Cat Flaps In Hammersmith

Cat flap fitting covers several different substrate types, and the method used depends on where you want the flap positioned. The most straightforward installations involve fitting a pet door into a uPVC or timber door, where the panel is cut to the correct aperture and the flap unit is secured in place. For wall installations, the process is more involved, requiring a core drill and a tunnel liner to bridge the wall thickness, but this is a practical option where a door or window installation is not suitable.

When a cat flap in glass is required, the approach changes significantly. Glass cannot simply be drilled on site without the risk of cracking, and cutting into an existing sealed double glazed unit will break the seal and cause the unit to mist. Instead, a glazier measures the existing pane, supplies a new toughened glass unit with the cat flap hole already cut and glazed in controlled conditions, and installs it into your existing frame. This keeps the window fully weatherproof and structurally sound. For single glazed panels, a replacement pane with a pre-cut hole is prepared and fitted in the same way.

You can also choose from a range of flap types to suit your household. A microchip cat flap reads your pet’s existing microchip and only unlocks for registered animals, which is useful in areas like Hammersmith where neighbouring cats can otherwise wander in. A locking cat flap allows you to set entry and exit permissions manually, and larger aperture options are available for bigger breeds. All options can be incorporated into a new glass unit or fitted directly into a door depending on your preference. Montrose Glass vans are stocked with glass that can be cut and prepared on site, so many cat flap fitted in glass jobs in Hammersmith are completed in a single visit. For further information about the range of glazing work carried out locally, see Window Glazing in Hammersmith.