Foundation drainage cost

The cost of excavating and installing foundation drainage to stop damp and moisture problems in a basement or crawl space.

Typical cost, 2026

150 000 kr–300 000 kr

For a typical Swedish villa. Your report may differ — see the factors below.

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What affects the price

Perimeter length and excavation depth
Whether the foundation is sealed and insulated while exposed
Backfilling with drainage gravel and filter
Access for diggers and soil removal
Re-landscaping the yard after the work

Local costs by municipality

Labour and material prices vary across Sweden. Here is how this work prices in each area.

Stockholm

Stockholm County

173 000 kr–345 000 kr

Norrtälje

Stockholm County

158 000 kr–315 000 kr

Haninge

Stockholm County

155 000 kr–309 000 kr

Täby

Stockholm County

168 000 kr–336 000 kr

Nacka

Stockholm County

165 000 kr–330 000 kr

Södertälje

Stockholm County

150 000 kr–300 000 kr

Solna

Stockholm County

165 000 kr–330 000 kr

Uppsala

Uppsala County

158 000 kr–315 000 kr

Göteborg

Västra Götaland

168 000 kr–336 000 kr

Malmö

Skåne

159 000 kr–318 000 kr

Västerås

Västmanland

147 000 kr–294 000 kr

Örebro

Örebro County

146 000 kr–291 000 kr

Linköping

Östergötland

150 000 kr–300 000 kr

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