Cat Flaps In Billericay

Cat flap installation in Billericay covers a range of surfaces and materials, and the approach depends on where you want the flap positioned. The most straightforward installations are into solid timber or uPVC doors, where a precisely sized aperture is cut and the flap is secured with a weatherproof seal. For walls, the work involves a longer tunnel fitting to bridge the depth of the masonry, and this is also completed professionally rather than as a DIY job.

When a cat flap fitted in glass is needed in Billericay, the process is different from a door fitting. Cutting directly into an existing sealed unit is not possible without destroying the unit, so Montrose Glass supplies a new pane with the hole pre-cut and the flap factory-fitted or installed before the unit is glazed. This replacement pane is then installed into your existing frame, maintaining the integrity of the sealed unit. The glass used is toughened glass where required, meeting current safety standards. For Double Glazing installations, a full replacement sealed unit is supplied with the cat flap already incorporated, so the window remains thermally efficient and weatherproof once the job is done.

When it comes to flap type, you have several options. A microchip cat flap reads your pet’s existing microchip and only allows your cat to enter, which is useful in areas with a high density of neighbouring cats. A locking cat flap gives you manual control over entry and exit at different times of day. Standard four-way locking flaps are also available at a lower cost. A glazier can advise you on which pet door suits your property and your cat’s needs before any work begins.