Cat Flap Fitter Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea Cat Flap Installation & Repair

Cat Flap Fitter Southend-on-Sea Essex (SS0): To give your cat the independence and freedom it needs to live a happy life, you could fit a cat flap to an outside wall or door in your Southend-on-Sea home. Cats tend to get grouchy and irritated when continuously kept indoors, and not able to roam free. When granted quick access to the outside world with a cat flap, your cat has a better chance of staying healthy and well. However, what form of cat flap is best for your circumstances?

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The most fundamental style of cat flap, is simply that. A hole is cut into a door and a flexible material is fixed over it to offer protection from the elements. Of course, this is extremely basic, and will rarely good enough for most Southend-on-Sea cat owners, who would no doubt prefer something a little more secure and weatherproof for a main door to their property, although it may be appropriate for a fence panel or shed door.

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Since this option will allow other cats or creatures to enter your home, it's not at all recommended, although it can be improved on a little by holding the flap in position with the addition of magnetic strips.

The next step up from the magnetic strip pattern are RF chip or infra-red, magnetically controlled cat flaps. With this form of cat flap, your cat must wear a collar featuring a magnet, RF or IR chip. No animal is going to be able to access or leave your house unless it's fitted with this special collar. Again this is a pretty simple type of cat flap, as any other cat in the Southend-on-Sea area that has a similar collar could perchance get into your property. 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. An additional layer of security and control is achieved, guaranteeing that only your furry companion gets access.

The next stage in feline entry security is to use the kind of cat flap which identifies your pet's own microchip. You have to enter the unique number of your cat's microchip into the memory the cat flap (which is powered by batteries), and if you have several cats it will allow multiple entries. Whenever your cat comes in the vicinity of the flap, it unlocks and allows only your microchipped pets to exit or enter.

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No matter what cat flap you purchase, it should have the ability to be locked in place. Nowadays, the majority of cat flaps on the market feature a 4-way locking system for extra security. This allows your cat flap to be fully locked, permit admittance into your house only, enable exit from your property only, or have two-way exit and entrance capability. This offers you a number of options on precisely how your cat flap functions any time of the day and night. A few of the more advanced models can be programmed to carry out particular functions in accordance with the time of day, in line with your pet's and your needs.

If you have a timber door in your property in Southend-on-Sea, installing you own cat flap should not be all that complicated. Although, if it has to be fitted into a double glazed window panel or in a reinforced PVC door, you shouldn't under any circumstances even attempt it yourself. This type of installation will require the attention of an expert, and there are specialist cat flap installers and skilled handymen who'll be happy to take on such work.

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Double Glazing Installations - If you happen to hire somebody who endeavours to drill a hole in your double glazing to put in your new cat flap, stop them right away and ask them to leave. New cat flaps cannot be installed into existing double glazed doors or window panels. Any sort of double glazing will be ruined by cutting into it, and will take away its thermal insulation properties, security and strength. Actually, it makes your glazing unsound and it should never be done.

A trustworthy Southend-on-Sea cat flap installer will carefully take the precise measurements of your existing unit and order a purpose made one from a local glazing firm. To ensure that your cat flap can be perfectly installed into it, this new double glazing pane will be provided with a pre-cut hole as an integral part of its structure. This is really the only way to fit a cat flap into a pre-existing patio or double glazed door, although it may take two weeks or so to produce. When your new glass panel is delivered, the fitter will take out the old one, and swap it for the new "cat flap ready" one. Your cat flap will then be put in.

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External Wooden Doors - As previously mentioned, solid wooden door panels are the easiest option with regards to cat flap installation on your house in Southend-on-Sea. If you're somewhat uncertain about creating an opening in your door, you may be happier getting in touch with a professional cat flap fitter or handyman instead. This type of project should not be expensive and will provide you with the assurance of knowing that your cat will be climbing through a professionally fitted flap.

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uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can be mounted into uPVC doors in most cases. You or your fitter will have to ascertain what the interior structure of you door is, since for additional security some uPVC doors are made with a steel lining. The designs of door with a one-piece panel are the simplest for cat flap installation, so if yours has a slatted style door panel, it may be better to swap this for a single panel.

Wall Installation - It is also possible to get a cat flap fitted on an outside wall of your property in Southend-on-Sea, if you don't wish to cut chunks out of your doors, for aesthetic or security reasons. Requiring much more expertise and equipment, a wall cat flap installation is undoubtedly better left to the pros, if it is to be accomplished successfully. You can pick out a straight-through tunnel design, or maybe a right angle model which allows access through a pillar. With this kind of installation a metal or plastic, square open ended insert is fitted into a square shaped hole cut out of your selected wall. A suitable cat flap can then be installed on both ends of the hole.

Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in Southend-on-Sea - If you've already got a cat flat, but it's either broken or not working properly, the existing hole in your wall, door or window can still be used providing that the new cat flap is of a similar size. A professional Southend-on-Sea cat flap fitter will be glad to remove your old entry unit and swap it for a brand new cat flap without causing any damage whatsoever to the door, wall or window on which it is mounted.

When the installation involves a pre-cut hole in a double glazed pane, it is necessary to check that this was previously done accurately, before fixing the new cat flap. The pane will have to be removed and substituted to avoid any safety and security issues, if it's found this is not the case and corners were cut in the earlier installation.

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In and around Southend-on-Sea there are a number of different handymen, specialist cat flap fitters and even glazing companies who offer cat flap installation services for doors, windows or walls. It might be possible to ask friends and relations for referrals with regards to tracking down a reliable cat flap fitter. You can be certain that if they have been willing to recommend someone who's done work for them, you'll have a similar experience.

Where acquaintance recommendations are not feasible, seek at least three quotes from local Southend-on-Sea tradesmen. Study these carefully and don't automatically opt for the cheapest offer, as this won't necessarily be the best one. See if you can get written guarantees for the quality of their workmanship, so if things do go amiss you have some recourse.

If you take care and choose a trustworthy Southend-on-Sea cat flap fitter you'll be repaid with a quality product, which is installed professionally, and will serve you and your furry friend for years and years. And after all is said and done - quality is important.

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Cat flaps can be fitted in Southend-on-Sea and also in nearby places like: Thorpe Bay, Chalkwell, Two Tree Island, North Shoebury, Shopland, Daws Heath, Barling, Little Wakering, Eastern Avenue, Temple Farm, and in these postcodes SS0 0BS, SS0 0BH, SS0 0JU, SS0 0QT, SS0 0LB, SS0 0AN, SS0 0BP, SS0 0QW, SS0 0EY, and SS0 0JY. Locally based Southend-on-Sea cat flap fitters will most likely have the postcode SS0 and the telephone dialling code 01702. Checking this out can confirm you access a local cat flat fitter. Local householders will be able to utilise these and lots of other similar services. By clicking on the "Quote" banner you can obtain cat flap installation quotes from providers nearby.

Cat Flap Weatherproofing

Important for the well-being and safety of both indoor and outdoor cats, weatherproofing the cat flap is essential. A dry and warm environment for both the feline and the occupants is achieved by a correctly weatherproofed cat flap, preventing rain, draughts and wind from seeping into the house. Seeking cat flaps with high-quality insulating materials and seals guarantees a tight barrier against the weather. An additional measure to protect the entrance from harsh weather conditions is the installation of a weatherproof tunnel extension. Ensuring the cat flap remains effective in providing a weather-protected and cosy space for the cat requires routine maintenance, including checking seals for wear and tear. (74815 - Cat Flap Weatherproofing Southend-on-Sea)

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There is a wide range of work that can be undertaken by your local Southend-on-Sea cat flap installer including cat flaps Southend-on-Sea, cheap cat flaps in Southend-on-Sea, large cat flaps, cat flap installation in wooden doors, 4-way cat flap installation Southend-on-Sea, 2-way cat flap installation, cat flap installation estimates, cat flap installation in walls, the installation of magnetic cat flaps into composite doors, the fitting of magnetic cat flaps into French doors, the fitting of cat flaps into wooden doors, Catmate cat flap installations, the fitting of magnetic cat flaps into single glazing, Sureflap cat flap installation, cat flaps in double glazed doors in Southend-on-Sea, cat flap repair, cat flap replacement Southend-on-Sea, the installation of cat flaps into patio doors Southend-on-Sea, magnetic cat flap installation, infrared cat flap installation, cat flap installation in doors, the installation of magnetic cat flaps into conservatories, cutting out for a cat flap Southend-on-Sea, the installation of microchip cat flaps into double gazing, and more. If there happen to be additional Southend-on-Sea cat flap requirements that you want but don't see here, you can mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided. Listed are just a selection of the tasks that are carried out by those installing cat flaps. Southend-on-Sea professionals will be happy to tell you about their full range of services.

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Also find: Barling cat flap fitters, Thorpe Bay cat flap fitters, Eastern Avenue cat flap fitters, Chalkwell cat flap fitters, Shopland cat flap fitters, Two Tree Island cat flap fitters, North Shoebury cat flap fitters, Daws Heath cat flap fitters, Temple Farm cat flap fitters, Little Wakering cat flap fitters and more. Companies who install cat flaps can be found in the majority of these towns and areas. Their know-how and expertise is of great worth in guaranteeing the secure and proper installation of your cat flap on your property. The assurance that your cat flap meets your furry friend's needs and conforms to your home's safety and aesthetic standards comes with its installation by a specialist. If you're a local cat lover looking to obtain accurate and competitive cat flap installation quotes tailored to your particular needs, just click here.

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