An electrician in Stockholm costs roughly 700 to 1,100 SEK per hour before the ROT deduction (2026 estimates), so about 490 to 770 SEK after. ROT gives 30 percent off the labour in 2026, up to 50,000 SEK per person per year, but only in a home you own. Here is what qualifies, what does not, and how to check the company is certified.
How much ROT do you get?
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Share of the labour cost | 30 % |
| Ceiling per person per year | 50,000 SEK |
| Shared ceiling with RUT | 75,000 SEK |
| Home type | Only a home you own |
ROT and RUT share a combined ceiling of 75,000 SEK per person per year, of which the ROT portion may never exceed 50,000 SEK. If you have already used a lot of RUT for cleaning or moving this year, that eats into the room available. Check current figures with Skatteverket.
If you rent, you get no ROT at all. Electrical work in a rental is the property owner's responsibility, and you should report faults to them rather than hiring privately.
What does an electrician cost?
2026 estimates are around 700 to 1,100 SEK per hour before ROT, roughly 490 to 770 SEK after. The price varies with:
- Whether the job is planned or an emergency
- Time of day, with higher rates in evenings and at weekends
- How accessible the installation is
- Whether drilling and making good are required
Larger installations are usually quoted at a fixed price, while small jobs are charged hourly. Always ask for a written quote with labour and materials on separate lines, otherwise there is no way to see what the deduction was calculated on.
Which electrical jobs qualify for ROT?
These normally qualify when the work is in a home you own:
- Replacing or upgrading the consumer unit (elcentral)
- Running new wiring, moving or adding sockets and switches
- Installing an EV charger
- Installing a hob, oven and other fixed appliances
- Replacing faulty sockets and switches
- Lighting installation, spotlights and outdoor lighting
- Fault-finding on the electrical system in the home
These do not qualify:
- Materials, meaning cable, sockets, fittings and the EV charger itself
- Call-out and travel costs
- New construction and finishing, and rebuilding or extending in the first five years after the house's värdeår (repair and maintenance qualify whatever the age)
- Work outside the home, such as the service line to the building
- Any work at all in a rented home
Certification: check the company first
Fixed electrical installation may only be carried out by a company registered with Elsäkerhetsverket, the Swedish Electrical Safety Authority, and you can search their register before hiring. The company must also hold approved F-skatt for the deduction to apply.
This is not a formality. Badly executed electrical work is a fire risk, and an installation carried out without proper certification can affect your home insurance if something happens.
Emergency electrical faults
Emergency jobs carry higher hourly rates, especially in the evening and at weekends. If there are signs of danger, such as a burning smell, sparks, a hot socket, or a breaker that trips repeatedly: switch off the power at the main breaker and contact a certified electrical company immediately.
Emergency call-outs may carry both a higher hourly rate and a fixed call-out charge. Ask about both before ordering.
Keeping the cost down
- Bundle several small jobs into one visit rather than paying call-out repeatedly
- Do not buy materials yourself unless you are certain, since the wrong part costs more in labour time
- Ask for a fixed price on anything that can be clearly defined
- Make sure the electrician can reach the work, moving furniture and emptying cupboards beforehand
- Check the labour cost is itemised separately on the invoice
Troubleshooting on its own does not qualify
An exception that surprises people: fault-finding alone is not ROT-eligible for electrical work. If it leads on to a repair, the time counts as part of that repair and qualifies. If the electrician leaves without fixing anything, it does not.
The same applies to alarms and surveillance cameras, which never qualify, and to running power out into the garden rather than inside the home.
Two ways to lose the deduction
Paying cash. Since 2020, ROT and RUT require electronic payment: card, Swish, BankID or a bank transfer. Cash means the deduction is lost entirely, however properly the work was done.
Hiring a relative. The person doing the work must not be related to you. That covers a spouse, cohabiting partner, parents, children, siblings and their families. More in the ROT deduction.
Common questions
How much ROT deduction do I get for an electrician?
30 percent of the labour in 2026, up to 50,000 SEK per person per year (Skatteverket).
Does ROT apply if I rent my home?
No. ROT only applies to a home you own. In a rental, the property owner is responsible for the electrics.
Which electrical jobs do not qualify for ROT?
New construction, and rebuilding or extending in the first five years after the house's värdeår. Repair and maintenance qualify at any age. Materials, call-out fees and work outside the home never qualify.
What does an electrician cost per hour?
Roughly 700 to 1,100 SEK before ROT as a 2026 estimate, about 490 to 770 SEK after.
Is there a call-out fee?
Usually yes, and it does not qualify for ROT.
Does the electrician have to be certified?
Yes, registered with Elsäkerhetsverket. You can check the register before hiring.
Related guides: what an electrician does, the ROT deduction and the RUT deduction. Back to electrical in Stockholm.