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Elite Compact 4x8 Greenhouse Package

The Elite Compact 4x8 Greenhouse - Grow smarter, not harder with this compact powerhouse. Double doors, automatic vent openers, and sturdy construction make gardening a breeze. 10-year warranty included for peace of mind.

More Sizes:

Select your Glazing:

Which glass do I need?

Horticultural Glass

This is standard greenhouse glass with 2' x 2' panes that overlap and join with S clips. This glass breaks into shards.

Toughend Glass

Recommended! Toughened Glass is much stronger than Horticultural glass and won't crack. If it does break it disintegrates into hundreds of small pieces.

Polycarbonate Glazing

Polycarbonate Glazing is ideal for family gardens where safety is the No 1 priority. It's virtually unbreakable and won't shatter.

Add Add Cresting and Finials?

Cresting and Finials
+ £150
Colour Coded Cresting and Finials
+ £201

Add Cresting and Finials information

Aluminium Cresting and Finials - £150.00
Aluminium Cresting and Finials

Add to the finish of your greenhouse by adding cast Aluminium crestings and finials.


Colour Coded Cresting and Finials - £201.00
Colour Coded Cresting and Finials

Add powder coated crestings and finials to match your greenhouse


Greenhouse Colour

Plain Finish
Green + £494
Olive + £561
Black + £561
Grey + £561
Navy + £561
White + £561
Brown + £561
Berry + £561
Stone + £561
Mocha + £561

Greenhouse Colour information

Adding a custom powder coated finish to your new Elite greenhouse will increase the delivery time up to 8 weeks.

Plain Aluminium Finish - £0
Plain Aluminium Finish

Green Powder Coating - £494.00
Green Powder Coating

Olive Powder Coating - £561.00
Olive Powder Coating

Black Powder Coating - £561.00
Black Powder Coating

Grey Powder Coating - £561.00
Grey Powder Coating

Navy Powder Coating - £561.00
Navy Powder Coating

White Powder Coating - £561.00
White Powder Coating

Brown Powder Coating - £561.00
Brown Powder Coating

Berry Powder Coating - £561.00
Berry Powder Coating

Stone Powder Coating - £561.00
Stone Powder Coating

Mocha Powder Coating - £561.00
Mocha Powder Coating

Add Staging and Ventilation?

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Staging and Ventilation information

Louvre Vent - £83.00
Louvre Vent

A louvre vent will bring cool air into the greenhouse to circulate and moderate the humidity levels.


2 Slat Aluminium Shelving - £67.00
2 Slat Aluminium Shelving

This 2 slat shelving gives you some handy high level storage space down 1 side of your greenhouse. Width 8".


3 Slat Aluminium Staging - £112.00
3 Slat Aluminium Staging

This 3-slat aluminium staging provides a convenient waist-height work and storage surface along one side of your greenhouse.


Add Staging and Ventilation?

Colour Coded Louvre Vent
+ £150
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2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving
+ £133
3 Slat Colour Coded Staging
+ £199

Staging and Ventilation information

Colour Coded Louvre Vent - £150.00
Colour Coded Louvre Vent

A louvre vent will bring cool air into the greenhouse to circulate and moderate the humidity levels. Colour Coded to match your greenhouse


2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving - £133.00
2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving

This 2 slat shelving gives you some handy high level storage space down 1 side of your greenhouse. Width 8". Colour Coded to match your greenhouse


3 Slat Colour Coded Staging - £199.00
3 Slat Colour Coded Staging

This 3 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down 1 side of your greenhouse. Width 11". Colour Coded to match your greenhouse


Add Extras?

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Automatic Louvre Vent Opener
+ £54
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Standard rainwater kit
+ £42
100 Litre Water Butt with Stand
+ £67

Extras information

Elite Automatic Roof Vent Opener - £48.00
Elite Automatic Roof Vent Opener

This automatic roof vent opener will open your roof vent for you when the greenhouse becomes too humid.


Automatic Louvre Vent Opener - £54.00
Automatic Louvre Vent Opener

This little mechanism attaches to your louvre vent and will open it automatically when your greenhouse becomes too warm.


Standard rainwater kit - £42.00
Standard rainwater kit

Collect rainwater from your greenhouse's gutters with this down pipe kit.


Rainwater kit to one gutter - £51.00
Rainwater kit to one gutter

This kit connects to both gutters and links them together at the rear of your greenhouse to fill your water butt in half the time.


100 Litre Water Butt with Stand - £67.00
100 Litre Water Butt with Stand

Add Hybrid Panels?

Elite Hybrid Panels
+ £463

Hybrid Panels information

Elite Hybrid Aluminium Panels - £463.00
Elite Hybrid Aluminium Panels

The Elite Hybrid panels are 585mm tall and offer protection against accidents from strimmers, slips and trips. Panels will be colour coded to your greenhouse


Add Elite Options?

Additional Powder Coated Roof Vent
+ £88
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Additional Silver Roof Vent
+ £48
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3 Tier Seed Tray Frame
+ £61
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5 Tier Seed Tray Frame
+ £178
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Elite Digital Thermometer
+ £28
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Elite Options information

Additional Powder Coated Roof Vent - £88.00
Additional Powder Coated Roof Vent

Add an extra powder-coated roof vent to match your Elite Greenhouse for increased ventilation.


Additional Silver Roof Vent - £48.00
Additional Silver Roof Vent

Add another silver roof vent to your Elite Greenhouse for more ventilation.


Tying Eyes (pack of 6) - £13.00
Tying Eyes (pack of 6)

These circular eye bolts secure into your greenhouse roof, providing a stable point for running tomato strings to your plants.


3 Tier Seed Tray Frame - £61.00
3 Tier Seed Tray Frame

High-quality, lightweight, maintenance-free seed tray stand with 9 seed trays; 2ft 6" W x 1ft 2" D x 2ft 8" H.


5 Tier Seed Tray Frame - £178.00
5 Tier Seed Tray Frame

High-quality, lightweight, maintenance-free seed tray stand with 15 seed trays; 2ft 6" W x 1ft 2" D x 4ft 2" H.


Elite Digital Thermometer - £28.00
Elite Digital Thermometer

This digital thermometer displays current greenhouse temperature along with maximum and minimum readings, powered by 1 x AAA battery.


The 4ft x 8ft Elite Compact is a superb little greenhouse for a small space in your garden or yard. The Compact has all of the features of it`s bigger brothers in the Elite range like double locking doors and a low threshold base to give easy access without having to step over a base. This excellent kit contains everything you will need to start growing straight away.

The Elite Compact 4x8 Greenhouse will get you growing in a little corner of your garden. New features for 2013 include a door handle and a proper key lock for security.

This Elite Compact 4 x 8 has a single opening roof vent for ventilation, a double sliding door and integral gutters to collect rain water.

  • 1300mm (4ft 3") Wide Aluminium Greenhouse - Compact width.
  • Silver Aluminum Frame - Rust free.
  • 3mm Horticultural Glazing - Standard greenhouse glass.
  • Integral low threshold base - Easy "no trip" entry.
  • Sliding Double Doors - 2ft Wide Entry.
  • Door Handle and Lock - Cam Lock with key..
  • 1 Opening Roof Vent - Allows hot air to escape for Ventilation.
  • Automatic Roof Vent Opener - Opens your roof vent automatically for you.
  • 1 Louvre Window Vent - 5 Blade louvre to bring in cool air.
  • Automatic Louvre Opener - Opens your louvre vent automatically for you.
  • 8ft Length of 3 Slat Staging - Staging for one side of your greenhouse.
  • 8ft Length of 2 Slat Shelving - High level shelf down one side of your greenhouse.
  • Rainwater Downpipe - Lets water flow from gutters to your water butt.
  • Pack of 6 Roof Eyelets - Attach string to for growing tomatoes up..
  • 10 Year Warranty - Covers aluminium frame and base.

Delivery Times: Mill finish All Glazing: 4-5 weeks, Powder coated Compact, Streamline, Craftsman, High Eave, and Belmont: 8-10 weeks, All other Powder coated Models: 10-14 weeks.

Your new Elite Greenhouse will be delivered directly from the Elite factory using specialized delivery lorries. Delivery is curbside.

We will contact you by telephone at least 7 days prior to delivery. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us.

Optional Installation: If selected, installation may add 2-4 weeks to the delivery time. Our installation service requires a level concrete, slabbed, or decked area.

Note: If you're outside Elite's normal delivery areas, we will provide a delivery quote.

Greenhouse Size Diagram

Greenhouse Dimensions

A: Greenhouse width

1300mm (4′ 3″)

B: Greenhouse depth

2589mm (8′ 5″)

C: Ridge height

2122mm (6′ 11″)

D: Eaves height

1553mm (5′ 1″)

E & F: Door Size

600mm (1′ 11″) x 1750mm (5′ 8″) (aperture)

Minimum size for your Greenhouse base:

1310mm (4′ 3″) x 2589mm (8′ 5″)

Horticultural Glass Panels
High-Quality Horticultural Glass for Optimal Growth

Our horticultural glass provides superior light transmission, durability, and UV protection, ensuring optimal growth conditions for your plants.

Elite Low Threshold Greenhouse Base
Elite Low Threshold Greenhouse Base

The Low Threshold Base is unique to Elite Greenhouses. It allows you easy access with wheelbarrows and wheelchairs without having to build a ramp. No more tripping over a greenhouse base when carrying plant trays as the entry is at ground level.

Elite Door Lock and Key
Elite Door Lock and Key

Elite Greenhouses now have a handy door handle to make opening your greenhouse easy as well as a proper key lock for security in your garden or on the allotment.

Elite Integral Gutters
Elite Integral Gutters

You’ll find proper gutters on Elite greenhouses rather than narrow channels. These are more effective at gathering up rainwater for your water butt and less likely to get blocked up with leaves.

Elite Integral Gutters
5 Slat Diamond Staging

The Diamond shelving and staging are designed for Elite greenhouses. They are durable, long-lasting, and supported by cantilever bracing, eliminating the need for legs. This design provides space underneath for growing plants, storing pots, and wheelchair accessibility. Both can be color-coded to match your greenhouse.

Elite Greenhouse
Elite Greenhouses

Elite Greenhouses have been made right here in the UK by the same family-run business for the last 60 Years. Using some of the strongest Aluminium profiles available, a wide range of Powder Coated Finishes as well as smart touches like Low Threshold Doors, innovative Glazing Bar Capping and Stainless Steel fixings throughout, you'd be hard-pressed to find better greenhouse anywhere!.

Elite Greenhouse 10 Year Warranty
10 Year Warranty

Elite greenhouses come with a 10-year warranty on the greenhouse frame. This warranty covers any manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship. However, it does not cover glass or polycarbonate. The warranty is only valid if the greenhouse is assembled according to the provided instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What base would be best for my Greenhouse?

    For your greenhouse to thrive, it needs a solid foundation. Here are our top picks:

    Paving Slabs: A classic choice! They're easy to lay and provide excellent drainage.

    Concrete Base: Want something ultra-sturdy? A concrete base is your go-to option. It's long-lasting and provides a super-level surface.

    Decking: Yes, you can use decking! Just make sure it's robust and as flat as a pancake.

    Remember, a great base sets the stage for years of happy gardening. So take your time and get it right - your future plants will thank you!

  • How is the greenhouse packaged?

    The Frame and Base: Imagine long, slim parcels (shoe boxes, but longer) - that's how your greenhouse frame and base will arrive. We pack them snugly in sturdy cardboard boxes to keep everything safe and sound during their journey to you.

    Now, this depends on what type you've chosen:

    • Ordered horticultural glass? It'll come neatly boxed up.
    • Opted for full pane toughened glass? Each sheet will arrive individually wrapped for extra protection.

    We take extra care to ensure every piece of your green haven reaches you in perfect condition. It's like a jigsaw puzzle waiting to be put together!

  • Where will I find the Assembly Instructions?

    The instructions will be in the box with your greenhouse frame.

  • What vehicles do you deliver in?

    We bring your greenhouse dreams to life using our trusty Class II 15-ton lorries. Picture a furniture removal van, and you've got the right idea. These big friendly giants ensure your greenhouse arrives safe and sound.

    But wait! Does your driveway have a tricky turn? Or perhaps a low-hanging tree branch? No worries! If you think there might be any access hiccups, just give us a ring. Our team loves a good problem-solving challenge!

    ? Call us on 0800 098 8877 for a chat about your delivery needs. We're all ears and ready to find the perfect solution for you.

  • How long will it take to build?

    Planning your greenhouse assembly? Here's what to expect:

    • Typically a weekend project:
    • Day 1: Set up the framework
    • Day 2: Install the glazing

    Quick tip: Don't leave it half-glazed overnight!

    Remember, larger greenhouses might take a bit longer. Happy building!

  • Where should I start with assembling my greenhouse?

    Ready to build? Here's your quick guide:

    • Read instructions carefully
    • Prepare the ground
    • Assemble base frame
    • Build greenhouse frame
    • Install glazing

    Top tip: Follow the steps in order for a smooth assembly. Happy building!

  • What if there are missing or damaged parts?

    Oops! Missing or Damaged Parts?

    No stress! We've got your back:

    We'll sort it out pronto!

    We're here to make your greenhouse dreams come true. Let's fix this together!

  • Can you install the greenhouse for me?

    Want pro assembly? It's easy:

    • Just add the Installation option above
    • Our experts will do the rest

    All you need: A flat slab or concrete base.

    Let us turn your greenhouse kit into garden magic!