Cat Flap Fitter North Petherton

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Cat Flap Fitter North Petherton Somerset (TA6): The installation of a cat flap to an exterior door or wall in your home in North Petherton, will enable it to live a happy life and enjoy it's own bit of freedom and independence. When kept inside, cats just like humans, will get irritated and grumpy. Giving your furry friend accessibility to outside world with a cat flap can help keep them mentally and physically fit. So, you're sold on the idea, but which is best type of cat flap for your beloved pet?

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The most straightforward style of cat flap, is just that. A sheet of bendable material fixed over a hole in a door to allow a cat to climb through, but keep the elements out. The vast majority of North Petherton cat owners would doubtless prefer something a bit more secure and weatherproof for a main door to their property, although this might be acceptable for a fence panel or shed door.

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This basic model can be slightly improved upon with a magnetic strip to hold the flap in place, however it's still far from ideal as it allows other animals or cats to enter into your house.

Moving on from a magnetic strip are magnetically operated, infra-red or RF chip variations of cat flap. With this form of cat flap, your cat must wear a collar fitted with an RF chip, IR or magnet. Unless an animal is fitted with this special collar, it will be unable to trigger the flap and leave or get into your home, thus avoiding some undesirable visitors. The fact that any other cat in the North Petherton area who has a similar style of collar can easily gain access to your property, is the drawback with this kind of cat flap. RF cat flaps and collar systems are the best version of these devices as they can be programmed by the cat owner to recognise a unique identifier, distinct to your cat.

A model of cat flap which is capable of identifying your cat's microchip, is the next step-up in North Petherton feline entrance security. The memory of these cat flaps can be programmed with one or more microchip numbers (if you've got several cats), to provide exclusive access. Exit and entry can only be accomplished by micro-chipped pets, and the flap will be unfastened when you cat is in the vicinity.

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The ability to lock it in place is essential whichever cat flap you're buying. These days, most cat flaps available on the market feature a four way locking mechanism for added flexibility. This makes it possible for your cat flap to be locked fully, permit exit from your house only, enable only entrance into your premises, or have two way entry and exit functionality. This will provide you with a variety of alternatives on how your cat flap works any time of the day and night. In keeping with yours and your pet's needs, there's even the option to carry out specific functions in accordance with the time of day, with a number of the more advanced models.

Installing a cat flap yourself can be fairly simple if you've got a solid timber door, and respectable DIY skills. On no account should you attempt to fit a cat flap in a reinforced uPVC door or in a double glazed window. These types of fittings require a professional installation from a reputable cat flap installer or odd job man with the appropriate equipment and skills.

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Double Glazing Installation - If you happen to employ somebody who tries to drill a hole in your double glazing to put in your cat flap, stop them at once and ask them to leave. It's simply not possible to mount a new cat flap into a double glazing door panel or window pane. Drilling holes in any type of double glazing will damage its strength and security, as well as its thermal insulation attributes. It should in no circumstances be attempted and will make the double glazing unsafe.

It will be necessary to obtain a new double glazed pane made specially for this purpose by a glazing company, and your local North Petherton cat flap fitter will take the measurements of your current unit and put in an order for the new one. So the cat flap can be neatly fitted into it, this new double glazed unit will be provided with a hole pre-cut as an integral part of its construction. You might have to wait a week or so for this to be produced, but if you want a cat flap installed into a pre-existing double glazed or patio door, this is the only way to do it. After fabrication, your old glass can be removed, and the new adapted one put in. The cat flap will then be installed.

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External Wooden Doors - The most straightforward alternative for installing a new cat flap in North Petherton, as was previously mentioned, are wood doors. If you're a little dubious about cutting an opening in your door, you may be better off getting in touch with an experienced cat flap fitter or carpenter instead. This type of project should not be expensive and will provide you with the satisfaction of knowing that your pet will be using a professionally installed flap.

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uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can be installed into uPVC doors in many cases. Nonetheless, some uPVC door panels have got a steel lining for extra security, which might cause problems. The designs of door with a one piece panel are the best for cat flap installation, so if yours has a slatted style panel, it might be easier to replace this with a single pane.

Wall Installation - If, for either aesthetic or security reasons, you don't want to have a hole cut into a door, you could always decide to install your cat flap into an external wall of your home. A cat flap entrance in a wall calls for considerably more equipment and skill to fit, therefore it is definitely best left to a professional. Nearly all cat flap installations in walls involve a simple straight tunnel style, but right angled access through a pillar is also an option. With this sort of installation a plastic or metal, open ended square insert is fitted into a square hole cut out of your wall. Both ends of the hole are then fitted with a cat flap so that your furry friend can exit and enter the house whenever it wishes.

Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in North Petherton - If you already have a cat flat, but it is either damaged or not functioning properly, the existing hole in your window, wall or door can still be used providing that the new flap is of a comparable size. A trustworthy cat flap fitter in North Petherton will be capable of removing your old,unwanted cat flap, and fix a brand new one as a replacement without causing damage to the surrounding window, wall or door.

If the substitute cat flap is being mounted in a pre-cut hole in double glazing, you must make certain that the existing glass has been cut and installed in the right way. If the previous installation was bodged, the pane will need to be removed and replaced with a new one to avoid any safety and security issues with the new cat flap.

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In the North Petherton area there are a number of different handymen, specialist cat flap installers and even local glazing merchants who provide cat flap installation services for walls, doors or windows. It might be possible to ask friends and family for referrals with regards to obtaining a reliable cat flap fitter. If they have had similar work completed by a local North Petherton tradesman themselves, and been very satisfied with the outcome, you can consider that they will do a high quality job for you as well.

If it isn't feasible to get recommendations from your contacts, you should attempt to get at least three different estimates from local tradespeople before coming to a decision. It is generally advisable not to automatically go with the cheapest offer. Check if they provide any guarantees for the quality of their workmanship, so you have some recourse for compensation if something does happen to go awry when the work is undertaken.

If you take your time and choose a trustworthy North Petherton cat flap specialist you'll be repaid with a superior quality product, which is installed professionally, and will serve you and your pet for years to come. And at the end of the day - quality is important.

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Cat flaps can be fitted in North Petherton and also in nearby places like: West Newton, West Monkton, Walford, Coombe, Spaxton, Goathurst, Stoke St Gregory, Hamp, Burrow Bridge, Thurloxton, Huntworth, Somerset Bridge, North Newton, Enmore, as well as in these postcodes TA6 6TQ, TA6 6QR, TA6 6RZ, TA6 6TA, TA6 6QF, TA6 6RD, TA6 6QQ, TA6 6SE, TA6 6TN, TA6 6PD. Local North Petherton cat flap fitters will likely have the phone code 01278 and the postcode TA6. Checking this out will make certain that you are accessing a local cat flat fitter. North Petherton homeowners will be able to benefit from these and many other similar services.

Are Cat Flaps Good for Cats?

The provision of heightened freedom and independence 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.

Mental stimulation and regular exercise are facilitated by cat flaps, contributing to the overall well-being of cats. A convenient solution for cat owners in North Petherton, cat flaps eliminate the need to constantly open doors for their pets. It is important to consider certain factors, including the cat's safety from possible outdoor dangers and the potential for undesirable animals to enter the property.

Moreover, cats with behavioural issues or health problems may not be compatible with cat flaps. Properly evaluating individual circumstances and providing supervision are crucial in determining the suitability of a cat flap for a specific cat.

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For both indoor and outdoor cats, maintaining safety and comfort depends on effective cat flap weatherproofing. The feline benefits from a dry and warm environment due to a well-weatherproofed cat flap, which prevents wind, cold draughts and rain from seeping into the house. Designed with high-quality seals and insulating materials, cat flaps create a tight barrier against the elements. For shielding the entrance from harsh climatic conditions, an additional idea is to install a weatherproof tunnel extension. Regular maintenance, such as the inspection of seals for deterioration, is vital to ensure the cat flap remains effective in offering a cozy and weather-protected space for your furry friend. (13579)

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In the Somerset area you can also get: Templecombe cat flap installers, Cotford St Luke cat flap fitters, Tickenham cat flap fitter, Curry Rivel cat flap fitter, Porlock cat flap installers, West Coker cat flap installers, Chew Stoke cat flap fitter, Porlock cat flap installation, Combe St Nicholas cat flap installation, Huish Episcopi cat flap installation, St Georges cat flap installation, Locking cat flap fitters, Bathampton cat flap fitter, Milverton cat flaps, Batheaston cat flap installation, Norton Fitzwarren cat flaps, Farmborough cat flap installers, Norton Fitzwarren cat flap installation, Stoke St Gregory cat flap fitter, Stoke St Gregory cat flap installers, Stoke St Michael cat flap fitter, Comeytrowe cat flaps, Puriton cat flap installation, Cleeve cat flap fitter, Porlock cat flap installation, Temple Cloud cat flap installation, Puriton cat flaps, Pilton cat flap fitters, Otterhampton cat flap installation, Saltford cat flap installation, Rodney Stoke cat flap installation.

It may not always be possible to identify someone suitable in North Petherton itself when you're searching for a cat flap fitter, however in all areas of Somerset there are loads of specialists offering such installation services, so locating someone close by should not be a problem.

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There are a whole host of tasks that can be completed by your local North Petherton cat flap installer including cat flap installation in wooden doors North Petherton, the installation of 2-way cat flaps into conservatories, the installation of dog flaps, large cat flaps, the installation of magnetic cat flaps into double gazing in North Petherton, pet flap installations, the fitting of electronic cat flaps into porches, conservatory cat flap installation, automatic cat flap installation North Petherton, cat flap installation in uPVC doors, cat flaps in metal doors, cat flap removal, microchip cat flap installation, electronic cat flaps North Petherton, cat flap installation in double glazed doors North Petherton, cat flap positioning advice, cat flap services, cat flap repairs, magnetic cat flap installation, the installation of infrared cat flaps into metal skinned doors, 4-way cat flap installation, the installation of microchip cat flaps into French doors in North Petherton, cutting out for a cat flap, small cat flaps, electronic cat flap installation, and lots more. If there happen to be different North Petherton cat flap requirements that you want but cannot see here, you can easily list them on the QUOTE FORM provided. These are just a few of the activities that are accomplished by those specialising in cat flaps. North Petherton professionals will inform you of their full range of cat flap installation services.

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(This cat flap fitter North Petherton article was updated on 29-08-2023)