Cat Flap Fitter Whittlesey

Cat Flap Fitter Whittlesey Cambridgeshire (PE7): The installation of a cat flap to an external wall or door in your home in Whittlesey, will allow it to live a life of contentment and enjoy it's own bit of freedom and independence. Cats tend to get irritated and crabby when continuously kept inside, and not allowed to roam free. Having a cat that is both physically and mentally fit, is one of the main positive aspects of giving your pet accessibility to outside world by means of a cat flap. So, you think it's a great idea, but precisely what is perfect sort of cat flap for your precious pet?

The most rudimentry type of cat flap is essentially that. A hole cut in a door with a bendable sheet of material hung over it, to provide protection from the weather, but allow the cat go through. Of course, this is very basic, and will rarely good enough for most cat owners in Whittlesey, who would no doubt prefer something a little more secure and weatherproof for a main door to their home, although it may be appropriate for a garden fence panel or outhouse door.

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

A step up from the magnetic strip version are infra-red or RF chip, magnetically operated cat flaps. With this form of cat flap, your cat must wear a collar featuring a magnet, IR or RF chip. Therefore any animal that doesn't have one of these special collars can't access or leave your property. Again this is a pretty simple type of cat flap, since any other moggy in the neighbourhood that has a similar model of collar can still access your house. Even these cat flaps can be upgraded to some degree with an RF cat flap and collar system offering a user programmed unique identifier.

Choosing a cat flap which can be operated by your pet's own microchip, is the next step-up in access gadgets for felines in Whittlesey. The details of your cat's microchip are programmed into the memory of the battery powered cat flap (multiple entries are possible if you've got more than one pet). When your cat is in close proximity to the flap, it unlocks and allows only your microchipped pets to use the entrance/exit.

Whenever you're buying a cat flap, you must ensure that it's of a type that can be locked into position. Currently, almost all cat flaps on the market boast a four way locking mechanism for extra security. This means that it has the capability to allow exit from your premises only, enable entry into your home only, be locked fully, or be put in two-way entry and exit mode. This will provide you with a variety of solutions on exactly how your cat flap works any time of the day and night time. The ability to perform particular functions in accordance with the time of day, and in keeping with your cat's and your requirements is also a possibility with some of the top-end brands of cat flap.

If you are pretty good at DIY, installing your own cat flap shouldn't be too much of a challenge, as long as you have a solid timber door on your house in Whittlesey. Not in any circumstances should you try to fit a cat flap in a double glazed window panel or in a reinforced uPVC door. These situations call for the skills and expertise of a professional cat flap fitter or odd job man, who is sure to have have the knowledge and equipment for this sort of installation project.

INSTALLING A CAT FLAP IN WHITTLESEY

Double Glazing Installations - If your cat flap needs to be fitted into a double glazed door or window panel, and your appointed "tradesman" attempts to drill a hole in it, stop them straight away and show them the gate. New cat flaps can't be fitted into existing double glazing doors or window panels. Cutting or drilling into any kind of double glazing will ruin its strength and security, along with its insulating properties. Your double glazing will be rendered unsafe, and it shouldn't be attempted in any circumstances whatsoever.

An experienced cat flap installer will measure up your current double glazing unit and have a glazing company make a new pane. This new pane will arrive with a hole cut out as part of its structure where the cat flap can be installed. You may have a one or two week wait for this 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 do it. Once your new panel of glass is delivered, the fitter will remove the old unit, and exchange it for the new "cat flap ready" one. Your cat flap can then be installed.

Exterior Wooden Doors - As mentioned previously, wooden doors are the easiest alternative when it comes to cat flap installation on your home in Whittlesey. It's usually safer to contact a specialist carpenter or cat flap fitter, if you are uncertain about creating a hole in your front door. A project like this is comparatively inexpensive and will provide you with the assurance of knowing that your pet will be using an expertly fitted flap.

uPVC Door Panels - It is quite possible to install a cat flap into a uPVC door. It is necessary to know the interior construction, since some uPVC doors are lined with steel for added security. The designs of door with a one-piece panel are the easiest for installing cat flaps, so if yours has got a slatted style door panel, it may be advisable to swap this for a single panel.

Wall Installation - It is also a possibility to get a cat flap installed on an external wall of your house in Whittlesey, if you don't wish to have a hole cut in one of your doors, whether for safety or aesthetic reasons. Requiring much more skill and equipment, a wall cat flap install is certainly best left to a professional, if it's to be executed successfully. You could go with a straightforward tunnel style, or even a right angled model which permits access via a pillar. This installation entails a neat square shaped hole being cut through your wall, into which a metal or plastic, square open ended tube is inserted. The cat flap you have chosen can then be attached at either end to enable your furry pal to enter and exit as it pleases.

Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Whittlesey - If you've already got a cat flap installed on a wall, window or door, but it's damaged or not functioning properly, the existing hole can, with a little luck, be re-used for installing a new one. You local cat flap installer will be able to take off the unwanted cat flap, without harming the surrounding door, wall or window, and fit a brand new flap in its place for your cat.

Before attaching the new cat flap in a double glazed panel that's been previously pre-cut, checking that the existing glass has been made and installed correctly is essential. If it's found this is not the case, and a botch was made of the original installation, the pane will need to be removed and replaced with a new one to avoid any security and safety issues.

FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN WHITTLESEY

Whether you need your cat flap installed on a window, wall or door, you will find that there are many handyman contractors, specialist cat flap fitters and even glazing firms in and around Whittlesey who will be happy to help. It might be possible to ask friends and neighbours for recommendations when it comes to obtaining an excellent cat flap installer. If they're confident enough to recommend a tradesman who they've used themselves, you can be certain that you'll be pleased as well.

Where a personal recommendation is not possible, get two or three quotes from local Whittlesey tradesmen. Study these quotes closely and never automatically opt for the cheapest option, as this will often not be the best one. Ask about any warranties they might offer for their standard of workmanship and make certain you have it in black and white, in case something should go amiss.

If you take your time and pick a competent Whittlesey cat flap specialist you'll be repaid with a top quality product, that's professionally installed, and will serve yourself and your cat for years and years. And at the end of the day - quality is the most important thing.

Cat flaps can be fitted in Whittlesey and also in nearby places like: Turves, Guyhirn, Dogsthorpe, Farcet, North Side, Newark, Benwick, Yaxley, Wimblington, Ramsey Saint Marys, Holme, Coates, Eastrea, Conington, Thorney, March, Doddington, together with these postcodes PE7 1PS, PE7 1GB, PE7 1AE, PE7 1LD, PE7 1GA, PE7 1AZ, PE7 1BT, PE7 1HE, PE7 1AX, PE7 1JS. Locally based Whittlesey cat flap fitters will likely have the postcode PE7 and the dialling code 01733.

Cat Flap Weatherproofing Whittlesey

Both indoor and outdoor cats need their cat flaps to be weatherproofed to ensure their comfort and well-being. A well-weatherproofed cat flap is a crucial barrier against the elements that shields cats from rain, cold draughts and wind, and extreme temperatures. This protective approach has a positive impact on both their safety and their overall quality of life.

Achieving weatherproofing for a cat flap requires the deliberate choice of design characteristics and materials that can withstand varying weather conditions. High-quality seals around the cat flap edges are essential to prevent rainwater from seeping indoors, ensuring a dry and pleasant environment. Cold draughts can affect the health and overall contentment of cats by significantly discomforting them. Chilling draughts can be prevented and felines can be ensured to remain warm and cosy by using insulating materials as part of successful weatherproofing.

Weatherproofing is extremely important for cat owners in Whittlesey whose furry friends are allowed out into the big wide world. Exposure to strong winds, cold temperatures or rain can harm a cat's health. A properly weatherproofed cat flap becomes an important lifeline, offering cats a safe and comfortable entrance to the property.

Installing a weather resistant tunnel extension alongside the cat flap is one way to provide additional protection. If you want to minimise the direct impact of inclement weather on the entryway, you can install this extension, which serves as an intermediary zone. It helps to create a safety zone that gradually brings the cat from the outdoor environment to the indoor haven. By keeping rainwater and debris away from the immediate vicinity of the cat flap, this tunnel extension also helps to prolong its longevity. (74815 - Cat Flap Weatherproofing Whittlesey)

Whittlesey Cat Flap Installation Tasks

There are a wide array of tasks that can be completed by your local Whittlesey cat flap fitter including pet flap installations Whittlesey, cat flap installation in uPVC doors, 4-way cat flap installation in Whittlesey, cat flap installation in doors, cat flap installation in wooden doors, cat flap installation in double glazed doors, cat flap installation in walls, cat flap services, Petsafe cat flap installation in Whittlesey, dog flap installations, cat flap repair, infrared cat flap installation, automatic cat flap installation, cat flap removal in Whittlesey, small cat flaps, cat flaps in patio doors, cat flap installation estimates, and lots more. If there happen to be other Whittlesey cat flap requirements that you need but can't see here, you can mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided.

Cambridgeshire Cat Flap Fitters

In the Cambridgeshire area you will also find: Haddenham cat flap installation, Swaffham Prior cat flap installation, Balsham cat flap installation, Great Gransden cat flap installers, Impington cat flap installation, Woodditton cat flap installation, Little Paxton cat flap fitters, Witchford cat flap installation, Tydd St Giles cat flap installers, Histon cat flap installers, Soham cat flap installers, Bassingbourn cat flap fitters, Dullingham cat flap installation, Barrington cat flap installers, Coates cat flap installers, Burwell cat flap fitters, Manea cat flap fitters, Papworth Everard cat flap fitters, Somersham cat flap installers, Fordham cat flap installation, Glinton cat flap installers, Westwick cat flap installation, Soham cat flap fitters, Houghton cat flap fitters, Fordham cat flap fitters, Cheveley cat flap installation, Duxford cat flap fitters.

All throughout Cambridgeshire you will be able to find cat flap fitters who'll offer various services for your pet's needs. If you cannot find the ideal cat flap fitter in Whittlesey itself then you should be able to find one nearby.

Cat Flap Fitters Near Whittlesey

Also find: Guyhirn cat flap fitters, Conington cat flap fitters, Dogsthorpe cat flap fitters, Holme cat flap fitters, North Side cat flap fitters, Coates cat flap fitters, Turves cat flap fitters, Newark cat flap fitters, Eastrea cat flap fitters, Benwick cat flap fitters, Wimblington cat flap fitters, Thorney cat flap fitters, Doddington cat flap fitters, Farcet cat flap fitters and more.

Cat Flap Services Whittlesey

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Cat Flap Installation Around Whittlesey

In the previous year cat flaps have been installed in the following Whittlesey streets: Windsor Place, Cemetery Road, Lapwing Drive, Portland Place, James Gardens, Millfield Way, Bretts Way, Bassenhally Road, Ladysmith Avenue, Benwick Road, Claygate, Barnes Way, Garden Grove, Market Street, Blackbush Drove, Inhams Road, Barrs Street, New Road, Finkle Lane, Godwit Close, Swan Close, Swan Road, Wild Boar Close, Willow Close, Ashline Grove, Reubens Yard, Morris Close, Wash Lane, and in these Cambridgeshire postcodes: PE7 1PS, PE7 1GB, PE7 1AE, PE7 1LD, PE7 1GA, PE7 1AZ, PE7 1BT, PE7 1HE, PE7 1AX, PE7 1JS.

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More Cambridgeshire cat flap fitters: London, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Wisbech, March, Whittlesey, St Neots, Ely, St Ives and Chatteris.

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