall or window.

If the replacement cat flap is being installed in a pre-cut hole in a double glazing panel, you must double check that the glass has been made, cut and installed accurately. If it's discovered that the previous installation was a bodge up, the glass will need to be removed and replaced to avoid any safety and security problems with the new flap.

FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN MAIDSTONE

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In and around Maidstone there are plenty of specialist cat flap installers, handymen and even local glazing suppliers who provide cat flap installation services for windows, doors or walls. There are various ways of locating a good cat flap installer, and few are more reliable than asking for recommendations from neighbours and friends. You can be certain that if they've been confident enough to recommend somebody who has done work for them, you will get a similar service.

If you cannot find a cat flap fitter through recommendation, always get 2 or 3 different price quotes before making a final decision, and don't forget that the cheapest is often not the best. Ask about any warranties or guarantees they might provide for their workmanship and make certain you have it in black and white, just in case something should go wrong.

A specialist cat flap installer in Maidstone will provide you with a good quality product, expertly fitted, and that will last you, and your pussy-cat, for many years.

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Cat flaps can be fitted in Maidstone and also in nearby places like: Thurnham, Hollingbourne, Parkwood, Tovil, Mereworth, Penenden Heath, East Farleigh, Barming, Allington, Detling, Weavering, Sandling, Walderslade, Yalding, Downswood, together with these postcodes ME14 1QS, ME14 1HA, ME14 1NX, ME14 1QP, ME14 1UB, ME14 1HJ, ME14 1DD, ME14 1XU, ME14 1HE, and ME14 1DY. Local Maidstone cat flap installers will most likely have the postcode ME14 and the phone code 01622. Checking this can ensure you access a local cat flat fitter. Local homeowners are able to utilise these and various other related services. To obtain estimates for cat flap installation, click the "Quote" banner.

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Also find: Penenden Heath cat flap fitters, Sandling cat flap fitters, Tovil cat flap fitters, Hollingbourne cat flap fitters, Yalding cat flap fitters, Barming cat flap fitters, Walderslade cat flap fitters, Detling cat flap fitters, Allington cat flap fitters, Weavering cat flap fitters, Downswood cat flap fitters, East Farleigh cat flap fitters, Thurnham cat flap fitters, Parkwood cat flap fitters, Mereworth cat flap fitters and more. These and other communities and towns are served by cat flap fitters and comparable tradesmen. When it concerns the secure and correct fitting of your cat flap on your property, their knowledge and expertise is crucial. Professional installation ensures that your cat flap not only satisfies your pet's needs but also complements your home's aesthetic and adheres to safety standards. Local property owners can get cat flap installation quotations by clicking here.

Maidstone Cat Flap Installation Tasks

Maidstone Cat Flap Installation Tasks

There are a wide array of tasks that can be conducted by your local Maidstone cat flap installer including Catmate cat flap installations, cat flap installation in metal doors, the fitting of magnetic cat flaps into uPVC doors in Maidstone, Petsafe cat flap installations, the installation of cat flaps into double gazing, cutting out for a cat flap in Maidstone, cat flap installation in glass doors, large cat flaps, replacement cat flaps, the fitting of cat flaps into conservatories, magnetic cat flap installation, infrared cat flaps Maidstone, the installation of microchip cat flaps into porches in Maidstone, cheap cat flaps, cat flaps in patio doors, the fitting of electronic cat flaps into composite doors in Maidstone, 2-way cat flap installation, microchip cat flap installation, cat flap installation in doors, the installation of 2-way cat flaps into French doors Maidstone, conservatory cat flap installations, the fitting of cat flaps into patio doors, cat flap repairs, electronic cat flap installation in Maidstone, small cat flaps in Maidstone, and lots more. If there happen to be some other Maidstone cat flap requirements that you need but cannot see here, you can easily mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided. Listed are just a few of the duties that are undertaken by people specialising in cat flaps. Maidstone companies will be happy to tell you about their whole range of cat flap installation services.

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(This cat flap fitter Maidstone article was revised and updated on 05-03-2024)

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