Cat Flaps In Croydon

The process for cat flap installation in Croydon depends on what surface the flap needs to go into. For a uPVC or timber door, a glazier cuts a precise opening sized to the flap model you have chosen and fits it securely so the door remains draught-proof and weatherproof. For a wall installation, the opening is formed through the masonry and a tunnel adaptor is used to bridge the thickness of the wall.

For cat flap fitted in glass in Croydon, the approach is different and more involved. Cutting directly into an existing sealed unit is not an option, because drilling or cutting into a sealed double glazed unit breaks the hermetic seal between the panes, which leads to condensation and misting between the glass. Instead, a glazier supplies a new toughened glass pane with a hole already cut and the flap factory-fitted, and this new sealed unit is installed into your existing window frame. This keeps your Double Glazing fully weatherproof and thermally efficient. The result is a double glazed cat flap that performs exactly as the original window did, with no draughts or moisture ingress.

When it comes to flap type, you have several options. A microchip cat flap reads your cat’s implanted microchip and unlocks only for registered pets, which is particularly useful in the denser streets of areas like Thornton Heath or Norbury where neighbouring cats may otherwise wander in. A locking cat flap gives manual control over entry and exit, while standard flaps suit households where access control is less of a priority. A glazier will advise on which model suits your frame and your cat’s size before any work begins.