Polytunnel Installation Costs Explained
Ask a dozen growers what they paid for a polytunnel and you’ll get a dozen different figures. That’s not because nobody knows. It’s because the price depends on options most quotes don’t mention until you’re already halfway through buying. So let’s fix that. How Much Do Polytunnels Really Cost? Take a small domestic tunnel, 3 metres wide and 6 metres long. The frame and cover alone might set you back a few hundred pounds. A large commercial multi-span structure covering an acre sits in a completely different price bracket. Both are “polytunnels”. Both give a completely different answer when you ask how much polytunnels cost. The frame and cover are only part of the bill. A simple garden tunnel might need only modest additional spend on labour, groundwork and fixings, but a large commercial span with concrete anchors and reinforced doors can run into several thousand pounds. That’s why polytunnel installation quotes vary so much from one site to the next. It’s also why there is...