Foundation drainage cost

Foundation drainage cost in Stockholm

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

What's specific about Stockholm

Stockholm's detached-house stock ranges from turn-of-the-century villas in Bromma and Enskede to 1960s-70s houses in the outer suburbs, so the same remark can mean very different work depending on where the house sits. Inner-city addresses often mean tight access, scaffolding permits and street-occupancy fees, which add both time and cost. Trades are busy year-round and price accordingly — expect longer lead times than elsewhere in Sweden. The ROT deduction matters most here because labour is the heaviest line in the quote.

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