Cat Flaps In Kidderminster

Cat flap fitting in Kidderminster covers several different scenarios depending on where you want the flap positioned. The most straightforward installations are into uPVC or timber doors, where a hole is cut to the manufacturer’s template and the flap is secured in place with the supplied frame and fixings. Installations into walls are also possible, though these require a longer tunnel section to accommodate the wall thickness.

For a cat flap in glass, the process differs depending on the glazing type. With single glazing, a glazier can often cut the pane on site and refit it with the cat flap pre-fitted. For a double glazed cat flap, the existing sealed unit cannot simply be drilled or cut because doing so breaks the hermetic seal and causes the unit to mist internally. Instead, a new toughened glass sealed unit is made with the hole already incorporated, and that new unit is installed into your existing frame. This preserves the thermal and acoustic performance of the window and ensures the cat flap sits flush and sealed correctly.

When it comes to the flap itself, you have a choice of standard flaps, locking cat flaps, and microchip cat flaps. A microchip cat flap reads your pet’s existing implanted chip and only unlocks for registered animals, which prevents neighbouring cats from entering. A locking cat flap allows you to manually lock the flap in or out as needed. Our glazier will advise on the right option for your frame, glass thickness, and your pet’s needs before any cutting begins.