Cat Netting Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Do you ship across Australia?

YES. We ship Australia wide, and dispatch all orders from our Sydney warehouse. Upon receipt of payment, orders are generally shipped same day. We also supply internationally upon request.

How long will my order take to arrive, and how much will the freight cost?

Orders are shipped generally shipped same day. To eastern capital cities, orders arrive in average within 1-3 days. Western Australia, Tasmania, S.A and N.T customers can generally expect delivery in 4-5 days. The postage price will be determined by your postcode and the weight of your parcel. On average, most orders cost less than $20 for postage.

How much will my cat enclosure cost?

On average, self installations cost significantly less than half of those fully installed. The majority of self installations cost less than $250. Catnets.com.au provide all our pricing online, so a rough costing can be done before ordering. We have all our prices available online, as we are confident we have the lowest prices available. Our standard netting price is $3.50 per square metre, and we have bulk and monthly specials available.

How are your prices so low?

Catnets.com.au nets are operated as a trading business of one of Australias largest netting importers, Haverford Pty Ltd. Haverford was established in 1888, and has supplied netting for events including the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Expo '88. With suppliers worldwide, we have access to a variety of netting products and suppliers. We stringently test and assess our nets to ensure they are of the utmost quality. Our bulk puchases and buying power, along with the fact that you are dealing direct with the importer, ensure we can supply nets at low prices.

Do you have an installation service?

Unfortunately Catnets.com.au does not currently offer an installation service.

If you require an installation service, we recommend you contact the following businesses who use catnets.com.au netting and related accessories. Their details can be found HERE.

Are there minimum orders?

No. Whether you need netting to enclose your entire yard or simply need 1m x 1m, we can help.

I am renting, and want an enclosure that won't damage existing structures?

We offer freestanding enclosures which are ideal for balconys and patios. See more details HERE.

How do I order and pay?

Our online shop ensures expedited processing and shipping of your order.

Shop in your own time and then checkout using:

• Paypal / Credit Card (Paypal account is NOT required)
• Direct Bank Transfer
• Cheque / Money Order
• Credit Card via telephone

Shipping costs are calculated automatically during checkout. We will ship your order via the most appropriate means based on your order size, weight and delivery location. Current transport includes Australia Post, Couriers Please, TNT, NQX and more.

Alternatively orders can be placed by:

• Telephone: Call Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm on 02 97715288
• Email: sales@catnets.com.au
• Fax: 02 97722688

Netting Specific Questions

Why Use Netting?

Netting is an ideal material for use as a cat enclosure. It has many benefits including the following:

• It is very versatile and easy to work with. Netting can be cut to size, shaped around corners and used to fill small holes. It doesn't require any special tools, doesn't involve any heavy lifting, welding or building experience to install.
• It is affordable. With our netting avaialable just at $3.50 per square metre, netting is the best option for large areas that wouldn't otherwise be encloseable. Most catnets.com.au enclosures cost well under $200.
• It is strong and long lasting. Our specialised cat netting is designed to last. It is UV treated for outdoor use, has heat strengthened knots and is pre-stretched to avoid sagging.
• It looks fantastic! Netting (especially our low-vis netting) is barely noticeable once installed. Wire cage enclosures can have a dominant and overpowering appearance, whereas a low-vis netting enclosure looks subtle and soft. Please browse the image gallery for examples
• Unlike wire cages, the netting won't get hot-to-touch in the hot summer heat.
• Won't get caught by the wind like shadecloth.
• Is airy, and allows you cat to keep cool in the summer months.
• Unlike wire cages, there are no sharp and DANGEROUS edges

Is your netting long lasting and high quality?

Catnets.com.au is so confident in our netting products, we are more than happy to send samples for your inspection. All our cat nets are:

• UV stabilised for continued outdoor usage
• Pre-Stretched to avoid sagging and stretching over time
• Made with Heat-Strengthened knots to avoid knot slipping

Just take a look at this large male Koala climbing our Low-Vis 19mm netting with no problem at all! See more photos here...

How can I see the quality of the net before I purchase?

Just let us know your delivery address and we'll mail you out samples straight away.

Can I purchase by-the-metre?

Yes. Let us know your dimensions and we'll quote you accordingly.

Other Questions

Why should I enclose my cat?

Research has shown that the overwhelming majority of incidents involving cats occur at night. These studies have also shown that cats restricted at night live up to 3 years longer on average. Contrary to popular belief, cats can live and enjoy a happy and healthy life when properly contained within the backyard.

Catnets.com.au is a major supplier of cat netting throughout Australia. Based out of our two warehouses in Sydney, catnets.com.au offers a range of D.I.Y products, along with a series of recommended installation businesses across Australia.

By enclosing your cat you can help eliminate risk of the following issues:

• Injured in fights
• Hit by cars
• Become lost
• Catch diseases
• Neighbourhood nuisence issues
• Legal requirements
• Wildlife safety

Customer Reviews

"The house is over 125 years old, and we needed to retain the character, which meant it had to blend in. As you'll see, the low-vis netting is so unobtrusive that if you don't know it's there, you don't really notice it, which is great. Fortunately my landlady knows and loves my cats as much as I do, so their safety was also of importance to her. They (the cats) now feel safe enough from the traffic and the people wandering past to sit on the verandah, and night time is now a fine time for cats to sit in the cool evening breeze and relax. :-) The net is secured using screw-in cuphooks top and bottom, and timber screwed onto the posts to secure the edges. I haven't managed to put up any hammocks or such as yet, they've got their armchairs and the plants to sit in. :-) When the house is locked up the cats can still get in and out through the windows - they fit between the security bars - and the chairs are postioned to make window access easy. I have yet to do the back verandah, which is a bit smaller, but the basic premise will be the same - except as there are no doors on the back verandah, I'll be using the zips and netting to secure the doorway. The cats are very happy with the netting - their friendly humans can fit fingers through for petting and sometimes biting, but they're still safe from people they don't know. The local lizard population (and other wildlife) are also safe, and I don't have to spend weekends rescuing lizards. All in all it's great for everyone, and I have the peace of mind of knowing my catpanions are safe but can still enjoy being semi-outdoors. :-) Thanks heaps!!!"

"Hi All, I wanted to show you my cat cage. I ordered your cat netting special for October $199 and I bought a gazebo for $229. I can also use the gazebo as well when I move. As you can see I really can't do too much with the yard as we are only renting. This was the best option as I didnt want my cat to be wondering the neighbourhood. This way she can chase flies, roll around on the concrete/dirt or eat some of the grass!! She loves it. There was plenty of the netting and it arrived within 1 day. Thankyou for having such a great product and having great customer service. "

"Hi Mark,

I would just like to say what a great company Catnets is, every email was answered so promptly and easy to understand, the samples and brochure arrived the next day, I rang up and ordered 5m x 1.8m of net which was delivered by courier the next day, was left at my door as requested.

I am thinking of putting some more of your netting up as a complete cover in, but that at the moment is in the thinking stage only.

I am a mature lady who hasnt had very much experience in handyman/woman work but I did put it up myself and so pleased with it, thank you so much. Your web site is very easy to read and has heaps of information."

" As promised photos of our first cat enclosure using catnets (I am no photographer) . We basically enclosed 1/3 of our pergola with an entry back through into the house using the 40mm netting.

Can I say, your product is fantastic, price is great and it was very easy to use and install.

The zipper entry is gold.

Our bengals love their play area and we are looking forward to our next delivery of netting that we ordered today to build our super duper enclosure for our boys.

Thanks again
Kindest Regards  "

"We thought you might like to see some pics of our enclosure, Thank you for allowing our beautiful Bengals to enjoy a freedom they've never had before, Regards,  "

"Hello Mark, I thought that you may be interested in the cat enclosure that I have built using your low-vis 19mm netting. Our existing cat enclosure ('Adventure Playground') is to the side and rear of our home, however, we enjoy sitting on our front verandah and after some 'visualising' I thought the front verandah and associated courtyard would also make a nice cat enclosure. The attached photos show that I have generally run stainless steel wire through eyelet screws to fasten the netting at ground level, to the garage wall, the verandah pillar and to the underside of the gutter flashing. I attached pine battens to the underside of the flashing (as it would have been too difficult to attach eyelet screws to the metal flashing - much easier to screw them into soft timber). I also picked up a second-hand screen door from the recycling depot and have hung this between the wall of the house and the verandah pillar (the verandah is the route from our front door to the garage, so we need the access). The cats get to this cat enclosure through our bedroom window - the window is dead-bolted, but open enough for them to get through - and I have cut the corner of the fly wire so that they can push through it. "

Hello there, I recently purchased some of your cat netting, and did a DIY installation of our house in the eastern suburbs. We chose a perimeter style enclosure that boarded our entire property, we didn’t use the metal brackets you supplied simply made our own. Total cost : $380.

We have 6 Cats : 1 Bengal marble Female “ Pepper “ Aged 9 months. 1 Bengal Rosetted Female “ Kayla “ Aged 9 Months 1 Bengal Spotted Female “ Jasper “ Aged 9 months 1 Turkish Angora Male “ Snowball “ Aged 2 years 1 Ginger Tabby Female “ Albury “ Aged 8 years 1 Tortishell Female “ Nike “ Aged 12 years.

All have their own spaces outside and the enclose is a complete success. I have enclosed photo’s so you might choose to put it on your website – I am please with how unobtrusive it is as the photos indicate. I popped in a few pics of some of the bengals because they are adorable!

More customer reviews can be found in the corresponding Featured Installations in the IMAGE GALLERY

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