We get it. Greenhouse kits can get expensive and sometimes budgets are tight. Regardless, we feel that if you are going to invest your hard earned money into a controlled garden space, it should at least be strong, durable and functional.
Sure the one on display at Costco looks good, or maybe the kit you found on Home Depot’s website could work for you. But time and time again, we’ve seen more bad than good with these types of greenhouses.
If you want your investment to last for years to come, hold its value, and be a fantastic greenhouse, we recommend BC Greenhouse’s economy models.
Economy Model Options
BC Greenhouse offers four greenhouse models in their economy range. These kits are manufactured and kept in stock for quick turnaround and lower costs.
The Sunhaven – $5,295
Built with BC’s standard heavy duty aluminum framing and 6mm polycarbonate on the roof and sidewalls, this is the strongest 8’ x 8’ greenhouse on the market. Get it with either white, green, or brown frames to match your style
The all polycarbonate glazing supports year-round growth by diffusing sunlight, insulating against outside temperatures, and resisting extreme weather. The automatic roof vent also aids with airflow.
It is rated to withstand 85 mph winds and 32 pounds per square foot (psf) of snow. If you need more strength than that, upgrade options are easily available.
The Legacy – $5,995
Similar to the Sunhaven, the Legacy is 8’ x 8’ with glass sidewalls and a polycarbonate roof. When it comes to hobby greenhouses, this is the best of both worlds – beautiful and functional.
Some of the features include: brown frame color, automatic roof vent, 3mm tempered glass, 6mm unbreakable twinwall polycarbonate, glass door with screened opening, and much more.
The Parkside – $12,495
This greenhouse kit option comes in 8’ x 10’ for the price above, or 8’ x 12’ for $12,995. It comes with the option of 3mm overlap glass all around, or the combination of glass and polycarbonate.
A couple key features are the steep roof angle with the ridge cresting, giving it an elegant look. The bottom has decorative base panels that give it a finished look without a concrete foundation.
The frame colors on this spacious backyard greenhouse can be white, green, or brown.
The Westgrove – $9,495
This premium quality greenhouse comes off the shelf as an 8’ x 12’ kit in the colors white and black. You can choose from single glass glazing all around or a combination with a twinwall polycarbonate roof.
This size is below most permitting requirements, while also being big enough to house your dream garden. It features two roof vents and all the strength and durability BC Greenhouse is known for
If you’re eyeing the Cottage greenhouse on BC’s website, but can’t get over the cost, this value option is the way to get what you want, for less. It is a pre-manufactured Cottage model for around $2,000 off the regular asking price.
Are These Really Value Greenhouses?
If you read through those product descriptions and prices and thought “woah, there’s no way these are value greenhouses!” We hear you.
But what you need to understand is that these greenhouse kits are designed with you and your investment in mind. They won’t crumble in a wind or snow storm, they won’t fade or yellow in five years, and they won’t require daily, weekly, or monthly fixes.
Even if they do have issues, they are backed with a lifetime manufacturer warranty, so you can get replacement parts or other forms of support at any time.
These are high quality structures manufactured in bulk to lower the price for you. That way, you only have to invest money in a greenhouse once. The rest of your time can be spent enjoying it.
Still Don’t Believe Us?
As greenhouse builders, we have seen how low quality greenhouse kits fare over time. Many of our clients have owned cheaper greenhouse kits previously, and came to us for an upgrade.
They were sick of fixing the same issues after every wind storm. Sick of trying to track down parts and pieces. Sick of plants dying due to a space that wasn’t engineered to grow.
This is why we strongly recommend spending more than you might have been thinking the first time, because chances are, you’re going to spend it anyways.
DIY or Hire a Builder?
All the greenhouses in this list are very DIY friendly. They are designed to go together easily with a small crew. You can definitely build them yourself.
Pricing wise, a contractor build cost typically ranges at around half of the kit cost, so if you were to buy a Sunhaven and hire a builder, your all in cost would be around $7,000 or more. And that doesn’t include foundation materials.
Conclusion
If you’ve read this far, you’re probably pretty serious about buying a greenhouse. We are serious about recommending BC Greenhouses. They will give you the best bang for your buck whether you buy a value model, or one of their standard product lines.
Take the leap, buy the greenhouse, and create your dream gardening experience. Call us today for a free consultation if you have questions about greenhouse recommendations based on your budget, site planning information, and more.
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