Aqua Hub is one of Kenya’s best greenhouse construction companies. We are known for our smart and effective greenhouse designs. We construct various wooden and metallic greenhouse structures.

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We are proficient in the installation of small to large greenhouses at affordable prices in Kenya.

 

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Greenhouse Construction Costs in Kenya

Every greenhouse type varies in cost as per the size and design. Aqua Hub Kenya is the appropriate place where you can get greenhouse materials and installation services at affordable rates.

Wooden Greenhouse

Greenhouse width	Greenhouse length	Estimate crop number	Cost of Construction
8 Meters	15 Meters	450–500	165,000
8 Meters	24 Meters	700-800	180,000
8 Meters	30 Meters	1000-1200	240,000
16 Meters	30 Meters	1500–2000	390,000

Metallic Greenhouses

Greenhouse width	Greenhouse length	Estimate crop number	Cost of Construction
8 Meters	15 Meters	450–500	255,000
8 Meters	24 Meters	700-800	310,000
8 Meters	30 Meters	1000-1200	380,000
16 Meters	30 Meters	1500–2000	670,000

Types of Greenhouses in Kenya

Wooden Greenhouses

It is designed from wooden materials such as wooden poles and frames attached by nails. The covering material is the common greenhouse polythene cover. The greenhouse cover allows sunlight to penetrate the inner growing environment.

Metallic Greenhouses

A greenhouse is designed from metallic steel frames that are attached by tapping screws and covered with greenhouse polythene.

Common Greenhouse Designs to Construct

Vented Greenhouse: Vented greenhouses are tunnel-shaped but consist of an opening on the roof. The ventilation increases airflow into the greenhouse to facilitate cooling of the inside environment. Vent designs are best for hotter regions.

Tunnel Greenhouse: Tunnel greenhouses are those with a tunnel shape and take a shorter height.

Gabled Wooden Greenhouses: These are designs of wooden greenhouses that take the shape of a roof. It is shaped with an inverted V-shaped roof to drain excess water and prevent damage from water or storms.

Factors that Determine the Type of Greenhouse to Construct

Climate

In Kenya, Greenhouses are built according to climatic conditions and suitability of a region. Hot areas may require greenhouses with extra ventilation or cooling systems. On the other hand, cold areas could require a greenhouse with heating systems.

Crop type

Crop growth requirements vary from one plant to another. For plants that require low sunlight, the greenhouse needs to be equipped with proper shading. Those with high sunlight requirements need lower shading.

Cost

The cost of starting a greenhouse determines which size of a structure you can construct.

Size of the space

The size of the land to construct your greenhouse will determine which greenhouse structure you should construct.

Crop Population

Your desired greenhouse is the one that will accommodate your target plant population. The number of plants that can be grown in a greenhouse increases with the increase in the size of the greenhouse.

What do you need to Construct Various Greenhouse Designs?

Materials for greenhouse installation may vary with the specific type of greenhouse. Our greenhouse requires the following materials:

Wooden Greenhouse

• Wooden Poles
• Profiles Wires
• Nails
• Polythene cover
• Shade nets
• Insect net
• Cement, sand, and Ballast

Metallic Greenhouse

• Steel Frames
• Tapping Screws
• Insect nets
• Greenhouse polythene cover
• Cement and ballast
• Profiles and wires

Other materials included in Greenhouse Designs and Construction

1. Drip irrigation Kits – for irrigation of crops in the greenhouse.
2. Crop support Structures – to anchor the crops that grow tall in the greenhouse
3. Fertilizer Kits – feeding soluble fertilizer to the crops through the drip kits.
4. Fans – some greenhouses are designed with fans to direct air for cooling the temperature.
5. Misters – a type of irrigation system that water and cool the temperature of the greenhouse

How to Construct a Greenhouse in Kenya

1. Start by choosing a greenhouse size and visit or contact Aqua Hub for consultation.
2. Prepare for a site assessment to determine the place’s suitability.
3. Purchase Greenhouse materials
4. Delivery is done and the construction begins
5. Prepare the site by clearing the vegetation and removing stones.
6. Cultivate the area
7. We construct the structure and assemble the greenhouse.
8. Make raised beds
9. We then complete by installing drip irrigation kits.

Which Greenhouse Designs to Construct?

Most people are stuck between constructing a wooden or metallic greenhouse design. Both greenhouses can properly match your growing needs. What brings the difference is the durability and budget set for the project.

Metallic greenhouses last longer than wooden greenhouses due to their non-corrosive and strong structure.

However, metallic greenhouses are more costly than wooden greenhouses.

Therefore, for a small budget, it is good to consider a wooden greenhouse and a metallic one if you can afford the cost.