Cat Flap

[Messalina]

I have double glazed patio doors, is it possible to fit a cat flap into them? TIA

[hc4361]

Yes. This company can do it, and can probably recommend somebody if you live outside their area.
http://www.catflapfitter.co.uk/index.html

[mrs.chappie]

Would it not depend on how big your cat is?

[carlton23]

I don`t think a cat-flap can be fitted into a double-glazed door, unless requested before the door is made as the seal would be broken. The link given refers I believe to wooden doors that require s transparent door flap.

[crapmemory]

I have been looking for somebody to fit a catflap in my double glazed back door. They all say that I will need a whole new unit, but if you look at this companies website you will see that they say the complete opposite! I have contacted them and am waiting for a call back. Will let you know how I get on.

[Messalina]

Thanks for your help, folks. It does look like I'll have to buy a new unit or the cat will have to learn to use a key.

[crapmemory]

Got my quote today. �250.....more than two other companies who would replace the whole unit!!!

[Big Al1st]

Hi, Better late than never. If you have double doors then presumably they are all glass. You will have to get a new glass unit with a cat flap hole. You can by cat flaps for glass. However the unit will have to be toughened and will probabably work out at about �50 - �70 per square metre, plus the charge of fitting the glass and the cat flap. You will be looking at about �150 all together.
If you have a mid rail with glass at the bottom the cheapest way would to get an infill panel with a catflap hole, but this would look a bit daft, unless you put infill panel in the other side of the door as well.

We charge about �60 to supply a panel, with catflap in it

If you are thinking about ordering the glass yourself remember the thickness of the glass unit is important. Regards Al

[mrs.chappie]

Okay, so the size of the cat doesn't matter then.

[Messalina]

I've found a company to do it. Just hope the cat will use it - he can be an awkward so & so!

[crapmemory]

Can you tell me the company that you are going to use Messalina. TIA
Where abouts are you Big Al? Perhaps you could give me a quote!

[Messalina]

Its called Surrey & South London Glassworks - I found it on a website called Checkatrade.com which was recommended by a colleague. It looks like a pretty useful site.