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Essential Kit

Essential Kit

The Essential Kit is everything you need to get a net up, (minus the J-brackets). Great for cat owners who already have a way to mount the netting at height or for shorter fences and tight runs where the curved overhang isn't required.

(For example, creating a barrier between a roof and a fence.)

What's in the box:

  • 4m × 10m nylon-coated steel fibre netting (claw-proof, weather-proof, UV-stable)
  • 30m of weather-proof rope for tensioning and gap closure
  • 30 wall plugs and stainless screws for fixing to brick, render, or hardwood
  • 30 high-strength UV pull ties

If you need some J-brackets to create the curved overhang that stops cats vaulting you can add a bundle of 2 ($35) or 3 ($50) at checkout, or upgrade to the Standard Kit and save. We recommend having these brackets installed every 2 metres.

Install with confidence

Most installs can be completed in 3–5 hours with a second pair of hands and a power drill. Watch the install or grab the downloadable guide for further assistance. 

Designed in Melbourne by Alyce and Shaun. Tested by Sadie (our cat) until she gave up.

Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 5-year materials warranty.

$189.00 AUD
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  • DIY-friendly. 1–2 people, 3–5 hours to install.
  • Just a power drill, no tradesperson required.
  • Covers 10m of fence per kit.
  • 5-year materials warranty
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
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  • Shipping and delivery

    Free shipping on orders over $240. Below that, a flat rate applies calculated at checkout based on your address.

    We ship from Melbourne via Australia Post, within 1–2 business days of your order. Most metro orders arrive in 2–4 business days, regional and remote takes a bit longer.

    You'll get tracking the moment your kit's on its way.

  • Returns and warranty

    30-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn't work for your yard, send it back within 30 days for a full refund. You pay return shipping, we cover everything else. No forms, no interrogation, just email us.

    5-year materials warranty. If your netting or J-brackets tear, rust, or break down from normal weather use within 5 years, we replace them free.

  • Materials and specs

    Netting: nylon-coated steel fibre. Claw-tested on real cats, weather-tested through Melbourne winters.

    J-brackets: powder-coated steel, designed in Melbourne. Angled to create the curved overhang that stops cats vaulting.

    Rope: UV-stabilised, weather-proof.

    Pull-ties: UV-resistant, weather-proof.

    Screws: stainless steel for timber. Wall plugs included for brick and rendered walls.

    Each kit covers 10 metres of fence line.

The Just For Cats Promise

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

    If it doesn't work for your yard, send it back within 30 days for a full refund. No forms, no interrogation — just email us.

  • 5-year materials warranty

    If your netting or J-brackets tear, rust, or break down from normal weather use within 5 years, we'll replace them free. Backed by our manufacturer's quality guarantee.

  • Real human support

    When you email hello@justforcats.shop, the email goes to one of us — Alyce or Shaun — usually within an hour.

Install in an afternoon

The kit is designed for 1-2 people with basic DIY skills. Most installs take 3-5 hours. You won't need a tradesperson, just a power drill.

1. Plan your perimeter

Walk your fence line. Identify gaps, climbable spots, and where the netting might need to curve at the top to stop vaulting. Each kit covers 10 metres of perimeter.

2. Mount the brackets

If you've purchased these, drill the J-brackets into your fence at 2m intervals. They angle inward to create the curved overhang that stops cats vaulting. For brick or rendered walls, use the included wall plugs.

3. Netting tension

Slightly loose, not taut. Netting pulled tight gives cats a foothold to climb. A slightly loose net makes it harder for them to get a grip.

4. Secure

Use the supplied pull-ties to secure any gaps or any loose areas. If you need more pull-ties your local hardware store will have them.

Watch the install

J-bracket install walkthrough

Common questions before you buy

How do I know which kit is right for me?

Most Australian backyards work with the Standard Kit, it gives you the netting plus 3 J-brackets to start your overhang. If you've got a longer fence run, complex corners, or want more bracket coverage at 2m spacing, the Complete Kit gives you 6 brackets. The Essential Kit is for owners who already have a way to mount netting at height, for example, between a roof and a fence, or for shorter custom installs.

Will this work on my fence?

Yes, in most cases. The kit installs on timber paling, brick, render, or hardwood. The J-brackets attach to your fence or wall. The netting tensions over the top. If your fence is unusually short, very tall, or has gaps wider than 100mm at the base, use the pull-ties to secure the net further.

How long does delivery take?

We dispatch from Melbourne within 1-2 business days. Melbourne metro: 2-4 business days. Sydney/Adelaide/Brisbane metro: 3-6 days. Other capital cities: 4-7 days. Regional and remote: 5-10 days. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders $240.

What if it doesn't work for my cat?

Send it back within 30 days for a full refund. You cover return shipping; we cover everything else. No forms, no interrogation. Most installs that don't hold are because of gaps. If you secure it properly, cats find it very hard to get over or get through it.

Who do I talk to if I have questions?

Email hello@justforcats.shop. The email comes to one of us, Alyce or Shaun, usually within an hour. Real humans, not a support team.

Can you help with my install?

We don't physically install. Just For Cats is two people working from a small warehouse. But we'll happily try and talk through your install over email if you've got questions about your specific situation. Write to us at hello@justforcats.shop. If you'd rather hire someone, a local handyperson from airtasker can usually fit a kit in 3-5 hours."

Hi, we're Alyce and shaun

We're a Melbourne couple who created this kit because we needed it for our own cat, Sadie. We package and post every order, and answer every email ourselves.

If you've got a question about your order, your kit, or your warranty, write to us. We'll write back.

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