Balcony catios
A balcony catio, or balcony cat enclosure, gives your cat the height and the wide view that cats love.
We frame it to the shape of the balcony you already have and fix it to the house, so the outlook stays open for everyone.
Catios in Hobart
Catios built around your home, from windows to whole decks
We design and build catios across Greater Hobart, so your cat can sunbake, climb and watch the world go by from an enclosed outdoor space made for your home.
We build window, balcony, verandah, deck and garden catios, and every one starts with a free, fixed-price quote.
Your cat can come and go through a cat door or one of our mesh tunnels from a window, and a catio can open onto a netted deck or verandah.
Browse our recent catio builds for ideas, or read what a catio is if you're new to them.
- Free, fixed-price quotes
- 2-year warranty on every build
- CatNets recommended installer
The catios we build
Catios for windows, balconies, verandahs, decks and gardens
From a compact window box to a large catio that takes in the whole deck, every design starts with the spots your cat already loves.
A sunny windowsill or the back step is a natural place to begin.
Window catios
A window catio is a mesh box built onto the outside of a window, where your cat can sit in the fresh air and keep an eye on the garden.
It can stand alone, or join one of our tunnels and carry on along the wall to a bigger catio.
Verandah and deck catios
Enclosing a verandah or deck, sometimes called a cat patio enclosure, gives you and your cats a shared space with room for the outdoor setting.
A roof over the deck can be part of the build when you'd like shade and shelter.
Catios attached to the house
An attached catio is built against the house, around a back door, sliding door or window, so your cat can step straight outside.
With carpentry and steel work, including welding, we make the frame to suit the walls it joins.
Garden catios
A freestanding garden catio sits out among the plants, where there's always something to sniff and watch.
One of our tunnels can link it to a window or a cat door in the house.
What goes inside
Fitted out for climbing, perching and sunbaking
Cats like to get up high and survey their patch, so we plan the inside as carefully as the frame.
Shelves and perches at different heights
Timber shelves fixed at staggered heights give your cat a lookout at every level.
Ramps between the shelves
Ramps link each shelf to the next, so your cat can climb to the top and back down.
Artificial turf underfoot
Turf on walkways and ledges gives paws something soft and green, the same finish we lay along the floor of our tunnels.
A cat door, fitted as part of the build
We fit cat doors into walls and doors, so your cat can let themselves in and out.
Room for the extras
A deck, a roof over it and raised garden beds can all be built into the same project.
If you're planning the fit-out, our guide covers what to put in a catio.
Getting in and out
A cat door or a tunnel from a window
We plan the way in alongside the catio itself, so your cat can come and go on their own terms.
Through a cat door
We fit a cat door into a wall or a door as part of the catio build.
It suits a catio built right against the house, and your cat lets themselves in and out.
Through a tunnel from a window
Our galvanised mesh tunnels run from a window to the catio, along a wall or high across the yard.
Netted decks
Turn the deck your family already uses into a catio
Cat netting over a deck or verandah gives your cats the same outdoor space you enjoy.
We're a CatNets recommended installer, listed for Hobart, the Eastern Shore and Southern Tasmania.
A custom gate can be built in so people can come and go, and a tunnel or cat door brings your cats out from the house.
- Decks and verandahs
- Whole backyards
- A custom gate for people
- A tunnel or cat door from the house
Design and quote
Designed with you, priced before we start
A catio has to suit your household as much as your cats, so we design it around how you live and what your cats enjoy.
We build catios right across Greater Hobart and Southern Tasmania, from Lenah Valley, New Town and South Hobart to Bellerive, Howrah, Kingston and Blackmans Bay.
- 2-year warranty on every build
- $10 million public liability insurance
- Recommended by vets at around 6 local clinics
- 20 years of building, and cat enclosures since December 2021
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Show us your space
Call 0424 042 180 or use the form below to tell us about the window, balcony or deck you have in mind.
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We visit and design it with you
We come out, look at the space with you and work out where the catio goes, how your cat gets in and what goes inside.
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Get a fixed-price quote
Your quote is free, follows the visit, and the price is fixed before any work starts.
Google reviews
What cat owners say
4.9 from 37 reviews on Google
Very pleased with our new catio - Marty provided friendly service from the outset, including free consultation with suggestions on how we could design our set-up based on our requirements. Marty seamlessly integrated our catio into the human spaces by professionally enclosing our covered deck area with non-obtrusive netting and quality-constructed gate for human access, along with cat tunnel from deck to window. The enclosure of the deck had the added bonus of keeping pesky possums out that were becoming a nuisance. Our cats are really enjoying the new space and so are we!
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Catio FAQ
Catio questions
Can a catio be attached to my house?
Yes.
We build catios against walls, around back doors and sliding doors, and onto verandahs, decks and balconies.
Each one is designed around the door, window or cat door your cat will use.
Can you build a catio on a balcony?
Yes, balcony catios are one of the kinds we build.
We frame the enclosure to the balcony you already have, so your cat gets the height and the view.
How will my cat get from the house into the catio?
Through a cat door we fit into a wall or door as part of the build, or through one of our mesh tunnels from a window.
Our tunnels can span more than 5 metres with no support underneath.
Can the catio have a gate for people?
Yes.
A custom gate can be built in as part of the catio, so you can step inside to tidy up, top up the water or sit with your cats.
Can a deck, roof or garden beds be part of my catio?
Yes.
Decks, roofs over decks and raised garden beds can all be built as part of your catio, along with fences and gates where the design needs them.
Our guide to catios and cat runs shows how the 2 compare.
What else we build
More ways to give your cat the outdoors
Cat runs and tunnels
Enclosed runs and our own galvanised mesh tunnels, which link a window or cat door to the catio and the garden, with spans of more than 5 metres and no support underneath.
Cat runs and tunnels
Netted cat enclosures
Decks, verandahs and whole yards enclosed with cat netting, with a gate built in so you can come and go.
Netted cat enclosuresRequest a quote
Let's plan your catio
Tell us about the window, balcony, verandah or garden you have in mind, and we'll come back to you to arrange a visit and a free, fixed-price quote.
0424 042 180Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
- Free quotes, after a visit to your place
- A fixed price before any work starts
- 2-year warranty on every build
- Greater Hobart and Southern Tasmania