Cat Flap Fitter Oldbury

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Cat Flap Fitter Oldbury West Midlands (B68): Installing a cat flap to an exterior wall or door in your Oldbury home provides your cat with the independence it needs to live a happy life. When kept indoors, cats much like humans, will get grouchy and irritated. Having accessibility to world outside via a cat flap will help your pet to remain fit, both physically and mentally. If this seems like a great idea to you, what sort of cat flap should you fit?

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The most straightforward form of cat flap, is simply that. A piece of bendable material hung over a hole in a doorway to permit a cat to pass through, but keep out the elements. Although this might be suitable for a garden fence panel or shed door, most cat owners in Oldbury would favour something a tad more weatherproof and secure for an exterior door to their house.

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This basic design is still far from ideal since it allows other cats or animals to enter your house, nevertheless it can be improved on with the addition of a magnetic strip to hold the flap in place.

Stepping up from a basic magnetic strip are magnetically operated, infra-red or RF chip variations of cat flap. With these, either a magnet, IR or RF chip will be enclosed in your cat's collar. Unless an animal is equipped with one of these special collars, it will not be able to open the flap and get into or leave your property, thus preventing some unwelcome visitors. The reality that any other moggy in the neighbourhood who's got a similar collar may be able to get into your home, is the downside with this still fairly basic sort of cat flap. An improvement to this equipment is a RF cat flap and collar system which has a unique identifier which can be programmed by the pet's owner. Access is limited to your furry friend alone, delivering an extra layer of security and control.

Choosing a cat flap that can be triggered by your pet's own micro-chip, is the next step-up in entrance gadgets for felines. The details of your cat's micro-chip are programmed into the cat flap's memory (multiple entries can be made if you've got more than one pet). When your cat is in close proximity to the flap, it will unlock and permit just your microchipped pets to exit/enter.

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Whenever you are buying a cat flap, you should make sure it's of a design that can be locked. Most cat flaps sold today feature a four way locking mechanism. Which means that the cat flap can allow entrance into your premises only, enable exit from your home only, be locked fully, or be set for two-way exit and entry. This will give you choices for all times of night and day, to control how your cat flap works. A few of the top-end devices can be programmed to perform specific functions according to the time of day, in line with yours and your cat's needs.

If you are fairly decent at DIY, fitting your own cat flap should not be too difficult, if you've got a timber door on your Oldbury home. On no account should you try to fit a cat flap in a double glazed window or in a reinforced uPVC door. Such situations require the expertise and skills of a specialist cat flap fitter or odd job man, who will have the knowledge and equipment for this sort of installation.

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Double Glazing Installations - If your new cat flap needs to be installed in a double glazing panel, and your chosen "tradesman" tries to drill a hole in it, stop them straight away and show them the gate. It isn't possible to fit a new cat flap into a double glazing door panel or window pane. Cutting into any type of double glazing will damage its strength and security, as well as its thermal attributes. In reality, it makes the glazing unsafe and it should not ever be done.

It will be necessary to get a new double glazed panel made specially for this purpose by a glazing firm, and your local Oldbury cat flap fitter will measure your current unit and put in an order for a brand new one. This new glazed pane will arrive with a pre-cut hole as an integral part of its structure where your cat flap can be fitted. This is really the only way to fit a cat flap in an existing patio or double glazed door, although it might take two weeks or so to produce. Once you have received your new adapted glass pane, the old one can be taken out and the new panel installed. The installing of your cat flap can then be completed.

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Exterior Wooden Doors - As previously mentioned, timber doors are the easiest option when it comes to cat flap installation on your home in Oldbury. It's generally better to get in touch with a specialist handyman or cat flap fitter, if you're hesitant about creating a big hole in your door. A project like this should not be expensive and will provide you with peace of mind that your kitty has an expertly installed flap.

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uPVC Door Panels - uPVC doors can be used for installing a cat flap. It pays to know the interior construction, as some doors have a steel lining for additional security. A one-piece door panel enables simpler installation, so if you have a uPVC door that is slatted, it may be cheaper to exchange this panel for a single pane type.

Wall Installation - If, for security or aesthetic reasons, you don't wish to have a hole cut into your door, you could decide to install the cat flap in an external wall of your house. This type of installation is undoubtedly better left to the pros, as it requires much more skill and equipment to execute. You'll find there are a number of choices for this installation, including a straight through tunnel version, or a right angled (through pillar) pattern. Installation involves a neat square hole being made through your wall, into which a metal or plastic, square open ended tube is inserted. Each end of the hole is then installed with a cat flap so your feline friend can enter and exit the house whenever it wishes.

Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Oldbury - If you've already got a cat flat, but it is either damaged or not working correctly, the current hole in your window, door or wall can be fitted with a replacement providing that the new flap is of a similar size. Your cat flap installer will remove the unwanted cat flap, without damaging the door, wall or window, and install a brand new flap for your cat.

Before fitting a new flap in a double glazing pane that has been previously pre-cut, confirming that the current glass has been fabricated, cut and installed correctly is vital. If it is found that this isn't the case, and a botch was made of the original installation, the pane will need to be removed and replaced to avoid any security and safety problems.

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In the Oldbury area there are many different specialist cat flap fitters, handymen and even local glazing suppliers who offer cat flap fitting services in walls, doors or windows. There's no better technique for tracking down a good cat flap installer than by asking neighbours and friends for referrals. You can be certain that if they've been happy to recommend somebody who has carried out work for them, then you will get a very similar level of service.

If it is not feasible to get recommendations from your contacts, you should attempt to get at least three different quotations from local cat flap fitters before deciding. It is generally advisable not to always opt for the cheapest offer. See if you can get written guarantees or warranties for the standard of their workmanship, so that if things do happen to go amiss you have some recourse to compensation.

If you choose a seasoned cat flap installer in Oldbury you should finish up with a quality product, that's properly fitted, and will give good service for years to come.

THE CONVENIENCE OF CAT FLAPS

For cats and their owners alike, cat flaps present a multitude of advantages:

  1. Better Control: Certain sophisticated cat flaps are programmable and can be synchronised with your cat's microchip or a unique collar tag, ensuring exclusive access for your cat and providing full control over their movements in and out.
  2. Reduced Stress: Cat flaps remove the necessity of continual supervision and door operation for your cat, thereby diminishing stress for both you and your feline companion, who can come and go without requiring your help.
  3. Convenience for Owners: The obligation for owners to interrupt their day-to-day tasks to let cats outside or inside is no longer present. This benefit is particularly important for individuals with full schedules or irregular working hours.
  4. Independence for Cats: Cats are known for their independent nature, and cat flaps enable them to explore the outdoors, exercise, and satisfy their curiosity whenever they please. This increased freedom can lead to happier and healthier cats.
  5. Enhanced Security: Many cat flaps feature locking systems that can be tailored to admit only certain cats, effectively barring unwanted visitors. Such a feature augments the security of a home by hindering the entrance of stray animals and possible threats.
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Cat flaps can be fitted in Oldbury and also in nearby places like: Guns Village, Horseley, Quinton, Langley, Brades Village, Londonderry, Swan Village, Warley, Handsworth, Tividale, Black Lake, and in these postcodes B68 0BJ, B68 0AW, B65 9JU, B68 0EW, B65 0PT, B68 0DD, B68 0NA, B68 0AS, B68 0JQ, and B68 0HB. Locally based Oldbury cat flap fitters will most likely have the telephone dialling code 0121 and the postcode B68. Verifying this will confirm you are accessing a local cat flat fitter. Local residents will be able to benefit from these and countless other related services. To make enquiries and get quotes for cat flaps, click the "Quote" banner.

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Cat flap weatherproofing is indispensable in upholding the comfort and safety of outdoor and indoor cats. A cat flap that is correctly weatherproofed prevents wind, rain and draughts from seeping into the house, ensuring a dry and warm environment for the feline. Cat flaps with superior quality seals and insulating materials form a tight barrier against the elements. Consider, additionally, the installation of a weatherproof tunnel extension to shield the entrance from harsh climatic conditions. To maintain the cat flap's effectiveness in providing a cosy and weather-protected space for the cat, routine maintenance is essential, including checking seals for deterioration. (66884 - Cat Flap Weatherproofing Oldbury)

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There are a wide array of tasks that can be carried out by your local Oldbury cat flap fitter including 4-way cat flap installation, microchip cat flap installation in Oldbury, cheap cat flaps, cat flaps in uPVC doors, cat flap installation in walls, small cat flaps, the fitting of cat flaps into uPVC doors, cat flap replacement, the fitting of cat flaps into single glazing, the fitting of cat flaps into wooden doors in Oldbury, cat flap installation in double glazed doors, infrared cat flap installation, the fitting of cat flaps into double gazing, cat flaps in patio doors Oldbury, the fitting of cat flaps into conservatories, the fitting of cat flaps into metal skinned doors in Oldbury, cat flaps in metal doors, Petsafe cat flap installation, Catmate cat flap installations, replacement cat flaps, Sureflap cat flap installation, cat flap repairs Oldbury, large cat flaps, and more. If there happen to be other Oldbury cat flap requirements that you want but can't see here, you should mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided. These are just an example of the activities that are conducted by people specialising in cat flaps. Oldbury companies will be happy to inform you of their full range of cat flap installation services.

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Also find: Langley cat flap fitters, Handsworth cat flap fitters, Londonderry cat flap fitters, Brades Village cat flap fitters, Tividale cat flap fitters, Warley cat flap fitters, Guns Village cat flap fitters, Quinton cat flap fitters, Horseley cat flap fitters, Swan Village cat flap fitters, Black Lake cat flap fitters and more. These and other communities and towns are covered by cat flap installers and comparable tradespeople. Their know-how and expertise is invaluable when it comes to ensuring that your cat flap is securely and properly fitted on your property. With professional installation, you can be confident that your cat flap not only meets your furry friend's needs but also aligns with your home's aesthetic and safety requirements. By clicking here, local residents can get cat flap installation price quotes. Need a cat flap for your furry friend? Get a quote today!

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