Of course, you can enjoy the small moments of letting your cat in or out, but you can also treat the both of you 😊 to the comfort of a quality cat flap. A well-designed cat flap gives your pet independence while keeping your home comfortable, quiet and insulated – an important benefit for many homes across the UK. A cat flap made of wood & rubber is:
✓ Draught-free and insulated
✓ No electronics
✓ Securely locking
✓ Quiet, noiseless
Here you buy a beautiful cat flap that is made to last. You will enjoy it together for years to come. Unlike many plastic cat flaps, a wooden cat door with flexible rubber slats helps maintain its shape over time while still closing securely after every use.
Which flap for your cat? Take the door test!
Felix (XS)
Put your cat in another room and leave the door open by 12 cm, this is the width of the flap’s opening. If they can come to you without having to push the door open any further, you’re good to go.
In doubt? Give your cat the benefit of the doubt and choose one size up: the Nipper!
Nipper (S)
Put your cat in another room and leave the door open by 21 cm, this is the width of the flap’s opening. If they can come to you without having to push the door open any further, you’re good to go.
In doubt? Give your cat the benefit of the doubt and choose one size up: the Jake!
Jake (M)
This is the flap for the very largest cats, built sturdily based on our experience with dog doors. The flap is attached using a unique system. This makes replacing the flap incredibly easy, but… that won’t even be necessary, as this unique system prevents the flap from tearing.
Are we sure? You get a free replacement flap for the first 5 years!
Felix (XS)
For the smallest or slimmest cats. Ideal for breeds such as Singapura, Munchkin, Siamese, …
Nipper (S)
BESTSELLER
For standard domestic cats, such as European Shorthairs.
Jake (M)
For larger cat breeds such as the Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Ragamuffin, …
The cat flap that closes properly
time and again … for many years
A properly closing cat flap is essential for maintaining insulation and preventing cold air entering your home. A silent, well-fitted cat door also helps keep your house comfortable while allowing your cat to come and go freely.
Your cat flap in a wall, a glass door, a wooden or a UPVC door ?
A cat flap in a UPVC door, a front door, an interior door, …
The ideal cat door for an outside door: draught-free, insulated and secure. But also for your interior door because it makes no noise and blends in beautifully with your interior. Many homeowners choose to install a cat flap in both internal and external doors so their pets can move easily around the house and garden.
Is your door suitable ?
Please check the following list:
- The door can be made of wood, UPVC, steel or aluminium and can even be a composite door.
- Suitable for doors up to 5.90 in (15cm) thick: all normal interior and exterior doors, as well as screen doors with thin metal panels or extra-thick doors.
- Profiled doors are suitable. Our wooden frames are solid and can be touched up on installation.
- If your door has a special finish, you can paint, varnish, … yourself the ‘natural’ finished cat doors.
A cat flap in a glass door or a window
A wooden cat flap in glass is absolutely beautiful ! Not only beautiful, but it’s also draught-free, insulated and safe! We know it’s not easy to organise, but we’re more than happy to help you. A cat flap for glass doors is often installed in patio doors or garden doors, allowing your cat to access outdoor spaces while keeping the door secure and insulated.
How to install a cat door in glass
A door in glass is done in 3 steps:
- Look for a glazier in your area who can replace your glass with a glass pane with a rectangular hole. Not all glaziers take on this kind of work but contact us if you don’t find anyone because we can recommend glaziers who will be happy to do it for you !
- Order the cat flap in advance on our website so that it is delivered by the time the glazier comes to take the measures. The glazier will then measure both your glass pane and the cat flap. Nothing can go wrong.
- When installing the glass, the glazier will fit the cat flap, which takes only a few minutes.
All done!
If it doesn’t work or gets too expensive and you don’t have doors to install a cat flap? Consider a cat door through the wall … a very comfortable solution.
A cat flap in the wall
Maximum insulation thanks to the double flap: one on the external wall and the other on the internal wall, creating an insulating layer of air between them. The most comfortable cat door. This double-flap design helps reduce draughts and maintain warmth inside the home, making it a practical solution for external walls.
Is your wall suitable for a cat flap ?
Simply check the following 3 points:
1. Wall materials
Tomsgates cat doors have a robust tunnel so that they can be installed in brick, concrete, wood, crepi, glued bricks, stacked bricks, timber frame, wooden front facades, Trespa, … Our doors have been fitted in walls of any building material.
2. Insulated walls
Tomsgates doors are adaptable to walls up to 16.93 in (43 cm) and we also have a version for extra-thick walls of super-insulted houses, historical buildings, …
3. Take piping and cabling into account:
Usually they run vertical, from bottom to top. So do not position your cat door under a switch, tap, ….. If in doubt, please contact us.
Installation may seem like a chore but we have been sending our wall doors around the world since 2014 where they are installed by customers themselves. We only get compliments on the ease of installation. Our installers will be happy to do it for you in Great Britain, California (US), Belgium and the Netherlands. You can simply order the installation along when you order your cat door and we contact you to make an appointment.
If you did want to remove the door after many years, it is a job of 2 times half a day to reseal the hole in the wall.
The advantages
of a wooden cat flap or dog flap
Fit your cat door yourself or have it installed?
In the UK, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands and California (US) we have installers, so you can include the installation in your online order. We will then contact you a few days later to arrange the installation date. Very comfortable: we install with little dust and take all waste with us. Professional installation can be especially helpful when fitting a cat flap in glass doors or thicker external doors where precise cutting and sealing are required.
But to be honest, if you can make the hole in the door or wall yourself, the rest of the work is very easy. No fiddling about with small, fragile parts: only high-quality materials that are a pleasure to work with. A fun project for a handy DIYer. Many homeowners install their cat flap themselves as part of a straightforward DIY home improvement project.
Is wood suitable for a cat flap ?
Indeed, because wood gives you a lot of pleasure: it insulates, looks good, feels nice, etc.
And our wood is low-maintenance because it has been treated with oil, so that dirt cannot enter it. So if you polish the pet door a few times a year with a cloth with some oil, it will stay in excellent condition for years. Regular care helps preserve the appearance and insulation performance of your wooden cat flap.
By the way, you can also order our cat flaps ‘natural’ as well for you to finish them the way you want: do you like your cat door black, blue-grey, etc.? It’s possible! This allows the cat flap to match the colour and style of your door or interior design.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use wood for a cat flap?
It’s an obvious choice: wood provides excellent insulation against the cold and retains its good looks for a long time. It is the material of choice for doors and shutters, not just for cat flaps ;-) more …
Is a stylish cat flap also the best cat flap?
Yes, because a lot of thought has gone into it: the design is the result of the requirements for it to function properly. For example, the slats on the flap are nicely rounded so that they feel pleasant – like a gentle caress – to your cat when they use the flap. more …
A cat flap in glass?
Exactly! Looking for a stylish solution to give your cat ultimate freedom? A cat flap in glass is just what you need! At Tomsgates, we’ve designed cat flaps that fit seamlessly into glass doors or windows, including double-glazed panels, without compromising your home’s insulation or security.
Our cat doors for glass are durable, weatherproof, and easy to use for dogs of all sizes. They’re perfect for modern homes, combining practicality with sleek design. Give your dog the freedom to come and go, while keeping your home secure and looking great. Choose a Tomsgates cat flap for glass – because your cat deserves the best!
Can I make a cat flap myself?
Sure, that’s how we started back in ’98! A few tips: make sure it’s windproof, but be careful that tails don’t get trapped. Use high-quality materials, as you want it to last for years.more …
Can my dog and cat go through the same cat door?
Absolutely! Thanks to the flexible flap with slats, even the smallest dogs or cats can use the largest dog doors, as they simply need to push the bottom slats open. So choose a door suitable for your largest pet – it won’t be too heavy for the smallest ones. more …
Is the Tomsgates cat flap suitable for my exterior door?
Absolutely! Our cat flaps are specially designed with adventurous cats and their owners in mind. Made from durable, weather-resistant materials, they are built to last for years. This gives your cat the freedom to come and go as it pleases. The stylish design complements any external door and is easy to install — or we can install it for you. Give your cat the best cat flap for external doors and choose Tomsgates – the safe, reliable choice for every cat lover! 🐾