Cat Flap Fitter Stoke Gifford

Cat Flap Fitter Stoke Gifford Gloucestershire (BS34): An effective way to improve your cat's independence and boost it's overally quality of life is to fit a cat flap on an external wall or door of your property in Stoke Gifford. Cats tend to get grumpy and irritated when constantly kept inside, and not allowed to roam free. Having accessibility to world outside by means of a cat flap will help your pet to keep fit, both mentally and physically. But what form of cat flap is most suitable in your case?

The most straightforward kind of cat flap, is merely that. A bit of bendable material placed over a hole in a door to allow a cat to go through, but keep the elements out. Most Stoke Gifford cat owners would no doubt favour something a little more weatherproof and secure for a main door to their property, although this could be okay for a shed or outhouse door.

Since this option allows other cats or animals to enter your home, it's not at all recommended, though it can be improved on somewhat by holding the flap in position with the addition of a magnetic strip.

Magnetically controlled, infra-red or RF chip models of cat flap, are the next step up from the magnetic strip version. With this form of cat flap, your cat must wear a collar featuring a magnet, IR or RF chip. What this means is that any animal without one of these special collars cannot get into or leave your home. Once again this is a fairly basic form of cat flap, given that any other cat in the neighbourhood who has a similar style of collar will be able to get into your home. Even these cat flaps can be upgraded to a certain extent with an RF cat flap and collar system containing an owner programmed unique identifier. Providing an additional layer of control and security, this ensures that only your purrfect companion gets access.

A model of cat flap that is can be recognised by your cat's own micro-chip, is the next level in Stoke Gifford feline entry security. The details of your cat's microchip are entered into the cat flap's memory (multiple entries are possible if you have several cats). The flap will be unlocked whenever your cat is close-by, only permitting access to pets that have a micro-chip.

Being able to lock it in place is essential no matter which cat flap you are buying. For added security, most cat flaps have a 4-way locking system these days. This allows your cat flap to be fully locked, permit only exit from your home, permit only admittance into your property, or have two-way exit and entry capability. This provides full control over how your cat flap works both during the day and throughout the night time. Some of the higher end cat flaps can be set to perform different functions in accordance with the time of day, in keeping with yours and your pet's requirements.

If you've got a timber door on your home in Stoke Gifford, fitting you own cat flap should not be all that complicated. On no account should you try and fit a cat flap in a double glazed window or in a reinforced PVC door. These kinds of fittings call for a professional installation from a dependable cat flap fitter or carpenter with the necessary skills and equipment.

INSTALLING A CAT FLAP IN STOKE GIFFORD

Double Glazing Installation - If your new cat flap has to be mounted on a double glazing door or window panel, and your chosen "tradesman" attempts to drill a hole in it, stop the job right away and give them the boot. It isn't possible to mount a new cat flap into a double glazing door panel or window pane. Making holes in your double glazing destroys not only the security and strength of the glazing, but it removes the insulation properties as well. Your double glazing will be made unsafe, and it shouldn't be done in any circumstances whatsoever.

A specialist cat flap installer will measure the existing double glazed pane and have a local glazing company make a new purpose made pane. As a part of its construction this new double glazed pane will have a hole pre-cut, which your cat flap can be fitted perfectly into. You may have a 1 or 2 week waiting period for this pane to be made, however if you want a cat flap fitted into an existing patio or double glazed door, this is the only way to accomplish it. When your new pane of glass shows up, the fitter will remove the old one, and exchange it for the new "cat flap ready" panel. The cat flap will then be put in.

Exterior Wooden Doors - As previously mentioned, wood door panels are the easiest alternative with regards to cat flap installation on your home in Stoke Gifford. If you're dubious about making a hole in your front door, it's wise to bring in an expert to complete the task for you. This kind of task won't be too expensive and is well worth doing properly, if getting your cat flap installed by a professional provides you with that added reassurance.

uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can generally speaking be fitted into uPVC doors. It is necessary to know the interior construction, as some door panels are lined with steel for further security. The simplest type of installation is in doors with a single panel, therefore if you have a uPVC door with vertical slatted panels, it may be easier and cheaper overall to replace the slatted panel with a one piece panel.

Wall Installation - If, for either aesthetic or safety reasons, you don't wish to have a hole cut into your door, you could elect to install the cat flap in an outside wall of your property. This sort of installation is undoubtedly better left to the pros, as it calls for a lot more skill and equipment to accomplish. There are several choices for this kind of installation, including a straight through tunnel design, or a right angular (through pillar) configuration. Installation involves a square shaped hole being made through your wall, into which a plastic or metal, open ended square insert is fitted. A cat flap is then fitted to each end of the hole.

Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Stoke Gifford - If you've already got a cat flat, but it is either broken or not working correctly, the current hole in your window, door or wall can be fitted with a replacement providing the new cat flap is of an equivalent size. An experienced Stoke Gifford cat flap fitter will be glad to remove your old entry device and swap it for a new cat flap without inflicting any damage on the wall, window or door on which it is secured.

If the substitute cat flap is to be installed in a pre cut hole in a double glazed pane, you must check that the existing glass has been made, cut and installed accurately. If corners were cut with the previous installation, the pane will have to be removed and replaced with a new one to avoid any security and safety issues with the new cat flap.

FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN STOKE GIFFORD

Whether you would like your cat flap fitted in a wall, window or door, you will find that there are plenty of specialist cat flap fitters, handyman contractors and even glazing merchants in the Stoke Gifford area who will be ready to oblige. There are several ways to track down a reputable cat flap fitter, and few are more reliable than asking friends and neighbours. If they are confident enough to recommend a tradesman who they have used themselves, you can be sure that you will be happy too.

If you cannot find an installer through personal recommendation, always acquire two or three different estimates before coming to a decision, and don't forget that cheapest may not always be best. See if you can get written guarantees or warranties for the standard of their workmanship, so if things do happen to go amiss you have some recourse.

A specialist cat flap installer in Stoke Gifford will supply you with a high quality product, skillfully fitted, and one which will last you, and your furry friend, for a good few years.

Cat flaps can be installed in Stoke Gifford and also in nearby places like: Almondsbury, Cribbs Causeway, Tockington, Hambrook, Horfield, Rudgeway, Pilning, Little Stoke, Olveston, Easter Compton, Frenchay, together with these postcodes BS34 8BA, BS34 6RE, BS34 8UB, BS32 8AW, BS34 8SP, BS12 6YB, BS12 6ND, BS12 6ET, BS34 6JS, and BS12 6SG. Locally based Stoke Gifford cat flap installers will most likely have the dialling code 01454, 0117 and the postcode BS34. Checking this can make certain that you access a local cat flat fitter. Local residents will be able to utilise these and countless other related services. Need a cat flap? Click the "Quote" banner and find trusted professionals to provide free cat flap installation quotations.

Cat Flap Weatherproofing

For both indoor and outdoor cats, maintaining safety and comfort relies on effective cat flap weatherproofing. Preventing rain, wind and cold draughts from seeping into the house, a well-weatherproofed cat flap ensures a warm and dry environment for both the feline and the occupants. Seeking cat flaps with superior quality seals and insulating materials guarantees a tight barrier against the weather. An additional measure to protect the entryway from harsh weather conditions is the installation of a weatherproof tunnel extension. Ensuring the cat flap remains effective in providing a comfortable and weather-protected space for your cat requires routine maintenance, including checking seals for wear and tear. (51847 - Cat Flap Weatherproofing Stoke Gifford)

Stoke Gifford Cat Flap Installation Tasks

There are a whole host of tasks that can be completed by your local Stoke Gifford cat flap installer including the installation of magnetic cat flaps into wooden doors, the fitting of 2-way cat flaps into metal skinned doors, microchip cat flap installation, large cat flaps, 4-way cat flap installation, pet flap installations, 2-way cat flap installation in Stoke Gifford, conservatory cat flap installations, cat flap installation in glass doors, dog flap installations, cat flap installation in wooden doors Stoke Gifford, cheap cat flaps, replacement cat flaps, automatic cat flap installation, cutting out for a cat flap, Petsafe cat flap installations, cat flap installation in metal doors, electronic cat flaps Stoke Gifford, Sureflap cat flap installations Stoke Gifford, the fitting of cat flaps into uPVC doors, the fitting of microchip cat flaps into conservatories, cat flap installation quotations in Stoke Gifford, Staywell cat flap installation in Stoke Gifford, electronic cat flap installations, cat flap repairs, and more. If there are additional Stoke Gifford cat flap requirements that you need but don't see here, you can easily mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided. Listed are just a few of the tasks that are undertaken by those installing cat flaps. Stoke Gifford specialists will keep you informed about their entire range of cat flap installation services.

Cat Flap Fitters Near Stoke Gifford

Also find: Rudgeway cat flap fitters, Hambrook cat flap fitters, Pilning cat flap fitters, Olveston cat flap fitters, Easter Compton cat flap fitters, Almondsbury cat flap fitters, Frenchay cat flap fitters, Cribbs Causeway cat flap fitters, Tockington cat flap fitters, Horfield cat flap fitters, Little Stoke cat flap fitters and more. All these areas are covered by people who install cat flaps. Making sure that your cat flap is securely and correctly installed on your home is where their knowledge and expertise truly shines. A cat flap installed by a specialist will not just fulfil your furry friend's needs but also suit the safety and aesthetic specifications of your home. If you're a local home or property owner looking to obtain competitive and accurate cat flap installation quotes tailored to your specific needs, just click here.

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