Professional Cat Flap Installation | Glass & uPVC Doors
Give your pets the freedom they deserve without compromising your home’s security. CST Double Glazing Repairs provides expert cat flap and small dog door installation services across Rutland and surrounding area. Whether you want a pet flap fitted into a solid uPVC door panel or directly into a double-glazed glass unit, Chris Triggs delivers a clean, weather-tight and professional finish.
As a specialist locksmith and repair expert, Chris ensures that every installation is structurally sound and that your door’s locking mechanism continues to operate perfectly.
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Installation Options for Your Home
We provide two primary methods for installing pet flaps, depending on your door type and preference.
Cat Flaps in uPVC Door Panels
If you have a door with a solid uPVC infill panel at the bottom, we can often install a cat flap directly into it. However, if your current panel is thin or aged, we recommend replacing it with a new, reinforced uPVC Door Panel (see our Door Panels page) specifically designed to securely house a pet flap.
Cat Flaps in Double Glazed Glass
“Can you put a cat flap in a glass door?” The answer is yes! However, you cannot simply cut a hole into your existing double glazing. To install a cat flap in glass, we:
- Take precise measurements of your existing window or door pane.
- Order a brand-new, factory-sealed double-glazed unit with a pre-cut, toughened hole.
- Replace your old glass unit with the new one and fit the cat flap securely. This process keeps your home energy-efficient and prevents misting.
Microchip & High-Security Pet Flaps
We can install a wide range of pet doors, including:
- Standard Manual Flaps: Simple and effective 4-way locking systems.
- Microchip Cat Flaps: These read your pet’s existing microchip, allowing entry only for your pets and keeping intruder cats out.
- Large Pet Doors: For small to medium-sized dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can you fit a cat flap into existing double glazing
No, you cannot cut a hole in toughened glass once it has been manufactured. To fit a cat flap, we must replace the entire glass unit with a new one that has a hole professionally cut and sealed during manufacturing.
Will a cat flap make my door less secure?
When installed by a professional locksmith like Chris Triggs, a cat flap does not compromise the security of your door’s multi-point locking system. We ensure the flap is positioned correctly to maintain the structural integrity of the frame and panel.