Cat Flap Fitter Stanley County Durham (DH9): To provide your cat with the independence it needs to live a life of contentment, you could install a cat flap to an exterior wall or door in your Stanley home. Rather like people, when kept indoors, cats will often show signs of anxiety and frustration. When allowed easy access to the outside world with a cat flap, your pet has a much better chance of staying healthy and strong. If this seems like a great idea to you, exactly what sort of cat flap should you choose?
The simplest type of cat flap is essentially that. A hole is cut into an external door and a flexible material is placed over it to give protection from the elements. Although this may be acceptable for a shed door or garden fence panel, the majority of cat owners in Stanley would doubtless prefer something a little more weatherproof and secure for an outside door to their property.
This uncomplicated design is still a long way from being perfect since it allows other animals or cats a way to enter your home, however it can be marginally improved on by adding a magnetic strip to keep the flap in position.
Magnetically operated, infra-red or RF chip designs of cat flap, are a significant step up from the basic magnetic strip version. With these, either a magnet, IR or RF chip will be sewn into your cat's collar. Unless an animal is equipped with one of these special collars, it won't be able to trigger the flap and leave or get into your property, thus preventing some undesirable visitors. The point that any other cat in the neighbourhood that's got a similar style of collar could perhaps get into your home, is the downside with this still fairly basic kind of cat flap. Even these cat flaps can be upgraded to a certain extent with an RF cat flap and collar system having an owner programmed unique identifier.
The next stage in feline entry security is to consider the kind of cat flap which can be triggered by your cat's microchip. The memory of these cat flaps can be programmed with one or more microchip numbers (if you have more than one cat), to give exclusive access. The flap is unfastened when your cat is close-by, only allowing exit or entry to pets that are microchipped.
No matter which cat flap you buy, it must be capable of being locked in position. The majority of cat flaps sold these days feature a four way locking system. This allows your cat flap to enable exit only, permit entrance into your home only, be locked fully, or have 2-way exit and entry functionality. This provides total control over the functioning of your cat flap both during the day and throughout the night time. The wherewithal to carry out specific functions according to the time of day, and in line with your pet's and your needs is also a possibility with some of the more advanced brands of cat flap.
Putting in a cat flap on your own can be quite simple if you've got a solid timber door on your Stanley house, and decent DIY capabilities. Although, if it is going to be installed in a double glazed window or in a reinforced uPVC door, you should on no account even attempt to tackle it yourself. This type of installation requires the attention of a professional, and there are specialist cat flap installers and talented handymen who will be ready to accept such work.
INSTALLING A CAT FLAP IN STANLEY
Double Glazing Installation - If you bring in a so-called "tradesman" who, while trying to fit your new cat flap, attempts to drill a hole in a double glazed panel, immediately send them on their way. New cat flaps can't be fitted into existing double glazing window or door panels. Cutting into any kind of double glazing will destroy its strength and security, along with its insulating properties. The double glazing will be rendered unsound, and it shouldn't be done in any circumstances.
An experienced cat flap fitter will measure the existing double glazing unit and have a local Stanley glazing company knock up a new pane. So that the cat flap can be snugly fitted into it, this new glazed pane will be provided with a pre-cut hole as part of its construction. This might take two weeks or so to produce, however it's basically the only way to fit a cat flap in a pre-existing patio or double glazed door. After fabrication, your old glass can be removed, and the brand new one put in. Your cat flap will then be installed.
External Wooden Doors - The least complicated alternative for new cat flap installations in Stanley, as was stated earlier, are solid wood doors. It's generally wise to get in touch with an experienced handyman or cat flap fitter, if you're uncomfortable with creating a hole in your front or back door. A project of this sort is fairly inexpensive and will provide you with peace of mind that your cat can enjoy an expertly fitted flap.
uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can generally speaking be fitted into uPVC doors. You or your installer will need to establish what the interior structure of you door actually is, because for added security some uPVC doors are manufactured with a steel lining. A one piece panel allows for easier installation, so if you have a slatted type uPVC door panel, it might be less expensive to replace the panel with a single panel type.
Wall Installation - If, for security or aesthetic reasons, you don't wish to have a hole cut into a door, you could always decide to install the cat flap in an external wall of your house. Needing far more equipment and skill, a wall cat flap install is certainly better left to a professional, if it is to be completed correctly. There are several options for this installation, including a straight through tunnel version, or a right angle (through pillar) style. A neat square hole will need to be made through your selected wall, into which is inserted a metal or plastic, square open ended tube. A cat flap of your choice can then be attached at either end to enable your furry friend to enter and exit as it wishes.
Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Stanley - If your door, wall or window already has a cat flap installed, but it has stopped working, or is damaged, it is entirely possible to mount a replacement over the existing cavity. An expert Stanley cat flap installer will be happy to remove your old entry unit and swap it for a fresh cat flap without causing any harm to the window, door or wall on which it's secured.
If the substitute cat flap is to be fitted in a pre cut hole in a double glazed pane, you must make sure that the glass has been manufactured and installed correctly. The panel will need to be taken out and replaced with a new one to avoid any safety and security issues, if it becomes obvious that this isn't the case and a bodge job was made of the original installation.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN STANLEY
There are plenty of handyman contractors, professional cat flap fitters and even double glazing firms in the Stanley area, who offer cat flap fitting in whatever door or construction you require. There are various ways to find a reputable cat flap installer, and few are more effective than asking relatives and friends. If they've had comparable work completed by a local Stanley tradesman themselves, and been over the moon with the outcome, you can reasonably expect that they'll do a high quality job for you too.
If it isn't possible to get recommendations from your contacts, you should make an effort to get at least 3 different estimates from local handymen before choosing. It's generally shrewd not to always opt for the cheapest option. Ask about any warranties or guarantees they might provide for their standard of workmanship and ensure it's backed up in writing, just in case something should go wrong.
A specialist cat flap installation contractor in Stanley will provide you with a top quality product, expertly fitted, and one that will last you, and your pussy-cat, for a good few years.
Cat flaps can be installed in Stanley and also in: Harperley, Beamish, Blackhouse, Holmside, South Moor, Shield Row, West Pelton, Tantobie, Craghead, Grange Villa, West Kyo, Tanfield Lea, Burnhope, Oxhill, Kip Hill, Dipton, as well as in these postcodes DH9 0ND, DH9 0EA, DH9 0TY, DH9 0DF, DH9 0AD, DH9 0DJ, DH9 0LZ, DH9 0ET, DH9 0NS, DH9 0HF. Local Stanley cat flap fitters will probably have the telephone code 01207 and the postcode DH9. Verifying this can guarantee that you access a local cat flat fitter. Stanley home and business owners will be able to utilise these and many other related services.
County Durham Cat Flap Fitters
In the County Durham area you can also get: Kimblesworth cat flap installation, Preston on Tees cat flap installers, Stanhope cat flap fitters, White le Head cat flap fitter, Kimblesworth cat flaps, Cassop cat flap fitters, Cockfield cat flap fitter, Healeyfield cat flap installation, Howden le Wear cat flap installers, Cornsay cat flaps, Monk Hesleden cat flap installation, Preston on Tees cat flap fitters, Hurworth cat flap installation, Belmont cat flap fitter, Greatham cat flap fitters, Headland cat flaps, Dalton le Dale cat flap fitters, Cockfield cat flap installers, Wolviston cat flaps, Wolviston cat flap installers, Staindrop cat flap installation, Wolviston cat flap fitters, Middleton in Teesdale cat flap installation, Bearpark cat flap fitter, Byshottles cat flap installation, Horden cat flap fitters, Eldon Lane cat flap installation, Hutton Henry cat flaps, Slingley cat flaps, Shotton Colliery cat flap installers.
There are numerous companies and people in the County Durham area who'll happily help you with the installation of your cat flap, and if you are unable to find somebody who suits in Stanley itself, you should certainly be able to identify somebody nearby.
Stanley Cat Flap Installation Tasks
There are a wide array of tasks that can be undertaken by your local Stanley cat flap installer including the installation of dog flaps, the fitting of cat flaps into porches Stanley, infrared cat flap installation, 2-way cat flaps Stanley, the fitting of electronic cat flaps into uPVC doors in Stanley, cat flap installation rates, replacement cat flaps, cat flap replacement, pet flap installations, cutting out for a cat flap, the installation of magnetic cat flaps into composite doors, cat flap installation services, cat flap installation in patio doors, cat flap removal in Stanley, Petsafe cat flap installation, cat flap installation in glass doors, automatic cat flap installations, the installation of magnetic cat flaps into double gazing Stanley, Sureflap cat flap installation, the installation of electronic cat flaps into conservatories, Catmate cat flap installation in Stanley, the installation of microchip cat flaps into patio doors, cat flaps in double glazed doors, large cat flaps, cat flap installation in uPVC doors, and more. If there happen to be additional Stanley cat flap requirements that you need but don't see here, you can mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided. Listed are just some of the tasks that are undertaken by people specialising in cat flaps. Stanley providers will be happy to inform you of their entire range of services.
Cat Flap Fitters Near Stanley
Also find: Beamish cat flap fitters, Harperley cat flap fitters, Grange Villa cat flap fitters, Holmside cat flap fitters, Blackhouse cat flap fitters, Burnhope cat flap fitters, Kip Hill cat flap fitters, West Kyo cat flap fitters, Oxhill cat flap fitters, Shield Row cat flap fitters, Tanfield Lea cat flap fitters, Tantobie cat flap fitters, Craghead cat flap fitters, South Moor cat flap fitters, Dipton cat flap fitters and more.
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Cat Flap Installation Around Stanley
Over the last year cat flaps were professionally installed in the following Stanley streets: Fairfield, South Causey Farm, Shelley Close, Park Road, Humber Hill, Mulberry Terrace, Mary Street, Alma Terrace, Pelaw Avenue, Greencroft Terrace, Colville Court, The Ridings, Chiltern Gardens, Mandela Close, Kipling Close, Lenin Terrace, Woodbine Terrace, Lyndhurst Road, Milton Close, Beverley Terrace, The Beeches, Church Bank, Quarry Road, Strathmore, Library Terrace, Low Church Street, Eyre Street, Welsh Terrace, Back Loud Terrace, and in these County Durham postcodes: DH9 0ND, DH9 0EA, DH9 0TY, DH9 0DF, DH9 0AD, DH9 0DJ, DH9 0LZ, DH9 0ET, DH9 0NS, DH9 0HF. These places recently saw activity by an expert cat flap fitter. Stanley householders were given trusted and reliable cat flap installation services.
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