How to verify a certified electrician in Sweden
How to verify a Swedish electrical firm is registered with Elsäkerhetsverket, has F-skatt and liability insurance. Step-by-step guide.
In Sweden only firms with a registered electrical installer may perform fixed installations in homes and businesses. Hiring an unlicensed firm is illegal for them and risky for you, insurers can refuse to pay out on damage.
1. Search Elsäkerhetsverket's register
Go to elsakerhetsverket.se and use 'Check the electrical firm'. Search by name or organisation number. The firm should be listed with their scope, e.g. 'residential', 'commercial premises'.
If the firm isn't in the register, they aren't allowed to do fixed installation. Period.
2. Verify F-skatt
Search the company at skatteverket.se → 'Bolagsverket och F-skatt'. F-skatt registration shows the firm handles its own taxes and is required for ROT.
3. Ask about liability insurance
Serious electrical firms hold general liability and all-risk insurance covering damage to your home. Ask for the policy document, good firms share it without hesitation.
4. Verify on HemmaPro
On HemmaPro all these checks run automatically before a pro can send a quote. You see a verified badge on the company's profile.
Red flags
Firms that refuse to show an organisation number.
Cash payment without receipt, you lose ROT and consumer protection.
Reluctance to give an itemised quote or invoice.
'We don't need a license, it's a small job', false. All fixed installations require licensing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a certified electrician in Sweden?
- An installer registered with Elsäkerhetsverket, employed by a firm with a registered electrical installer.
- How do I check if a firm is certified?
- Search at elsakerhetsverket.se in their company register.
- What happens if I hire an unlicensed firm?
- They break the law, your insurer can refuse to pay on damage, and ROT is void.
- Is it illegal for me to hire unlicensed?
- No, but financially and safety-wise risky.
- Are all HemmaPro pros verified?
- Yes, all electrical pros are checked for license, F-skatt and insurance before they can send quotes.
- Do small jobs need a certified electrician too?
- Yes, all fixed installations require licensing regardless of size.
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