Cat fence topper in Exmouth
Looking for professional cat fence topper help in Exmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable pet services across Exmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£110-£210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Exmouth
Cat fence topper installed along your fence line. Rollers or angled brackets that humanely prevent cats escaping - keeps them safely in your garden without restricting their movement.
### Keep Your Cat Safe in the Garden
Some cats are **escape artists** - constantly over the fence, exploring neighbours' gardens, crossing roads, getting into scraps. You want them to enjoy the garden, but you need them to **stay in it**.
Cat fence toppers are **humane barriers** that make fences unclimbable. Cats can still climb, play, and enjoy the garden - they just can't get over the fence. No harm, no confinement, just a clear boundary.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Cat fence toppers are brilliant for high-value cats (pedigree breeds), cats with health issues who shouldn't roam, or areas near busy roads where letting cats wander is genuinely risky.
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### Why Professional Installation Matters
Here's what separates effective cat containment from wasted money:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Complete coverage, no gaps | Cat finds the one gap and escapes | | Securely mounted to fence | Falls off after first cat attempt | | Correct angle/roller tension | Cat figures out how to beat it | | Joins between sections sealed | Cat squeezes through gaps |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assessment** | Fence checked, escape routes identified | | **Installation** | Brackets mounted to fence top | | **Roller/barrier fitting** | Toppers attached and tensioned | | **Testing** | All joins checked, gaps sealed |
**📦 You're Left With** - Complete fence coverage - Securely mounted toppers - Escape-proof garden - Safe, contained cat
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### Pricing Guide
| Garden Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------------|----------------|------------| | Small garden (15-20m fence) | 2-2.5 hrs | **£110-£135** | | Medium garden (25-30m fence) | 3-3.5 hrs | **£160-£185** | | Large garden (35-40m fence) | 4-5 hrs | **£210-£260** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Price also depends on fence type and number of corners.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Escape artist cats** - constantly over the fence
✅ **Pedigree cats** - too valuable to risk free roaming
✅ **Busy road nearby** - genuine safety concern
✅ **Cat conflicts** - keep your cat from fighting with neighbours' cats
Why Choose Us for Cat fence topper in Exmouth?
Prevents cats escaping over fences
Humane - cats unharmed, just deterred
Brackets fitted securely to existing fence
Works on most fence types
What to Expect
### Step 1: Fence Assessment I'll walk your garden perimeter checking fence height, condition, and existing escape routes. Discuss which type of topper suits your fence and budget (rollers vs angled brackets). ### Step 2: Installation Mount brackets to the fence top (every 1-2m depending on system), ensuring they're secure. For roller systems, thread the rollers through and tension properly. For bracket systems, angle them correctly. ### Step 3: Gap Sealing Critical step - check every join, corner, and potential gap. Cats are sneaky and will find any weakness. All gaps sealed, all joins secured. ### Step 4: Cat Testing Ideally done with your cat watching (they'll try it eventually anyway). I check the system handles weight and movement properly before signing off.
Our Exmouth Service Coverage
We cover Exmouth 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 Exmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🐱 **Multiple cats?** One determined climber means all your cats are contained - once the fence is cat-proof, it works for all of them. Cheaper than repeatedly searching the neighbourhood! **Fence condition matters** - Rollers and brackets add weight and stress to fence tops. Rotten posts or wobbly panels won't support the system. Sometimes fence repairs are needed first. **Complete coverage is essential** - Cats will find the ONE gap you left. They're clever and persistent. Budget for doing the whole perimeter, or at minimum the sections where they currently escape. **Devon's weather** means galvanised or powder-coated systems last longest. Cheap plastic rollers crack in frost, rust-prone metal deteriorates. Spending a bit more upfront saves replacing it in two years. **Neighbours' cats** - Cat fence toppers work both ways. You're also preventing other cats entering your garden, which some cat owners appreciate (less fighting and territory disputes).
Frequently Asked Questions about Cat fence topper in Exmouth
How do cat fence toppers work?
Two main types: rollers that spin when cats try to climb over (they can't grip, so slide back down), or angled brackets that make the fence too awkward to scale. Both work on the same principle - make the fence top impossible to climb without hurting the cat.
Will this work on my fence?
Most fence types yes - panel fences, close-board, picket fences. Needs to be reasonably sturdy and at least 1.5m high. Chain-link and really wobbly fences are harder. I'll assess your fence and advise honestly whether it'll work.
Can cats still climb the fence at all?
They can climb up to the topper, but then can't get over it. Some determined cats will try repeatedly, but eventually they learn it's impossible. Usually takes a few days to a week for them to stop trying.
Do I need to do the whole garden perimeter?
Ideally yes - cats will find any gap. But if budget's tight, we can start with the sections they currently use to escape and add more later. I'll advise on priority areas based on your cat's behaviour.
What if my cat's already an expert escape artist?
Cat fence toppers work on even the most determined cats - I've installed them for Bengal cats and other notorious climbers. The key is complete coverage with no gaps. Your cat might test it thoroughly for a week, but they'll get the message.
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