Can a cat flap be fitted to a uPVC door?

While you can fit a cat flap to a uPVC front or back door yourself, there’s an easier, safer and more convenient way to get the job done. We can install a PetSafe cat flap in any new Anglian door which has a solid flat panel or in a glazed sealed unit.

Can you buy a door with a cat flap in it?

Yes, you can buy the composite door manufactured with a hole ready for the cat flap to be installed later.

Can you put cat flaps in double glazed doors?

If you’re having a new double glazing patio door installed, the best way to install a pet flap is to pre-order with the door. This is the most efficient and easiest method to insert a pet flap.

Can you put a cat flap in a glass door?

Catflaps can be fitted into walls, doors, single glazing, double glazed windows and double glazed doors. Having it fitted into glass is ideal for people who are struggling to find a suitable location for it, and/or ideally don’t want to cut through a wall/ wooden door incase their circumstances change in the future.

Is there an alternative to a cat flap?

LockLatch™ is a much cheaper and easier cat door alternative that doesn’t require any permanent changes to your glass doors which is expensive and messy to uninstall. The best part is …you don’t need to spend money hiring a professional to get it installed like other glass door cat flaps.

Is a cat flap a good idea?

Why are cat flaps important for cats? Access to a garden and the outdoors through a cat flap can provide a huge amount of positive stimulation for your cat, as well as helping them keep physically fit and healthy.

Does a cat flap affect home insurance?

While it may seem like a small alteration to your home, getting a flap installed to allow your dog or cat to get in and out of the house could invalidate your cover if you forget to inform your insurer. Sadly, from an insurance point of view, installing a cat flap may make your back door seem less secure.

Can you put a cat flap in a glass door UK?

yes cat flaps can be fitted in glass! Fitting a cat flap into single glazing would normally require the manufacture of a new piece of toughened glass to withstand the pressure of the cat flap. Many people get cat flaps fitted into single glazing in a door between their house and conservatory.

Is a cat flap necessary?

Will my cat be OK outside all night?

Cats Protection recommends that you keep your cats in at night. Cats are natural hunters, making them more active at night time, and some studies show that more road traffic injuries happen at night. Therefore, we recommend keeping your cat indoors at night to protect them from the hazards of the roads.

Can you put a cat flap in a uPVC door?

You can put a cat flap in a uPVC door but it requires cutting a hole in the door, tools, and confidence with DIY. The safest way to do it is to replace the door with one pre-made with the cat flap fitted. So, now you know you can.

Are there any composite doors with cat flaps?

We have a broad range of composite doors with the option of pre-fitted cat-flaps and pet doors. We are direct distributors of the two main catflap & pet door manufacturers, Sureflap and Pet Safe. All pet doors and pet flaps come with manufacturers warranty and are pre fitted in our factory to ensure a correct installation.

What kind of door panels do UPVC doors have?

We offer lots of design options including upvc doors with cat flaps, upvc front doors with side panels, and upvc half door panels.

What’s the best way to fit a cat flap?

Measure the distance from the floor to the underside of the cats tummy. Transfer this measurement onto the door which is going have the cat flap fitted, and, using a small spirit level mark a horizontal line, in light pencil across the door.