Cat Flap Fitter Willingdon

Willingdon Cat Flap Installation & Repair

Cat Flap Fitter Willingdon East Sussex (BN20): Fitting a cat flap to an external door or wall in your Willingdon home helps to give your cat the freedom and independence it needs to live a happy life. When constantly kept inside, cats as with people, will get grouchy and irritated. Allowing your cat accessibility to outside world by way of a cat flap can also help in keeping them mentally and physically fit. If this sounds like a good idea to you, what type of cat flap should you put in?

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A cat flap at its most basic is merely that. A hole is cut in a door and a bendable material is placed over the gap to offer a bit of protection from the weather. The vast majority of cat owners in Willingdon would prefer something a bit more weatherproof and secure for an exterior door to their house, although this might be appropriate for an outhouse or shed door.

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This basic design is still a long way from being ideal since it allows other animals or cats a way to enter your home, nonetheless it can be improved on a little with the addition of a magnetic strip to keep the flap in position.

A step up from the magnetic strip version are infra-red or RF chip, magnetically controlled cat flaps. In this case, either an IR, RF chip or magnet will be fitted into your cat's collar. Unless an animal is fitted with one of these special collars, it will not be able to trigger the flap and leave or access your house, thus keeping out some unwelcome visitors. Once again this is a relatively basic form of cat flap, as any other cat in the neighbourhood that has a similar style of collar may be able to access your property. Even these cat flaps can be upgraded to some extent with an RF cat flap and collar system featuring a user programmed unique identifier. Gaining access is restricted to only your furry companion, resulting in an extra layer of control and security.

The next stage in feline access security is to use the kind of cat flap which can be triggered by your cat's own microchip. You need to enter the unique number of your cat's micro-chip into the cat flap's memory (which is battery powered), and if you've got more than one pet it will take multiple entries. Entry and exit can only be accomplished by micro-chipped pets, and the flap will be unlocked whenever you cat is nearby.

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When you're purchasing a cat flap, you should make sure it is of a design that can be locked into position. For added flexibility, the majority of cat flaps feature a 4-way locking mechanism nowadays. This allows your cat flap to enable entry into your property only, permit only exit from your home, be fully locked, or have 2-way exit and entrance functionality. This provides you with alternatives for all times of day and night, to control precisely how your cat flap operates. In line with your cat's and your needs, there is even the possibility to carry out specific functions according to the time of day, with a few of the high end models.

If you are pretty decent at DIY, putting in a cat flap should not be that difficult, as long as you've got a wooden door on your Willingdon home. But, if you are planning to install it into a double glazed window panel or in a reinforced PVC door, you should seek outside assistance. This type of installation requires the attention of a professional, and there are specialist cat flap installers and talented odd job men who will be happy to take on such work.

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Double Glazing Installations - If your new cat flap needs to be installed in a double glazed panel, and your hired "tradesman" attempts to drill a hole in it, stop the work immediately and give them their walking orders. A new cat flap can not be installed into a pre-existing double glazed door panel or window pane. Cutting or drilling into any kind of double glazing will damage its security and strength, as well as its insulating attributes. It should under no circumstances be attempted and will make your double glazing unsafe.

A dependable Willingdon cat flap fitter will diligently measure up your current panel and order a tailor-made one from a local glazing supplier. As an integral part of its construction this new double glazing pane will have a pre-cut hole, which the cat flap can be installed perfectly into. You might have to wait a week or so for this pane to be made, but if it's necessary to have a cat flap installed in a pre-existing patio or double glazed door, this is the only way to do it. Once you've acquired your new glass panel, the old one can be taken out and the new unit installed. The fitting of your cat flap can then be completed.

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Exterior Wooden Doors - The easiest option for installing a new cat flap in Willingdon, as was mentioned earlier in this article, are solid wooden door panels. If you are uncomfortable with making a hole in your front door, it's advisable to bring in a professional to undertake the project for you. This should provide you with the satisfaction of knowing that you'll end up with an expertly installed cat friendly flap, and that the job has been accomplished properly and without causing harm to your door.

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uPVC Door Panels - It's quite feasible to install a cat flap into a uPVC door. You'll need to find out what the internal structure of you door is, because for extra security some uPVC doors are made with a steel lining. The simplest type of installation is in doors having a single panel, therefore if you've got a uPVC door with slatted vertical panels, it might be cheaper and easier overall to replace the slats with a one-piece panel.

Wall Installation - It's also a possibility to get a cat flap installed on an exterior wall of your home in Willingdon, if you do not wish to cut holes in your doors, whether for security or aesthetic reasons. A wall cat flap entrance calls for a bit more equipment and expertise to install, so it is definitely best left to a professional. There are a number of possibilities for this sort of installation, including a straight-through tunnel version, or a right angled (through pillar) adaption. A square hole will have to be made through your chosen wall, into which is inserted a plastic or metal, square open ended tube. Both ends of the hole are then installed with an appropriate cat flap so that your cat can exit and enter your house whenever it desires.

Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Willingdon - If you've already got a cat flat, but it is either damaged or not operating correctly, the current hole in your door, wall or window can still be used as long as the new cat flap is of a comparable size. An experienced Willingdon cat flap fitter will be glad to take off your old unit and replace it with a fresh cat flap without inflicting any damage on the window, door or wall on which it's attached.

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

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Whether you need your cat flap fitted in a window, wall or door, you'll find that there are handyman contractors, specialist cat flap installers and even double glazing companies in the Willingdon area who will be ready to help. It might be possible to ask relatives and friends for recommendations in relation to obtaining a first-rate cat flap fitter. You can guarantee that if they've been prepared to recommend somebody who's done work for them, you'll likely get a similar service.

Where a personal recommendation isn't possible, seek three or four quotes from local Willingdon tradesmen. Study these carefully and never always go with the cheapest quotation, since this won't necessarily be the best. Enquire about any warranties or guarantees they may give for their standard of workmanship and ensure it's backed up in writing, in case something happens to go amiss.

A specialist cat flap installer in Willingdon will provide you with a quality product, skillfully fitted, and which will last you, and your furry friend, for many years.

THE CONVENIENCE OF CAT FLAPS

Both cats and their owners reap many benefits from the installation of cat flaps:

  1. Enhanced Security: Locking mechanisms in many cat flaps enable pet owners to control entry, permitting only particular cats while excluding unwanted visitors. This characteristic strengthens the security of the home by prohibiting the entry of strays and potential dangers.
  2. Better Control: You can synchronise some high-tech cat flaps with your cat's microchip or a special collar tag, making them programmable to ensure only your cat has access, thus offering complete oversight of their comings and goings.
  3. Independence for Cats: By allowing access to the outdoors, exercise, and a means to satisfy their innate curiosity, cat flaps cater to the independent nature of cats, boosting their happiness and improving their health.
  4. Convenience for Owners: Owners are relieved of the need to halt their daily activities to manage their cats' outdoor or indoor access. This convenience holds significant value for those with demanding lifestyles or unsystematic schedules.
  5. Reduced Stress: Cat flaps alleviate the burden of constantly having to monitor and open the door for your cat, reducing stress for both you and your furry friend, who can now independently enter and exit without waiting for your help.
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Cat flaps can be installed in Willingdon and also in nearby places like: Upper Dicker, Summerhill, Arlington, Magham Down, Litlington, Alfriston, Foulride Green, Hankham, Jevington, Sayerland, Selmeston, Hellingly, Wannock, as well as in these postcodes BN20 9NP, BN20 9LG, BN20 9JG, BN20 9SH, BN20 9LS, BN20 9NL, BN22 0HP, BN20 9NS, BN22 0ND, and BN22 0RS. Local Willingdon cat flap fitters will most likely have the dialling code 01323 and the postcode BN20. Checking this out will guarantee you access a locally based cat flat fitter. Local homeowners are able to utilise these and countless other related services. By simply clicking on the "Quote" banner you can obtain cat flap installation quotes from providers nearby.

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Cat flap weatherproofing is vital for maintaining the comfort and safety of both indoor and outdoor cats. With a correctly weatherproofed cat flap, the house is protected from rain, wind and cold draughts, ensuring a warm and dry environment for the feline. Designed with high-quality seals and insulating materials, cat flaps create a tight barrier against the elements. An additional measure to protect the entryway from harsh climatic conditions is the installation of a weatherproof tunnel extension. The cat flap's ability to provide a cosy and weather-protected space for the cat is upheld through routine maintenance, including checking seals for damage. (66884 - Cat Flap Weatherproofing Willingdon)

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Willingdon Cat Flap Installation Tasks

There are a wide range of tasks that can be completed by your local Willingdon cat flap installer including cat flap installation in walls, cat flap installation services, the fitting of electronic cat flaps into uPVC doors Willingdon, infrared cat flap installation, cat flap installation in metal doors Willingdon, Catmate cat flap installation, the installation of cat flaps into conservatories, cat flap installation quotes in Willingdon, cat flaps in patio doors, conservatory cat flap installation, 4-way cat flap installation, cat flap replacement, cheap cat flaps, microchip cat flap installation Willingdon, cat flap installation in wooden doors Willingdon, 4-way cat flaps Willingdon, the fitting of magnetic cat flaps into porches, the fitting of electronic cat flaps into composite doors, the installation of infrared cat flaps into double gazing Willingdon, the fitting of microchip cat flaps into single glazing, cat flap installation in uPVC doors in Willingdon, electronic cat flap installation, Staywell cat flap installations in Willingdon, Sureflap cat flap installations, dog flap installations Willingdon, and more. If there happen to be some other Willingdon cat flap requirements that you want but don't see here, you should list them on the QUOTE FORM provided. Listed are just a selection of the activities that are handled by those installing cat flaps. Willingdon providers will inform you of their entire range of cat flap installation services.

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Also find: Hankham cat flap fitters, Litlington cat flap fitters, Alfriston cat flap fitters, Upper Dicker cat flap fitters, Magham Down cat flap fitters, Foulride Green cat flap fitters, Hellingly cat flap fitters, Summerhill cat flap fitters, Sayerland cat flap fitters, Arlington cat flap fitters, Selmeston cat flap fitters, Wannock cat flap fitters, Jevington cat flap fitters and more. Cat flap installation services are widely available in all these places. When it comes to installing your cat flap securely and correctly on your property, their skill and expertise is invaluable. A cat flap installed by a specialist will not just fulfil your pet's needs but also suit the aesthetic and safety specifications of your home. Local cat lovers can obtain cat flap installation quotations by simply clicking here.

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