What does garden help cost in Skåne 2026? Prices with the RUT deduction
2026 prices for lawn mowing, hedge trimming, tree felling and garden maintenance in Malmö, Lund and Helsingborg, with RUT deductions and contract options.
Skåne has Sweden's longest growing season. Grass starts in March and barely stops in November, hedges grow faster than in the rest of the country, and many gardens in Malmö, Lund and Helsingborg need care eight months a year.
That makes garden work one of the services where the RUT deduction matters most, because nearly the whole cost is labour.
Prices in 2026
RUT gives 50% of the labour cost, up to 75,000 SEK per person per year. Removal of garden waste counts as transport and does not qualify, so ask for that line to be listed separately.
| Service | Before RUT | After RUT | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing, house garden | 700-1,100 SEK | 350-550 SEK | per visit |
| Hedge trimming | 600-750 SEK | 300-375 SEK | per hour |
| Spring or autumn garden clear-up | 3,000-6,000 SEK | 1,500-3,000 SEK | one-off |
| Fruit tree pruning | 700-900 SEK | 350-450 SEK | per hour |
| Tree felling, smaller tree | 3,500-9,000 SEK | 1,750-4,500 SEK | per tree |
| Ongoing maintenance contract | 1,400-2,600 SEK | 700-1,300 SEK | per month |
Hourly rate or contract?
Hourly rates suit one-off jobs like pruning or a spring clear-up. With a garden over 500 sqm a seasonal contract is almost always cheaper per visit, and you avoid competing for slots in May when everyone calls at once.
A typical maintenance contract in the Malmö area covers fortnightly mowing, edging, weeding of beds and two major clear-ups per year.
The Skåne season month by month
- March-April: spring clear-up, pruning apple and pear trees, feeding the lawn.
- May-June: fortnightly mowing, first hedge trim after bird nesting.
- July-August: watering, weeding, weekly mowing in wet summers.
- September-October: second hedge trim, leaf collection, scarifying.
- November: final cut, winter protection for roses and tender plants.
How to choose a garden company
On HemmaPro, F-skatt and insurance are verified before a company can quote, and you get several bids on the same garden without calling around.
- Verify F-skatt, otherwise you lose the RUT deduction.
- Ask about liability insurance, especially for felling near buildings and power lines.
- Ask for both a per-visit and per-season price so you can compare correctly.
- Check whether waste disposal is included or priced clearly.
- For tree felling: check municipal rules, parts of Malmö and Lund require a permit to fell larger trees.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does lawn mowing cost in Malmö in 2026?
- 700 to 1,100 SEK per visit for a house garden, so 350 to 550 SEK after RUT.
- Does tree felling qualify for RUT?
- Yes, the labour gives a 50% deduction. Removing timber and branches counts as transport and is excluded.
- When should hedges be trimmed in Skåne?
- First in late June after the bird nesting period, then again in September.
- Do I need a permit to fell a tree?
- Parts of Malmö and Lund require a permit for larger trees. Check with the municipality before booking.
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