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Elite Zenith 800 12x8 Greenhouse

The 12ft x 8ft Elite Zenith 800 greenhouse with it`s 8ft 5" width combines cutting edge greenhouse design with traditional styling. The greenhouse comes complete with roof crestings and finials with a steep 45 degrees roof pitch to complete the traditional styling.

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Installation

Please Note: Installation requires an optional base plinth (if available) on a flat, level surface like slabs, concrete, or decking that meets the minimum base size. The package includes the greenhouse, ventilation, and downpipes only; accessories and groundwork are excluded. This may extend the standard delivery time by 2-4 weeks.

Installation is only available in these postcode areas: B, BA, BB, BD, BL, BN, BS, CA, CB, CH, CO, CR, CT, CW, CV, CV, DA, DE, DE, DH, DL, DN, DY, EH, GL, GL, GU, HD, HG, HP, HU, HX, IP, KA, KT, LA, LE, LL, LN, L, LS, M, ME, MK, ML, NE, NG, NN, NR, OX, OL, PE, PR, RG, RH, SE, SG, SK, SM, SN, ST, SW, SY, TF, TN, TS, TW, WA, WF, WN, WR, WS, WS, WV, YO.

Installation + £835

Greenhouse Colour

Plain Finish
Green + £1,469
Olive + £1,634
Black + £1,634
Grey + £1,634
Navy + £1,634
White + £1,634
Brown + £1,634
Berry + £1,634
Stone + £1,634
Mocha + £1,634

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 - £1469.00
Green Powder Coating

Olive Powder Coating - £1634.00
Olive Powder Coating

Black Powder Coating - £1634.00
Black Powder Coating

Grey Powder Coating - £1634.00
Grey Powder Coating

Navy Powder Coating - £1634.00
Navy Powder Coating

White Powder Coating - £1634.00
White Powder Coating

Brown Powder Coating - £1634.00
Brown Powder Coating

Berry Powder Coating - £1634.00
Berry Powder Coating

Stone Powder Coating - £1634.00
Stone Powder Coating

Mocha Powder Coating - £1634.00
Mocha Powder Coating

Add Staging and Ventilation?

10 Blade Louvre Vent
+ £127
Qty 1
2 Slat Shelving Both sides
+ £201
7 Slat Staging Both sides
+ £635
Elite 3 Tier Modular Staging
+ £108
Qty 1

Staging and Ventilation information

10 Blade Louvre Vent - £127.00
10 Blade Louvre Vent

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


2 Slat Aluminium Shelving - £110.00
2 Slat Aluminium Shelving

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


2 Slat Shelving - Both sides - £201.00
2 Slat Shelving - Both sides

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


7 Slat Aluminium Staging - £332.00
7 Slat Aluminium Staging

This 7 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down 1 side of your greenhouse. Width 26".


7 Slat Staging - Both sides - £635.00
7 Slat Staging - Both sides

This 7 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down both sides of your greenhouse. Width 26".


Elite 3 Tier Modular Staging - £108.00
Elite 3 Tier Modular Staging

Each 23” unit covers one panel of your greenhouse

The staging has 3 shelves that are each 2” deep and 23” wide for handy storage space and stand at 2ft 8” (32”) high.

584mm L x 508mm W x 965mm H


Add Staging and Ventilation?

Qty 1
2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving
+ £201
2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving Both Sides
+ £382
7 Slat Colour Coded Staging
+ £612
7 Slat Colour Coded Staging Both Sides
+ £1,190
Elite Potting Bench
+ £161
Elite Heavy Duty Wooden Staging 4ft Long
+ £215
Elite Heavy Duty Wooden Staging 6ft Long
+ £248
Elite 3 Tier Modular Staging
+ £108

Staging and Ventilation information

Colour Coded 10 Blade Louvre Vent - £99.00
Colour Coded 10 Blade Louvre Vent

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


2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving - £201.00
2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving

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


2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving - Both Sides - £382.00
2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving - Both Sides

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


7 Slat Colour Coded Staging - £612.00
7 Slat Colour Coded Staging

Colour Coded to match your greenhouse. This 7 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down 1 side of your greenhouse. Width 26".


7 Slat Colour Coded Staging - Both Sides - £1190.00
7 Slat Colour Coded Staging - Both Sides

Colour Coded to match your greenhouse. This 7 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down both sides of your greenhouse. Width 26".


Elite Potting Bench - £161.00
Elite Potting Bench

The Elite Potting Bench has a compost hopper underneath the work surface.

Keep your potting area tidy with its built in storage compartment. 585mm L x 508mm W x 915/1117mm H


Elite Heavy Duty Wooden Staging - 4ft Long - £215.00
Elite Heavy Duty Wooden Staging - 4ft Long

This Elite heavy duty wooden staging is designed for strength and high capacity.

Manufactured from 100% tanalised 45mm x 45mm timber with bracing to reinforce the joints between each leg and the top tier of the staging.

Staging height is 34”.


Elite Heavy Duty Wooden Staging - 6ft Long - £248.00
Elite Heavy Duty Wooden Staging - 6ft Long

This Elite heavy duty wooden staging is designed for strength and high capacity.

Manufactured from 100% tanalised 45mm x 45mm timber with bracing to reinforce the joints between each leg and the top tier of the staging.

Staging height is 34”.


Elite 3 Tier Modular Staging - £108.00
Elite 3 Tier Modular Staging

Each 23” unit covers one panel of your greenhouse

The staging has 3 shelves that are each 2” deep and 23” wide for handy storage space and stand at 2ft 8” (32”) high.

584mm L x 508mm W x 965mm H


Add Extras?

Automatic Louvre Vent Opener
+ £54
Qty 1
100 Litre Water Butt with Stand
+ £67

Extras information

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.


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

Add Elite Options?

Additional Powder Coated Roof Vent
+ £88
Qty 1
Additional Silver Roof Vent
+ £48
Qty 1
Qty 1
3 Tier Seed Tray Frame
+ £61
Qty 1
5 Tier Seed Tray Frame
+ £178
Qty 1
Elite Digital Thermometer
+ £28
Qty 1

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.


Add Hybrid Panels?

Elite Hybrid Panels
+ £695

Hybrid Panels information

Elite Hybrid Aluminium Panels - £695.00
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 Polycarbonate Glazing?

6mm Poly
+ £421

Polycarbonate Glazing information

6mm Polycarbonate Glazing - £421.00
6mm Polycarbonate Glazing

If safety is a concern, choose 6mm Polycarbonate glazing


The 12ft x 8ft Elite Zenith 800 greenhouse with it`s 8ft 5" width combines cutting edge greenhouse design with traditional styling. The greenhouse comes complete with roof crestings and finials with a steep 45 degrees roof pitch to complete the traditional styling.

The Zenith 12x8 Greenhouse has Elites unique Core-Vect aluminium profiles throughout usually found on their Titan models. There are cantilevers on every roof and glazing bar making it one of the strongest greenhouses on the market .

The Elite Zenith has double sliding doors which have an integral door catch to keep the door shut in high winds or open when you need more ventilation. New features for 2015 include a door handle and a proper key lock for security. It features the Elite Low Threshold Base giving a safe and practical entry for you and all of your gardening bits and bobs.

Elite toughened safety glass gives you peace of mind where children and pets are present and safety is top of the list. Toughened glass simply granulates if broken removing any danger of injury from shards of glass. Bar capping as standard also secures your greenhouse glass within the frame making your greenhouse especially wind proof.

Standard features on this Elite Zenith Greenhouse 12 x 8 are 2 automatic opening roof vents and 1 10 Blade louvre vent for ventilation, cresting and finials and integral gutters with downpipes to collect rain water. You can also customize your new greenhouse by having it powder coated in one of 9 colour finishes or Elites fully intergrated staging.

  • 2545mm (8ft 5") Wide Aluminium Greenhouse - Practical Width.
  • Core Vect Aluminum Frame - The strongest Aluminium greenhouse available.
  • Cantilever Bracing on every bar - In roof and eaves for strength.
  • 4mm Toughened Glazing - Full Length Grade A EN12150 Standard.
  • Bar Capping as standard - Secure Glazing.
  • Ridge Crestings and Finials - Stylish traditional decoration.
  • 2 Opening Roof Vent - Allows hot air to escape for Ventilation.
  • Automatic Roof Vent Openers - Standard fitment.
  • 1 10 Blade Louvre Window Vent - Circulation reduces damp and mildew.
  • Rain water downpipes included - Collect valuable rainwater.
  • Double Sliding Doors - Low threshold entry.
  • Door Handle and Lock - Cam Lock with key.
  • 10 Year Warranty - Covers aluminium frame and base.
  • Contact us for additional doors and Partition modifications

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

2545mm (8′ 4″)

B: Greenhouse depth

3839mm (12′ 7″)

C: Ridge height

3160m

D: Eaves height

1583m

E & F: Door Size

840mm (2′ 9″) x 1910m (aperture)

Minimum Base Size

2545mm (8′ 4″) x 3839mm (12′ 7″)

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
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.

Toughened Safety Glass
Toughened Safety Glass

Our toughened safety glass offers superior clarity and durability. It's designed to break into small, less harmful pieces, providing enhanced safety for your greenhouse environment.

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!