The kit price isn't the project price
Get the right greenhouse, at a fair price.
Tell us your space and budget. We'll weigh Alitex against the alternatives that fit you, and check your quote so you don't overpay.
- ✓ Free
- ✓ No sales pitch
- ✓ Reply in ~2 days
Product Range
Our Alitex Review
Right for a buyer who wants a museum-grade, made-to-measure aluminium glasshouse with National Trust and Kew credentials, a lifetime frame guarantee, and a dedicated US operation to deliver, install, and service it, and who is comfortable at $60,000 and up. Skip it if you want an insulated off-the-shelf greenhouse, a fixed catalogue price under five figures, or fast delivery.
Quote-based pricing on bespoke builds, but the US arm publishes a floor: the Kew Collection starts at $60,000, and the entry Capel model (8'5" x 10'1") is listed at $61,500 including delivery and installation in select states. Larger Kew models and all bespoke glasshouses are priced by quotation and run well into six figures.
alitex-greenhouses.com · Verified August 2026
Before you buy Alitex
These are the fastest buyer pages to read next if this brand is on your shortlist.
Start with the best greenhouses roundup
The fastest way to narrow the right lane, budget, and glazing before you go deep on a brand.
Check the real all-in costs
Budget for the structure, base, anchoring, ventilation, and the power runs buyers miss.
Glass or polycarbonate for your climate
Match the glazing to your climate, hail risk, and how you will use the greenhouse before you commit to a brand.
What an Alitex actually costs
The full published National Trust price list, the US Kew Collection figures, and what the price does not include.
Hartley Botanic vs Alitex
The premium glass lane head to head, from Janssens to the heirloom glasshouses.
What size greenhouse do you need
Size it to what you grow and your climate before you commit to a model, and buy one step up.
The greenhouse buying guide
The full decision path: budget, glazing, size, base, shortlist, and what to ask before you sign.
From Alitex
Official product imagery and links from the brand.
Images courtesy of Alitex.
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
- +Official licensed greenhouse partner of the National Trust and endorsed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- +Made-to-measure aluminium construction with heritage Victorian styling, in production since the 1950s
- +Lifetime structural guarantee plus a 10 year guarantee on the standard powder-coat finish
- +Powder-coated aluminium in a wide range of heritage colours, glazed with 4mm low-e toughened glass
- +B Corp certified, with over £1 million contributed to National Trust restoration since 2004, signaling a stable and accountable maker
Watch Out For
- −Among the most expensive greenhouses on the market. The US range starts at $60,000 for the smallest Kew Collection model, before any bespoke work
- −Standard glazing is single-pane 4mm toughened glass, so heat loss and condensation are higher than an insulated or double-glazed build
- −Published Kew Collection prices include delivery and installation only in select states; elsewhere installation is quoted separately, and made-to-measure lead times are long
Before You Buy: Confirm These
These are Alitex's own documented terms and open questions, not our own test results. Confirm the specifics in writing before you order.
- ?Confirm exactly what the quote includes. The published Capel price covers delivery and installation in select states only, and base or groundworks can be extra
- ?As a bespoke made-to-measure build, lead times are long, so plan the order months ahead of your season
- ?The 10 year paint guarantee is conditional: it requires annual cleaning and sealing any paint chips within three months, so budget for upkeep
Alternatives to Compare
Hartley Botanic
luxuryRight for a buyer who wants a genuine heirloom glasshouse with an 85 year British pedigree and RHS endorsement, and who is comfortable spending premium money and waiting months for a hand-built, professionally installed structure. Skip it if you want a fast, fixed-price kit you assemble yourself, or if you are not prepared to add masonry base work and a multi-month timeline to the budget.
Janssens
premiumRight for a hands-on buyer who wants a real glass, Victorian-style greenhouse with a genuine architectural look for a fraction of Hartley or Alitex money, and who is comfortable managing a freight delivery and a substantial self-build. Skip it if you want white-glove installation, a single accountable manufacturer, or an insulated structure, and treat the exact warranty and the specific seller's reputation as things to verify in writing before you pay.
Comparing a few brands?
Tell us your space and budget. We'll tell you whether Alitex or one of these fits you better, and check your quote so you don't overpay.
Why Consider Alitex?
The other name in the British hand-built glasshouse tier alongside Hartley Botanic. Powder-coated aluminium, bespoke builds, long lead times, and a price to match. Base and flooring are usually a separate line, and the range is UK-led. Verify current ranges, warranty, and lead times at write time.
Key Models
the US entry point at $61,500 including delivery and installation in select states
eight named models sold in the US, prices from $60,000
made to measure, priced by quotation
bespoke wall-mounted and statement designs, priced by quotation
the UK-market range, quote-based
Support & Warranty
Alitex guarantees the aluminum frame for 25 years or the lifetime of the purchaser, whichever is longer, with a 10 year paint guarantee that is conditional on annual cleaning and on sealing any chips within three months. Doors and bonded glazing bars carry 5 years, and rubber, foam and other wear parts are excluded. Alitex runs a dedicated US operation (Alitex USA, alitex-greenhouses.com, 914-292-0197) with its own customer service team and paid maintenance packages, so US buyers get delivery, installation in select states, and warranty servicing without going through the UK office.
FAQ
Is Alitex worth it in 2026?
Right for a buyer who wants a museum-grade, made-to-measure aluminium glasshouse with National Trust and Kew credentials, a lifetime frame guarantee, and a dedicated US operation to deliver, install, and service it, and who is comfortable at $60,000 and up. Skip it if you want an insulated off-the-shelf greenhouse, a fixed catalogue price under five figures, or fast delivery.
How much do Alitex greenhouses cost?
Alitex greenhouses run from about $60,000 based on current pricing on alitex-greenhouses.com as of August 2026. Quote-based pricing on bespoke builds, but the US arm publishes a floor: the Kew Collection starts at $60,000, and the entry Capel model (8'5" x 10'1") is listed at $61,500 including delivery and installation in select states. Larger Kew models and all bespoke glasshouses are priced by quotation and run well into six figures.
Who is Alitex best for?
Buyers cross-shopping Hartley Botanic who want heirloom glass with almost no frame upkeep.
What should buyers watch out for with Alitex?
Confirm exactly what the quote includes. The published Capel price covers delivery and installation in select states only, and base or groundworks can be extra
What brands should you compare against Alitex?
Most buyers should compare Alitex with Hartley Botanic and Janssens before deciding. That gives you a better read on price, support, and where the brand actually fits.
How strong is Alitex on warranty and support?
Alitex guarantees the aluminum frame for 25 years or the lifetime of the purchaser, whichever is longer, with a 10 year paint guarantee that is conditional on annual cleaning and on sealing any chips within three months. Doors and bonded glazing bars carry 5 years, and rubber, foam and other wear parts are excluded. Alitex runs a dedicated US operation (Alitex USA, alitex-greenhouses.com, 914-292-0197) with its own customer service team and paid maintenance packages, so US buyers get delivery, installation in select states, and warranty servicing without going through the UK office.
Sources (5) · Verified Jul 12, 2026
Methodology
Brand verdicts are based on buyer fit, build quality, support path, price pressure, and the risks that tend to show up after delivery. A strong reply from a manufacturer can improve factual clarity, but it does not improve placement.
If support coverage, warranty language, or dealer access are thin, we would rather say that plainly than hide it behind marketing copy.
Learn More
Getting a quote from Alitex?
Send it to us before you sign. We check the price against what buyers actually pay, flag what's missing, and tell you what to push back on. Free, no sales pitch.
Free. No sales pitch. Personal reply in ~2 business days.
Still researching? Get the free buyer's guide