Polytunnel repairs
Looking for reliable polytunnel repairs and refurbishment anywhere in the UK? Highland Polytunnels is a family-run supplier and installer with UK-wide, approved construction teams offering professional construction, repair, and re-sheeting services for garden, commercial, agricultural, and livestock structures. Whether your cover has reached the end of its life or storms have taken their toll, the team can help restore your tunnel so you can get growing again. To request a quote for polytunnel repairs or refurbishment, contact Highland Polytunnels with your tunnel size, specification, and full postal address.
Professional polytunnel repairs and refurbishment services
Highland Polytunnels supports clients with a full range of repair and refurbishment work on existing structures, including:
- Re-sheeting and replacement of ageing or damaged covers
- Frame checks and minor structural repairs
- Door and ventilation refurbishment
- Upgrades to internal layout, crop support, and irrigation
- Repairs and re-sheeting for garden, commercial, agricultural, and livestock tunnels
Approved construction teams work with all common tunnel sizes and specifications and are experienced in exposed and high-wind locations across the UK.
Cover replacement and re-sheeting
If your existing polytunnel cover is tired, torn, or discoloured, the team can remove the old material and professionally re-sheet the structure using new, high-quality polytunnel replacement cover options supplied by Highland Polytunnels.
Available polythene sheeting for polytunnels includes 200 micron covers and diffused SuperTherm films designed to improve light diffusion, reduce scorch risk, and support a more stable growing climate.
For clients who prefer a DIY approach, Highland Polytunnels can supply:
- Full replacement covers cut to size
- Polytunnel polythene by the metre
- Polytunnel tape and greenhouse repair tape for small patch repairs
Frame, doors, and accessories
Where frames, doors, or fittings need attention, Highland Polytunnels can supply suitable parts and, where required, arrange fitting by an approved team. This can include:
- Replacement hoops, ridge bars, and crop bars
- New base rails and timber door frames
- Refurbishment of sliding doors and door tracks
- Additional bracing and crop support
Clients can also order polytunnel spares and polytunnel parts direct for their own maintenance projects.
What to expect from a repair or refurbishment project
Highland Polytunnels aims to keep the polytunnel repairs process straightforward and transparent.
1. Initial enquiry
Email or call with:
- Your full postal address
- Best contact number
- Size, width, and length of the tunnel
- A brief description of the issue (e.g. cover damage, storm impact, general refurbishment)
This information allows the team to assess what is required and identify suitable materials.
2. Quotation
Using the details provided, Highland Polytunnels will prepare a quote for the required work and any associated materials. Professional installation and repair work is carried out by approved independent teams, including installation for on-site construction and refurbishment.
3. Scheduling and preparation
Once the quote is agreed, a convenient installation date is arranged. Clients are asked to:
- Check that all materials have been delivered before the team arrives
- Ensure clear access to the tunnel site
- Confirm any specific requirements in advance
This helps avoid delays and additional costs due to missing parts or access issues.
4. On-site repairs and re-sheeting
The construction team will:
- Inspect the structure and confirm the planned work
- Carry out any agreed frame repairs or adjustments
- Remove old covers where necessary
- Install new covers using professional polytunnel cover fitting techniques
- Check door operation, vents, and bracing
Teams have extensive experience erecting, repairing, and re-sheeting tunnels in challenging conditions and work to agreed timelines wherever possible.
5. Handover and aftercare
Before leaving, the team will walk you through the completed work so you can check you are happy with the result. Highland Polytunnels remains available for after-sales support, further accessories, and future replacement covers when needed.
Safety and working near overhead power lines
When planning any polytunnel repairs or refurbishment, Highland Polytunnels strongly advises following its published safety guidance for working near overhead power lines. Clients should:
- Check for overhead lines before work begins
- Contact the local electricity company in advance for safety advice
- Ensure all workers understand the risks, including contractors
- Secure plastic sheeting against high winds during fitting
Following this guidance helps keep repair work safe for everyone on site.
Polytunnel repairs across the UK
Highland Polytunnels supplies structures, components, and repair services throughout the UK mainland and to many offshore locations via agreed carriers. Approved construction teams travel widely to support clients with:
- Garden and allotment tunnels in rural and urban areas
- Commercial growing sites across the UK
- Agricultural and livestock shelters in exposed, high-wind locations
Delivery and service coverage includes:
- UK mainland (with free delivery on many orders over £100.00)
- Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey (with specified delivery charges for structures)
- Highlands and Islands of Scotland, including Skye, Mull, Orkney, Shetland, Lewis, Harris, and Uist via partner carriers and mainland drop-off points
Clients in these areas can combine supply of new polytunnels, covers, and accessories with on-site construction, re-sheeting, or refurbishment, subject to quotation.
Is it time to repair or refurbish your polytunnel?
It may be worth planning polytunnel refurbishment if you notice:
- Brittle, discoloured, or cracked covers
- Repeated patching with tape in the same areas
- Doors that no longer slide or close properly
- Loose base rails, fixings, or bracing
- Water ingress, flapping covers, or excessive heat loss
Timely polytunnel repairs can:
- Extend the life of your existing frame
- Improve internal climate and crop performance
- Reduce the risk of storm damage
- Make ventilation and access easier to manage
Highland Polytunnels can advise whether a simple re-sheet, a combination of parts and repairs, or a more comprehensive refurbishment would be the most cost-effective route.
DIY repair options and replacement parts
Many clients prefer to handle smaller polytunnel repairs themselves. Highland Polytunnels supports DIY maintenance with a wide range of materials and accessories, including:
- Polytunnel replacement covers and SuperTherm films
- Polytunnel covers and cloche films for smaller structures
- Polythene for polytunnel in various specifications
- Polytunnel ground cover for weed suppression and cleaner walkways
- Tunnel hoops and foundation tubes
- Polytunnel parts and fittings such as crop bars, rails, and door furniture
Many accessories and covers are typically dispatched within 1–3 working days, allowing you to react quickly to damage or seasonal maintenance needs.
Polytunnel repairs – FAQs
Do you offer polytunnel repairs across the UK?
Yes. Highland Polytunnels works with approved independent construction teams that provide polytunnel repairs, re-sheeting, and refurbishment across the UK mainland, with additional arrangements available for many offshore locations. Availability and costs are confirmed on a quote-by-quote basis.
Can you re-sheet an existing polytunnel that was not originally supplied by Highland Polytunnels?
Highland Polytunnels states that its approved teams carry out construction, repair, and re-sheeting on garden and commercial polytunnels. When you enquire, provide details of your existing structure so the team can confirm suitability, recommend appropriate polytunnel cover options, and prepare an accurate quote.
How much do polytunnel repairs cost in the UK?
Costs depend on tunnel size, access, condition, and whether frame repairs are needed in addition to re-sheeting. Highland Polytunnels lists a professional installation rate of £860.00 per day for construction and refurbishment work. For a specific project, they will provide a tailored quote once you have supplied your address, contact details, and tunnel specification.
Can you repair storm-damaged commercial polytunnels in the UK?
Yes. Highland Polytunnels supplies and constructs commercial polytunnels throughout the UK and can assist with repairs and re-sheeting on commercial structures, subject to assessment. The team will discuss damage details, recommend suitable replacement covers and parts, and arrange a quote for on-site work.
Do you supply materials for DIY polytunnel repairs in the UK?
Yes. Highland Polytunnels stocks a wide range of polytunnel covers for sale, replacement polytunnel covers, tapes, and accessories for DIY maintenance. Many items are dispatched within a few working days to UK addresses.
Can you help with irrigation and ventilation upgrades during refurbishment?
Highland Polytunnels supplies irrigation kits, overhead systems, and side-ventilation options that can be incorporated into a refurbishment project. When requesting polytunnel repairs or re-sheeting, mention any planned upgrades so materials and labour can be included in your quote.
How do I book polytunnel repairs or refurbishment near me in the UK?
To arrange polytunnel repairs, contact Highland Polytunnels by phone or email with your full postal address, best contact number, and details of your existing tunnel (width, length, and use). They will confirm service availability in your area, discuss the work required, and provide a written quote before scheduling a visit.
How quickly can you respond to urgent polytunnel repairs in high-wind areas?
Response times depend on location, season, and team availability. Highland Polytunnels and its approved installers have long experience working in exposed regions, including the Highlands and Islands, and will advise realistic timescales when you enquire. Supplying clear information and photographs of any damage can help speed up assessment and planning.
Book your polytunnel repairs today
If your structure needs attention, from a straightforward re-sheet to a full refurbishment, Highland Polytunnels can help you get it back into reliable working order. Contact the team today with your tunnel details and location to request a tailored quote for professional polytunnel repairs anywhere in the UK.