A Gym Box arrives as one finished module — fitted out, wired and ready. The only logistics left are getting it to your address and craning it onto its base. For a UK delivery, road haulage typically lands at approx. £1,200–2,500 depending on where you are, quoted by postcode within 1 business day. A HIAB or mobile crane, where the access needs one, is a separate line — from £450. Delivery is quoted separately from the Gym Box price; installation on site is included. Once the module is on site, the crane-and-set part is done in 1 day, with internal commissioning the next.
This guide breaks down what you actually pay for, what’s included, and the five things that trip people up on delivery day.
TL;DR — Gym Box delivery in four lines
- ➜ Delivery to mainland UK: approx. £1,200–2,500 (a single standard module, quoted per postcode within 1 business day)
- ➜ Crane / HIAB on site: from £450 if not bundled with the delivery
- ➜ Time on site: 1 day to set the module + 1 day to commission = 2 working days
- ➜ What you prepare: lorry access, a level base, an electrical supply
Where the Gym Box comes from
The Gym Box is built in our factory in Poland and delivered across Europe — Germany, Austria, Ireland and the UK are routine routes for us. For a UK customer, the delivery quote for your postcode covers the full door-to-door logistics: road haulage to your address, the ferry/Channel crossing, customs paperwork, and the crane to set the module on your base. The installation itself is already included in the Gym Box price.
That sounds like a lot of moving parts, and it is — which is exactly why we handle it as one fixed line on the quote rather than leaving you to coordinate hauliers and crane firms yourself.
What a UK delivery costs
Indicative haulage for a single standard module (Gym Box 8×3, 9×3, 6×5) — road haulage + crossing + customs. A crane, where your site needs one, is a separate line (from £450):
| Destination region | Delivery (from) |
|---|---|
| South East / London | from £1,200 |
| Midlands (Birmingham) | from £1,500 |
| North West (Manchester, Liverpool) | from £1,800 |
| North East / Yorkshire | from £2,100 |
| Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh) | from £2,500 |
| Highlands / islands | quoted individually |
Prices are for one standard module up to 6 tonnes. For a custom Gym Box over 12 m long the load becomes abnormal/oversize and needs an escort vehicle — add roughly +30% to the haulage line.
What the delivery quote covers
✔ Road haulage from the factory to your postcode ✔ Channel/ferry crossing and customs clearance — handled for you ✔ HIAB or mobile crane with a qualified operator — arranged with the delivery where your site needs one, quoted as a separate line (from £450)
What’s included in the Gym Box price (installation)
✔ A 2–3 person install crew — setting, levelling and internal connections ✔ Fixings and seals — anchors, bolts, weatherproofing ✔ Level check and handover of the structure ✔ First power-up of the electrical (and, where fitted, water) systems
Neither includes:
- the base/foundation — you arrange this (see Gym Box foundations)
- the electrical connection itself, if there’s no supply nearby (from £400 for a local run)
- any road permits, where the module has to be lifted over a pavement or a road has to be partly closed for the crane (your local authority sets the fee)
- tree pruning or taking down fencing to clear the lift (your responsibility)
How much does a Gym Box weigh — and what carries it?
| Size | Module weight | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| Gym Box 8×3 (24 m²) | ~4.5 t | rigid with HIAB |
| Gym Box 9×3 (27 m²) | ~5.2 t | rigid with HIAB |
| Gym Box 7×5 (35 m²) | ~6.3 t | low-loader + separate mobile crane |
| Custom Gym Box 12 m+ | 7–9 t | abnormal load with escort |
A fuller breakdown is in how much does a container gym weigh.
What to prepare before delivery
1. Access for the lorry
➜ Clear width of at least 3.5 m (the vehicle is ~2.55 m plus room to manoeuvre) ➜ Headroom of at least 4.2 m — watch for overhanging branches, cables and low arches ➜ Turning circle — check the lorry can reach the lift point without needing to manoeuvre on a neighbour’s land ➜ Ground bearing — block paving and hardstanding are fine; soft, waterlogged ground risks a stuck vehicle. A mobile crane also needs firm, level standing for its outriggers
2. The base
Most common options:
| Base type | Cost | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete pads / piers | from £500 | quick, relocatable | needs careful manual levelling |
| Reinforced slab | from £1,100 | durable and dead level | curing time (around 28 days) |
| Screw / ground-screw piles | from £1,500 | suits soft or sloping ground | dearer, specialist install |
➜ Timing: the base must be ready and cured at least 7 days before delivery.
Full guide: Gym Box foundations.
3. The electrical supply
✔ Basic spec: a single-phase 16 A supply is enough ✔ Standard / Premium with AC: a stronger single-phase or small three-phase feed ✔ Train & Recover with sauna: three-phase recommended
No supply nearby? You’ll need an electrician to run a circuit from the house consumer unit, or — for a longer run — a quote from your DNO. Lead times for a new DNO connection can run to several weeks, so start that early. A temporary supply can cover the install itself.
Delivery day — the running order
Day 1 (delivery + setting)
- 🕗 Lorry arrives, site and access checked, crane set up on its outriggers
- 🕓 Module lifted and set onto the prepared base
- 🕓 Levelling, anchoring and weather-sealing the joints
Day 2 (internal commissioning)
- 🕗 Electrical connection and AC commissioning
- 🕘 Fitting the gym kit (rack, barbell, mirror, cardio)
- 🕒 Testing, handover and a walk-through of how everything works
For a Basic spec the whole thing can finish inside a single day. For a Premium build with a sauna and a deck, allow up to 2.5 days.
The five things people get wrong — and how to avoid them
➜ No room for the crane — before you order, send us photos of the plot and the approach road. We assess the lift for free and tell you exactly what reach of crane the job needs.
➜ An out-of-level base — pads must sit in one plane to within ±5 mm. Beyond that you need packers, which can end up visible under the module.
➜ An undersized supply — check the load on your consumer unit. AC plus a water heater plus cardio can trip a 16 A circuit. An electrician’s quick check beforehand saves a frustrating handover.
➜ Low overhead cables — some rural lanes carry overhead lines at around 4 m. A lorry with the module on the bed sits higher than that. Flag it early and the network operator can raise or temporarily isolate the line.
➜ Leaving it too late — the lead time is 12 weeks from your deposit, whatever the season. If you want to be training by spring, count back 12 weeks and get the base sorted in good time. (See container gym lead times for the full schedule.)
FAQ — delivery and installation
Can I collect the module myself? In theory — but you’d need the right low-loader and a mobile crane, plus customs handling for a cross-border move. In practice it’s cheaper and far simpler to let us deliver, because we have standing rates with our hauliers and crane partners.
What if the weather stops the lift? Heavy rain or wind above safe crane-operating limits means the lift pauses on safety grounds. We reschedule to the next workable day at no extra cost.
Does installation need planning permission? Setting the module itself usually doesn’t, but siting a building in your garden can fall under permitted development rules — or not, depending on size, position and your property. Check with your local planning authority; we cover the principles in garden gym planning permission.
Can I split the job into stages? Yes — many owners take the module and base first, then add equipment later. More in the container gym buyer’s guide.
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