Cat Flap Fitter Walton-on-Thames

Cat Flap Fitter Walton-on-Thames Surrey (KT12): Fitting a cat flap to an external door or wall in your house in Walton-on-Thames, will enable it to live a life of contentment and enjoy it's own bit of freedom and independence. Cats which are kept inside, just like humans, can often show signs of irritability. Having a cat that is both physically and mentally fit, is one of the main benefits of giving your furry friend accessibility to outside world by means of a cat flap. So, you think it's a good idea, but precisely what is perfect kind of cat flap for your precious pet?

The simplest type of cat flap is basically that. A piece of bendable material placed over a hole in a door to allow a cat to climb through, but keep the elements out. Whilst this could be suitable in a garden fence panel or outhouse door, the majority of Walton-on-Thames cat owners would no doubt prefer something a bit more weatherproof and secure for an outside door to their property.

This simple design is still a long way from being ideal because it allows other cats or creatures a way to enter into your house, nevertheless it can be improved on a little by adding a magnetic strip to hold the flap in position.

Stepping up from a magnetic strip are magnetically operated, infra-red or RF chip variations of cat flap. With this form of cat flap, your cat must wear a collar boasting a magnet, RF or IR chip. Unless an animal is equipped with one of these special collars, it will be unable to trigger the flap and get into or leave your home, thus preventing some unwelcome visitors. The point that any other moggy in the area that has a similar model of collar could possible get into your property, is the downside with this sort of cat flap. RF cat flaps and collar systems are the upgraded version of this equipment as they can be programmed by the cat's owner to recognise a unique identifier, distinct to your cat. Only your furry companion gains access, thus adding an extra layer of control and security.

Having a cat flap that can identify your pet's micro-chip, is the next step-up in entry devices for felines in Walton-on-Thames. You need to enter the number of your cat's micro-chip into the cat flap's memory (which is powered by batteries), and if you've got more than one pet it will allow multiple entries. Exit and entry are only possible for microchipped animals, and the flap is unfastened whenever you cat is nearby.

When you are purchasing a cat flap, you must make certain that it's of a design that can be locked. The majority of cat flaps sold these days boast a 4-way locking mechanism. Which means that the cat flap can be fully locked, permit only exit from your home, enable only admittance into your home, or be set for two-way entry and exit. This provides you with options for all times of day and night, to have control over exactly how your cat flap operates. The ability to carry out particular functions in accordance with the time of day, and in keeping with yours and your pet's needs is also a possibility with some of the high end models of cat flap.

Putting in a cat flap on your own can be fairly simple if you've got a solid timber door on your Walton-on-Thames property, and decent DIY skills. On no account should you try and fit a cat flap in a reinforced uPVC door or in a double glazed window. Such situations call for the expertise and skills of a professional cat flap fitter or carpenter, who is sure to have have the equipment and knowledge for this sort of installation.

INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN WALTON-ON-THAMES

Double Glazing Installation - If you bring in a "tradesman" who, while trying to install your cat flap, attempts to drill a hole in a double glazed panel, immediately send them on their way. New cat flaps cannot be mounted into existing double glazed doors or window panels. Making holes in your double glazing damages not just the security and strength of the panel, but it removes the thermal insulation attributes as well. The truth is, it makes the glazing unsound and it shouldn't ever be done.

A specialist cat flap installer will take the measurements of your current double glazing unit and have a local Walton-on-Thames glazing company knock up a new purpose made pane. This new panel will be delivered with a hole cut out as an integral part of its structure where your cat flap can be installed. This is the only way to fit a cat flap into an existing patio or double glazed door, even though it might take a couple of weeks to produce. When your new pane of glass shows up, the fitter will take out the old unit, and swap it for the brand new "cat flap ready" panel. The fitting of your cat flap can then be undertaken.

External Wooden Doors - Timber doors are, as I already mentioned, the simplest alternatives for cat flap installation in Walton-on-Thames. If you're somewhat dubious about creating an opening in your door, you may be better off hiring an experienced handyman or cat flap fitter instead. This should give you the satisfaction of knowing that you'll wind up with a professionally installed cat friendly flap, and that the project has been done properly and without causing damage to your door.

uPVC Door Panels - It's perfectly possible to fit a cat flap into most uPVC doors. Having said that, certain uPVC doors are lined with steel for additional security, which could cause issues. The simplest kind of installation is in doors having one single panel, consequently if you've got a uPVC door with slatted vertical panels, it may be cheaper and easier in the long run to exchange the slatted panel for a one piece panel.

Wall Installation - If, for either aesthetic or security reasons, you don't wish to have a chunk cut out of a door, you could always choose to install a cat flap on an outside wall of your property in Walton-on-Thames. A wall cat flap entrance requires considerably more expertise and equipment to install, therefore it is certainly better left to a professional. You can go with a straight through tunnel style, or maybe a right angle model that permits access via a pillar. With this type of installation a metal or plastic, open ended square tube is inserted into a square hole neatly made into your selected wall. Each end of the hole is then fitted with an appropriate cat flap so your cat can enter and exit your home whenever it wishes.

Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Walton-on-Thames - If you already have a cat flat, but it's either broken or not operating properly, the current hole in your wall, door or window can still be used as long as the new cat flap is of a comparable size. A reputable cat flap fitter in Walton-on-Thames will efficiently remove your old cat flap, and fit a brand new one in its place without causing damage to the wall, door or window.

Before attaching a new flap in double glazing which has been pre-cut, making certain that the current glass has been made and installed accurately is crucial. If it's found that corners were cut with the previous installation, the panel must be taken out and replaced with a new one to avoid any safety and security problems with the new flap.

FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN WALTON-ON-THAMES

There are many handymen, specialist cat flap installers and even glazing firms in the Walton-on-Thames area, that offer cat flap fitting through whatever door or structure you require. There are a variety of ways to track down a reliable cat flap installer, and few compare with the option of asking friends and family. You can be fairly certain that if they have been prepared to recommend somebody who's done work for them, you will likely have a much similar experience.

Where personal recommendations are not possible, seek three or four estimates from local Walton-on-Thames cat flap fitters or handymen. Study these carefully and do not always opt for the cheapest quotation, since this won't necessarily be the best of the bunch. Try to get written warranties for the standard of their workmanship, so that if things do go wrong you've got some recourse to compensation.

If you take care and choose a reliable Walton-on-Thames cat flap specialist you will be repaid with a quality product, which is professionally installed, and will serve you and your furry friend for years and years. And when all is said and done - quality is important.

Cat flaps can be fitted in Walton-on-Thames and also in nearby places like: Lower Halliford, Laleham, Brooklands, Littleton, Hampton, Lower Green, Upper Halliford, Kempton Park, Oatlands Park, Hurst Park, Ashley Park, Rydens, as well as in these postcodes KT12 1JH, KT12 1BB, KT12 1NZ, KT12 1QD, KT12 1NW, KT12 1AD, KT12 1PA, KT12 1HE, KT12 1JA, and KT12 1NY. Locally based Walton-on-Thames cat flap fitters will likely have the postcode KT12 and the telephone code 01932. Checking this can guarantee you are accessing a locally based cat flat fitter. Walton-on-Thames residents can benefit from these and many other related services. To make enquiries and get estimates for cat flap installation, you can simply click on the "Quote" banner.

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There are a whole host of tasks that can be carried out by your local Walton-on-Thames cat flap installer including conservatory cat flap installation, cat flap installation in glass doors, dog flap installations in Walton-on-Thames, cat flaps in uPVC doors, Petsafe cat flap installation Walton-on-Thames, infrared cat flap installation in Walton-on-Thames, electronic cat flap installation, cat flap installation in metal doors, cat flap installation in patio doors, Staywell cat flap installation, cat flap installation in wooden doors, 2-way cat flap installation, cat flap installation in walls, Catmate cat flap installation, cheap cat flaps, microchip cat flap installation, cat flap installation in doors Walton-on-Thames, and lots more. If there happen to be some other Walton-on-Thames cat flap requirements that you need but can't see here, you should mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided.

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Also find: Upper Halliford cat flap fitters, Kempton Park cat flap fitters, Lower Halliford cat flap fitters, Ashley Park cat flap fitters, Laleham cat flap fitters, Brooklands cat flap fitters, Hurst Park cat flap fitters, Rydens cat flap fitters, Lower Green cat flap fitters, Littleton cat flap fitters, Oatlands Park cat flap fitters, Hampton cat flap fitters and more. Cat flap installation services are available in all these villages and towns. Their valuable expertise and skill comes into play when ensuring the secure and proper installation of your cat flap on your home. Professional installation of your cat flap guarantees that it will address your furry friend's needs and seamlessly integrate with your home's safety and aesthetic protocols. By simply clicking here, cat flap installation quotes are readily accessible to local cat lovers.

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