Cat Flap Fitter South Ockendon

Cat Flap Fitter South Ockendon Essex (RM15): To allow your cat the independence that it needs to live a life of contentment, you could install a cat flap to an outside wall or door in your South Ockendon property. Cats are like humans in a lot of ways, and will likely start to show signs of irritability and frustration if kept indoors for long periods of time without a break. Having easy access to outside world by way of a cat flap will help your pet to stay fit, both physically and mentally. Needless to say, that's not the end of the story, since there are various types of cat flap, and figuring out what design is best for you and your cat might not be so simple.

The most fundamental style of cat flap, is just that. A hole in a door with a flexible piece of material placed over it, to give protection from the weather, but let the cat pass through it. Obviously, this is really basic, and won't be good enough for most cat owners in South Ockendon, who would prefer something a bit more weatherproof and secure for a main door to their home, although it may be acceptable for a fence panel or outhouse door.

This basic design is still a long way off being perfect because it allows other animals or cats a way to enter into your home, nonetheless it can be improved on slightly with the addition of a magnetic strip to keep the flap in position.

Moving on from a magnetic strip are magnetically controlled, infra-red or RF chip designs of cat flap. With this kind of cat flap, your cat will have to wear a collar fitted with an IR, RF chip or magnet. Unless an animal is equipped with one of these special collars, it will not be able to trigger the flap and access or leave your house, thus avoiding some unwanted visitors. Again this is a relatively simple type of cat flap, given that any other moggy in the area who's got a similar style of collar may be able to access your house. RF cat flaps and collar systems are the upgraded version of these products because they can be programmed by the cat's owner to recognise a unique identifier, specific to your pet.

The next stage in feline entrance security is to use the kind of cat flap which can be triggered by your pet's micro-chip. The memory of these battery powered cat flaps can be programmed with one or more microchip numbers (if you have more than one cat), to provide exclusive access. Entry and exit are only possible for microchipped pets, and the flap is unlocked when you cat is close by.

No matter what cat flap you purchase, it must have the ability to be locked in position. For extra flexibility, nearly all cat flaps feature a 4-way locking system nowadays. Which means it has the capability to permit admission into your premises only, be fully locked, permit exit only, or be put in 2-way entry and exit mode. This offers you a range of solutions on how your cat flap operates at all times of the day and night time. In keeping with yours and your pet's requirements, there is even the option to carry out different functions according to the time of day, with some of the high end devices.

If you have a timber door on your property in South Ockendon, putting in a cat flap yourself should not be all that complicated. But, if you are hoping to fit it in a reinforced PVC door or in a double glazed window panel, you must ask for outside assistance. These kinds of fittings require a professional installation from a trustworthy cat flap installer or handyman with the necessary equipment and skills.

INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN SOUTH OCKENDON

Double Glazing Installation - If your new cat flap needs to be installed in a double glazing door or window panel, and your appointed "tradesman" tries to drill a hole in it, stop them straight away and give them the boot. New cat flaps can't be mounted into existing double glazing doors or window panels. Making a hole in your double glazing damages not merely the security and strength of the glazing, but it takes away the thermal insulation attributes as well. Your double glazing will be made unsafe, and it should never be attempted under any circumstances whatsoever.

A reliable South Ockendon cat flap installer will carefully get the dimensions of your current unit and order a custom-made one from a local glazing firm. This new panel will be delivered with a pre-cut hole as a part of its construction where the cat flap can be installed. This is basically the only way to fit a cat flap in an existing double glazed or patio door, even though it might take a couple of weeks to manufacture. Once you have obtained your new adapted pane of glass, the old unit can be taken out and the new panel installed. The fitting of your cat flap will then be carried out.

Exterior Wooden Doors - The least complicated alternative for installing a new cat flap in South Ockendon, as was stated earlier in this article, are solid wood doors. If you are a bit nervous about cutting an opening in your door, you may be better off bringing in a professional carpenter or cat flap fitter instead. A project of this sort is comparatively inexpensive and will provide you with the satisfaction of knowing that your kitty has a professionally installed flap.

uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can be installed into uPVC doors in many cases. You or your installer will have to ascertain what the internal structure of you door is, because for additional security some uPVC doors are manufactured with a reinforced steel lining. The simplest type of cat flap installation is in doors having a single panel, subsequently if you have 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, for either safety or aesthetic reasons, you do not wish to have a chunk cut out of your door, you could always opt to install your cat flap on an external wall of your home. This kind of installation is certainly best left to a specialist, since it requires much more equipment and skill to accomplish. You can go with a straight-through tunnel design, or perhaps a right angled version which enables entry through a pillar. Installation entails a neat square shaped hole being cut through your wall, into which a plastic or metal, square open ended insert is fitted. The cat flap you have chosen is then mounted on either end to permit your cat to come and go as it wishes.

Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in South Ockendon - If you already have a cat flap installed on your wall, door or window, but it is broken or not working properly, the existing hole can hopefully be re-used for the installation of a new one. An expert South Ockendon cat flap installer will be happy to take off your old device and replace it with a brand new cat flap without causing any damage to the wall, door or window on which it is attached.

Before installing a new flap in double glazing that's been pre-cut, checking that the existing glass has been cut and installed correctly is crucial. If the previous installation was a bodge up, the panel will need to be taken out and replaced to avoid any safety and security issues with the new cat flap.

FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN SOUTH OCKENDON

Whether you'd like your cat flap mounted on a door, wall or window, you'll find that there are a number of different handymen, professional cat flap fitters and even double glazing merchants in and around South Ockendon who'll be happy to help. There are several ways to track down a reliable cat flap fitter, and few are more reliable than asking for recommendations from friends and relations. If they are prepared to recommend a tradesman who they have used, you can be fairly certain that you'll be pleased too.

If it's not possible to get recommendations from your contacts, you should try to get three or four different price quotes from local tradesmen before choosing. It's generally advisable not to always go for the cheapest estimate. Check if they supply any guarantees or warranties for their standard of workmanship, so you've got some recourse for compensation if something unfortunately goes wrong as the work is undertaken.

If you take your time and choose a reliable South Ockendon cat flap fitter you'll be repaid with a top quality product, which is installed professionally, and will serve you and your pet for many years to come. And after all is said and done - quality is the most important thing.

Cat flaps can be fitted in South Ockendon and also in: West Horndon, North Stifford, Badgers Dene, Dunton Wayletts, Linford, Bulphan, Ardleigh Green, Dunton, North Ockendon, Orsett, Horndon on the Hill, Cranham, and in these postcodes RM15 5HH, RM15 5EW, RM15 5JG, RM15 5FQ, RM14 3RH, RM15 5FY, RM15 5BG, RM15 5PZ, RM15 5EB, RM15 4XZ. Locally based South Ockendon cat flap installers will most likely have the dialling code 01708 and the postcode RM15. Checking this will make sure that you access a local cat flat fitter. South Ockendon homeowners are able to benefit from these and lots of other similar services.

Cat Flap Weatherproofing

For both outdoor and indoor cats, maintaining comfort and safety relies on effective cat flap weatherproofing. A warm and dry environment for the feline is ensured by a correctly weatherproofed cat flap, preventing draughts, rain and wind from seeping into the house. A tight barrier against the elements is achieved with cat flaps that have high-quality insulating materials and seals. To shield the entrance from harsh weather conditions, you could also consider installing a weatherproof tunnel extension. The cat flap's effectiveness in providing a comfortable and weather-protected space for the cat is preserved through regular maintenance, which involves checking seals for damage and deterioration. (97531)

South Ockendon Cat Flap Installation Tasks

There are a wide array of tasks that can be carried out by your local South Ockendon cat flap fitter including cat flap installation in walls, the installation of microchip cat flaps into double gazing, the fitting of electronic cat flaps into porches in South Ockendon, the installation of 2-way cat flaps into patio doors, automatic cat flap installation South Ockendon, the installation of dog flaps in South Ockendon, cat flap weatherproofing, cheap cat flaps, cat flap upgrades, cat flap installation in double glazed doors, the installation of 2-way cat flaps into wooden doors South Ockendon, microchip cat flap installation, Petsafe cat flap installation, cat flaps in uPVC doors, infrared cat flaps South Ockendon, cat flaps in patio doors, the fitting of infrared cat flaps into uPVC doors South Ockendon, cat flap installation services, pet flap installations, cutting out for a cat flap, cat flap installation quotations, the installation of microchip cat flaps into single glazing South Ockendon, cat flap installation in wooden doors, cat flap installation in doors, Sureflap cat flap installation, and more. If there happen to be some other South Ockendon cat flap requirements that you want but can't see here, you can list them on the QUOTE FORM provided. These are just a selection of the tasks that are handled by people specialising in cat flaps. South Ockendon companies will tell you about their whole range of cat flap installation services.

Cat Flap Fitters Near South Ockendon

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