Professional Greenhouse Base Installation in Ringwood. Built for Drainage. Guaranteed 10 Years.
Based right here on Poulner Hill, we install precision-levelled greenhouse bases across Ringwood, Poulner, Hightown, Ashley Heath, and the New Forest edge. Your local specialists — no travel charges, no strangers.
Greenhouse Base Specialists for Ringwood & New Forest Gardens.
Ringwood sits in the Avon Valley at the western edge of the New Forest, and the local geology reflects this — a mix of river alluvium, gravel terraces, and forest clay that varies from road to road. This matters for greenhouse bases because different soils behave differently under load. The loose gravel near the River Avon in Avon Castle and Ellingham drains freely but needs solid compaction, while the heavier clay in Hightown and Crow holds water and can shift seasonally.
At JustBases, we're based right here on Poulner Hill — we're not travelling from miles away. We know Ringwood's ground intimately because we've been working it for over 50 years. Every greenhouse base we install is prepared to suit the specific soil conditions at your address, with the correct sub-base depth, compaction, and drainage to ensure your greenhouse stays level and dry for decades.
Whether you're a keen allotment grower looking to extend the season with a compact 6x4, or you're investing in a larger 12x8 for serious propagation, we'll build you a foundation that does the job properly — first time, guaranteed.
Ground Conditions for Greenhouse Bases in Ringwood
Soil Type: River alluvium + gravel (Avon Valley terraces)
Ringwood's geology is dominated by the Avon Valley — layers of river alluvium, sand, and gravel deposited over millennia. The gravel terrace deposits around Poulner, St Ives, and Avon Castle provide reasonable drainage but can be loose and stony, requiring proper compaction under a greenhouse base. Higher ground at Hightown and Crow transitions to heavier forest clay, which holds moisture and can swell or shrink with the seasons. We assess the specific ground at your property and tailor the sub-base preparation accordingly.
Drainage
Drainage varies significantly across Ringwood. Gravel-rich ground near the River Avon drains well but can sometimes drain too fast, meaning top layers dry out while lower layers remain saturated. Clay soils in Hightown and towards the New Forest boundary hold water after rain and need careful sub-base preparation to prevent waterlogging beneath the greenhouse. We incorporate a slight fall across every base and recommend paving slabs with permeable joints for most installations. For gardens near the Avon floodplain, a raised base on ground screws may be advisable.
Wind & Exposure
Ringwood is generally well-sheltered compared to coastal locations. The town sits in the Avon Valley with surrounding higher ground and mature tree cover providing natural windbreaks. However, exposed plots on higher ground at Hightown and Crow can catch westerly winds, and open fields near Ellingham and Harbridge offer little shelter. We assess wind exposure at every site and recommend appropriate base anchoring — bolt-down fixings for slabs or wind-rated ground screws for exposed positions.
Frost Risk
Ringwood sits slightly inland from the coast and at a lower elevation in the Avon Valley, making it more susceptible to frost than Bournemouth or Christchurch. Cold air settles in the valley bottom, and hard frosts are common from November through March, particularly in Poulner, Avon Castle, and the low-lying areas near Ellingham. A greenhouse on a proper base extends the growing season significantly — the thermal mass of slabs or concrete helps moderate temperature swings inside the greenhouse.
Orientation Advice
Orient your greenhouse ridge east-west for maximum south-facing light. This is especially important in Ringwood where the lower winter sun angle and greater frost risk make capturing every available hour of sunshine critical for early and late-season growing. Many Ringwood gardens are surrounded by mature trees that cast shade — position your greenhouse in the clearest, most open spot available, prioritising morning sunlight which helps warm the greenhouse early and dry overnight condensation.
Your Perfect Greenhouse Base in 3 Simple Steps
Tell Us About Your Greenhouse
Share your greenhouse dimensions, a photo of the proposed location, and your access. Since we're based on Poulner Hill, we can often pop round for a free look at complex sites.
Get Your Fixed Quote
We recommend the best base type for Ringwood's varied soils and provide a clear, all-inclusive price. No travel surcharges — we're your local specialists. What we quote is what you pay.
Base Installed, Greenhouse Ready
Our local team arrives promptly — no long travel delays. Your base is installed in a day, laser-levelled, waste removed, and your garden left immaculate. Ready for your greenhouse delivery.
Need Help Choosing Your Ringwood Greenhouse Base?
"Hi, I'm Craig. I grew up here in Ringwood and my family has been doing groundworks in this area since 1970. When it comes to greenhouse bases, the Avon Valley ground can be tricky — gravelly near the river, clay up in Hightown. The key is getting the sub-base right so the greenhouse stays level and drains properly. If you're planning a greenhouse and want advice from someone who actually knows the local ground, give me a call. I'm just up the road on Poulner Hill."
Choose Your Greenhouse Base Type
Recommended for Ringwood: Paving Slabs
Paving Slabs
Permeable drainage — ideal for Ringwood's mixed alluvial and gravel soils
Poured Concrete
Maximum stability on Hightown clay — handles heavier greenhouses with ease
Ground Screws
Tree-friendly and flood-resilient — protects roots and lifts above wet ground
Greenhouse Suppliers Near Ringwood
In-Excess Garden Centre (Ringwood)
Located on the A31 just east of Ringwood, In-Excess is a large, well-established garden centre with sheds and garden buildings on display. A convenient first stop for greenhouse shoppers in BH24.
Visit Website →Littlebanks Nursery (Crow)
A local plant nursery in Crow, just outside Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest. A good source for specialist growing advice and quality plants to fill your new greenhouse.
Stewarts Garden Centre (Christchurch)
Family-run since 1742, Stewarts is a short drive from Ringwood down the A31. Their Christchurch branch works alongside Coastal Garden Buildings for greenhouse sales and installation.
Visit Website →Planning & Permissions in Ringwood
Most domestic greenhouses fall under permitted development rights. The structure must be single-storey, must not exceed 50% of garden area, and should be positioned to the rear of the house. Within the New Forest National Park (Crow, Hightown, Burley), additional restrictions apply. Contact New Forest District Council or the National Park Authority if you are unsure.
Parts of Ringwood Town Centre fall within a Conservation Area. Properties at Crow, Hightown, and Burley are within the New Forest National Park boundary, where stricter planning rules apply — outbuildings more than 20m from the house may be limited to just 10m² without permission. Check with the New Forest National Park Authority if your property is within the park boundary.
Why Ringwood Gardeners Choose JustBases
Truly Local Experts
We're based at Highlands, Poulner Hill — not a franchise, just your neighbours. No travel surcharges, no strangers. We know every road and every soil type in BH24.
Avon Valley Soil Knowledge
From river gravel in Avon Castle to forest clay in Hightown, we prepare every base for the specific ground conditions at your property.
Laser-Level Precision
Every greenhouse base is laser-levelled to ensure your glazing bars sit true and panels seal correctly — no gaps, no draughts, no heat loss.
10-Year Written Guarantee
Rock-solid warranty on all materials and labour. Your greenhouse base is guaranteed for a full decade by a family you can find just up the road.
"The team were incredibly helpful with great knowledge in what was best to do. Extremely hard working and kept the areas very tidy at all times. Jobs completed to an exceptional standard."
— Verified Customer
"Craig came to give a quote and completed work within time scale. Very friendly company, very helpful and the job was tidy and looks perfect. Would highly recommend."
— Verified Customer
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JustBases Ringwood — Greenhouse Base Installation.
We install greenhouse bases across Ringwood Town Centre, Poulner, North Poulner, Hightown, Crow, Avon Castle, Ashley Heath, St Leonards, St Ives, Verwood, Three Legged Cross, Ellingham, Harbridge, and Burley.
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