Cat Flap Fitter Wickford

Cat Flap Fitter Wickford Essex (SS11): Fitting a cat flap to an exterior door or wall in your Wickford house helps to give your cat the independence and freedom it needs to live a life of contentment. Cats kept indoors, as with people, will often show signs of irritability. Having accessibility to world outside via a cat flap will help your pet to stay fit, both physically and mentally. Naturally, that's not the end of the story, as there are various styles of cat flaps, and figuring out what design is best for your pet isn't always that easy.

The most straightforward kind of cat flap, is just that. A hole is cut in an external door and a flexible material is hung over the gap to offer a bit of protection from the weather. Most cat owners in Wickford would no doubt favour something a tad more secure and weatherproof for an external door to their house, although this might be okay for a shed door or fence panel.

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

Moving on from a basic magnetic strip are magnetically operated, infra-red or RF chip designs of cat flap. With this kind of cat flap, your cat will need to wear a collar fitted with an IR, RF chip or magnet. Unless an animal is equipped with one of these special collars, it will not be able to trigger the flap and access or leave your house, thus keeping out some undesirable visitors. The fact that any other cat in the neighbourhood who has a similar collar will be able to get into your property, is the downside with this still fairly basic type of cat flap. RF cat flaps and collar systems are the best version of these devices and can be programmed by the user to recognise a unique identifier, distinct to your pet. Gaining access is restricted to only your purrfect companion, resulting in an extra layer of security and control.

The type of cat flap that's can be triggered by your pet's microchip, is the next step-up in Wickford feline access security. You need to enter the unique number of your cat's microchip into the memory the cat flap (which is powered by batteries), and if you've got several cats it will allow multiple entries. Whenever your cat is in close proximity to the flap, it unlocks and permits solely your micro-chipped pets to enter/exit.

The ability to lock it in place is essential regardless of what cat flap you're buying. The majority of cat flaps sold currently have a four way locking system. This means that the cat flap can be fully locked, allow access into your house only, enable exit only, or be set for 2-way entry and exit. This gives you choices for all times of night and day, to control how your cat flap works. The facility to carry out specific functions in accordance with the time of day, and based on yours and your pet's needs is also a possibility with some of the high end brands of cat flap.

Putting in a cat flap on your own can be really easy if you've got a solid timber door on your Wickford house, and reasonable DIY skills. Not in any circumstances should you try to fit a cat flap in a double glazed window or in a reinforced PVC door. These kinds of fixtures require a professional installation by a dependable cat flap installer or carpenter with the necessary skills and equipment.

INSTALLING A CAT FLAP IN WICKFORD

Double Glazing Installation - If you call in a "tradesman" who, while trying to install your new cat flap, attempts to drill a hole in a double glazing door or window panel, send them on their way immediately. It's just not possible to fit a new cat flap into a double glazing door panel or window pane. Any kind of double glazing will be ruined by drilling a hole in it, and will take away its thermal attributes, security and strength. Your double glazing will be rendered unsafe, and it should not be attempted under any circumstances whatsoever.

A specialist cat flap fitter will take the measurements of the existing double glazing unit and have a glazing firm make a new pane. As a part of its structure this new pane will have a pre-cut hole, which the cat flap can be installed nicely into. This might take a week or so to manufacture, but it's the only way to install a cat flap into an existing double glazed or patio door. After fabrication, your old glass will be taken out, and the brand new one put in its place. The fitting of your cat flap will then be undertaken.

External Wooden Doors - The most straightforward alternative for installing a new cat flap in Wickford, as was stated earlier, are timber door panels. It's often best to get in touch with a specialist cat flap fitter or carpenter, if you're at all hesitant about making a hole in your back or front door. This sort of undertaking won't be all that expensive and is worth doing properly, if getting your cat flap expertly installed gives you that additional peace of mind.

uPVC Door Panels - It's quite possible to install a cat flap into a uPVC door. Nevertheless, some uPVC door panels have got a steel lining for added security, which may cause some problems. A one-piece panel allows for easier installation, so if you have a slatted uPVC door, it might be cheaper to swap the panel for a single panel style.

Wall Installation - If you don't want to have a hole cut into your doors, either for aesthetic or security reasons, you can have a cat flap installed on an external wall. A cat flap entrance in a wall requires considerably more equipment and skill to fit, so it's certainly best left to an expert. You could decide on a straightforward tunnel style, or maybe a right angled model which enables access through a pillar. This installation calls for a neat square hole being cut through your wall, into which a metal or plastic, square open ended insert is fitted. The cat flap you have chosen is then attached at either end to enable your cat to exit and enter as it wishes.

Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Wickford - If you've already got a cat flap installed on your wall, window or door, but it's damaged or not working correctly, the existing hole can, with luck, still be used for the installation of a replacement. A specialist Wickford cat flap fitter will gladly take out your old device and swap it for a new cat flap without causing any harm to the door, wall or window on which it is attached.

Before installing the new cat flap in a double glazing pane that has been pre-cut, making sure that the current glass has been manufactured and installed correctly is essential. If it's found that corners were cut with the previous installation, the panel will have to be taken out and substituted to avoid any safety and security problems with the new flap.

FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN WICKFORD

There are many different professional cat flap installers, handymen and even local glazing merchants in the Wickford area, who offer cat flap installations through whatever door or fabrication you need. There are various ways of locating a good cat flap fitter, and few come close to the option of asking for recommendations from family and friends. If they're prepared to recommend a tradesman who they've used, you can be fairly certain that you'll be pleased also.

Where a personal recommendation isn't possible, seek at least 3 quotations from local Wickford tradesmen. Study these carefully and don't always choose the cheapest quotation, because this won't necessarily be the best. Try to get written guarantees or warranties for the quality of their workmanship, so if things do happen to go amiss you've got some recourse for compensation.

An experienced cat flap installer in Wickford will supply you with a good quality product, expertly fitted, and one that will last you, and your pussy-cat, for many years.

Cat flaps can be fitted in Wickford and also in: Little Burstead, Ramsden Bellhouse, Rawreth, Bowers Gifford, North Benfleet, Rettendon Common, Runwell, Nevendon, Crays Hill, Ramsden Heath, Downham, Battlesbridge, and in these postcodes SS11 8DX, SS11 7DS, SS11 7JU, SS11 7FP, SS11 8EJ, SS11 7LX, SS11 7BY, SS11 8AG, SS11 7YQ, and SS11 7EG. Locally based Wickford cat flap fitters will most likely have the dialling code 01268 and the postcode SS11. Checking this out will make sure that you access a local cat flat fitter. Local property owners are able to utilise these and numerous other comparable services. Click the "Quote" banner to make enquiries and get cat flap installation quotations.

Cat Flap Weatherproofing

Cat flap weatherproofing is indispensable in upholding the comfort and safety of indoor and outdoor cats. The feline enjoys a dry and warm environment as a well-weatherproofed cat flap prevents draughts, rain and wind from seeping into the house. Seeking cat flaps with superior quality seals and insulating materials guarantees a tight barrier against the elements. Installing a weatherproof tunnel extension is an additional consideration to shield the entrance from harsh weather conditions. The cat flap's ability to provide a weather-protected and cosy space for the cat is upheld through routine maintenance, including checking seals for wear and tear. (51847 - Cat Flap Weatherproofing Wickford)

Wickford Cat Flap Installation Tasks

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Cat Flap Fitters Near Wickford

Also find: Ramsden Heath cat flap fitters, Downham cat flap fitters, Runwell cat flap fitters, Rettendon Common cat flap fitters, Ramsden Bellhouse cat flap fitters, North Benfleet cat flap fitters, Nevendon cat flap fitters, Crays Hill cat flap fitters, Battlesbridge cat flap fitters, Bowers Gifford cat flap fitters, Little Burstead cat flap fitters, Rawreth cat flap fitters and more. Professionals who fit cat flaps can be found in all of these towns and villages. When it comes to fitting your cat flap securely and correctly on your home, their expertise is invaluable. Relying on professional installation, you can be assured that your cat flap will meet your pet's requirements and also match your home's aesthetic and safety criteria. If you're a local homeowner looking to obtain competitive and accurate cat flap installation quotes tailored to your specific needs, you just have to click here. Would you like to get a cat flap installed on your property? Don't delay - get a quote today!

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