There are numerous important choices to take when you’re a pet-owners, for instance, the decision of whether to purchase an animal or cat. Once you’ve settled on that choice the next step is to decide the place where your pet will be living. If you’re fortunate enough to live in a home that has a spare bedroom, this is probably the perfect spot for them. However, what if you don’t have room? 

In this scenario, you’ll have to choose the best location within your home you can install an animal flap. Many factors influence the decision and so continue following for helpful suggestions on how Cat Flap Installation determines the best location!

It can be difficult to determine where to put the cat flap inside your home. Sometimes , you’re limited by the construction of your house.

The back of your door is the ideal location to put up the cat flap, however many people aren’t given this choice because of the layout of their gardens.

Allowing your cat to use the front door puts them at risk from Traffic and other vehicles. This may be an issue in the back door too however, from my experience, more cars travel across the front of homes , rather than the rear.

In the fear of appearing like a snob, installing the cat flap onto the front door will impact the look of the door. It is also important to think about security when you use the back door. You will are able to add that additional layer of security that comes with the gate at the back.

We often install cat flaps on glass and double glazing typically patio doors as well as French doors in the living room.

Even though this is one of the biggest glass windows within your home, we attempt to encourage customers to look for the smallest alternative. A ideal spot could be the sideboard window near the door to your outdoor patio. The cat will be required to climb over the sideboard however, this is possible for healthy cats. Many clients modify their landings to lower on the other side, or a bin, or garden furniture can suffice.

Cat flaps are available in a variety of styles.

The market for cat flaps is extensive, and choosing the best one for your cat is contingent on the design, the mechanism, and the level of technology you require.

The cat flap is a classic.

This is the most commonly used kind of cat flap that is found all over the world. Its function is to let cats move around whenever they want. They’re inexpensive and efficient however they can also let heat out of your home. They could let other animals get into your home. If you’re looking for your pet to stay safe and keep the flap in good shape and costs to a minimum, then the standard cat flap is ideal for you.

Lockable pet flaps.

They’re like the traditional flap, but they have slightly higher security. For instance, if you were to lock the flap during the night, it could be able to stop bad weather or unwanted guests from your home.

Magnetic, infrared, and microchip flaps.

These advanced designs are priced at the higher end of the market. However, they are the most secure protection that any cat flap could provide. For Infrared and magnetic flaps, sensors are put into the collar of your cat to provide access both inside and outside of your home. Microchips offer the greatest level of security since the chip is placed beneath the fur of the cat, which matches the flap that is on the door.

The cost of installing the cat flap and an entryway made of glass.

The installation of a cat flap inside glass requires a smaller-medium flap to be cut into the glass. The flap will be fitted and closed off. On average, a skilled cat flap installer will charge between PS160 to PS200 for a glass installation.

The cost of installing the cat flap on the wall.

The typical cat flap installation wall costs between PS240-PS450. The installation of a cat flap into the wall will require construction work and power equipment. To safeguard the wall’s integrity it is recommended that a skilled tradesperson be involved in the construction.