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Telford Cat Flap Installation & Repair

Cat Flap Fitter Telford Shropshire (TF1): Fitting a cat flap to an external wall or door in your Telford house provides your cat with the independence it needs to live a happy life. When continuously kept indoors, cats just like humans, will get grouchy and irritated. Having a cat that is both physically and mentally fit, is just one of the benefits of allowing your cat accessibility to outside world by means of a cat flap. However, what sort of cat flap is the best solution for your situation?

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The most fundamental style of cat flap, is just that. A bit of flexible material fixed over a hole in a door to allow a cat to climb through, but keep the elements out. The majority of cat owners in Telford would no doubt prefer something a bit more weatherproof and secure for an external door to their home, although this may be suitable for an outhouse or shed door.

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As this solution allows other cats or animals to enter your home, it isn't at all recommended, although it can be enhanced to some degree by holding the flap in position with the addition of magnetic strips.

Magnetically operated, infra-red or RF chip models of cat flap, are the next step up from the basic magnetic strip variation. With these, either a magnet, RF or IR chip will be fitted into your cat's collar. Unless an animal is fitted with this special collar, it won't be able to trigger the flap and leave or get into your house, hence avoiding some unwanted visitors. The downside here is that any other moggy in the Telford area who has a similar style of collar could perchance access your home with this type of cat flap. An upgrade to this equipment is a RF cat flap and collar system which provides a unique identifier that can be programmed by the home owner. With this, an extra layer of security and control is established to make sure that only your purrfect companion gains access.

A model of cat flap that's can be triggered by your cat's own microchip, is the next level in Telford feline entry security. The memory of these battery powered cat flaps can be programmed with one or more microchip details (if you've got more than one cat), to give exclusive access. The flap will be unlocked whenever your cat is in close proximity, only permitting access to pets that are microchipped.

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Whenever you are purchasing a cat flap, you must make sure it is of a type that can be locked. The majority of cat flaps sold currently have a four way locking system. Which means it's got the capability to permit exit from your property only, be locked fully, enable only entry into your premises, or be put in two way exit and entry mode. This offers total control over the functioning of your cat flap both throughout the day and during the night time. In keeping with yours and your pet's needs, there's even the option to carry out specific functions in accordance with the time of day, with a few of the more expensive devices.

If you are pretty good at do-it-yourself, fitting your own cat flap should not be all that difficult, as long as you have a timber door on your house in Telford. But, if you're hoping to install it in a double glazed window panel or in a reinforced PVC door, you ought to ask for outside help. These situations call for the expertise and skills of a specialist cat flap fitter or carpenter, who'll have all the knowledge and equipment for this type of installation.

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Double Glazing Installations - If you bring in a "tradesman" who, while endeavouring to fit your cat flap, attempts to drill a hole in a double glazing panel, immediately send them on their way. A new cat flap can not be mounted into a pre-existing double glazed window pane or door panel. Making holes in the double glazing damages not just the strength and security of the panel, but it takes away the insulation attributes as well. It should under no circumstances be attempted and will render the double glazing unsafe.

It is necessary to obtain a new double glazed panel made specially for this purpose by a glazing supplier, and your local Telford cat flap fitter will measure your current pane and order a brand new one. To ensure that your cat flap can be neatly installed into it, this new double glazing pane will arrive with a hole pre-cut as a part of its construction. This is basically the only way to install a cat flap into an existing double glazed or patio door, even though it can take a week or more to produce. As soon as your new panel of glass arrives, the installer will take out the old unit, and exchange it for the new "cat flap ready" one. It will now be possible to install and set up your cat flap.

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Exterior Wooden Doors - The most straightforward option for installing a new cat flap in Telford, as was stated earlier in this article, are solid timber doors. It is generally advisable to call on an experienced carpenter or cat flap fitter, if you are unsure of cutting a big hole in your front door. This will give you the satisfaction of knowing that you'll end up with a professionally fitted cat flap, and that the job has been done correctly.

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uPVC Door Panels - It's quite possible to install a cat flap into a uPVC door. Having said that, some uPVC doors are lined with steel for further security, which can cause some issues. The simplest type of installation is in doors with one single panel, consequently if you've got a uPVC door with vertical slatted panels, it may be cheaper and easier overall to replace the slatted panel with a one piece panel.

Wall Installation - If, for aesthetic or safety reasons, you do not wish to have a chunk cut out of a door, you could always opt to install a cat flap into an exterior wall of your home. Calling for far more skill and equipment, a wall cat flap install is undoubtedly better left to a professional, if it is to be executed successfully. Nearly all cat flap installations in walls are a basic straight tunnelled style, however right angle access through a pillar is also possible. With this sort of installation a metal or plastic, square open ended insert is fitted into a square shaped hole made into your selected wall. The cat flap you have chosen can then be mounted on either end to permit your feline friend to come in and out as it wishes.

Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Telford - If you already have a cat flap installed on a door, wall or window, but it's damaged or not functioning properly, the current hole can, with luck, be re-used for the installation of a replacement. An experienced Telford cat flap fitter will gladly remove your old entry device and replace it with a new cat flap without inflicting any damage on the wall, window or door on which it is secured.

If the replacement cat flap is being mounted in a pre cut hole in a double glazing pane, you must make certain that the glass has been manufactured and installed accurately. The glass must be taken out and substituted to avoid any safety and security issues, if it is found this isn't the case and corners were cut during the previous installation.

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Whether you'd like your cat flap mounted on a door, wall or window, you'll find that there are specialist cat flap fitters, handymen and even glazing firms in the Telford area who'll be delighted to help. It may be possible to ask friends and relations for recommendations when it comes to tracking down a reliable cat flap specialist. You can be certain that if they have been prepared to recommend someone who's done work for them, you will have a much similar experience.

If you can't find a cat flap fitter through personal recommendations, always try to obtain at least three different quotations before making a final decision, and remember that the cheapest is often not the best. Ask about any guarantees or warranties they might offer for their standard of workmanship and ensure it is backed up in writing, in case something should go amiss.

If you take your time and pick a reputable Telford cat flap specialist you will be repaid with a superior quality product, that is installed professionally, and will give excellent service to yourself and your pet for years and years. And at the end of the day - quality is the most important thing.

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Cat flaps can be fitted in Telford and also in: Horsehay, Coalbrookdale, Stirchley, Ironbridge, Sutton Hill, Kemberton, Woodside, Snedshill, Ketley, Brookside, Nedge Hill, together with these postcodes TF1 1AF, TF1 1NW, TF1 1RH, TF1 1JE, TF1 1JR, TF1 1PP, TF1 1LZ, TF1 1JL, TF1 1PY, and TF1 2AF. Locally based Telford cat flap installers will most likely have the telephone dialling code 01952 and the postcode TF1. Verifying this should confirm you access a locally based cat flat fitter. Local homeowners are able to utilise these and countless other related services. In need of a cat flap? Simply click the "Quote" banner and find trusted tradespeople to provide free cat flap installation quotations.

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There is a variety of work that can be completed by your local Telford cat flap installer including Staywell cat flap installations, magnetic cat flap installation in Telford, microchip cat flap installation Telford, cat flap installation in walls, electronic cat flap installation Telford, large cat flaps, small cat flaps in Telford, cheap cat flaps, infrared cat flap installation, cat flap installation in glass doors Telford, cat flap repair, cat flap installation in uPVC doors, cat flaps in metal doors Telford, 2-way cat flap installation in Telford, conservatory cat flap installations, cat flap services in Telford, pet flap installations, and lots more. If there are some other Telford cat flap requirements that you want but don't see here, you can mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided.

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Also find: Horsehay cat flap fitters, Brookside cat flap fitters, Woodside cat flap fitters, Kemberton cat flap fitters, Nedge Hill cat flap fitters, Stirchley cat flap fitters, Snedshill cat flap fitters, Sutton Hill cat flap fitters, Coalbrookdale cat flap fitters, Ironbridge cat flap fitters, Ketley cat flap fitters and more. Cat flap installation services are available in the majority of these towns and villages. Making certain that your cat flap is correctly and securely fitted on your property is where their knowledge and expertise truly shines. With professional installation, you can be confident that your cat flap not only meets your pet's needs but also aligns with your home's aesthetic and safety requirements. To obtain estimates for cat flap installation, local home and property owners can go here. So, there is no reason not to get cracking on your cat flap installation straight away!

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