Cat Flap Fitter Wigston Leicestershire (LE18): Fitting a cat flap to an external door or wall in your house in Wigston, will allow it to live a happy life and enjoy it's own little bit of independence. Cats tend to get grumpy and irritated when constantly kept inside, and not allowed to roam. Having a cat that's both physically and mentally fit, is just one of the benefits of allowing your pet accessibility to world outside by means of a cat flap. If this sounds like a good option for you, what type of cat flap should you install?
The simplest type of cat flap is basically that. A hole is cut in an outside door and a bendable material is fixed over the gap to offer a bit of protection from the weather. While this could be appropriate in a shed or outhouse door, most Wigston cat owners would prefer something a little more secure and weatherproof for an outside door to their house.
This uncomplicated model is still far from perfect since it allows other cats or animals a way to enter your house, however it can be somewhat improved upon with the addition of magnetic strips to hold the flap in position.
A step up from the magnetic strip version are infra-red or RF chip, magnetically controlled cat flaps. With this form of cat flap, your cat will need to wear a collar boasting a magnet, RF or IR chip. Unless an animal is fitted with this special collar, it will not be able to open the flap and get into or leave your home, hence keeping out some unwelcome visitors. Once again this is a fairly simple form of cat flap, since any other cat in the area who has a similar model of collar can easily access your property. An upgrade to this product is a RF cat flap/collar system which offers a unique identifier which can be programmed by the pet's owner. An added layer of control and security is achieved, guaranteeing that only your furry companion gains access.
The next step-up in feline entrance security is to consider the type of cat flap that recognises your pet's microchip. The microchip number is programmed into the cat flap's memory (multiple entries are possible if you have more than one pet). Whenever your cat is in close proximity to the flap, it unlocks and allows just your microchipped pets to enter or exit.
The ability to lock it in place is vital regardless which cat flap you are buying. Currently, nearly all cat flaps on the market feature a 4-way locking mechanism for extra security. This allows your cat flap to permit only entry into your house, permit exit from your property only, be fully locked, or have two way exit and entrance capability. This provides you with options for all times of night and day, to have control over exactly how your cat flap works. Based on your cat's and your needs, there's even the possibility to perform particular functions according to the time of day, with some of the top-end devices.
If you've got a wooden door in your home in Wigston, installing you own cat flap should not be all that complicated. Although, if it needs to be fitted in a double glazed window panel or in a reinforced uPVC door, you should under no circumstances even attempt it yourself. These kinds of fixtures require a professional installation by a reputable cat flap installer or odd job man with the appropriate skills and equipment.
INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN WIGSTON
Double Glazing Installation - If you call in a "tradesman" who, while endeavouring to install your new cat flap, starts to drill a hole in a double glazing door or window panel, send them on their way immediately. New cat flaps can not be installed into existing double glazed doors or window panels. Drilling holes in any sort of double glazing will damage its strength and security, along with its insulation attributes. The double glazing will be rendered unsafe, and it shouldn't be done in any circumstances whatsoever.
It will be necessary to get a new double glazing unit made especially for this purpose by a glazing company, and your chosen Wigston cat flap installer will take the measurements of your current panel and put in an order for a brand new one. So your cat flap can be neatly installed into it, this new double glazed pane will be provided with a pre-cut hole as a part of its structure. You might have a 1 or 2 week wait for this pane to be produced, but if it's necessary to have a cat flap installed in a pre-existing patio or double glazed door, this is basically the only way to accomplish it. Once your new glass panel is delivered, the fitter will take out the old unit, and replace it with the brand new "cat flap ready" one. The cat flap will then be fitted.
Exterior Wooden Doors - The least complicated option for new cat flap installations in Wigston, as was stated earlier in this article, are wood door panels. If you're nervous about creating a hole in your front door, it's advisable to call on a professional to undertake the project for you. A project like this will not be expensive and will give you peace of mind that your cat will be using a professionally fitted flap.
uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can be mounted into uPVC doors in many instances. You will need to establish what the internal structure of you door is, because for added security certain uPVC door panels are manufactured with a steel lining. The simplest type of installation is in doors with a single panel, therefore if you have a uPVC door with slatted vertical panels, it might be cheaper and easier in the long run to exchange the slats for a one piece panel.
Wall Installation - If, for either aesthetic or safety reasons, you don't want to have a chunk cut out of a door, you could opt to install a cat flap on an outside wall of your home in Wigston. This form of installation is definitely better left to the pros, as it calls for a lot more equipment and skill to execute. There are several choices for this type of installation, including a straight-through tunnel version, or a right angular (through pillar) configuration. With this sort of installation a plastic or metal, open ended square insert is fitted into a square hole cut out of your wall. A cat flap of your choice is then mounted on both ends to enable your furry friend to come in and out as it pleases.
Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Wigston - If your window, wall or door is already fitted with a cat flap, but it's not working, or is damaged, it's perfectly possible to fit a replacement into the existing hole. An experienced Wigston cat flap fitter will gladly take off your old unit and swap it for a fresh cat flap without inflicting any damage on the window, wall or door on which it's secured.
Before attaching the new cat flap in a double glazed panel that has been pre-cut, checking that the existing glass has been made and installed correctly is vital. The pane will need to be taken out and substituted to avoid any security and safety issues, if it's found that this is not the case and a bodge job was made of the previous installation.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN WIGSTON
There are plenty of professional cat flap installers, handymen and even double glazing firms in the Wigston area, that provide cat flap fitting onto whatever door or construction you require. There is no better approach to locating a decent cat flap fitter than by asking friends and relations for recommendations. If they have had similar work accomplished by a local Wigston tradesman themselves, and been pleased with the result, you can reasonably expect that they'll do a high quality job for you too.
Where a personal recommendation isn't possible, seek three or four estimates from local Wigston handymen. Study these price quotes carefully and never always opt for the cheapest option, because this won't necessarily be the best. Ask if they supply any guarantees for the quality of their workmanship, so that you have some recourse if something unfortunately goes awry as the work is carried out.
If you take your time and choose a trustworthy Wigston cat flap specialist you'll be repaid with a top quality product, which is installed professionally, and will serve yourself and your pet for years to come. And at the end of the day - quality is important.
Cat flaps can be fitted in Wigston and also nearby in: Stoughton, Stoneygate, Stretton Hall, Clarendon Park, Evington, Houghton on the Hill, West Knighton, Willoughby Waterleys, Knighton, Thurnby, as well as in these postcodes LE18 1GE, LE18 1HH, LE18 2BD, LE18 1DG, LE18 2AB, LE18 1DS, LE18 1PF, LE18 1NT, LE18 1HS, and LE18 1FS. Local Wigston cat flap fitters will likely have the telephone dialling code 0116 and the postcode LE18. Verifying this will confirm that you are accessing a locally based cat flat fitter. Property owners in the surrounding areas are able to utilise these and various other similar services. In need of a cat flap? Click the "Quote" banner and find reputable professionals to provide you with free cat flap installation quotes.
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There are a wide array of tasks that can be accomplished by your local Wigston cat flap fitter including cat flap services in Wigston, cat flap installation in walls, the installation of 2-way cat flaps into uPVC doors, cat flap removal, the fitting of infrared cat flaps into composite doors, pet flap installation, microchip cat flap installation, the installation of infrared cat flaps into French doors, cat flap installation in glass doors Wigston, the installation of infrared cat flaps into single glazing in Wigston, Sureflap cat flap installation, the installation of cat flaps into patio doors, Catmate cat flap installations, magnetic cat flap installation, cat flap training advice, cat flap installation prices, cat flap upgrades, cat flap installation in patio doors, 2-way cat flaps, the installation of microchip cat flaps into porches, cutting out for a cat flap, cat flap installation in double glazed doors, automatic cat flap installations, Staywell cat flap installation, infrared cat flap installation, cat flap installation in doors, large cat flaps in Wigston, cheap cat flaps, cat flap cleaning & maintenance, cat flap accessories, and lots more. If there are additional Wigston cat flap requirements that you want but can't see here, you should mention them on the QUOTE FORM provided. Listed are just some of the duties that are carried out by those specialising in cat flaps. Wigston companies will inform you of their whole range of cat flap installation services.
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