Double Glazing Repairs FAQs - Pet Flaps

Yes, for the safety of your pet we would advise cat flap installation only in laminated safety glass.

Please note that existing toughened safety glass cannot be cut once it is installed. In such cases, the pane can be replaced with a new pane of toughened glass which has been pre-cut to accommodated the pet flap.

Yes, the petflaps installed by Mr Misty Ipswich have a 3 year warranty as standard. We are animal lovers and choose our pet flap products carefully, keeping your home security and safety for the user in mind! 

There are  a number of collar-key petflaps on the market, but Mr Misty is an expert installer of the Petsafe Staywell collar-key cat flap which through our installation and customer experience has proven itself a great quality and value for money petflap.

The pet wears the collar which includes the tech to speak to the petflap unit and unlock the way in/ out. In this way only your pet will be able to gain access in/out of your property. The collar allows you to monitor pet activity and gives both pet and owner real peace of mind.       

Cat flaps and pet flaps are best installed in UPVC doors or glazed units by a professional fitter such as Mr Misty. There is a skill to getting the pet flap fitted perfectly without damaging your door or window so that it is chosen and fitted appropriately for its user and its location in your home. It is also important that it looks smart and is sealed in effectively to keep your home free of drafts. 

Watch expert pet flap Mr Misty in action - and meet some of our happy four-legged customers.  

Read our pet flap installation blog & view our timelapse video here

A: We advise fitting a top quality cat flap or pet flap. The come in all shapes and sizes to suit your furry friend, but they include draft-proofing joins and ‘hair’ strips.

This obstructs air flow, however, the plastic units are unfortunately not completely draft proof. Perhaps a little draftiness is a small price to play for the new-found freedom your pet will enjoy from the pet flap installation – not to mention your peace of mind that they can come in safely when they wish. 

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A. Cat-flaps can be fitted into windows as well as doors. If you live in an apartment, it may be more convenient for your pet to use a cat-flap in a window. We do however advise that pet flap installation should be in windows with laminated safety glass only.

A. There are many types of pet flaps available on the market and some people prefer to have a ‘collar-key’ system to prevent other cats gaining entry into your home which could cause distress to your pet.

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