Cat Flaps In Basingstoke

Cat flap fitting in Basingstoke covers several different scenarios depending on where you want the flap positioned. The most straightforward installations are into uPVC or timber doors, where the aperture is cut directly into the door panel and the flap is fitted and sealed. For a cat flap in glass, the process is different and requires a glazier rather than a general handyman.

When fitting a cat flap into single glazing, a glazier can cut the required hole into the existing pane on site. For cat flap in double glazing in Basingstoke, it is not possible to cut into the existing sealed unit without breaking the argon gas seal, which would cause the unit to mist between the panes. Instead, Montrose Glass supplies a new toughened glass sealed unit with the cat flap hole already cut and the flap fitted before installation. This replacement unit is then installed into your existing frame, keeping the window fully weatherproof and thermally efficient. You can find out more about our broader Double Glazing services in Basingstoke if you need additional glazing work carried out at the same time.

Basingstoke has a high proportion of homes built during the 1970s and 1980s, many of which have been retrofitted with uPVC double glazing over the decades. These windows are often still in good condition but require a professionally made sealed unit when a pet door installation is needed, rather than any attempt to modify the existing glass. Our glaziers are experienced with the standard frame profiles found across estates in areas such as South Ham and Brighton Hill, making the measuring and fitting process straightforward. Whatever flap type you choose, including microchip cat flaps that respond only to your pet’s chip, locking cat flaps with manual curfew controls, or a simple two-way flap, Montrose Glass can supply and fit it as part of a single visit.