Cat Flap Fitter South Shields

Cat Flap Fitter South Shields Tyne and Wear (NE33): Installing a cat flap to an exterior wall or door in your South Shields home allows your cat the independence it needs to live a life of contentment. Cats are just like people in a lot of ways, and will typically show signs of frustration and anxiety if kept indoors for lengthy periods of time. Having access to the outside world via a cat flap will help your pet to stay fit, both physically and mentally. If you choose to go with the cat flap option, you'll then have to decide what is the best type of cat flap for you.

The most rudimentry kind of cat flap is basically that. A bit of bendable material fixed over a hole in a door to enable a cat to pass through it, but keep the elements out. Naturally, this is extremely basic, and will not be adequate for most South Shields cat owners, who would no doubt favour something a tad more weatherproof and secure for an exterior door to their house, although it could be suitable for a shed or outhouse door.

Since this solution can allow other cats or animals to enter your house, it's not at all recommended, though it can be improved on somewhat by holding the flap in place by adding a magnetic strip.

Moving on from a magnetic strip are magnetically operated, RF chip or infra-red designs of cat flap. In this case, either an IR, RF chip or magnet will be fitted into your cat's collar. No animal will be able to access or leave your property unless it's equipped with one of these special collars. The downside here is that any other moggy in the neighbourhood that's got a similar style of collar could perchance get into your property when using this type of cat flap. Even these cat flaps can be upgraded to some extent with an RF cat flap and collar system featuring a user programmed unique identifier.

The next step-up in feline access security is to consider the kind of cat flap which recognises your cat's micro-chip. The number of your cat's microchip is programmed into the memory of the battery powered cat flap (multiple entries can be made if you've got several cats). When your cat passes close to the flap, it unlocks and allows only your micro-chipped pets to use the exit/entrance.

The ability to lock it in place is important whichever cat flap you're buying. Most cat flaps sold these days feature a 4-way locking system. Which means it has the capability to allow only access into your premises, enable only exit from your home, be fully locked, or be put in two-way entry and exit mode. This will provide you with solutions for all times of day and night, to control how your cat flap works. The wherewithal to carry out specific functions according to the time of day, and in line with your cat's and your requirements is also a possibility with some of the top-end models of cat flap.

If you have a wooden door on your property in South Shields, installing you own cat flap should not be that hard. But, if you're hoping to fit it in a reinforced PVC door or in a double glazed window panel, you need to ask for outside help. These kinds of fixtures call for a professional installation by a reliable cat flap fitter or handyman with the necessary equipment and skills.

INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN SOUTH SHIELDS

Double Glazing Installation - If your new cat flap has to be installed in a double glazed panel, and your chosen "tradesman" tries to drill a hole in it, stop the job immediately and give them the boot. A new cat flap can't be fitted into a pre-existing double glazed door panel or window pane. Any sort of double glazed unit will be ruined by drilling a hole in it, and will damage its insulating properties, security and strength. Your double glazing will be made unsafe, and it should never be attempted under any circumstances.

It will be necessary to obtain a new double glazed unit made specially for this purpose by a glazing firm, and your chosen South Shields cat flap fitter will measure your existing panel and put in an order for a brand new one. This new panel will have a hole cut out as a part of its construction where your cat flap will be fitted. This can take a week or two to produce, however it is really the only way to install a cat flap into a pre-existing double glazed or patio door. Once your new glass panel is delivered, the fitter will take out the old one, and replace it with the new "cat flap ready" pane. The cat flap can then be mounted.

External Wooden Doors - Timber door panels are, as we mentioned previously, the simplest options for installing a new cat flap in South Shields. It is usually wise to hire the services of a professional cat flap fitter or carpenter, if you are at all dubious about making a hole in your door. A project like this is relatively inexpensive and will give you the assurance of knowing that your kitty can enjoy a professionally installed flap.

uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can in general be fitted into uPVC doors. It pays to know the internal construction, as some uPVC doors incorporate a steel lining for additional security. The models of door with a one piece panel are the easiest for installing cat flaps, so if yours has got a slatted style door panel, it might be better to swap this for a single pane.

Wall Installation - If you do not want to cut a hole in your doors, whether for aesthetic or security reasons, you can have a cat flap installed on an external wall. This type of installation is definitely better left to a specialist, because it requires a lot more equipment and skill to accomplish. Nearly all wall cat flap installations involve a basic straight tunnelled style, but right angle access through a pillar is also an option. With this type of installation a metal or plastic, open ended square tube is inserted into a square hole neatly made into your wall. Each end of the hole is then fitted with a cat flap so your furry pal can exit and enter your house whenever it wants.

Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in South Shields - If you already have a cat flat, but it's either broken or not functioning properly, the existing hole in your window, door or wall can still be used providing that the new cat flap is of an equivalent size. An experienced South Shields cat flap installer will be happy to take off your old entry unit and swap it for a new cat flap without inflicting any damage on the door, window or wall on which it's attached.

When the installation involves a pre-cut hole in a double glazing panel, it is essential to make certain that this was previously done in the right way, before fixing the new flap. If it's found that corners were cut with the previous installation, the pane must be removed and substituted to avoid any safety and security issues with the new flap.

FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN SOUTH SHIELDS

Whether you want your cat flap fitted in a wall, door or window, you will find that there are handyman contractors, specialist cat flap fitters and even double glazing firms in and around South Shields who will be willing to help. There is no better technique for finding a reliable cat flap installer than asking family and friends for recommendations. You can be certain that if they have been happy to recommend someone who has carried out work for them, you will get a similar service.

If you cannot find an installer through personal recommendation, always try to obtain at least three different price quotes before coming to a decision, please remember that cheapest may not always be best. Try to get written warranties or guarantees for the standard of their workmanship, so that if things do go awry you've got some recourse.

If you opt for a specialist cat flap installer in South Shields you should finish up with a good quality product, which is expertly fitted, and will give reliable service for years and years.

Cat flaps can be installed in South Shields and also in: Boldon Colliery, Westoe, West Boldon, West Park, Primrose, West Harton, Simonside, Harton, East Boldon, Seaburn, Monkwearmouth, Horsley Hill, Marsden, and in these postcodes NE33 2AR, NE33 2BP, NE33 2AZ, NE33 1SG, NE33 1BL, NE33 2EX, NE33 1NW, NE33 2AT, NE33 1PQ, and NE33 1JF. Local South Shields cat flap installers will most likely have the postcode NE33 and the telephone dialling code 0191. Verifying this can ensure that you are accessing a locally based cat flat fitter. Local property owners are able to utilise these and numerous other comparable services. To obtain quotes for cat flap installation, you can simply click on the "Quote" banner.

Cat Flap Weatherproofing

Cat flap weatherproofing is vital for upholding the comfort and safety of outdoor and indoor cats. With a correctly weatherproofed cat flap, the house is protected from draughts, wind and rain, ensuring a dry and warm environment for both the feline and the occupants. To create a tight barrier against the elements, search for cat flaps designed with high-quality insulating materials and seals. An additional option to shield the entryway from harsh climatic conditions is the installation of a weatherproof tunnel extension. Routine maintenance, such as checking seals for damage and deterioration, will ensure the cat flap remains effective in providing a weather-protected and cosy space for your furry companion. (51847 - Cat Flap Weatherproofing South Shields)

South Shields Cat Flap Installation Tasks

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Cat Flap Fitters Near South Shields

Also find: West Harton cat flap fitters, Primrose cat flap fitters, Harton cat flap fitters, Horsley Hill cat flap fitters, West Park cat flap fitters, Simonside cat flap fitters, East Boldon cat flap fitters, Seaburn cat flap fitters, Monkwearmouth cat flap fitters, West Boldon cat flap fitters, Marsden cat flap fitters, Westoe cat flap fitters, Boldon Colliery cat flap fitters and more. It is possible to get cat flaps installed in just about all of these localities. Their expertise is invaluable when it comes to ensuring that your cat flap is securely and properly installed on your home. Professional installation of your cat flap guarantees it will address your pet's needs and seamlessly integrate with your home's safety and aesthetic protocols. To obtain cat flap installation estimates, local homeowners can simply click here.

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