Oscillot cat fence installation follows a few practical steps, from checking your existing fence to fitting the system and making sure there are no obvious escape points. A Tasker can handle the hands-on work while you stay out of the tool shed. 

Here’s what the installation process typically involves.

Checking the fence and installation area

Before installation starts, a Tasker can inspect your existing fence and the areas around it to work out where the Oscillot system needs to go. They can check the fence height, surface and condition, then look for trees, sheds, garden beds, gates or other objects that could give your cat a way around the barrier. Sorting these details out first helps determine where the post kits, brackets and paddles need to be positioned.

Measuring and preparing the fence line

Once your Oscillot cat fence is assessed, the Tasker can measure the perimeter and mark out where the Oscillot components will be installed. This includes working out the spacing for the post kits and identifying sections where paddles may need to be adjusted or cut to fit.

Doing all this accurately around a large or uneven perimeter can get tricky, particularly when you're working alone. A Tasker can handle the measuring, marking and preparation before any drilling begins.

Installing the Oscillot components

With the layout ready, the Tasker can install the mounting brackets and Oscillot post kits along the fence. If you bought the dual knuckle post kit from Oscillot, the Taskers can mark and drill the fixing points, secure each post kit, attach the paddles and work around the fence section by section to create a consistent overhang.

Large perimeters, multiple fence surfaces and awkward sections can make this repetitive work time-consuming, so hiring a Tasker can help ensure the components are fitted securely and aligned correctly.

Working around gates and tricky sections

Gates, corners and changes in the fence line need a little more attention than a straight run of fencing. A Tasker can position the components around these areas, adjust the installation where needed and check that gates can still open and close properly.

They can work around potential climbing points or other obstacles that could compromise the cat-proof perimeter. If you’d prefer to keep your cat out of the way while the work is happening, booking cat boarding through Airtasker can make installation day a little easier.

Checking the completed cat fence

Once the cat system from Oscillot is installed, the Tasker can work around the full perimeter to check that the components are secure, the paddles move freely and there are no obvious gaps or problem areas. They can also check sections around gates, corners and nearby structures where your cat might find an alternative escape route.

If your cat has had a stressful day watching someone invade its territory, you can always book a cat grooming service through Airtasker afterwards and let someone else deal with the claws.