PROCESS
Plan production and delivery times properly
Several interdependent steps lie between placing an order and completed installation. This guide explains production and delivery times, possible influencing factors and how to prepare the site, delivery and installation properly.
Understanding the full order timeline
For a greenhouse, pergola or outdoor sauna, the order timeline includes more than manufacturing itself. Selection and technical clarification, order confirmation, production, transport, unloading, site preparation and installation are separate stages. A delay at one stage can move the intended completion date.
A stated production time should therefore not automatically be understood as an arrival date or installation appointment. It usually describes only one part of the project. The information confirmed for the individual order is always decisive. General guidance on ordering and dispatch is available under Shopping & Delivery. If you are still choosing a product, the overview How to order is also helpful.
Do not plan around one figure; plan around confirmed configuration, production, transport, receipt of goods and installation.
The five main stages of a Bloomcabin project
- Selection and technical coordination: The product type, version, accessories, delivery address and site-specific requirements are defined.
- Order review and confirmation: Bloomcabin reviews the information provided. Outstanding points must be resolved before the order can proceed on a binding basis.
- Production and preparation: The confirmed configuration is manufactured, assembled, checked and prepared for dispatch.
- Transport and delivery: The consignment leaves the dispatch point and is transported to the agreed address. Transport duration and delivery arrangements are separate from production time.
- Installation and commissioning: Installation can proceed after goods inspection and approval of the prepared site. Additional work, such as electrical connections, must be coordinated separately.
Further general planning guidance is collected in Useful information .
What does production time mean?
Production time is the period in which a confirmed order is scheduled and processed for manufacture and dispatch preparation. It does not necessarily start with first contact, creating a basket or making a non-binding enquiry. Payment alone does not automatically mean all technical and commercial requirements have been met.
The relevant starting point follows from the order confirmation and the processing status described there. If information is missing or a configuration decision remains open, production planning cannot yet be completed. Production information is also not a promise that the product will be installed and ready for use within the same period.
What can affect the production schedule?
Product family and configuration
A greenhouse, louvred pergola and sauna have different components, production processes and packaging concepts. Variants within one product family may also be scheduled differently. Material choice, colour, glazing, roof design, doors, accessories and other confirmed options affect how an order is put together.
Do not therefore compare the time indications for different models without checking them. For greenhouses, intended use and covering choice can matter; technical basics are explained in Polycarbonate, panel thickness and insulation. For pergolas, decide the construction type and size first. Useful guides include bioclimatic or classic pergola, wall-mounted or freestanding pergola and pergola size guide.
Complete order information
A correct delivery address, reachable contacts and an unambiguously confirmed version prevent queries. Check names, telephone number, access conditions and configuration before confirmation. Contradictory information should be clarified immediately. For questions, visit Contact .
Changes after confirmation
A later change may require fresh checks, different components or an adjustment to production planning. Whether a change remains possible depends on the processing stage, so it should not be assumed. Request changes in writing and wait for confirmation before adjusting foundations, connections or installation plans.
Production capacity and season
Demand for garden structures is not constant throughout the year. Seasonal order peaks can affect available production and transport capacity. If you have a preferred period of use, plan early without drawing conclusions about your current order from past time indications.
Exceptional disruptions
Unforeseen disruptions to material flow, transport, weather or infrastructure can affect schedules. Such events cannot be fully ruled out. A robust project plan therefore includes an appropriate buffer between expected delivery, installation and a fixed intended use.
Production time and delivery time are not the same
| Period | What is included? | What is not automatically included? |
|---|---|---|
| Production time | Manufacturing planning, processing, assembly, inspection and dispatch readiness | Transport, unloading and installation |
| Delivery time | Transport from dispatch readiness and coordinated delivery | Site work and product installation |
| Installation period | Assembly at the prepared site | Subsequent foundation corrections or work by other trades |
An expected dispatch date is not yet a guaranteed delivery day. Goods receipt can be planned more precisely only once the consignment is transport-ready and delivery has been arranged. Information on planning greenhouse deliveries throughout the Maltese Islands also illustrates why the destination country, address and transport route must be considered separately from production.
How product selection affects planning
Make the basic selection before ordering where possible. For a pergola, first establish whether it will be fixed to a building or erected freestanding. External dimensions, orientation, foundation concept and, where relevant, technical connections follow. The guide to pergola foundations supports this early planning. The article on bioclimatic pergolas and roof solutions provides further guidance.
For a sauna, the location, access, foundation, ventilation and execution of required connections should be decided early. Product pages such as outdoor sauna Elma S, outdoor sauna Elma L or HC150 thermowood barrel sauna provide model-specific guidance. The complete range is collected under Sauna .
For a greenhouse, intended use affects site and interior planning. An orangery, propagation house and intensively used vegetable greenhouse have different requirements. Further ideas are available in articles on Victorian greenhouses and the orangery greenhouse guide. An overview of construction types is available under Greenhouses and conservatories.
Plan backwards from your preferred completion period
If the project should be complete before a gardening season or private event, start with the desired period of use and plan backwards. Do not allow only for production and transport.
- Define a preferred period rather than one immovable day.
- Allow for installation, inspection and possible remaining work.
- Schedule time for unloading, stock checks and safe interim storage.
- Place transport and production time before these stages according to current order information.
- Also allow time for selection, permit checks, site planning and foundation work.
- Add a buffer for weather, queries and the availability of external contractors.
Whether permission, notification or consent is required depends on the site, structure, land designation and applicable rules. The article Planning permission for a greenhouse or pergola in Malta offers guidance. Have a perit and the Planning Authority confirm the requirements for your specific property.
Preparing the site during production
The production phase can be used for preparatory work. However, begin final construction measures only when the confirmed product documents and relevant dimensions are available. Measurements taken from sketches, photographs or similar models are not a reliable basis.
- Check the site: Consider property boundaries, clearances, services, drainage, slope, sunlight and accessibility.
- Clarify local requirements: Check required permissions, consents and other requirements independently.
- Plan the foundation: Define construction, levelness and connection details to suit the confirmed product.
- Secure access: Check the transport route, gate widths, bends, overhangs, ground capacity and unloading area.
- Coordinate specialists: Separate installation, groundworks and required technical connections clearly.
- Prepare storage space: If installation is not immediate, provide a dry, level and protected area.
For a greenhouse, internal paths, beds and irrigation can be designed in parallel. Anyone planning to grow lettuce will find practical guidance in the guide to growing lettuce in a greenhouse . Temperature and ventilation are explained in the guide to greenhouse temperature and humidity .
Anna Koku Skola: one continuous installation sequence
The Anna Koku Skola image sequence documents one project in successive stages. It should not be understood as a collection of separate installations. Such sequences show that delivery, sorting, construction of the framework, fitting further components and finishing work require a carefully coordinated order.
The practical lesson is clear: components should be checked and laid out in order, the installation area must remain clear, and everyone involved needs access to the correct documentation. Do not skip an inspection simply to meet a previously desired completion day.
Delivery readiness checklist
- The delivery address and contact details are current and complete.
- A reachable person is named for delivery coordination.
- Access and the unloading area have been checked for obstacles.
- Parked vehicles, branches, low cables or narrow gates do not obstruct delivery.
- Responsibility for unloading and onward movement on site is clear.
- A suitable protected area is available for individual packages.
- Helpers or necessary equipment are arranged only according to confirmed delivery requirements.
- The order and expected package information are available for checking.
- The installation site has not been confused with the unloading area; they may be apart.
What to do when the consignment arrives
When goods are handed over, check the number of packages and any visible damage where possible. Compare the details with the available delivery documents. Note irregularities directly on the handover documents and document them with clear photographs. Photograph the overall view, packaging, label and affected area.
Do not hastily open, move or install obviously damaged components. Keep packaging and labels, and report the matter immediately through the designated contact channels. A documented irregularity does not automatically mean the entire contents are damaged, but it enables an orderly review.
Even without visible transport damage, check components against the documentation before the installer arrives. Information about product-related claims is available under Guarantee.
Coordinate installers and other specialists
An estimated dispatch date is not a sufficient basis for a fixed installation appointment. Agree flexible time windows where possible and update the installation company on the order status. The final date should account for whether the goods have arrived complete, been checked and are safely accessible.
Separate responsibilities clearly: who prepares the foundation? Who carries out installation? Who completes required connections? Who checks drainage or building work? Use suitably qualified professionals wherever applicable requirements demand them. In Malta, fixed electrical work should be assigned to a provider with the appropriate REWS authorisation; confirm the required testing and certification for the installation.
How to reduce avoidable delays
- Compare the product and options carefully before ordering.
- Double-check all contact details and the delivery address.
- Answer queries promptly and completely.
- Communicate requested changes as early as possible.
- Build foundations only from confirmed information.
- Do not postpone local permission and site questions until delivery.
- Do not firmly book external trades based solely on an indicative date.
- Prepare the delivery route and storage area before dispatch.
- Carry out a structured goods check immediately after arrival.
Customer reports can help assess design, use and service. The greenhouse reviews page offers relevant insights. However, other customers’ experiences do not replace a current order-specific date.
After installation: allow time for furnishing and care
A completed build does not necessarily mean the project is immediately fully equipped. Allow time for inspection, cleaning, interior fitting and, where needed, work by further specialists. A greenhouse may still need paths, planting tables, irrigation or beds. A pergola may need further site-dependent finishing work; a sauna must be used only after all necessary work has been completed and checked correctly.
For the long-term condition of a greenhouse, follow the advice on caring for an aluminium greenhouse. Product care should be discussed when the installed structure is handed over, not only after visible dirt or functional problems appear.
Frequently asked questions
Does production time include delivery?
No, not automatically. Production and transport are separate stages. Check which period is named in your specific order information and whether a dispatch or delivery status is already available.
When does production begin?
The confirmed processing status of the order is decisive. Open configuration questions, missing information or other outstanding requirements can prevent the order from being scheduled conclusively.
Can Bloomcabin guarantee installation by my preferred date?
A preferred period can be considered during planning, but a production estimate alone does not guarantee it. Transport, site readiness, weather, goods inspection and installer availability are further steps in between.
Should I build the foundation before ordering?
The site assessment can begin early. However, the final foundation should be based on the confirmed version and correct documentation. Building too early risks unsuitable dimensions or connection positions.
Can I change the configuration after ordering?
That depends on the processing stage. Changes may be excluded or affect timing and cost. Make the request immediately and do not undertake follow-on work until the change has been confirmed in writing.
Can I book the installer using the estimated dispatch date?
Only with sufficient flexibility. The dispatch date is not the same as delivery and checked completeness. Otherwise, a firmly booked installer may arrive before materials are available or the site is usable.
What happens if the site is not ready on arrival?
Suitable secure interim storage must then be available and installation will need to be postponed. This can create additional organisational work. Clarify early what conditions apply to storage and later transport to the installation site.
What should I do about visible delivery damage?
Note the irregularity at handover, photograph the consignment, packaging, identification and damaged area, and report the case immediately. Keep packaging until the matter has been clarified.
Are all greenhouse models produced to the same schedule?
This should not be assumed. Model, material, configuration and current production planning can differ. The information for the specific order is decisive.
Does seasonal demand affect when I should order?
Yes, seasonal activity can affect production, transport and installation capacity. Planning early provides more flexibility but does not replace a current confirmation.
Can customer reviews predict my delivery time?
No. Reviews describe other orders at another time, often with a different configuration or delivery region. They are useful for qualitative impressions, but not as a delivery forecast.
Who is responsible for local site requirements?
The customer or person responsible for the property should clarify permissions, clearances, foundations, access and other local requirements. Where necessary, consult the Planning Authority, a perit and suitable specialists before ordering.
Final planning recommendation
The most reliable process comes from clear decisions, complete information and realistic buffers. Define the product, check the site, distinguish production from delivery and do not commission follow-on trades too early. Always use the current information for your own order. This keeps dependencies visible and helps ensure that a greenhouse, pergola or sauna can be delivered and installed professionally without avoidable time pressure.
