Greenhouse costs

badger09

LessImpecunious said:

FYI, according to an email I had today, The Greenhouse People (search online) have a sale on now of ex-display greenhouses - seems to be postcode dependent, but might be worth a look...

I so wish you hadn’t posted that. 

Now I have greenhouse envy. Not to mention shed & summerhouse envy😊

Dustyevsky

Ganga said:

Dustyevsky said:

comeandgo said:

i have a rhino and would never buy another brand, nothing else compares.

Maybe you aren't reading the right magazines! A number of extremely expensive brands offer more than Rhino, but for a middle market product, general opinion seems to be they're best in class. That doesn't mean all others are useless. They might need better foundations and more care than many people give them, though. Similarly, it's wrong to compare a metal house with a wooden one. Having had both, I'd prefer a quality wooden greenhouse.

Taff's right, a serviceable aluminium greenhouse needn't cost a lot. The last one I built was offered on Freecycle. Best of all, it was still assembled, so I could label all the parts before dismantling and avoid ending up with a pile of bits and no clue how they go together.

That is the problem i envision with getting one second hand/free ,most people discarding greenhouses are doing so because the ones they have are falling to bits or have broken glass etc.

Some are and some aren't. A pile of bits costs less because that's what it is. A well-made greenhouse, still standing and in good condition, will be maybe up to £500. That's still 1/4 of the price you'll pay for a Rhino, unassembled.

But the choice is yours. It'll be governed, not by your age, but by the depth of your pockets, your practical ability, and your overall fitness. At 74, I rebuilt my 42' polytunnel a little smaller.....at 24'. Without some help from younger folk, it would have been a tough job. It still cost £1k for a new cover and wooden parts, bolts screws etc. You don't get owt fer nowt these days!

Silvertabby

Dustyevsky said:

Ganga said:

Dustyevsky said:

comeandgo said:

i have a rhino and would never buy another brand, nothing else compares.

Maybe you aren't reading the right magazines! A number of extremely expensive brands offer more than Rhino, but for a middle market product, general opinion seems to be they're best in class. That doesn't mean all others are useless. They might need better foundations and more care than many people give them, though. Similarly, it's wrong to compare a metal house with a wooden one. Having had both, I'd prefer a quality wooden greenhouse.

Taff's right, a serviceable aluminium greenhouse needn't cost a lot. The last one I built was offered on Freecycle. Best of all, it was still assembled, so I could label all the parts before dismantling and avoid ending up with a pile of bits and no clue how they go together.

That is the problem i envision with getting one second hand/free ,most people discarding greenhouses are doing so because the ones they have are falling to bits or have broken glass etc.

Some are and some aren't. A pile of bits costs less because that's what it is. A well-made greenhouse, still standing and in good condition, will be maybe up to £500. That's still 1/4 of the price you'll pay for a Rhino, unassembled.

But the choice is yours. It'll be governed, not by your age, but by the depth of your pockets, your practical ability, and your overall fitness. At 74, I rebuilt my 42' polytunnel a little smaller.....at 24'. Without some help from younger folk, it would have been a tough job. It still cost £1k for a new cover and wooden parts, bolts screws etc. You don't get owt fer nowt these days!

£500!  I'm not letting Mr S see this post!  When I decided I wanted my heart's desire Rhino, we posted  my 18 year old Hall's (still v. good condition, no broken glass) greenhouse on a local info website for free, taker to dismantle and remove.  I just didn't want the faff of asking for money, only for the taker to start 'negotiating' if it didn't come down undamaged or if any of the (toughened) glass broke.  I'd had my money's worth out of it.

My Rhino is on a solid base of concrete slabs, as I prefer to grow my toms, chillies etc in 10" pots rather than in greenhouse soil.  In round figures, the base cost £600, the 6X6 Rhino £3K, and the fitting (name supplied by Rhino) £400.  But the pleasure I'm getting out of my lovely little greenhouse is priceless.  Just off now to water the pots and to see if there are any ripe strawberries in the hanging baskets.....

Dustyevsky

Silvertabby said:

Dustyevsky said:

Ganga said:

Dustyevsky said:

comeandgo said:

i have a rhino and would never buy another brand, nothing else compares.

Maybe you aren't reading the right magazines! A number of extremely expensive brands offer more than Rhino, but for a middle market product, general opinion seems to be they're best in class. That doesn't mean all others are useless. They might need better foundations and more care than many people give them, though. Similarly, it's wrong to compare a metal house with a wooden one. Having had both, I'd prefer a quality wooden greenhouse.

Taff's right, a serviceable aluminium greenhouse needn't cost a lot. The last one I built was offered on Freecycle. Best of all, it was still assembled, so I could label all the parts before dismantling and avoid ending up with a pile of bits and no clue how they go together.

That is the problem i envision with getting one second hand/free ,most people discarding greenhouses are doing so because the ones they have are falling to bits or have broken glass etc.

Some are and some aren't. A pile of bits costs less because that's what it is. A well-made greenhouse, still standing and in good condition, will be maybe up to £500. That's still 1/4 of the price you'll pay for a Rhino, unassembled.

But the choice is yours. It'll be governed, not by your age, but by the depth of your pockets, your practical ability, and your overall fitness. At 74, I rebuilt my 42' polytunnel a little smaller.....at 24'. Without some help from younger folk, it would have been a tough job. It still cost £1k for a new cover and wooden parts, bolts screws etc. You don't get owt fer nowt these days!

£500!  I'm not letting Mr S see this post! 

Weasel words: "Up to".

Ganga

Silvertabby said:

Dustyevsky said:

Ganga said:

Dustyevsky said:

comeandgo said:

i have a rhino and would never buy another brand, nothing else compares.

Maybe you aren't reading the right magazines! A number of extremely expensive brands offer more than Rhino, but for a middle market product, general opinion seems to be they're best in class. That doesn't mean all others are useless. They might need better foundations and more care than many people give them, though. Similarly, it's wrong to compare a metal house with a wooden one. Having had both, I'd prefer a quality wooden greenhouse.

Taff's right, a serviceable aluminium greenhouse needn't cost a lot. The last one I built was offered on Freecycle. Best of all, it was still assembled, so I could label all the parts before dismantling and avoid ending up with a pile of bits and no clue how they go together.

That is the problem i envision with getting one second hand/free ,most people discarding greenhouses are doing so because the ones they have are falling to bits or have broken glass etc.

Some are and some aren't. A pile of bits costs less because that's what it is. A well-made greenhouse, still standing and in good condition, will be maybe up to £500. That's still 1/4 of the price you'll pay for a Rhino, unassembled.

But the choice is yours. It'll be governed, not by your age, but by the depth of your pockets, your practical ability, and your overall fitness. At 74, I rebuilt my 42' polytunnel a little smaller.....at 24'. Without some help from younger folk, it would have been a tough job. It still cost £1k for a new cover and wooden parts, bolts screws etc. You don't get owt fer nowt these days!

£500!  I'm not letting Mr S see this post!  When I decided I wanted my heart's desire Rhino, we posted  my 18 year old Hall's (still v. good condition, no broken glass) greenhouse on a local info website for free, taker to dismantle and remove.  I just didn't want the faff of asking for money, only for the taker to start 'negotiating' if it didn't come down undamaged or if any of the (toughened) glass broke.  I'd had my money's worth out of it.

My Rhino is on a solid base of concrete slabs, as I prefer to grow my toms, chillies etc in 10" pots rather than in greenhouse soil.  In round figures, the base cost £600, the 6X6 Rhino £3K, and the fitting (name supplied by Rhino) £400.  But the pleasure I'm getting out of my lovely little greenhouse is priceless.  Just off now to water the pots and to see if there are any ripe strawberries in the hanging baskets.....

Have they come down in price? the current price for the basic model is £1.5k and in the sale the coloured model is £1.9k. all with free shipping.

Silvertabby

Ganga said:

Silvertabby said:

Dustyevsky said:

Ganga said:

Dustyevsky said:

comeandgo said:

i have a rhino and would never buy another brand, nothing else compares.

Maybe you aren't reading the right magazines! A number of extremely expensive brands offer more than Rhino, but for a middle market product, general opinion seems to be they're best in class. That doesn't mean all others are useless. They might need better foundations and more care than many people give them, though. Similarly, it's wrong to compare a metal house with a wooden one. Having had both, I'd prefer a quality wooden greenhouse.

Taff's right, a serviceable aluminium greenhouse needn't cost a lot. The last one I built was offered on Freecycle. Best of all, it was still assembled, so I could label all the parts before dismantling and avoid ending up with a pile of bits and no clue how they go together.

That is the problem i envision with getting one second hand/free ,most people discarding greenhouses are doing so because the ones they have are falling to bits or have broken glass etc.

Some are and some aren't. A pile of bits costs less because that's what it is. A well-made greenhouse, still standing and in good condition, will be maybe up to £500. That's still 1/4 of the price you'll pay for a Rhino, unassembled.

But the choice is yours. It'll be governed, not by your age, but by the depth of your pockets, your practical ability, and your overall fitness. At 74, I rebuilt my 42' polytunnel a little smaller.....at 24'. Without some help from younger folk, it would have been a tough job. It still cost £1k for a new cover and wooden parts, bolts screws etc. You don't get owt fer nowt these days!

£500!  I'm not letting Mr S see this post!  When I decided I wanted my heart's desire Rhino, we posted  my 18 year old Hall's (still v. good condition, no broken glass) greenhouse on a local info website for free, taker to dismantle and remove.  I just didn't want the faff of asking for money, only for the taker to start 'negotiating' if it didn't come down undamaged or if any of the (toughened) glass broke.  I'd had my money's worth out of it.

My Rhino is on a solid base of concrete slabs, as I prefer to grow my toms, chillies etc in 10" pots rather than in greenhouse soil.  In round figures, the base cost £600, the 6X6 Rhino £3K, and the fitting (name supplied by Rhino) £400.  But the pleasure I'm getting out of my lovely little greenhouse is priceless.  Just off now to water the pots and to see if there are any ripe strawberries in the hanging baskets.....

Have they come down in price? the current price for the basic model is £1.5k and in the sale the coloured model is £1.9k. all with free shipping.

There are 3 levels.  Mine is the middle one (premium), coloured, with optional extras (2  x fitted shelves, finials, drainage).  Probably nearer £2.8K, I just used round figures.

ADD.  Just had a look at the website, and my greenhouse with my extras (the integral shelving is a must!) is £2,565.  So, a little cheaper.

Ganga

Silvertabby said:

Ganga said:

Silvertabby said:

Dustyevsky said:

Ganga said:

Dustyevsky said:

comeandgo said:

i have a rhino and would never buy another brand, nothing else compares.

Maybe you aren't reading the right magazines! A number of extremely expensive brands offer more than Rhino, but for a middle market product, general opinion seems to be they're best in class. That doesn't mean all others are useless. They might need better foundations and more care than many people give them, though. Similarly, it's wrong to compare a metal house with a wooden one. Having had both, I'd prefer a quality wooden greenhouse.

Taff's right, a serviceable aluminium greenhouse needn't cost a lot. The last one I built was offered on Freecycle. Best of all, it was still assembled, so I could label all the parts before dismantling and avoid ending up with a pile of bits and no clue how they go together.

That is the problem i envision with getting one second hand/free ,most people discarding greenhouses are doing so because the ones they have are falling to bits or have broken glass etc.

Some are and some aren't. A pile of bits costs less because that's what it is. A well-made greenhouse, still standing and in good condition, will be maybe up to £500. That's still 1/4 of the price you'll pay for a Rhino, unassembled.

But the choice is yours. It'll be governed, not by your age, but by the depth of your pockets, your practical ability, and your overall fitness. At 74, I rebuilt my 42' polytunnel a little smaller.....at 24'. Without some help from younger folk, it would have been a tough job. It still cost £1k for a new cover and wooden parts, bolts screws etc. You don't get owt fer nowt these days!

£500!  I'm not letting Mr S see this post!  When I decided I wanted my heart's desire Rhino, we posted  my 18 year old Hall's (still v. good condition, no broken glass) greenhouse on a local info website for free, taker to dismantle and remove.  I just didn't want the faff of asking for money, only for the taker to start 'negotiating' if it didn't come down undamaged or if any of the (toughened) glass broke.  I'd had my money's worth out of it.

My Rhino is on a solid base of concrete slabs, as I prefer to grow my toms, chillies etc in 10" pots rather than in greenhouse soil.  In round figures, the base cost £600, the 6X6 Rhino £3K, and the fitting (name supplied by Rhino) £400.  But the pleasure I'm getting out of my lovely little greenhouse is priceless.  Just off now to water the pots and to see if there are any ripe strawberries in the hanging baskets.....

Have they come down in price? the current price for the basic model is £1.5k and in the sale the coloured model is £1.9k. all with free shipping.

There are 3 levels.  Mine is the middle one (premium), coloured, with optional extras (2  x fitted shelves, filials, drainage).  Probably nearer £2.8K, I just used round figures.

ADD.  Just had a look at the website, and my greenhouse with my extras (the integral shelving is a must!) is £2,565.  So, a little cheaper.

Thanks for the reply.

Alkmund2

I used the Greenhouse people several years ago when a much older wooden (Alton) greenhouse was destroyed in a storm. Aesthetically I liked wood but aluminium is very practical. I preferred powder coated green to bare aluminium. Because of the storm I bought extra cross struts, and toughened glass and have had no problems even in the recurring storms. I would highly recommend toughened glass, the whole structure is just more rigid and the cleanup of horticultural glass from multiple pains is terrible. I opted for 8 (ft) x 6 (ft), anything smaller is too small to do a lot in and I would not want to put up anything much bigger than that myself. Putting it up yourself is very much cheaper than needing professional help, but the base must be really level. I would also recommend automated venting, it's not that expensive, it makes a big difference to plant health when you are not at home and means no windows are open if a storm arrives. Finally greenhouses are fantastic, you can get seedlings going earlier, grow crops you wouldn't normally and sit in them with a cup of tea when it's raining.

Ganga

Well i have bit the bullet and ordered one ,a Rhino 6ft by 6ft ,i can not really get a larger one in my garden ,not cheap but as my wife told me we cannot take it with us( money ) when we pop our clogs so why not get some enjoyment with it ,it gets delivered tomorrow and going up on saturday/sunday ,i have booked the erection team ( me and my son ) and have offered to supply sunday lunch to his family as a thank you , will update when erected 

Silvertabby

Enjoy!  Mine's 6  X 6, and it's plenty big enough for us.

We used a Rhino recommended putter-upper.  Whole job only took half a day but, as he said, he fits up to 6 a week and doesn't even need to look at the instruction book.

Hope the weather stays dry for you.