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Looking for Robinsons Greenhouses?
Robinsons build premium aluminium greenhouses with heavy box-section frames and toughened glass as standard. We do not sell them, and we will not pretend otherwise. What we offer instead are the ranges we have fitted for years that meet the same specification. If you came here comparing premium frames, the table below will save you some legwork.
The nearest like-for-like match is Elite. Each Elite greenhouse is made to order in the UK, carries a 20 year frame warranty, and comes in white, green, brown and other powder-coated finishes. For a heavier continental frame, Belgian-built Janssens models use tubular and box-section aluminium with full-length 4mm toughened glass held in rubber gaskets rather than clips. Our 8x6 greenhouses page covers the most-bought size, and our wooden greenhouses suit gardens where timber looks right. If your site is open or windy, toughened glass greenhouses are the sensible default, and our guide to greenhouses for high wind and snow load explains which frames cope best in exposed spots.
Why We Chose This Range
"People ring us about Robinsons because they want a frame that will not flex in wind. That comes down to box-section aluminium and proper glazing, not the badge on the door. Elite and Janssens both build that way, we have fitted them since 2012, and we can deliver, install and support them properly. I would rather sell a range we know inside out than list a brand we cannot stand behind."
— Matt, Founder of Greenhouse Stores💡 Tip: Compare frames by section thickness and glazing, not by brand name. A box-section frame with 4mm toughened glass behaves the same in a gale whoever made it.
🔧 Matt's Installation Tip: Square base first, always
Heavy box-section frames are unforgiving. A base just 5mm out of square will jam the sliding door and stress the glass on any premium greenhouse. Lay a flat, level, dead-square base before the frame arrives. Our greenhouse foundation guide compares slab, plinth and concrete options step by step.
Matt's Pick: Elite High Eave 8x6 Greenhouse - Toughened Glazing
Best For: Gardeners who wanted a premium British-made 8x6 without the premium-brand price.
Why I Recommend It: Made to order in the UK with bracing throughout, a 6ft 2" door for taller gardeners, and a 20 year frame warranty. It is the model I point Robinsons enquiries to first.
Price: from £969
Premium greenhouse ranges we install, compared
| Range | Best for | Glazing | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitavia Venus 8x6 | Best value all-rounder, in stock now | Toughened glass option | £629 |
| Elite High Eave 8x6 ⭐ Matt's Pick | UK-made, 20 year warranty, tall door | 3mm toughened | £969 |
| Janssens Urban Hobby 5x8 | Heaviest frame, closest to Robinsons spec | 4mm toughened, gasket-glazed | £2,510 |
| Swallow Kingfisher 6x10 | Thermo wood frame, free installation | Toughened glass | £3,397 |
Budgets vary widely across these ranges. A practical rule: spend on the frame and glazing first, then accessories later. For full numbers by size, brand and material, read our UK greenhouse cost guide, and see how long a greenhouse lasts by material and brand before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell Robinsons greenhouses?
No, we do not stock Robinsons greenhouses. We install comparable premium aluminium ranges from Elite and Janssens, plus thermo wood greenhouses from Swallow with free fitting included.
What is the closest alternative to a Robinsons greenhouse?
Janssens is the closest match on frame weight. Their tubular and box-section aluminium frames with 4mm gasket-glazed toughened glass meet the same heavy-duty standard. Elite is the closest UK-made option.
Why do you not stock Robinsons?
We only list brands we can deliver, fit and support properly. We keep our range to manufacturers we work with directly, so every greenhouse we sell is one we know first-hand.
Do you offer greenhouse installation?
Yes, professional installation is available across mainland UK. Swallow wooden greenhouses include free installation as standard, and we have arranged nationwide fitting since 2012.
Which greenhouse brands do you stock?
We stock Vitavia, Elite, Janssens, Swallow, Palram Canopia and Access. Between them they cover aluminium, timber, polycarbonate and toughened glass models from compact lean-tos to large growing houses.
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