How much work is involved in an Oscillot cat fence installation is largely hinged on your fence’s length, material, and condition. Here are the basic steps you can expect this service to cover: 

Preparing your fence for Oscillot cat topper installation

Before any fitting starts, a Oscillot cat fence installer near you typically starts by inspecting your existing fence, taking measurements along its full length, and scouting for anything nearby that your cat could use to climb over, such as sheds or low-hanging branches that need to be cut.

At this stage, they might also confirm whether your fence meets the minimum recommended height and flag any reinforcement it might need. For instance, glass or chain-link tops may need capping before the system can hold securely.

If you don't currently have a fence in place but are keen to make your garden cat-proofed, Airtasker can also connect you with fence installers who can build one first and get it ready for an Oscillot fitting afterwards.

Installing the Oscillot cat fence topper

Once the fence is prepped, your Oscillot cat fence installer fits the components along the top. The first step here depends on the material of your fence: timber fences generally need brackets fitted first to hold the mounting hardware installed next, while metal fences don't. 

From there, your Tasker installs the Oscillot dual knuckle post kit, which fastens to your fence top and holds the spinning rollers, followed by the Oscillot paddle itself. Having a Tasker handle the fitting saves you hours of trial and error getting each paddle level and spinning correctly, which is what actually makes the barrier work.

If you have gates along your fence line, mention them when you post your task. They sometimes need re-hinging once the system is in place, and it's worth flagging early on so Taskers know exactly what to expect with the build.

Finishing checks

After the last paddle goes in, your Oscillot cat fence installer walks the entire fence line checking for any gaps or weak points that can undo the rest of the cat-proofing system. 

Once the installer gives an all-clear, that doesn’t mean it’s ready for a test drive from your cat. The usual advice is to keep your cat indoors for a few days, then allow supervised time in the yard for about a week before letting them out unsupervised. 

If you’d like extra help easing your cat into the new setup, you can find a separate cat training service on Airtasker.