Cat Flap Fitter Perth Scotland (PH1): To provide your cat with the independence it needs to live a happy life, you could install a cat flap to an external door or wall in your Perth property. Cats kept indoors, much like people, will often show signs of irritation. Giving your cat access to the world outside by way of a cat flap can also help to keep them mentally and physically fit. But, what kind of cat flap is better for your circumstances?
Essentially, a cat flap at its most basic is just that. A hole in a door with a flexible bit of material placed over it, to keep out the elements, but let the cat go through. Though this might be acceptable in a shed door or garden fence panel, the vast majority of Perth cat owners would favour something a little more secure and weatherproof for a main door to their home.
This basic design is still far from perfect because it allows other cats or creatures a means by which to get into your property, however it can be to some degree improved on with the addition of a magnetic strip to keep the flap in position.
Stepping up from a basic magnetic strip are magnetically operated, RF chip or infra-red styles of cat flap. This involves your cat wearing a collar that's got either a magnet, IR or RF chip encased within it. Unless an animal is fitted with one of these special collars, it won't be able to open the flap and get into or leave your house, thus keeping out some unwelcome visitors. The point that any other moggy in the neighbourhood who has a similar model of collar can still gain access to your house, is the drawback with this still fairly basic kind of cat flap. RF cat flaps and collar systems are the upgraded version of this equipment as they can be programmed by the pet's owner to recognise a unique identifier, distinct to your cat. Your furry friend is the sole one to gain access, offering an added layer of control and security.
A cat flap that is can be triggered by your cat's own microchip, is the next level in feline access security. The details of your cat's micro-chip are programmed into the memory of the battery powered cat flap (multiple entries are possible if you've got more than one pet). Entry and exit can only be achieved by micro-chipped animals, and the flap will be unlocked when you cat is nearby.
The ability to lock it in place is important whichever cat flap you are purchasing. Nowadays, the majority of cat flaps on the market have a four way locking mechanism for added security. This makes it possible for your cat flap to permit only entrance into your premises, permit exit from your premises only, be fully locked, or have two-way entry and exit functionality. This offers total control over the functioning of your cat flap both during the day and throughout the night time. The ability to carry out specific functions in accordance with the time of day, and in keeping with yours and your pet's needs is also an option with some of the more advanced brands of cat flap.
Installing a cat flap by yourself can be really easy if you've got a solid timber door on your Perth house, and respectable DIY skills. Although, if it is going to be installed into a double glazed window panel or in a reinforced PVC door, you should not even attempt it yourself. This sort of installation calls for the attention of a pro, and there are specialist cat flap fitters and talented handymen who are delighted to accept such a task.
INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN PERTH
Double Glazing Installation - If your new cat flap is going to be installed in a double glazing panel, and your hired "tradesman" attempts to drill a hole in it, stop the work immediately and show them the gate. It's simply not possible to install a new cat flap into a double glazed door panel or window pane. Any sort of double glazing will be ruined by cutting into it, and will detract from its strength, security and thermal insulation attributes. It should under no circumstances be attempted and renders the double glazing unsafe.
It is necessary to get a new double glazing unit made specially for this purpose by a glazing supplier, and your chosen Perth cat flap fitter will take the measurements of your current panel and put in an order for a brand new one. So your cat flap can be neatly fitted into it, this new glazed panel will be provided with a hole pre-cut as a part of its construction. You may have a 1 or 2 week wait for this pane to be made, however if it's necessary to have a cat flap installed in a pre-existing double glazed or patio door, this is basically the only way to do it. Once your new glass pane is delivered, the installer will remove the old unit, and replace it with the brand new "cat flap ready" panel. The installing of the cat flap will then be completed.
Exterior Wooden Doors - As mentioned previously, solid timber doors are the easiest option when it comes to cat flap installation on your home in Perth. If you're a bit uncomfortable with cutting a sizeable hole in your front door, you may be better off hiring a specialist handyman or cat flap fitter instead. This type of project will not be too costly and is worthwhile doing correctly, if getting your cat flap professionally installed gives you that added peace of mind.
uPVC Door Panels - It is quite possible to install a cat flap into most uPVC doors. Having said that, some uPVC door panels are lined with steel for additional security, which may cause some problems. The simplest type of installation is in doors having a single panel, consequently if you have a uPVC door with vertical slatted panels, it might be cheaper and easier overall to exchange the slatted panel for a one piece panel.
Wall Installation - If you don't really wish to cut holes in your doors, for aesthetic or security reasons, you can always have a cat flap installed on an outside wall. This kind of installment is undoubtedly best left to a specialist, since it requires considerably more equipment and skill to execute. Nearly all wall cat flap installations involve a simple straight tunnelled style, however right angular access through a pillar is also a possibility. With this type of installation a plastic or metal, square open ended insert is fitted into a square shaped hole cut out of your specified wall. A suitable cat flap can then be fitted to both sides of the hole.
Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in Perth - If you already have a cat flat, but it's either broken or not working properly, the existing hole in your door, window or wall can be fitted with a replacement so long as the new flap is of a comparable size. Your cat flap installer should be able to remove the old cat flap, without damaging the surrounding wall, window or door, and fit a new flap in its place for your cat.
When your cat flap installation involves insertion into a pre-cut hole in a double glazing pane, it will be necessary to check that this was previously done correctly, before fitting the new cat flap. If it is found this is not the case, and corners were cut in the original installation, the glass must be removed and replaced with a new one to avoid any security and safety problems.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN PERTH
Whether you would like your cat flap mounted on a wall, door or window, you'll find that there are handymen, specialist cat flap installers and even local glazing companies in the Perth area who'll be ready to oblige. There's no better procedure for finding an excellent cat flap installer than asking friends and family for recommendations. If they are happy to recommend someone who they have used themselves, you can guarantee that you will be happy too.
If it's not possible to get recommendations from your contacts, you should try to get two or three different price quotes from local tradespeople before coming to a decision. It is generally wise not to automatically go with the cheapest offer. See if you can get written warranties or guarantees for the standard of their workmanship, so if things do happen to go amiss you've got some recourse to compensation.
If you take care and pick a reputable Perth cat flap specialist you'll be rewarded with a superior quality product, which is professionally installed, and will serve you and your cat for years to come. And when all is said and done - quality is important.
Cat flaps can be installed in Perth and also in: Luncarty, Almondbank, Old Scone, Craigend, Ruthvenfield, Elcho, Scone, Muirton, Gannochy, Lethendy, Kintillo, Craigie, Forgandenny, Inveralmond, Rhynd, Tibbermore, Letham, together with these postcodes PH1 1LS, PH1 1NF, PH1 1RJ, PH1 1BY, PH1 1DX, PH1 1HR, PH1 1EN, PH1 1DW, PH1 1ES, and PH1 1EB. Locally based Perth cat flap fitters will probably have the postcode PH1 and the telephone code 01738. Verifying this should ensure that you access a local cat flat fitter. Perth home and property owners can utilise these and numerous other similar services. Click the "Quote" banner to get cat flap installation estimates.
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