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Originally Posted by g__day
Suggest you split your budget into components:
1. Clearing land - checking drainage and firmness of footings, pruning trees etc
2. Slab, pier and wiring mains power ($300 - $1,500)
3. PC, UPS and/or line conditioners and network infrastructure
4. Dwelling (four walls and floor) for the size of observatory you wish ($300 - $800)
5. Roofing system - roll off, rotating dome and degree of automation you want etc (here's where you could spend $1K - $5K)
6. Heating, cooling, fridge, etc - how basic or comfortable a setting to you want?
7. Security system and insurance
Allocate $ per each major category of spend.
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For me...
1. Dingo hire required + fill (slight slope): $300
2. $1600
3. - I won't include this in my costing
4 & 5. $4,500 (custom built roll-off-roof 6x3m corrigated shed
6. Not heating or cooling other than white paint & PC fan - $100
7. Locks - $80ish
8. Electrician for 21 power points with power board, trip/safety switches, etc: $750
9. Carpet - second hand so free, but worth factoring in
10. Insulation and Lining for enclosed half - $800 - $1000
hmmm... ended up costing a bit !
... but much of that was spread over many years. Shed and concrete was all it was for several years.