PRICE GUIDE · GARDEN & OUTDOOR · 2026–2027
Greenhouse Installation cost in the UK
£250–£3,500 per install. Typically £950.
Having a greenhouse put up costs £250–£3,500 in the UK, with about £950 typical for a standard 6x8 built on a proper base. Size sets most of the price, then the frame material, the base, toughened glass and running water or power out to it.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does greenhouse installation cost in the UK?
| Low end | £250 | a small aluminium kit on an existing base |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £950 | what most people pay |
| High end | £3,500 | a large timber greenhouse with a new base and services |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the gardeners and landscapers near you.
What moves the price
- Size — a 6x4 lean-to is a few hours' work, a 10x12 greenhouse can take days to build
- Base — a level slab, paving or timber base has to be laid before any greenhouse frame goes up
- Frame — aluminium is the cheapest frame, cedar and other timber frames cost more
- Glazing — toughened glass and polycarbonate cost more than horticultural glass
- Water and power — running a supply out to the greenhouse adds trenching and a tradesperson
- Access and weather — hundreds of panes and no side access make a windy day slow work
Domestic and garden services prices in the UK are up 24% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Domestic services and household services, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical greenhouse installation would have cost about £730 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7E6 →
WHAT YOU GET
What a greenhouse installation booking includes
Takes: Two to six hours for a small kit; one to three days for a large greenhouse with its base. Not included: Electrics and water supplies by a qualified tradesperson, staging, shelving and heating are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common greenhouse installation jobs
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How to pay less
- Lay the greenhouse base yourself if you can get it square and level before the fitter arrives
- Pick a standard aluminium greenhouse size rather than a cedar or bespoke frame
- Book greenhouse assembly in autumn, outside the spring rush when gardeners want it ready
Before you book
- Check the height limits for a greenhouse close to a boundary, as a taller one may need planning permission
- Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with the greenhouse base clear of trees and overhanging branches
- Ask whether the greenhouse price includes the base or only the assembly
- Any power supply to the greenhouse should be fitted by a registered electrician
Greenhouse Installation cost: questions people ask
£250–£3,500, with about £950 typical for a standard 6x8 on a new base. A small kit on an existing base is cheapest; a large timber greenhouse with water laid on is dearest.
A small kit takes two to six hours. A large greenhouse, with the base laid first, can take one to three days.
Most do not, as long as it meets the outbuilding rules: single storey, under 2.5 metres high near a boundary and covering no more than half the garden with other buildings. Listed buildings and front gardens are different.
Yes. Taking one down, cleaning the glass and rebuilding it on a new base is a common job and costs less than buying new.
Electrics, a water supply, staging, shelving and heaters are usually separate costs.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, set from published greenhouse cost guides — a national range, not a quote. The size, frame and base decide your price.
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