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There are a couple of things that can push a garden gym cost up or down. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you budget, particularly if you’re buying a pre-manufactured building kit.
Garden Gym Building Materials
Let’s start with the framing and cladding.
Most garden gyms use timber frames, but cladding can drive up the garden gym cost. This is because different options affect things like durability and weather resistance. The better the finish and quality, the more expensive the cladding tends to be.
Basic builds often use softwood cladding or cheaper sheet materials. They’ll do the job, but might not be as long-lasting or handle weather as well as premium options. You’ll likely find shiplap or tongue and groove (T&G) cladding featured on the latter.
T&G boards, for instance, give the garden room a strong, weather-resistant, and polished look. This makes them ideal for high-quality units, such as tongue and groove sheds. However, they can be more costly, especially if pressure treated, but this ensures they’re built to last.
Insulation
Insulation is not necessarily essential for a gym shed, as you will be making yourself nice and hot with your exercises. But it depends on whether you want it to stay within a certain temperature range, as a freezing cold room doesn’t make the most inviting workout space. Uninsulated garden rooms are usually cheaper upfront. While it might seem like you’re saving money, you may end up having to add insulation later or add inefficient heating. And remember that insulation also helps keep the space cooler during the height of summer. This could use up more of your budget in the long run—yikes!
Insulated garden rooms cost more, but they save you the hassle of extra heating or adding insulation later. Most are constructed with insulated wall panels, plus on the floor and roof. Quality models use high-performance multi-foil insulation for excellent thermal and acoustic performance.
When you consider the long-term benefits, the higher upfront cost is worthwhile.
Tip: Tongue and groove (T&G) cladding comes in different thicknesses, ranging from 19mm up to 44mm or more. The thicker the boards, the better the shed will hold heat.
Double glazing
Double-glazed doors and windows can come as standard or an upgrade—either way, both add to what you’ll pay. This ‘design feature’ helps with the garden room’s insulation and soundproofing. Even better, it provides excellent energy efficiency, so you spend less over time.
Roofing materials
Garden rooms with felt, fixtures, and fittings as standard raise the base garden gym cost. But you won’t need to source anything separately. This makes the build more straightforward and avoids extra spending later.
Gym Shed Sizes
The size of the garden room also influences the price. The bigger it is, the more materials you’ll need, and the longer it’ll take to build, so the cost goes up. Smaller rooms are cheaper, but you might find you’re tight on space depending on what you want to do with it.
For reference, take a look at our BillyOh Canvas and BillyOh Dojo E models, perfect for gym use. Both are insulated, double-glazed, and start from under £7,000 (affordable for their features). Yet, the price varies depending on the size.
Consider how much space you need for your setup to get the best value. We also recommend buying during holiday sales for better deals and discounts. Signing up for Garden Buildings Direct’s newsletter is a great way to get notified of special sales.
Additional Cost for Garden Gym Equipment
It’s not just the garden room itself you’ll need to budget for—the gym gear can take a fair chunk of your budget, if you don’t already own it.
Basic equipment like a yoga mat, resistance bands, or a few dumbbells won’t cost much. But things like a treadmill, rowing machine, or a full weights rack can get pricey.
Be realistic about what you’ll use often and how much room you’ve got. Your workout routine can have a say on this, so consider it. Check out these best exercises for your garden gym for inspiration.
Round-up
You’ll need to spend at least four figures for a high quality garden gym. Cladding, insulation, and double glazing can push the price up—and the size matters, too. Higher-quality options and bigger rooms mean a higher value. Fitness equipment is another thing to consider.
Spending a bit more now usually means less hassle and expense down the line. To get the most out of your spend, why not have a look at our range of insulated garden rooms while you’re here? They come in various styles, sizes, and upgrades to suit your needs.
