Foundation drainage cost

Foundation drainage cost in Malmö

The cost of excavating and installing foundation drainage to stop damp and moisture problems in a basement or crawl space. In Malmö, prices sit above the national average — labour and material rates in Skåne tend to push costs up.

What's specific about Malmö

Malmö and its neighbouring municipalities hold plenty of 20th-century villas in Limhamn, Bunkeflo and Husie, built on Skåne clay close to the groundwater table. That combination produces damp basements, moisture remarks and drainage needs more often than the national norm. Supply of trades is good, and proximity to Denmark influences both material and wage levels. Prices sit slightly above the national average but below Stockholm.

What affects the price here

• 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