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Magnetic Cat Flaps

Magnetic cat flaps provide a straightforward way to give your cat independent access to your home while offering greater control than a standard, non-selective cat flap. They are a well-established and generally affordable option for owners who want to help prevent other cats from simply walking in.

Rather than reading an implanted microchip, a magnetic cat flap works with a small magnetic key attached to your cat’s collar.

How Do Magnetic Cat Flaps Work?

As your cat approaches the flap, the magnet on its collar activates the locking mechanism, allowing the flap to open. Cats without the corresponding magnetic collar key are unable to release the lock, helping to discourage neighbouring cats and other unwanted visitors from entering your home.

The system is relatively simple, requires no microchip programming and can be a practical choice for cats that are already comfortable wearing a collar.

Magnetic or Microchip Cat Flap?

For many owners, the choice comes down to how their cat lives. Magnetic cat flaps can provide an economical solution where selective entry is required, while microchip cat flaps remove the need for your cat to wear a collar and can offer more sophisticated access controls.

If you are unsure which type would be most suitable, we can advise you before installation.

Professional Magnetic Cat Flap Installation

At Coastal Cat Flaps, we professionally install magnetic cat flaps into uPVC doors, composite doors and suitable glass doors and windows.

For installations into double glazing, we don’t cut into your existing sealed glass unit. Instead, a replacement toughened double-glazed unit is manufactured with the correctly sized aperture ready for the cat flap to be professionally fitted.

Need a Magnetic Cat Flap Fitted?

Whether you’re replacing an existing flap or installing one for the first time, contact Coastal Cat Flaps for advice and a quotation. We can help you choose a suitable cat flap and recommend the best installation method for your door or glazing.

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The quickest way to receive an accurate quotation is to send us a few clear photographs of your door, both inside and out. We’ll confirm whether installation is possible, recommend the most suitable cat flap if required, and provide a no-obligation fixed price.

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FAQs

Can a cat flap be installed in any type of door?

Cat flaps can be professionally installed into most types of doors, including uPVC doors, composite doors, wooden doors and glazed doors. They can also be fitted into suitable wall panels and other locations where a conventional door installation isn’t practical.

The installation method will depend on the construction and material of the door. At Coastal Cat Flaps, we assess the best position and fitting method to provide a neat, secure and professional cat flap installation while minimising disruption to the existing door.

Can you install a cat flap into double glazing?

Yes. We provide professional cat flap installation into double-glazed doors and windows. However, a hole cannot simply be cut into an existing toughened double-glazed unit, as this would cause the glass to shatter.

Instead, a new toughened double-glazed sealed unit is manufactured with the correctly sized hole incorporated during production. Once ready, the existing glass unit is removed and replaced with the new panel before the cat flap is professionally fitted. This provides a safe, neat and permanent solution without compromising the integrity of the glazing.

How long does cat flap installation take?

A straightforward cat flap installation into a uPVC, composite or wooden door can usually be completed during a single visit, with the fitting itself typically taking around one to two hours, depending on the door construction and type of cat flap being installed.

Installations into double glazing require additional preparation because a replacement sealed glass unit normally needs to be measured and manufactured before fitting. We can advise on the expected timescale when providing your quotation.

Do you fit dog flaps?

Yes. As well as specialist cat flap fitting, Coastal Cat Flaps also provides professional dog flap installation for suitable doors, panels and other locations.

Dog flaps are generally larger than cat flaps, so careful consideration needs to be given to the size and construction of the door and the appropriate flap for your dog. We can advise on a suitable installation and professionally fit the dog flap to provide your pet with convenient access to your home and garden.