What ‘turnkey’ means for a shipping container gym
It means the module arrives equipped and is installed on the chosen ground, ready to operate, without you having to coordinate the structure, the equipment and the installation separately with different suppliers.
In practice, it is the difference between buying an empty container and having to find someone to equip and install it, or receiving a training space that is sorted from start to finish.
What the process usually includes
Site assessment
Before building or preparing anything, the place where you will install the module is assessed: type of ground, access, orientation and any constraints of the chosen site.
Preparing and equipping the module
The container is converted and equipped for the use you will give it — functional training, instructor-led classes, open use — before it reaches its final location.
Installation on the chosen ground
The module is placed on the agreed spot and left up and running, without you having to handle the logistics of transport and placement.
Technical support at launch
Once installed, there is technical support to make the launch as quick and straightforward as possible.
What turnkey does not include
Turnkey covers the structure, the equipment and the installation of the physical space. It does not cover running the business itself: classes, prices, finding clients or any administrative formalities specific to your activity (registering as self-employed or as a company, insurance, etc.) remain your responsibility, as in any business of your own.
Why this matters when comparing suppliers
Not all ‘shipping container gym’ suppliers offer the same thing under the term ‘turnkey’. Some deliver only the converted structure, leaving the equipment and installation to the buyer. Before comparing prices between suppliers, it is worth comparing exactly what each offer includes.
Questions worth asking any supplier
- Does the price include the interior equipment, or is it just the structure?
- Who handles transport and installation on the final site?
- Is there technical support after installation, or does the relationship end at delivery?
- Can the equipment be customised for the type of training I am going to offer?
Frequently asked questions
Does ‘turnkey’ mean I don’t have to do anything?
It means you don’t have to manage the structure, the equipment or the installation of the physical space yourself. Running your business (classes, clients, formalities specific to your activity) is still up to you.
How long does the whole process take, from deciding to having it installed?
The process is designed to be completed within weeks, not months, precisely because there are no civil works involved.
Can I ask for equipment other than the standard?
Yes, the equipment can be adapted to the type of training and the use you will give the space.
What if the land where I want to install it has some particular feature?
The site is assessed as the first step of the process, precisely to identify any constraints before moving forward.
Is there support once it is installed, or does the relationship end there?
There is technical support for the launch; the aim is to make getting started as quick and straightforward as possible.
Is financing available to buy the module?
Yes, you can finance it through the institution we work with, with a direct loan or renting. Ask us about the terms when we assess your case.