Sussex Glass Cat Flap Installations - also covering into parts of Kent, Surrey and Greater London
Sussex Full Height double-glazed cat flap installations
If you’re looking for a glass cat flap installation into a full height glazed door or window, then the only real option is to replace the entire double glazed sealed unit with a new one that has had a hole cut during manufacture.
This can be completed in 2 short visits, one to measure the existing glass and one for the glass cat flap installation.
We can fit cat flaps to full height French patio, Bi-Folding and Sliding doors, whether they are composite, uPVC, aluminium or wooden construction of almost all types.
Prices for a clear cat flap, VAT and fitting to a full-height uPVC framed door locally start from just £279. So, Get in touch today for a prompt and accurate quote.
Sussex Sliding doors cat flap installations
The clear standard cat flap for double glazing installations is typically thin enough to allow a sliding door to fully open without fouling the frame. A microchip cat flap, in most cases, won’t be suitable for a sliding door as it can stop the sliding doors from opening the required amount, but this will depend on the size and number of doors in your sliding set.
If you have been told it is not possible to fit a cat flap as you have sliding glass doors, get in contact today to see how we can help with prices starting from just £299.
Sussex half height double glazed uPVC door/window installations
If you’re lucky enough to have a half height uPVC framed door or window, that is currently glazed in the lower section, then you have a couple of options when it comes to fitting a cat flap.
The first is to replace the lower double glazed sealed unit with an insulated and re-enforced uPVC panel. These are just as secure and thermally efficient as double glazing, but you’ll lose a little bit of light once this is fitted. The plus side is the cost, since it is much cheaper than glass with prices starting from £159 including VAT and it can be done in a single short visit.
If you would prefer to keep the lower half as glass, we can get this done in 2 short visits and match any obscuring pattern as required with prices starting from £239 including VAT.
Sussex narrow glazing conversions
If you have a narrow glazed area where you would ideally like your cat flap installed, then we have solutions for most installation scenarios. Provided the visible glass is at least 165mm wide, then we will be able to carry out a conversion to allow a cat flap to be fitted, and it may be cheaper than you think with prices starting from just £199 including VAT.
By using a superior thermally broken glazing munitin we are able to install a shorter double glazed sealed unit above a small section of uPVC panel.
In some instances it will be possible to remain within tolerance by utilising a square hole, so you can retain glass from top to bottom.
If you have been told it is not possible to fit a cat flap as your glass is too narrow, get in contact today to see how we can help.
Which cat flap do you recommend for glass cat flap installations?
Hands down the best standard 4 way locking cat flap to be fitted for glazing installations is the Catwalk Clear cat flap.
This polycarbonate flap, which self lines for glazing from 3mm up to 32mm is suitable for all sized domestic cats and small dogs and these can be fitted to sliding patio doors, without fouling the frame.
It has an excellent draught seal, manual 4 way lock and is UV stabilised for durability.
If you’ve no need for microchip recognition, then this is just simply the best glass fitting cat flap on the market. These also come in two larger sizes for intermediate dogs, such as Cockapoos and medium sized dogs like cocker Spaniels, Beagles etc.
If you do require a microchip recognition cat flap to keep out strays and neighbouring cats, then the Sureflap Microchip cat flap will work with your cats existing microchip, and is easily programmed by the push of a button.
It has a 4 way manually operated lock, and with a clear battery low indicator, there is no fear of locking your cats out when the batteries run out.
SurePetCare offer a free draught upgrade and it’s easily the most reliable and well designed microchip cat flap available.
For owners of multiple cats, especially those with kittens, the Sureflap Dual Scan and Connect models offer great benefits.
These have selective exit as well as entry. This is great if you need to keep a your kitten or an ill cat in, whilst the other cats are free to come and go as they please.
The Dual Scan has the manual 4 way lock and low battery indicator, the same as the Sureflap Microchip Cat Flap. Whereas the Connect version also benefits from a smart phone app for remote locking, notifications and programmable curfew modes from anywhere that you have internet access on your phone!
For those of you with larger cats, or even small dogs up to 10kg or 34cm to the shoulder, requiring microchip recognition, the Sureflap Microchip Pet Door is packed with features.
It works with your pet’s existing unique microchip number for selective entry, has a 4 way manual lock as well as a a timed curfew mode to keeps pets in at night if required.
The sturdy construction and dual catch design, mean this is robust enough to withstand even the largest domestic cats and most enthusiastic small dog breeds using it day in and day out.
F.A.Q.
Installing a cat flap into double-glazing requires a new double-glazed sealed unit with a fan hole cut prior to toughening and sealing of the new unit. Prices for a small clear toughened double-glazed unit of approximately 450mm x 450mm, clear standard cat flap, VAT and fitting to a typical beaded uPVC framed window locally would start from £259. A microchip cat flap supplied and fitted to typical sized uPVC framed French patio door locally, would start from £359 including VAT. The final price will depend largely on the glass size and specification coupled with the frame type, location and the cat flap selected. So that we can offer accurate pricing for your glass cat flap installation, please request a quote and we’ll be happy to offer prices for the options available.
Yes, installing a cat flap to a glass door or double-glazing will require a new double-glazed sealed unit or toughened glass pane to be manufactured with a fan hole cut prior to toughening in the factory. The installation can be completed in two short visits, one for us to measure up and another for us to install. The actual installation will be completed in under an hour for most uPVC framed scenarios, whereas timber and aluminium framed installations may take longer.
As most double glazing will be toughened, it is not possible to cut the glass without the entire piece shattering into tiny pieces. Also within the sealed unit itself is either a vacuum or an inert gas, as well as desiccants to absorb moisture. Breaking the seal in any way will ruin the sealed unit, allowing condensation to build within it. Why not request a quote today so that we can give you an accurate price on your particular installation scenario.
All of our replacement double-glazed sealed units come with a 5-year manufacture’s guarantee against premature failure. Our cat flap manufacturer’s typically provide a 3 year warranty on their products, so you can be sure your installation will pass the test of time.
A glass cat flap installation will be completed in two short visits, one for us to measure up and another for us to install. The actual installation will be completed in under an hour for most uPVC framed scenarios, whereas timber and aluminium framed installations may take longer.
At the moment the replacement clear toughened sealed units are taking approximately 8 working days to manufacture from when we have visited and received a £100 deposit to allow us to order the glass. This means we are completing most glass cat flap installations within 2 weeks, from initial enquiry to completion. Why not Give Us A Call to find out the latest information.
Yes! We have solutions for almost all uPVC framed narrow double glazing scenarios. Provided the width of the visible glass is at least 165mm and the frame is uPVC, then we have a solution to install a cat flap.
We have worked hard with our suppliers over the years to develop a tried and tested, reliable method to allowing a cat flap to be installed into narrow double-glazing applications. We use a superior thermally broken aluminium glazing muntin, to join a shorter double-glazed sealed unit with a small section of uPVC to give a seamless installation into uPVC framed narrow double-glazing installations. The advantage to this is that you can select a very narrow glass area, keeping costs to a minimum and the installation less conspicuous than the main door. The frame is not altered in anyway, so the installation can be easily reverted and the original double-glazing installed should you wish to remove the cat flap in the future.
Most customers find this installation a lot more affordable than they expect, so please get in touch to see how we can help.
Short answer, Yes it can! …But you may be limited only to a clear standard cat flap depending on the type and size of your sliding door set. On larger multiple leaf sliding sets it may be possible to install a microchip cat flap to your sliding doors whilst allowing them still to open the required amount. Contact us today to see how we can help.
Yes!
We have worked hard with our suppliers to be able to offer cat flap installation with laminated glass sealed units. The process involves sending the new laminate glass off to be cut by a special water jet, so it takes a little longer than standard toughened glass, but if you want to retain laminate glass as part of your installation then we can help! If you’ve been told laminate glass is not an option for cat flap installation, think again! Think Just Cat Flaps! We have installed dozens of laminated glass cat flaps to new build properties this year alone.
Even if we are too far to undertake your cat flap installation, we can always supply any parts you may need for any awkward or even ordinary installation. Please do take a look at our shop where you can buy our recommended cat flaps for glass installations, narrow glazing kits, wall installation kits and more!