Traditional Series
Slope: 5/12 | Pitch: 23°
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A lean-to greenhouse is designed to sit neatly against your home and features a single-slope roof, making it a smart choice for tighter spaces. It is a simple, space-efficient way to add a greenhouse that blends naturally into your existing structure.
A lean-to greenhouse is built to attach directly to an existing structure, using a single-slope roof to create a compact and efficient growing space. By sharing one wall with your home, garage, or another building, it makes the most of the space you already have while keeping everything close at hand.
This style is a natural fit for gardeners working with smaller yards or looking to integrate a greenhouse more seamlessly into their home. It can often be designed to sit neatly under existing eaves, giving it a clean, built-in look.
One of the biggest advantages is how easy it is to use day to day. With your greenhouse just steps away, it becomes much simpler to stay on top of watering, harvesting, and plant care. Many gardeners find they use their greenhouse more often simply because it is so accessible.
Because a lean-to greenhouse shares a wall with your home, connecting utilities is often more straightforward and easier to plan.
At Charley’s, our Made-to-Order Cross Country lean-to greenhouses are designed to work with a wide range of homes and layouts. They are typically built using Traditional straight-eave or Pacific curved-eave roof styles, with custom variable slope options available for more specific projects.
If you are looking for a greenhouse that is efficient, easy to use, and fits naturally into your home, a lean-to design is often the right place to start. It is especially well suited for compact spaces, particularly when compared to larger attached styles that extend further from the home.
Once you have a sense of how a lean-to greenhouse fits your space, the next step is choosing a style that matches your home and growing goals.
Slope: 5/12 | Pitch: 23°
Slope: 5/12 | Pitch: 23°
Our standard lean-to greenhouses are available in two Cross Country styles: Traditional and Pacific. Each offers a different look and feel while delivering the same quality construction and performance.
If your project calls for something more specific, custom variable slope options are also available to better match your home. See below for a sample of greenhouse prices. Any size or style available. Try our Design Your Own app for more options!
The Traditional style features a straight-eave, low-slope roof designed for excellent heat retention, making it a great choice for year-round growing and cooler climates.
See below for a sample of greenhouse prices. Any size or style available.
| Dimensions (Including height) | 3mm Single Overlap Glass | 6mm One-Piece Glass | Twinwall | Fivewall | Double Glass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6' 5" x 10' 8" x 8' 7 1/8" | $10,500 | $12,070 | $10,500 | $14,160 | $26,415 |
| 6' 5" x 12' 8 1/2" x 8' 7 1/8" | $11,160 | $12,887 | $11,160 | $15,240 | $27,930 |
| 8' 5 1/2" x 12' 8 1/2" x 9' 5 5/8" | $13,120 | $15,238 | $13,120 | $17,480 | $32,180 |
| 8' 5 1/2" x 20' 10 1/2" x 9' 5 5/8" | $17,795 | $20,856 | $17,795 | $26,000 | $43,430 |
| 10' 6" x 12' 8 1/2" x 10' 4 1/8" | $15,495 | $18,025 | $15,495 | $20,090 | $36,235 |
| 12' 6 1/2" x 20' 10 1/2" x 11' 2 5/8" | $27,610 | $31,874 | $27,610 | $33,085 | $55,615 |
The Pacific style features a signature curved roof that adds a more modern look while improving light distribution and providing a bit more headroom.
See below for a sample of greenhouse prices. Any size or style available.
| Dimensions (including height) | 3mm Single Overlap Glass | Twinwall | Double Glass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6' 2 7/8" x 10' 4 1/2" x 8' 6 1/8" | $12,465 | $9,565 | Meridian Estate Frame. Call for Price |
| 6' 2 7/8" x 12' 5" x 8' 6 1/8" | $13,435 | $10,215 | Meridian Estate Frame. Call for Price |
| 8' 3 3/8" x 10' 4 1/2" x 9' 4 5/8" | $14,065 | $11,070 | Meridian Estate Frame. Call for Price |
| 8' 3 3/8" x 12' 5" x 9' 4 5/8" | $15,125 | $11,815 | Meridian Estate Frame. Call for Price |
| 10' 3 7/8" x 12' 5" x 10' 3 1/8" | $17,235 | $14,330 | Meridian Estate Frame. Call for Price |
| 12' 4 3/8" x 20' 7" x 11' 1 5/8" | $32,355 | $25,635 | Meridian Estate Frame. Call for Price |
* Listed greenhouse price are a sample of sizes. Any size or style available.
Our in-depth guide walks you through everything from choosing the right style to planning placement, structure attachment, and utilities.
Want to see what your attached Cross Country greenhouse might look like? Use our Design Your Own Greenhouse tool to explore sizes, glazing options, and styles.
You can get an instant ballpark price and start shaping your project in just a couple minutes.
Check out our Buyer’s Checklist to walk you through our greenhouse options.