There’s lots to consider when purchasing your first polytunnel and we appreciate this may be a little overwhelming. We’ve put together a blog post with our advice for planning your first Polytunnel, you can read it here.

Depending on your experience and the size of the structure, a hobby polytunnel will take 1 – 2 days to construct. It’s best to set aside a weekend and take your time, sheeting your polytunnel must be done on a still day.

Yes, you can build your Polytunnel on a slope. If you can, we would always recommend levelling the ground before installing a tunnel, although it may be hard work it will make the assembly of the tunnel and working inside much easier. That being said, building on a slope can be managed and our polytunnels are designed to take a reasonable slope. It’s typically best to slope down the length of the tunnel instead of across the width as this can make the smooth operation of doors difficult. For more information and tips on building on a slope check out our in-depth guide here.

Only basic tools are required to construct your Polytunnel, although we would recommend some heavy-duty wire cutters for trimming down wiggle wire.

Lumisol Clear and Diffused are both British made, 7-layer anti-drip films specifically designed for the British weather. Neither is a bad option, but there are some clear differences between the two.

Lumisol Clear is a UV open film that allows 92% of light to reach your plants. The added heat & light can lead to earlier harvesting and a longer post-harvest shelf life. Particularly popular in the North and West regions of the UK where lower light levels naturally occur. This UV open film promotes plant antioxidants which are good for plant health and encourage stronger plants.

Lumisol Diffused is a light diffusing polythene that scatters the light as it passes through the polythene. This enables the light to penetrate deep into the plant canopy as it hits the plants in all directions, not just from the direction of the sun. Light diffusing polythene also allows more light into your polytunnel when the sun is low in the sky, as the diffusing process deflects more light downwards into the crops. Diffused polythene allows 90% light transmission and will reduce mid-day summertime temperatures by 2-4°C.

Our British Made polythene is guaranteed against degradation for 5 seasons*. When well cared for and properly tensioned its likely it will last well beyond this. We know how important well tensioned polythene is, which is why all our polytunnels use our unique polythene tensioning system to ensure you can easily get that drum tight finish season after season.

*Incremental guarantee from invoice date

We are a third-generation family business established in 1969 and pride ourselves on striving to supply quality, British made products at the best possible price directly from the manufacturer. We use our industry experience as a supplier of commercial horticultural structures to ensure your Domestic Polytunnels are market leading products you can rely on season after season. 

The Allotment – Our range of polytunnels starts with the entry level Allotment Polytunnel, offering the same high-quality 32mm MAGNAtube coated framework as our hobby and hobby plus Polytunnels but without some of the more costly features. The polythene is trenched into the ground on our Allotment Polytunnel.

The Hobby – The Hobby is our midrange Polytunnel. High quality heavy duty 32mm framework with tanalised timber base rails and door frames. Side ventilation can be added to this model as it has base rails. Some simple woodwork skills are required for the timber elements of this tunnel.

The Easy Build – The Hobby Plus has all the high-quality 32mm MAGNAtube coated framework you’d expect from any of our Polytunnels, but is a full metal construction. Aluminium base rails, door frames and one sliding door as standard. The aluminium side rails make sheeting the Polytunnel simple with our Wiggle Wire system and make the addition of side ventilation straightforward.

The Super Strength – Constructed using commercial Polytunnel tube and fixings to ensure this Polytunnel is suitable for even the most harsh, exposed locations. Full metal construction and all the perks of our Easy Build Polytunnel but with the extra strength you need.

Yes, hotspot tape is always included in the price of your polytunnel. The price we quote is always inclusive of all tapes, screws, brackets and fixings you will need to build your Polytunnel, so no nasty surprises after purchase.

Your Domestic Polytunnel will be delivered by our third-party carrier – DX. Your order will usually be dispatched from us in 24-48 hours, delivery is usually within 24 hours. We offer free delivery to mainland UK on all orders over £150.