Elite Craftsman Greenhouse
Product Details
The Elite Craftsman greenhouse is an ideal starter greenhouse for keen gardeners. Sturdy and reliable, there are several length options to choose from. As standard, the Elite Craftsman greenhouse comes with built-in gutters to add extra strength, a choice of horticultural glass or toughened safety glass and roof vents (quantity depends on size purchased).
An integral aluminium base plinth is included which eliminates the need for the traditional brick base and allows you to sit the greenhouse onto any solid foundation, soil or grass.
Craftsman Standard Features
- Built in gutters for extra strength
- Single sliding door with door catch
- Integral aluminium base plinth
- Choice of horticultural glass or toughened safety glass
- Roof vent numbers depend on length
Craftsman Sizes Available
- 4ft 4in x 6ft 3in (1.32m x 1.91m)
- 6ft 5in x 6ft 3in (1.96m x 1.91m)
- 8ft 5in x 6ft 3in (2.57m x 1.91m)
- 10ft 5in x 6ft 3in (3.18m x 1.91m)
- 12ft 6in x 6ft 3in (3.81m x 1.91m)
- 14ft 6in x 6ft 3in (4.42m x 1.91m)
- 16ft 6in x 6ft 3in (5.03m x 1.91m)
- 18ft 7in x 6ft 3in (5.66m x 1.91m)
- 20ft 7in x 6ft 3in (6.27m x 1.91m)
Craftsman Construction Options Available
- Mill Finish Aluminium - Horticultural Glass
- Mill Finish Aluminium - Full Sheet Toughened Glass
- Colour Powder Coated - Full Sheet Toughened Glass
- Colour Powder Coated - Horticultural Glass
Craftsman Additional Options Available (some items may be dependent on size of building)
- Bar Capping
- Ridge Cresting - Coloured
- Ridge Cresting - Plain
What to do next
For more information, prices or a brochure for this building, call 0800 999 0123 or use our online contact form.
Image Gallery
Craftsman 6'5 x 6'3 ( 1.95 x 1.91m )
With a single sliding door, integral aluminium base,and a low entry threshold, the Craftsman is one of our top selling greenhouses.
It's a very sturdy greenhouse with a traditionally low ridge height ( have a look at the High Eave if you are a taller gardener ! ) and is on display at all of our branches.
The building is pictured 4'4 in length but sizes are available up to 20ft long !
As shown, there is optional staging and shelving, downpipe set, louvre window, additional roof vent and automatic opener... all available from us at an additional cost
Craftsman 6'5 x 6'3 ( 1.95 x 1.91m )
The 6ft wide Craftsman has a single opening door in the 6ft gable end. It is available in a selection of lengths up to 20ft. Pictured here is the 6ft x 6ft model in green finish.
This greenhouse is pictured before the building was amended in 2010. Previously there was a 5" base plinth which has now been replaced by a walk-through, low level threshold. The door is glazed in three panels now, rather than the two shown. These changes make the new Craftsman a much more user-friendly design.
The building is shown here in green finish; it's also available in white, terracotta, black, brown or the basic mill finish
Integral base and low level threshold
Walk into most other suppliers' greenhouses and you'll have to step over a base plinth which restricts your ease of entry. This is because their bases are sold as an extra item for your greenhouse frame to sit on top of.
Not so with our Elite freestanding greenhouses where an integral 4inch high base plinth is provided as part of the kit. This is suitable to install on any firm, level area. In the doorway, however, we use a threshold plate at ground level so that the doors are taller and you can walk in without restriction. This is a far better design feature than most other suppliers.
Shown here on a single door Elite greenhouse, the principle is just the same with our double door models.
Extra vent
Good ventilation is very important in any greenhouse. Our product details will advise you of the number of vents provided as standard with your Elite greenhouse but it's never a bad idea to add a bit of extra ventilation !
2 slat, 8in wide shelving
2 slat, 8in wide shelving in mill finish Sturdy adjustable height top shelving to run the length of the greenhouse or across the rear gable end. This is constructed in easy to maintain aluminium and will last a lifetime. Available as an additional cost item.
2 slat, 8in wide shelving in colour
Sturdy adjustable height top shelving to run the length of the greenhouse or across the rear gable end. This is constructed in easy to maintain powder coated aluminium and will last a lifetime. Available as an additional cost item.
Shown here in black but also available in white, brown, green or terracotta
3 slat, 11in wide shelving or staging
3 slat, 11in wide shelving or staging in mill finish. Sturdy adjustable height staging or top shelving to run the length of the greenhouse or across the rear gable end. This is constructed in easy to maintain aluminium and will last a lifetime. Available as an additional cost item
3 slat, 11in wide shelving or staging in colour
Sturdy, 3 slat deep, adjustable height top shelving to run the length of the greenhouse or across the rear gable end. This is constructed in easy to maintain powder coated aluminium and will last a lifetime. Available as an additional cost item.
Shown here in terracotta but also available in white, brown, black or green
5 slat, 19in wide staging
5 slat, 19in wide staging in mill finish
An essential part of any greenhouse is the staging which provides working surfaces as well as storage.
Our aluminium staging won't rot, twist or rust !
Supported by cantilever braces there are no legs to get in the way or make it difficult to sweep the greenhouse out. The staging height can generally be adjusted when fitting to suit you
5 slat, 19in wide staging in colour
5 slat, 19in wide staging in green finish An essential part of any greenhouse is the staging which provides working surfaces as well as storage. Our powder coated aluminium staging won't rot, twist or rust ! Supported by cantilever braces there are no legs to get in the way or make it difficult to sweep the greenhouse out. The staging height can generally be adjusted when fitting to suit you.
Shown here in green but also available in white, brown, black or terracotta
Delivery included
Delivery to mainland England and Wales is included in all of our package prices. It's also included in selected areas of Scotland but you need to check with our staff as we occasionally have to make extra arrangements for areas above the central belt which may cost a little extra.
On delivery the greenhouse and staging are contained in the larger cardboard boxes, the accessory items are grouped together and the glass needs a clear length of wall to lean against, preferably in a garage or outbuilding. In this instance it is safely stacked against a sheltered garden wall. Nothing in the boxes will take any harm if it gets wet during storage, with the possible exception of the instructions; after all, the greenhouse is intended to stand outside in all weather !
You will be advised of the delivery date so you can ensure that the delivery driver can gain access to unload the boxes and glass.
D.I.Y ?
Should you choose to install your greenhouse yourself this is what you will find when you unpack the boxes ! The components here are from our smallest greenhouse ( 4ft x 4ft ) but the principle is the same with all sizes. Aluminium components are carefully wrapped and labelled to tell you which section they belong to. All you need to do is follow the instructions on preparing them and assembling them which are also provided. ( Orange booklet in this picture ). All clips, nuts and bolts and rubber glazing beads are provided in the pack too. Glass is delivered at the same time as the greenhouse and stacked where you request.
If you prefer to have your greenhouse installed then please talk to a member of our staff who will be happy to explain the various fitting options available to you.

GBC...here to help you
GBC have branches all over the country displaying our buildings and offering help and advice to our customers.
Established in 1986, we are real people with our feet on the ground and with a real investment in and commitment to our buildings.
We are not an anonymous internet site.
Please give us the opportunity to assist you in buying the building of your choice ... contact us by freephone, email or call our branches direct. You will find all of these contact opportunities in this website. We look forward to speaking to you
Where Can I See One?
Below are the results from your local site.
Aberdeen (01224 695714) | |
| Size | Features |
|---|---|
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Below are the results from all of our 32 sites.
Aberdeen (01224 695714) | |
| Size | Features |
|---|---|
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Abingdon (01865 391444) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf (6ft rear), Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
| 6 x 6 | Green, Full Sheet Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Atherstone (01827 717787) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Full Sheet Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Standard Package Deal, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Bedford (01234 831800) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre, Not For Sale, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf (6ft rear), Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Braehead (0141 8861888) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Bridgemere (01270 520077) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Bristol (01934 833314) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf (6ft rear), Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Chesterfield (01246 811180) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Cirencester (01285 644760) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Coleshill (0121 7827402) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Standard Package Deal, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Dunfermline (01383 729922) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Edinburgh (0131 4540006) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Ferndown (01202 577745) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Glasgow North (01360 620002) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Hagley (01562 700609) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Hertford (01920 877287) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Huntingdon (01480 455488) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Livingston (0800 999 012) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Milton Keynes (01908 630020) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre (in rear), Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf (6ft rear), Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Norwich (01603 505031) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Oxford (01865 343700) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Peterborough (01733 221132) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent (x 1), Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf (6ft rear), Bayliss XL AutoVent (x 1) |
Preston (01772 687899) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Shrewsbury (01743 874220) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Solihull (0121 7337544) | |
| Size | Features |
| 6 x 4 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Southampton (02380 463600) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre (in rear), Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Southport (01704 550399) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Staging, High Level Shelf, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Stirling (01786 469468) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Warrington (01942 608811) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 X 6 | Aluminium, Full Sheet Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Wolverhampton (01902 701249) | |
| Size | Features |
| 8 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Full Sheet Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |
Wychbold (01527 861611) | |
| Size | Features |
| 4 x 6 | Aluminium, Overlap Toughened Glass, Extra Vent, Louvre, Rainwater Kit, Diamond Integral Staging, Diamond Integral Shelf, Bayliss XL AutoVent |





