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    Elite Kensington 4x8 Lean to Greenhouse

    The 4ft wide 4x8 Elite Kensington Lean to greenhouse is a quality lean-to made right here in Britain. Customise the Kensington with the many options available with this greenhouse, from different colour finishes to various staging and shelving options available below.

    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 a Base Plinth (Recommended):

    Do I need a Base Plinth?

    Vitavia Greenhouse Base Plinth

    Add a galvanized steel base plinth for strength and stability. Ideal for placing straight onto slabs or concrete. Includes corner posts for soft ground installations. Your greenhouse MUST sit on a raised plinth. You can build one from bricks, timber or easiest is to buy this base plinth with your new greenhouse.

    Elite Lean-to Base
    £118
    Colour Matched Elite Base Plinth
    £209

    Get it installed by Professionals:

    Get it installed by Professionals?

    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
    £495

    Choose your door position

    Left hand gable
    + £0
    Front Centre Single doors
    + £0
    Right Gable
    + £
    Centre Double Doors
    + £151

    Choose your door position information

    Left hand gable - £0.00
    Left hand gable

    Single door to the left hand gable as you look at the lean to from the outside.


    Front Centre Single doors - £0.00
    Front Centre Single doors

    Front Centre Single doors


    Right Gable - £
    Right Gable

    Single door to the Right hand gable as you look at the lean to from the outside.


    Centre Double Doors - £151.00
    Centre Double Doors

    Have double doors front centre of your lean to


    Greenhouse Colour

    Plain Finish
    Green + £324
    Olive + £348
    Black + £348
    Grey + £348
    Navy + £348
    White + £348
    Brown + £348
    Berry + £348
    Stone + £348
    Mocha + £348

    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 - £0.00
    Plain Aluminium Finish

    Green Powder Coating - £324.00
    Green Powder Coating

    Olive Powder Coating - £348.00
    Olive Powder Coating

    Black Powder Coating - £348.00
    Black Powder Coating

    Grey Powder Coating - £348.00
    Grey Powder Coating

    Navy Powder Coating - £348.00
    Navy Powder Coating

    White Powder Coating - £348.00
    White Powder Coating

    Brown Powder Coating - £348.00
    Brown Powder Coating

    Berry Powder Coating - £348.00
    Berry Powder Coating

    Stone Powder Coating - £348.00
    Stone Powder Coating

    Mocha Powder Coating - £348.00
    Mocha Powder Coating

    Bar Capping

    No
    Green + £142
    Olive + £142
    Black + £142
    Grey + £142
    Navy + £142
    White + £142
    Brown + £142
    Berry + £142
    Stone + £142
    Mocha + £142

    Bar Capping information

    Bar Capping fits over the wire clips that hold your glass in the greenhouse frame. Not only does bar capping look good, it also makes your greenhouse very easy to keep clean. Bar Capping will also help to make your greenhouse more wind resistant by cutting out reverberation and glass movement in windy conditions.

    No Bar Capping - £0.00
    No Bar Capping

    Green Bar Capping - £142.00
    Green Bar Capping

    Olive Bar Capping - £142.00
    Olive Bar Capping

    Black Bar Capping - £142.00
    Black Bar Capping

    Grey Bar Capping - £142.00
    Grey Bar Capping

    Navy Bar Capping - £142.00
    Navy Bar Capping

    White Bar Capping - £142.00
    White Bar Capping

    Brown Bar Capping - £142.00
    Brown Bar Capping

    Berry Bar Capping - £142.00
    Berry Bar Capping

    Stone Bar Capping - £142.00
    Stone Bar Capping

    Mocha Bar Capping - £142.00
    Mocha Bar Capping

    Add Staging and Ventilation?

    Qty 1
    Additional Roof Vent
    + £48
    Qty 1

    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 - £68.00
    2 Slat Aluminium Shelving

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


    5 Slat Aluminium Staging - £151.00
    5 Slat Aluminium Staging

    This 5 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down 1 side of your greenhouse. Width 19".


    Additional Roof Vent - £48.00
    Additional Roof Vent

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


    Add Staging and Ventilation?

    Colour Coded Louvre Vent
    + £150
    Qty 1
    2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving
    + £133
    5 Slat Colour Coded Staging
    + £281
    Additional Powder Coated Roof Vent
    + £88
    Qty 1

    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.


    2 Slat Colour Coded Shelving - £133.00
    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.


    5 Slat Colour Coded Staging - £281.00
    5 Slat Colour Coded Staging

    Colour Coded to match your greenhouse. This 5 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down 1 side of your greenhouse.Width 19".


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

    Add another powder coated roof vent to match the colour of your Elite Greenhouse for more ventilation.


    Add Staging and Ventilation?

    Brown Louvre Vent
    + £99
    Qty 1
    2 Slat Brown Shelving
    + £102
    5 Slat Brown Staging
    + £213

    Staging and Ventilation information

    Brown Louvre Vent - £99.00
    Brown Louvre Vent

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


    2 Slat Brown Shelving - £102.00
    2 Slat Brown Shelving

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


    5 Slat Brown Staging - £213.00
    5 Slat Brown Staging

    This 5 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down 1 side of your greenhouse.Width 19".


    Add Staging and Ventilation?

    Black Louvre Vent
    + £99
    Qty 1
    2 Slat Black Shelving
    + £102
    5 Slat Black Staging
    + £213

    Staging and Ventilation information

    Black Louvre Vent - £99.00
    Black Louvre Vent

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


    2 Slat Black Shelving - £102.00
    2 Slat Black Shelving

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


    5 Slat Black Staging - £213.00
    5 Slat Black Staging

    This 5 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down 1 side of your greenhouse.Width 19".


    Add Staging and Ventilation?

    White Louvre Vent
    + £99
    Qty 1
    2 Slat White Shelving
    + £102
    5 Slat White Staging
    + £213

    Staging and Ventilation information

    White Louvre Vent - £99.00
    White Louvre Vent

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


    2 Slat White Shelving - £102.00
    2 Slat White Shelving

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


    5 Slat White Staging - £213.00
    5 Slat White Staging

    This 5 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down 1 side of your greenhouse.Width 19".


    Add Staging and Ventilation?

    Grey Louvre Vent
    + £99
    Qty 1
    2 Slat Grey Shelving
    + £102
    5 Slat Grey Staging
    + £213

    Staging and Ventilation information

    Grey Louvre Vent - £99.00
    Grey Louvre Vent

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


    2 Slat Grey Shelving - £102.00
    2 Slat Grey Shelving

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


    5 Slat Grey Staging - £213.00
    5 Slat Grey Staging

    This 5 slat aluminium staging gives you a useful waist height work and storage surface down 1 side of your greenhouse.Width 19".


    Add Modular Staging?

    Elite 2 Tier Modular Staging
    + £83
    Qty 1
    Elite 3 Tier Modular Staging
    + £100
    Qty 1

    Modular Staging information

    Elite 2 Tier Modular Staging - £83.00
    Elite 2 Tier Modular Staging

    This Elite Modular Staging is a very flexible staging option to use as each 23” unit covers one panel of your greenhouse , making it easy to get the perfect working space. Height: 812mm - Depth: 508mm - Width: 584mm


    Elite 3 Tier Modular Staging - £100.00
    Elite 3 Tier Modular Staging

    This Elite Modular Staging is a very flexible staging option to use as each 23” unit covers one panel of your greenhouse , making it easy to get the perfect working space. Height: 965mm - Depth: 508mm - Width: 584mm


    Add Extras?

    Qty 1
    Automatic Louvre Vent Opener
    + £54
    Qty 1
    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.


    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
    + £233

    Hybrid Panels information

    Elite Hybrid Aluminium Panels - £233.00
    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


    The 4ft wide 4x8 Elite Kensington Lean to greenhouse is a quality lean-to made right here in Britain. Customise the Kensington with the many options available with this greenhouse, from different colour finishes to various staging and shelving options available below.

    The Elite Kensington 4ft x 8ft lean-to will give you plenty of space to bring on seedlings and grow salad, herbs and vegetables all year round as well as being a pleasant place to relax. The door on the Kensington can be fitted on either end of the greenhouse or even in the middle, making it easy to fit in with the space you have.

    The 6mm twin wall polycarbonate glazing gives awesome insulation as the panels have silvered edges meaning that they are completely sealed. Because they are sealed they will not fog up inside with condensation. Of course polycarbonate is the safest glazing of all and is ideal for family gardens, schools and nurseries where children are running around. We recommend adding the optional Elite Bar Capping to polycarbonate glazed greenhouses as it further windproofs the greenhouse by holding the polycarbonate firmly in the frame

    This Kensington 4 x 8 has 1 opening roof vent and 1 louvre window vent for ventilation, a smooth single sliding door and integral gutters to collect rain water. A 4ft Extruded alloy shelf is also included.

    • 1297mm (4ft 5") Wide Aluminium Greenhouse - Practical size.
    • 2235mm (7ft 3") Ridge height - Low ridge for bungalows and garages.
    • Silver Aluminum Frame - Rust and maintenance free.
    • Single Sliding Door - Can be fitted either end.
    • 6mm Twin Wall Polycarbonate - Sealed units for insulation and safety.
    • 1 Opening Roof Vent - Allows hot air to escape for Ventilation.
    • 1 Louvre Window Vent - Allows in cool air to moderate humidity.
    • 4ft Shelf as Standard
    • 10 Year Warranty - On aluminium frame and optional 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

    1297mm (4′ 3″)

    B: Greenhouse depth

    2578mm (8′ 5″)

    C: Ridge height

    2235mm (7′ 3″)

    D: Eaves height

    1800mm (5′ 10″)

    E & F: Door Size

    600mm (1′ 11″)/1200mm (3′ 11″) x 1750mm (5′ 8″) (aperture)

    Minimum Base Size

    1297mm (4′ 3″) x 2578mm (8′ 5″)

    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 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 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!