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Frequent questions

How much does a wine room cost?

Costs vary hugely depending on size, complexity, materials and design, however our starting
price is around £25,000, and can be as much as £300,000 or more.

What are some other planning considerations?

There is a lot to consider when planning a wine wall, therefore the best advice is get in touch with us early, to avoid missing anything that could be disappointing or costly for you.

- You may need planning permission from your local authority for an outdoor condenser unit, so it pays to check this in advance.
- Keep under-floor heating well clear (consider thermal breaks or at least a 400mm clearance. If possible separate the underfloor heating circuit next to the wine wall, so that this can be individually adjusted.
- Be aware of natural light especially south facing windows.
- Fireplaces and radiators should be kept well clear
- Weight – this can sometimes be overlooked, but keep in mind that 500 bottles of wine weigh about 500kg, plus the weight of the wine wall cabinet which could be significant, therefore ensure there is sufficient structural support under-floor.
- Any foreign heat source (e.g. hot water pipes, hot ducts) must be fully insulated/isolated from the climate controlled zone.

Download room planning and critical wine room preparation guides


Wine Room Preparation - General Guide
Wine Wall Preparation - General Guide


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1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

What kind of insulation is required to prepare my wine room?

Room preparation requirements can vary depending on your property, therefore we
strongly recommend contacting our consultant for advice specific to your property, however
generally speaking here are the main critical room preparation requirements:

Download room planning and critical wine room preparation guide:

Wine Room Preparation - General Guide
Wine Wall Preparation - General Guide

Speak with us

1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

What kind of first fix services are generally required?

Every project varies depending on the property and cooling system, therefore we strongly recommend contacting our consultant for advice specific to your property, however the most common first-fix service requirements are:

- Power
- Lighting feed
- Water supply
- Drainage for condensation
- Internet (for optional remote monitoring feature)
- Clear duct routes if required for our refrigeration pipework or cabling.

What type of cooling systems can you offer?

We are experienced climate control specialist engineers, with cooling systems designed specifically for us by our technicians. We believe no other European company can claim the level of technical solutions and expertise in this area.

Our systems include:
- Split type air cooled
- Split type water cooled
- Ducted systems
- Room vented stand-alone systems
- Our unique custom-built wine wall evaporators which are designed to be more quiet, compact and reliable than off-the-shelf evaporators. They also create an even flow of cool air into the cabinet, thus avoiding hot spots.

What are the ideal conditions for long term storage of wine?

Humidity between 60-75%

Avoiding exposure to natural light (note – we have solutions to address this for above ground solutions such as UV filters on glass).

Avoiding vibration

Please note, for wine rooms that are temperature controlled, there are critical steps that
need to be taken to ensure that the room is prepared properly, and that mechanical and
electrical services are in place.


Download room planning and critical wine room preparation guides


Wine Room Preparation - General Guide
Wine Wall Preparation - General Guide


Speak with us


1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

Does my wine room need to be below ground?

No, with the correct planning we can create perfect cellaring conditions for your wine in virtually any space above or below ground. * see FAQ #3 for ideal conditions


Click here is our buyers guide with some useful tips and planning advice.

How do you deal with natural light that could affect my wine?

Firstly we try to position the wine wall as far away from a window if feasible, especially avoiding any south facing windows with direct sunlight & heat. On top of this, if required we can install a UV film to either the wine wall glass, or your windows, which filters out 98% of UV light, but remains crystal clear.

For detailed planning and technical assistance contact us.

How big or small can a wine wall be?

LENGTH - Our minimum width for a 2 door wine wall is 1.2 metres, and we can make the wine wall as long as your wall is, there is really no limit, however the average larger wine wall would be 4-6 metres in length.

DEPTH – Our minimum depth for a temperature controlled wine wall is 450mm, however with some designs we need to increase the depth to 600-800mm.

HEIGHT – Our maximum height is generally around 3.0m for a regular wine wall, however if you have a higher space, do get in touch.

Click here for our buyers guide with some useful tips and planning advice.

Do I need a different temperature zone for cellaring whites to reds?

No, in fact all wine types (red, white and sparkling), are recommended to be stored long
term at the same constant temperature between 11-15 degrees. Lifestyle choices in relation
to serving temperatures generally determine the best storage temperature for you.

After wine storage for serving temperature/front of house?
See our serving temperature range of wine cabinets.

We are official dealers of CIAM – professional front-of-house wine display cabinets
specifically suited for serving temperatures.
Download Brochure here.

For any enquiries relating to serving temperature wine cabinets:

1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

What is the best Wine Inventory System out there?

Cellar Maison are the official UK dealer of InVintory, a user-friendly, fun and innovative tool to easily log in/out and locate your wine.
Download the brochure for more information.

There are three tiers:
Aspire
  • View more information here.
    (free download of app on IOS)
Prestige
  • View more information here.
    $100USD p/a but use the promo code ‘CellarMaison’ to receive a 25% discount
Opus
  • View more information here
    We are a dealer of this particular product, and can help you with onboarding. The cost is a one off $2,500USD  £1,965+VAT and they will create a 3D model of your wine wall and load your current wine stock if you have an excel file. The licence fee for this is $300USD p/a billed directly by InVintory. The best way to maximise the potential with OPUS is on a dedicated ipad in or just outside your cellar. If you can have this mounted on a magnetic charger and always unlocked it would be the most user friendly option. We can assist you with this process.
Mobile screen showing InVentory landing page

What Stage is Your Wine Cellar Project?

Early Planning Stage

Free downloadable document to help you and/or your client with high-level planning and design information prior to engaging with a consultant for specific assistance.

Download buyers guide.


Portfolio Downloads:

Bespoke Options:

Wine Rooms & Cellars

Wine Walls

Configurable Wine Racks:

DISPLAY Series

LINEAR Series

FEATURE Series

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1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

Technical Resources

Download room planning and critical wine room preparation guide

Wine Room Preparation - General Guide
Wine Wall Preparation - General Guide


Speak with us


1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

Free One to One Assistance

I would like assistance from an experienced wine cellar consultant for planning/design/budget understanding.

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1) Schedule a call to discuss any technical queries you may have.
2) Call us on +44 (0)203 633 3286
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com

Fast Track – Design & Budget

I want to fast track my free wine cellar design draft and budget figure. I know the approximate dimensions of the space and configuration.

Design Planner Tool (Bespoke projects)- input cellar type, dimensions and style etc, and we will respond with a budget figure asap.

Design Planner Tool (Configurable Wine Racks)- input wine storage selection and approximate dimensions, and we will respond with a budget figure, and free 3D design for you or your client.

Speak with us


1) Schedule a call to discuss your project with one of our experienced consultants.
2) Call us on (UK/EUROPE) +44 (0)203 633 3286 (NZ/AUS) +64 (0)27 543 3055
3) CONTACT US via our enquiry booking form
4) Email us directly info@cellarmaison.com