Issan house complete, shed scheduled

[Texpat]

Just beyond the six month point living in this house and a few things have become apparent.

1. I don't have an enclosed garage and storage for outdoor equipment (lawn mower, weedeater, bicycles, shovels, wheelbarrow, rakes, fertilizer bags etc.) has become a challenge.

2. Another issue is water. There is lime in the water here and neighbors have complained that their faucets and heaters have gummed up with deposits very quickly. Also, our water pressure upstairs leaves a lot to be desired.

I've decided a shed adjacent to the house, near the back, would answer both problems.



I'm thinking a 4m x 3m job will house a water tank, pump, water filter and that assortment of shed items.



I don't want to spend too much on this thing and have a few hundred ceramic roofing tiles remaining from the house construction. It would be a nice touch if they matched anyway. I want it to be secure so will build walls on all sides, but the eves can remain open with a slight overhang. A lockable door is required and I've even considered a heavy-gauge chain link door for ventilation. I want it to look like a shed and thought bare bricks with a neatly done work might be attractive.



It will have to be close to the rear corner of the house where the water main come in so I don't have to dig water pipes everywhere.

I haven't given much thought to how much I'm willing to spend on a shed but maybe around 30,000 should do it. Pretty basic concrete pad, reinforced concrete columns, steel for the roof and bricking. Of course rudimentary electric for pump, filter and a light as well as the water works.

I can buy and haul all the materials myself, but will require technical assistance to get the lines straight and pouring of columns etc. as I know nothing about that.

How much do you think I should I set aside for this project?