# How much does an underground wine cellar cost? Real 2026 prices · L'Humidor

> Real cost of a bespoke underground wine cellar: from €18,000 (existing basement, 1,000 bottles) to over €200,000 (8,000 bottles with tasting area). Cost breakdown, civil works, timescales and annual running cost.

URL: https://lhumidor.com/en/blog/underground-wine-cellar-cost/
Type: Article · Wine cellars · Author: Juan Serrate

## Key points
- On an existing, dry basement: 1,000 bottles (6-10 m²) €18,000-€35,000; 2,000-3,000 bottles (12-18 m²) €35,000-€60,000; 4,000-5,000 bottles (20-30 m²) €60,000-€110,000; 6,000-8,000 bottles (40-50 m²) from €110,000
- With no basement, excavation and civil works add €25,000-€70,000 before the cellar itself begins
- Basement with rising damp: €4,000-€12,000 extra for EPDM waterproofing and perimeter drainage
- Typical breakdown: civil works and insulation 18 %, bespoke racking 24 %, natural stone 15 %, back-up climate control 13 %
- Climate control weighs little because the ground holds 13-15 °C all year and the unit only compensates
- Timescale: 10-16 weeks on an existing basement, including 2-3 weeks of stabilisation before the collection goes in
- Annual running cost: €300-€900 residential, €900-€1,600 on 5,000-8,000 bottle cellars with remote monitoring
- Sensible minimum budget: €15,000-€18,000. Below that, a climate-controlled cellar or a bespoke wine cabinet is a better fit

## Related links
- Bespoke underground wine cellars: https://lhumidor.com/en/underground-wine-cellars/
- Climate-controlled wine cellars: https://lhumidor.com/en/climate-controlled-wine-cellars/
- The best way to climate control wine: https://lhumidor.com/en/blog/best-way-to-climate-control-wine/

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