Elite Greenhouses ... manufacturing greenhouses since 1953
Established in 1953, Elite Greenhouses Limited are proud to say that they still remain, over 68 years later, a privately owned, family-run business now with the third generation of the family in charge. Greenhouses remain the company’s passion and this shows in their drive and enthusiasm to deliver high-quality, durable and long-lasting greenhouses. So in this changing ‘throw-away’ culture, Elite continue to manufacture, right here in the UK, the widest range and one of the strongest greenhouses money can buy.
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Based in Bolton, Elites factory produces greenhouses built upon strength, durability and competitive prices. With thousands of happy customers over the 60-plus years they have been manufacturing, Elite has never lost sight of the founders’ vision to demand excellence and complete satisfaction. As a result, these lifelong aluminium greenhouses are confidently backed by a 10-year guarantee. |
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Elite Greenhouses . . . an intrinsic knowledge of greenhouses
Pushing the boundaries of the domestic greenhouse market in the UK Elite offers gardeners the results of their experience by producing products which are built upon strength, durability and competitive prices whilst at the same time they offer one of the broadest ranges of greenhouses in the UK.
Here are just some of the benefits you will benefit from when choosing an Elite greenhouse.
British Design And Manufacture
In a world where importing products from abroad is big business, it’s nice to be able to buy a greenhouse that has been designed and manufactured within the UK. For your peace of mind and a testament to their quality Elite ensures all of the components used in building their greenhouses conform to British Standards.
Superior Bar Thickness
Elite have ensured their greenhouses have superior strength by only using the best materials and thick aluminium glazing bars which not only result in a strong greenhouse structure, it also enables you to fix shelving and staging to the walls of the greenhouse without having to worry about the extra weight being applied to your greenhouse when these are covered with plants.
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Powder-Coated Frames For Maximum Choice Elite has been selling greenhouses in an alloy finish since the day they started manufacturing greenhouses and will continue to do so. However, for those gardeners who would prefer their greenhouse to become more of a feature in their garden or outdoor space, Elite also offers greenhouses in a range of eleven colourways. |
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This colour is achieved using a process called ‘powder coating’ which creates a high-class finish to the frame, is resistant to corrosion and UV degradation and will look great for more than 25 years. For a colour-coordinated look, you can also purchase Elites diamond staging and shelving with the same powder-coated finish. |
High Tensile Bolts As Standard
Elite’s bolts have been scientifically tested to be 2½ times stronger than standard aluminium bolts. As a result, they will not shear and will continue to maintain the strength of your greenhouse throughout its lifetime.
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Stainless Steel Glazing Clips Using clips made from stainless steel to hold the glazing in place means they will not rust, warp or rot, so will hold the glazing securely in place for years to come. Coupled with these, Elite use Neoprene Beading to cushion the glass glazing against the frame providing a snug fit and greater resistance to wind. |
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Top Tip
If you are repairing or rebuilding a greenhouse then we stock the same stainless steel glazing clips which Elite use in their greenhouses. So you can confidently re-fit glass with ease using our packs of clips.
Click here to see our full range of glazing clips and other fixings and accessories.
Greenhouse Glazing Options
Elite offers a choice of three types of glazing with most of their greenhouse models (check individual models to confirm) enabling you to choose the one best suited to your budget and needs.
Horticultural glass is the most economical glazing. Elite use 3mm thick horticultural glass which is provided in panes which will need to be overlapped when the glass is fixed to the greenhouse frame. There are a couple of disadvantages to horticultural glass. If it is broken the glass could break into large shards which can be dangerous. Also, where the glass overlaps, over time there is the possibility of algae or moss forming which you should remove every time you clean your greenhouse.
You can overcome these disadvantages by upgrading to toughened safety glass. Elite uses Grade A toughened safety glass to Standard EN12150.
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Supplied primarily in full-length sheets this results in a neater finish when glazing your greenhouse (especially if you choose to add bar capping) and by removing the overlapping panes algae and moss should not be a problem. Toughened glass is recommended if you have pets, young children, or live in an urban area purely because in the event of a breakage, the glass granulates and therefore removes any danger of injury. |
If you don’t want to have a greenhouse which is glazed with glass, Elite offer a third type of glazing as an alternative to glass, which is polycarbonate safety glazing. Elite use a 6mm thick, twin wall polycarbonate which is UVI treated, and like the toughened safety glazing, it comes in full sheets and is a great option where children or pets are concerned. Being twin walls also makes this glazing good at retaining heat, helping to reduce heating costs during the colder months by letting less heat from the greenhouse than a standard glass glazing would allow.
Longer Lengths Available
When deciding on the width and length of the greenhouse you can accommodate using the width to determine which models will suit. The width of free-standing greenhouses is the side which will feature the greenhouse door/doors. However, when it comes to the length Elite can manufacture and the length of the greenhouse, based on nominal 2ft increments. So, when you check the sizes on the website, these are simply the more popular lengths – for longer lengths simply ask us for a price.
Elite Greenhouses . . . Manufactured By Elite And Delivered By Elite
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Elites take as much care delivering their greenhouses as they take in manufacturing them. To ensure delivery is as good as possible they have their own fleet of vehicles and drivers who will deliver their greenhouses directly to your door. This is not the case for customers based in Ireland, some parts of Scotland and other offshore locations – but we can check this if you have any concerns when placing an order. |
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Elite vehicles are Class II, 15-ton lorries, similar in dimensions to a furniture removal van, so if you have access restrictions to your property then please discuss this with us when you place your order.
After placing your order you will be sent a ‘help the driver’ form which you should complete and return to us in the stamped addressed envelope provided. This will help to ensure a faultless delivery of your greenhouse.
Elite Package Deals . . . Making The Most Of Your Money And Ensuring You Get The Right Accessories
Choosing a greenhouse can be complicated and ensuring you purchase the correct accessories for it can be daunting. Elite has made this simple for you by offering their most popular models as Package Deals. These package deals include everything you need to make the most of your greenhouse as soon as it arrives. Together with your greenhouse, these deals include:
- Automated 5 Blade Louvre
- Automatic Roof Vent Opener
- Rainwater Kit
- Grow Hooks
- Slatted Elite Diamond Shelving to fit down one side of the greenhouse
- Slatted Elite Diamond Staging to fit down one side of the greenhouse
The Elite Package Deals are based on their greenhouses having an alloy frame and horticultural glass – however, you can upgrade the package deals to have a powder-coated frame and/or toughened safety glass glazing if you prefer.
All the Package Deal prices provide you with a substantial saving on individual prices as well as ensuring you have everything you need to start growing when your greenhouse is delivered.