Building a greenhouse in Georgia costs from 75 to 250 GEL per square metre — the price depends on the covering material and on whether you build it yourself or hire a company. A turnkey film-covered greenhouse costs 75–85 GEL/m², a polycarbonate one — 200–250 GEL/m². If you buy materials only and build yourself, materials for a large film greenhouse start at ≈21–25 GEL/m². This article breaks down what makes up the price and how to cover half the cost with state co-financing.
Price comparison: DIY vs turnkey
| Option | Approximate price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Film greenhouse — materials (DIY) | ≈21–25 GEL/m² | Materials only, you build it |
| Small polycarbonate — materials (DIY) | ≈150–160 GEL/m² | Materials only, you build it |
| Film greenhouse — turnkey | 75–85 GEL/m² | Design, materials, installation, handover |
| Polycarbonate greenhouse — turnkey | 200–250 GEL/m² | Design, materials, installation, handover |
The DIY price covers materials only. Add your time (several weeks for 400 m²), tools, transport and the cost of mistakes.
Estimate the price of your greenhouse
Prices are general, indicative turnkey figures — they may change depending on the market and the project (structure, systems, region). Under the co-financing programme the state covers 50% of the sum.
To confirm the exact price, contact us: +995 557 72 25 72
Sizing rules: a standard single-arch greenhouse is 4–10 metres wide — anything wider than 10 m cannot be built with one arch. If you need a wider greenhouse, two gutter-connected arches are used, but beware: in an unheated greenhouse snow accumulates in the connecting gutter and can collapse the structure — a gutter-connected greenhouse without heating is risky. Standard length is 10–50 metres in 2-metre steps, because the support arches are spaced 2 metres apart.
What makes up the price of a greenhouse
Take a real example calculated with international methodology (FAO/UGA): a 400 m² (10×40 m) steel arch greenhouse — the full materials budget is ≈8,500 GEL. Here is how that sum breaks down:
Materials cost structure of a 400 m² film greenhouse (GEL)
- Frame (≈35%) — steel tubing or timber. Steel lasts longer; timber is cheaper for small greenhouses. Details: structure assembly
- Covering (≈35%) — film is the most economical; polycarbonate costs 5–7× more but lasts for years. Comparison: covering materials
- Systems (≈20%) — drip irrigation and ventilation are the essential minimum; heating is added for winter production
- Foundation and installation (≈10%) — concrete piers for large greenhouses, a timber structure for small ones
Build it yourself or with a company?
DIY
- Lowest materials cost (from 21 GEL/m²)
- Full control over the process
- Experience for future expansion
- Several weeks of work
- Risk of engineering mistakes (snow loads!)
- No warranty
- Tools and transport cost extra
Turnkey (Agro-Ornamenti)
- Design engineered for your region (wind, snow)
- Fixed deadline and accountability
- Help with the co-financing programme
- Support after handover
- Higher upfront investment (from 75 GEL/m²)
How to cover 50% of the cost — state co-financing
Under Georgia's agro co-financing programme the state covers 50% of the cost of greenhouse construction. For example, a 400 m² polycarbonate greenhouse at 250 GEL/m² costs ≈100,000 GEL — within the programme your real cost drops to ≈50,000 GEL. We have experience building under the programme and will help you plan the process — see the co-financing page.
A co-financing application needs an accurate cost estimate — request a free consultation and get a calculation tailored to your project.
5 ways to cut the price without losing quality
- Start with film and switch to polycarbonate later — the structure stays the same
- Choose standard dimensions (e.g. sized for 16 m wide film) — minimal waste
- Include drip irrigation in the design from day one — retrofitting costs more
- Use the co-financing programme — it halves your costs
- Avoid suspiciously low prices — a poorly engineered structure collapses under the first heavy snow
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 100 m² greenhouse cost?
A turnkey 100 m² film greenhouse costs ≈7,500–8,500 GEL (75–85 GEL/m²); a polycarbonate one — ≈20,000–25,000 GEL (200–250 GEL/m²). With the co-financing programme the sum is halved.
Which pays off better — film or polycarbonate?
Short term, film is three times cheaper. Polycarbonate insulates better, cuts winter heating bills and lasts for years — for year-round production it pays off better. Detailed comparison: covering materials.
Are irrigation and heating included in the price?
Our turnkey package includes drip irrigation and ventilation as standard; a heating system is added per project. The exact configuration is fixed in the estimate.
How long does construction take?
A mid-sized greenhouse is usually completed within a few weeks — we agree the exact deadline at the design stage and deliver on time.
Get an exact estimate for your greenhouse
Send us the dimensions and your region — you'll receive a project-specific calculation within 24 hours. The consultation is free.
