

Hydroponic GreenhouseĪ 1,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse costs around $35,000 to build. If you’re interested in this style, get an estimate from a greenhouse builder near you. Greenhouses with retractable roofs are usually a custom project, typically designed for large or commercial areas. Return to Top Retractable Roof Greenhouse If your home has a flat roof that you think you can build on, it will cost much less than urban rooftop building, but expect to pay more than greenhouses built at or below ground level. This type of glasshouse is usually found in urban areas on top of high buildings with flat roofs. Rooftop GreenhouseĪn urban rooftop greenhouse could cost as much as $1 to $2 million. This does not include energy bills or the cost to maintain a heated space. Heated Greenhouse CostĪdding a heater to a greenhouse costs anywhere from $50 to $2,000 or more, bumping the average price of a greenhouse up to $17,930 to $19,880. They are dug into the ground which accesses the earth’s heat. Geothermal greenhouses (also known sometimes as “pit greenhouses” or “Walipini”) run between $6 and $12 per square foot. For reference, a 20-foot hoop house steel frame costs around $560 and doesn’t include the covering or end walls.

Hoop House Costīuilding a hoop greenhouse costs $5 to $10 per square foot. There are several greenhouse types to choose from. The average price range for a greenhouse is between $7,380 and $28,370. If building on multiple acres, you likely will pay less than $2 per square foot but final costs depend on many different factors. Greenhouse Cost per AcreĮxpect to pay anywhere from $40,000 to $100,000 or more for a 1-acre greenhouse. The bigger the greenhouse, the less you’ll pay per square foot. Just like how people buy things in bulk for a better deal, prices per square foot drop as overall square footage increases. To operate a full-time business, it’s recommended that your greenhouse is at least 6,000 square feet (but many experts say 10,000 square feet is ideal). Commercial spaces are usually at least 20 feet wide (glasshouse builders often refer to structures by their width). Commercial Greenhouse Construction Costs per Square FootĪ commercial greenhouse (heavy-gauge plastic over a steel framework, plus fans and hydration) will cost at least $2 to $4 per square foot. Other greenhouse costs per square foot depend on the type of greenhouse. These large greenhouses are 500 to 1,000 square feet. The average cost for a greenhouse structure (except for kits) is about $25 per square foot. Find hiring guides, material costs, expert advice, how-to's and more.
