Cat flap installation in Honiton
Looking for professional cat flap installation help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable carpentry services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
45-90 mins
Location
Honiton
Professional cat flap installation - clean cut through your door with proper sealing. No splintering, minimal drafts, and your cat gets their independence back.
### Freedom for Your Cat
Fitting a cat flap seems simple until you're staring at your door with a jigsaw wondering if you're about to make a very expensive mistake. **Get it wrong and you've got a splintered mess or a draft blowing through**. Get it right and your cat comes and goes as they please.
> 🐱 **Clean cuts matter.** Splintering, wrong position, poor seal - all avoidable with proper tools and technique.
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### Why Professional Fitting
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ DIY Gone Wrong | |--------------|------------------| | Clean, smooth cut | Splintered edges | | Correct height | Too high or low | | Weatherproof seal | Cold drafts | | Works first time | Flap won't close |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Full Installation**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Mark** | Position at right height | | **Cut** | Clean hole, no splintering | | **Fit** | Flap unit installed | | **Seal** | Weatherproofed around frame | | **Test** | Cat introduced |
**📦 Door Types** - Wooden panel doors - Solid wooden doors - uPVC doors (if suitable) - Composite doors (if cuttable)
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### Pricing Guide
| Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |------|----------------|------------| | Standard door installation | 45 mins | **£60** | | Complex/uPVC door | 90 mins | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*
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### Perfect For...
✅ **Wooden doors** - Straightforward fitting
✅ **Microchip flaps** - Any type fitted
✅ **Security flaps** - Locking mechanisms
✅ **Large cats** - Bigger flaps if needed
Why Choose Us for Cat flap installation in Honiton?
Clean cut with no splintering
Proper weatherproof seal
Works with all cat flap types
Cat in and out on their own schedule
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assess Door type confirmed suitable, flap position agreed, any concerns addressed. ### Step 2: Install Position marked, clean cut made, flap fitted and sealed, mechanism tested. ### Step 3: Ready Operation demonstrated, cat introduction tips given.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 📏 **Measure your cat** - seriously. A flap that's too small means uncomfortable squeezing. Too large means more draft and potentially other animals. When in doubt, slightly larger. **Cat flap types:** - Basic manual: Cheapest, any cat can use - Magnetic collar: Stops strays, collar can get lost - Microchip: Best security, reads your cat's chip - App-controlled: Track movements, set curfews **Rental properties:** - Get landlord permission first - May need to repair when leaving - Worth asking
Frequently Asked Questions about Cat flap installation in Honiton
What types of door can have a cat flap?
Wooden doors are straightforward. uPVC doors are possible but need checking. Glass doors need a glazing company to replace the panel. Composite doors vary. I'll advise on your specific door.
Will it weaken my door?
Slightly, but not significantly. The hole is in the lower third where there's less stress. For fire doors or security doors, fitting a cat flap may compromise their rating.
What about drafts?
Modern cat flaps have brush seals and magnetic closures that minimise drafts. Some draft is inevitable - there's a hole in your door - but proper installation keeps it minimal.
Which cat flap should I buy?
Basic manual flaps are cheap but let any cat in. Microchip flaps only let your cat in - worth the extra if neighbourhood cats are an issue. Measure your cat first.
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