2025-08-28
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A resource hub to support you making the best decisions in choosing and installing your cat proof garden or catio.
Cat Fence Barrier & Cat Enclosure Buying Guide
Step One
What type of barrier do I need?
You'll need to measure the height of your existing garden boundary to decide which barrier to use. If there is no existing boundary or you wish to partition your garden, a freestanding cat enclosure is ideal.
Our solutions are suitable for:
Curved fences or walls
Sloped or undulating ground
Boundaries of all heights and types
Step Two
What length of kit do I need?
You’ll need to measure the perimeter of the area you want to cat-proof.
Measure the full length of your garden boundary or enclosure area
If measuring is difficult, don’t worry, just get in touch with us
Provide your full address and postcode, and we can use Google Earth to help calculate your required kit length
Step Three
How do I cat-proof corners & garden features?
Most gardens include corners, sheds, pergolas, or other features. These require additional components to ensure full security.
Run the barrier continuously around sheds and summerhouses, using corner adapters and extenders on brackets where the shed meets the fence. Allow extra mesh for these areas.
Step Four
Measure twice, order once
Before ordering, double-check:
Your total perimeter length
The number of internal and external corners
Any sheds, pergolas, or structures that require corner brackets or additional mesh
Catio Buying Guide
First Stage
What size catio do I need?
First, decide where you would like your catio to be located. If it will be positioned against your house, measure the height of any adjoining back doors or patio doors to ensure a proper fit.
Catios are usually installed on hard-standing surfaces, such as paving or decking, though many people also choose to incorporate grassy areas. If your catio will be placed on gravel, your cats should have supervised access to prevent them from digging.
Finally, measure the length and width of the area you would like your catio to cover. These measurements will help determine the most suitable size for your space and your cats’ needs.
Second Stage
How many gates will I need?
Think about the points from which you would like to access the catio. If your catio is accessed directly from the house, you may choose not to include any access gates. If your catio is freestanding, you will need at least one access gate.
The internal width of a standard gate is 756 mm. If you need to move furniture or other large items that exceed this width in and out of the catio, it is advisable to temporarily detach the mesh and reattach it once the furniture has been moved.
If you would like to access your patio or garden from multiple directions, you may choose to include more than one gate for added convenience.
Third Stage
Choose enrichment features
Adding enrichment to your catio is a great way to make the most of the vertical space, allowing your cat to leap, jump, climb, run, or simply relax.
Our enrichment range can be attached directly to a wall. Cat bridges and shelves require support every 1.2 metres, so if you plan to attach these to one of the mesh sides of the catio, you may wish to purchase a catio enrichment post for additional stability and support.
Fourth Stage
Measure twice, order once
Before ordering, double-check:
Your catio size: total height, length, and depth.
Internal measurements: pay close attention to internal dimensions to ensure there’s enough clearance around existing doors and windows.
The number of gates you require.
Enrichment options: any packages such as cat shelves, cat bridges, lookout platforms, outdoor cat beds, and support posts.
Watch, learn, and install with confidence
Follow our installation videos, demonstrations, and reels to see how our systems are fitted, what tools you’ll need, and the level of DIY experience required.
Our Installation Engineers travel all over the UK fitting cat fencing systems: 'they are trained to 'think like cats' and their technical knowledge and experience gives them the cutting edge.
Our Customer Service team is based at our Headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent. Their main expertise is customer advice and quoting for professional installations and over the phone support for DIY.
