Find a tradesperson in Stockholm 2026: prices, response times and app
How to find a reliable tradesperson in Stockholm in 2026: current hourly rates, response times and how to get several quotes the same evening from your phone.
Stockholm has Sweden's widest supply of tradespeople and its highest prices. The gap between hiring the first company you find and comparing three quotes is often several thousand kronor on an ordinary home job.
This guide covers what to expect to pay in Stockholm in 2026, how long replies take and how to collect several quotes without calling around.
Hourly rates in Stockholm 2026
Rates vary between the inner city and the suburbs. Companies in Söderort and Järfälla often sit 5 to 10 percent below comparable firms on Östermalm, especially for full-day work.
| Service | Hourly rate | After deduction |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | SEK 790 to 950 | about SEK 550 to 665 |
| Plumber | SEK 800 to 980 | about SEK 560 to 686 |
| Carpenter | SEK 650 to 850 | about SEK 455 to 595 |
| Painter | SEK 600 to 780 | about SEK 420 to 546 |
| Home cleaning | SEK 450 to 550 | about SEK 225 to 275 |
How fast will you get a reply?
- Urgent plumbing and electrical work: often answered within an hour on weekdays.
- Cleaning and moving help: same day, sometimes starting the next morning.
- Bathroom or kitchen renovation: quote within one to three days, start a few weeks later.
- Garden and facade work in peak season: expect longer queues from May to August.
How to get three quotes in one evening
Calling around takes time and rarely produces comparable answers, because you describe the job slightly differently every time. With HemmaPro you describe the job once, add photos and send the same brief to several local companies at the same time.
Every quote lands in the same view in the app, with price, ratings and reviews from completed jobs. You immediately see the market rate in your part of town instead of guessing from a single bid.
Checklist before you book
- Check that the company holds F-skatt and valid insurance.
- Ask for a fixed price when the job is clearly defined.
- Confirm whether the price is before or after the ROT or RUT deduction.
- Agree what happens if extra work is needed.
- Keep communication in writing so you can revisit what was promised.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a tradesperson cost in Stockholm in 2026?
- Hourly rates usually sit between SEK 600 and 980 including VAT depending on the trade. With ROT, the labour cost drops by 30 percent.
- How many quotes should I ask for?
- Three is a good number. It shows you whether one bid is an outlier without dragging the process out.
- Is HemmaPro free to use?
- Yes. The app is free for private customers. You only pay the price you agree with the company.
- Can I book urgent help in Stockholm?
- Yes. For urgent plumbing and electrical work many companies reply within an hour on weekdays.
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