How to hire a cleaning company in Sweden: 2026 checklist
How to hire the right cleaning company in Sweden 2026: F-skatt, insurance, collective agreement, reviews and a clear checklist.
Choosing a cleaning company is about more than price. The wrong choice means uncovered damage, unclean wage payment, and rejected move-out cleans. Here's the checklist serious buyers use.
Step 1, verify the company
F-skatt: check on Skatteverket's website (using the org. number). Without F-skatt the company is likely not serious.
Liability insurance: minimum 10 million SEK cover for damages. Ask for the insurance certificate.
Step 2, collective agreement
Collective agreement (via Almega/Kommunal or equivalent) means staff receive contracted wages, insurance and pension.
Companies without collective agreements may be cheaper, but the risk of undeclared work and sloppiness rises. Ask directly.
Step 3, read reviews
Check reviews from customers in your city, not generic ones. HemmaPro filters reviews per city and service.
Read the worst reviews first, how did the company respond? Companies that reply constructively are usually reliable.
Step 4, compare three quotes
Send the same request to at least three companies. Ask for the same checklist and the same frequency.
Price can vary 30–40% for the same job. Rarely pick the cheapest, the middle segment offers the best value per krona.
Step 5, write a contract
Checklist per visit, price (per visit or per month), notice period (1–3 months), key handling and point of contact.
Avoid contracts with lock-in longer than 12 months without clear reason.
Red flags to avoid
Cash-only or no invoices, undeclared work, and no RUT deduction for you.
Heavily underpriced compared to other quotes, usually means wage dumping or poor insurance.
No liability insurance or collective agreement, walk away.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I always ask a cleaner before hiring?
- F-skatt, liability insurance, collective agreement, references and a written checklist.
- How many quotes should I request?
- At least three. On HemmaPro, 3–5 arrive automatically within the hour.
- Is picking the cheapest worth it?
- Almost never. Cheapest often means undeclared work or poor insurance.
- What's a reasonable notice period?
- 1–3 months. Avoid contracts longer than 12 months without clear reason.
- What happens if something is damaged?
- The company's liability insurance covers it. Without insurance, you cover the cost.
- How do I know a company is serious?
- F-skatt, insurance, collective agreement, positive reviews and clear communication.
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