SKU: FIXGS003

ProtectaPet® Ground Spike

£25.00

Build Time: 1 Hour

Material: Electro-coat Steel

Post Spacing: 3m intervals

Mount: Freestanding

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ProtectaPet® Ground Spike

£25.00

Product Description

Designed to provide a refined, modular foundation for ProtectaPet® cat enclosures, the ProtectaPet® Cat Enclosure Ground Spike enables secure installation into soft ground such as turf. Engineered for strength and stability, it delivers a clean, discreet finish while ensuring reliable in-ground support.

Key features

Patented ground spike: locks securely within the post for a sleek, understated appearance and dependable fixing
Secure fixing system: supplied with an M8 nut and bolt for firm attachment to the enclosure post
Exceptional durability: electrophoretic-coated finish for long-term corrosion resistance
Optimised base design: 665mm overall length, with 550mm driven into the ground and 115mm concealed within the post, providing optimal stability and secure post engagement

Important installation notice
Before installation, ensure there are no underground utilities present and isolate all power supplies. Where there is any uncertainty, a professional utility scan should be carried out prior to installation.

Whats included

Genuine ProtectaPet® designed and manufactured in Britain.

1 ProtectaPet® Ground Spike

Electroplated Steel 66.5cm Long

Tools Required

Find out which household tools you need to complete your project.

Safety boots

Tape measure

Spirit level

Safety gloves

Safety Glasses

Mallet

Screwdriver

Adjustable spanner

Measuring Guide

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Use our guidance to work out what you need to correctly measure your garden for our cat proofing products.

Step One

Gather the necessary tools:

Tape measure
Pen and pencil
Paper or notebook
Smartphone

Step Two

Measure the height of existing boundaries

Use a tape measure to check the height of any existing boundaries such as fences or walls. On existing fences, measure to the top of the fence post. If there are raised flower beds or raised ground next to the boundary, measure from the highest ground level to the top of the wall or fence post.

Step Three

Measure the length of the boundary

Each existing boundary of different height will need measuring in length. For example, if your fence is a straight run but drops from 1.8m to 1.6m mid-way, please measure both lengths separately. Where there is existing standard fencing, you can usually work out the length of the boundary by counting the number of fence panels and multiplying it by the standard width of fence panels, which is 2 meters.

Step Four

Send your measurements to ProtectaPet

Once you have measured your garden and recorded the measurements, please send us your plan, along with photographs of your garden. Along with your full address, we can verify the garden measurements on Google Earth and advise you what you will need to secure your garden.

Keeps even the best climbers safely contained

The BengalBend™ overhang is specially designed to stop agile cats from climbing out.

Fits real-world gardens, not just regular shapes

Adapts easily to irregular shaped boundaries, undulating ground and areas where there are no existing boundaries.

Strong, secure, and minimal maintenance required

Made from thick, premium-grade steel with no moving parts and finished with the ProtectaPet silver logo as a marque of quality.

Reviews

Purpose-Designed Modular System

Designed specifically for cat containment, with an extensive range of unique components to suit every garden.

Built for Long-Term Value

High-strength steel with galvanised and powder coated protection, designed for minimal maintenance.

Proven & Trusted: 40,000 cats safe

Trusted by over 15,000 cat owners, with the optimum success rate in real gardens across Europe.

Award-Winning Expertise

King’s Award-winning innovation, backed by expert advice and dedicated customer support.

Find the Purrfect Setup for You

Whether you’re looking for a complete professional installation or planning a DIY project using our products, we’ll help you choose the right solution and support you at every step, from planning through to finishing touches.

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Get the Pros In

Short on time or tools? Bring in the Pros for a highly trained, professional finish and a swift, hassle-free installation, expertly fitted to the highest aesthetic and functional standards.

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Taking the DIY Route?

Every DIY product comes with a library of resources to make building your cat garden simple and stress-free.

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ProtectaPet® Black Steel Welded Mesh

From £150.00

ProtectaPet® Cat Enclosure Post Turf

£100.00

ProtectaPet® Polypropylene Cat Fence Mesh 2m Wide

From £40.00

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FAQs

Ground spikes are used in all types of soft landscaping such as turf and soil. Ground spikes snuggly attach into 1.8m Cat Enclosure Posts and they are 66.5cm long. It is essential that you ensure there are no utilities underneath the area you wish to install the Cat Enclosure and isolate all power supplies before you start to dig.

We suggest maximum post intervals of 3 metres or 9 feet. You can choose to brace the cat enclosure every third post or 9 metres for added stability in soft or unstable ground.

Where the ground is unstable or you are fitting the enclosure in an exposed area, consider adding rigidity with braces. Cat Enclosure Braces can be fitted to every third post, on every corner and to gate frame posts to add rigidity and stability.

You can securely attach Boltdown Plates to patio, paving slabs, stone, bricks and decking. Where you have tarmac, we'd recommend digging holes in the tarmac and using our ground spikes instead.

Neighbourhood cats do have the physical ability to jump into your garden from on top of your fence. However, most cats will see that there is no exit from the garden and choose not to enter. Our customers report that neighbour’s cats tend to choose not to enter their gardens because they cannot see an escape. If you are leaving your garden unsupervised while going on holiday for instance, it is a good idea to leave an escape route for any cats that might enter (a wheelie bin against the fence is a good solution).

ProtectaPet cannot offer planning advice because regulations vary by area. Generally speaking, cat fencing solutions are not permanent structures and are below 2m in height. Please keep in mind that planning regulations in front gardens and in conservation areas are more restrictive. We advise you to contact your local authority for advice specific to your circumstances.

If a tree trunk or branch is within 6ft/1.8m of the boundary, it will require a cat barrier. Depending on the girth of the trunk and the proximity to the boundary, there are multiple options. Review our handy blog for an overview.

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This freestanding cat fencing enables the cats to have an expansive cat enclosure outdoors.

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Crowley and Rowenna got to experience the outdoors for the first time with this fantastic cat enclosure.

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The cat enclosure enables the cats in our care to have a great quality of life!

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We’d recommend ProtectaPet cat enclosures to anyone who wants their cat to have the best of both worlds. Cats are family and are totally worth the investment!

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