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How to compare quotes from tradespeople The cheapest quote is not always the best. Here is what to compare, which questions to ask... How to check a company before you hire it A few minutes of checking before you sign can save you a lot of money and worry. This guid... Warning signs: how to spot a rogue tradesperson Demands for large advance payments, offers of cash-in-hand deals and pressure to decide on... The Consumer Services Act: your rights when hiring tradespeople Konsumenttjänstlagen, the Swedish Consumer Services Act, protects you as a private individ... A written contract with a tradesperson: what to include A clear written contract is the best protection against misunderstandings and disputes. He... Fixed price or time and materials – which should you choose? How the price is set affects both your financial risk and how the project is managed. Here... Payments and deposits: how to pay tradespeople safely How and when you pay is one of the most important things to decide before work begins. A p... Complaints and disputes with a tradesperson – step by step Did the work not turn out as agreed? Here we explain how to complain in writing, which tim...
Illustration for the guide: ROT and RUT deductions 2026 – rules, amounts and examples Finance ROT and RUT deductions 2026 – rules, amounts and examples
Illustration for the guide: Checklist: how to choose the right electrician Electrical Checklist: how to choose the right electrician
Illustration for the guide: When should you switch to winter tyres? Rules and tips Car When should you switch to winter tyres? Rules and tips
Illustration for the guide: Move-out cleaning – checklist and what is included Cleaning Move-out cleaning – checklist and what is included
Illustration for the guide: Renovating a bathroom – step by step, cost and ROT Building Renovating a bathroom – step by step, cost and ROT
Illustration for the guide: Repainting indoors – hire a painter or do it yourself? Painting Repainting indoors – hire a painter or do it yourself?
Illustration for the guide: Hiring a removal company – how to make your move go smoothly Removals Hiring a removal company – how to make your move go smoothly
Illustration for the guide: Tree felling – rules, risks and costs Garden Tree felling – rules, risks and costs
Illustration for the guide: Water leak at home – what to do right away Plumbing Water leak at home – what to do right away
Illustration for the guide: Better wifi at home – mesh, cabling and IT help with RUT IT Better wifi at home – mesh, cabling and IT help with RUT
Illustration for the guide: How to compare quotes from tradespeople Tips How to compare quotes from tradespeople
Illustration for the guide: Home cleaning with RUT – what does it cost and what is included? Cleaning Home cleaning with RUT – what does it cost and what is included?
Illustration for the guide: Tyre hotels: how they work and what to consider Car Tyre hotels: how they work and what to consider
Illustration for the guide: Car servicing: service schedules, new car warranty and independent garages Car Car servicing: service schedules, new car warranty and independent garages
Illustration for the guide: Replacing car brakes: warning signs, cost and what to consider Car Replacing car brakes: warning signs, cost and what to consider
Illustration for the guide: Car air conditioning service: when is it needed and what is included? Car Car air conditioning service: when is it needed and what is included?
Illustration for the guide: Wheel alignment: when is it needed and what does the workshop do? Car Wheel alignment: when is it needed and what does the workshop do?
Illustration for the guide: Car fault finding: fault codes, diagnostics and costs Car Car fault finding: fault codes, diagnostics and costs
Illustration for the guide: Before the vehicle inspection: have a workshop check your car first Car Before the vehicle inspection: have a workshop check your car first
Illustration for the guide: Paint and bodywork damage: insurance, excess and choosing a workshop Car Paint and bodywork damage: insurance, excess and choosing a workshop
Illustration for the guide: Stone chips and windscreen replacement: repair, glass cover and calibration Car Stone chips and windscreen replacement: repair, glass cover and calibration
Illustration for the guide: Building a deck or laying decking – plan it right from the start Building Building a deck or laying decking – plan it right from the start
Illustration for the guide: Kitchen renovation – planning, quotes and who may do what Building Kitchen renovation – planning, quotes and who may do what
Illustration for the guide: House extensions – building permits, inspection manager and quotes Building House extensions – building permits, inspection manager and quotes
Illustration for the guide: Roof replacement and roofing work – materials, safety and quotes Building Roof replacement and roofing work – materials, safety and quotes
Illustration for the guide: Replacing windows – choose the right windows and fitter Building Replacing windows – choose the right windows and fitter
Illustration for the guide: Floor laying – choosing the floor, the subfloor and the right fitter Building Floor laying – choosing the floor, the subfloor and the right fitter
Illustration for the guide: Façade renovation – new cladding, re-rendering or extra insulation Building Façade renovation – new cladding, re-rendering or extra insulation
Illustration for the guide: Exterior painting – the right paint, preparation and painter Painting Exterior painting – the right paint, preparation and painter
Illustration for the guide: Wallpapering – how to get a neat and durable result Painting Wallpapering – how to get a neat and durable result
Illustration for the guide: Roof and ceiling painting – metal roofs, tiles or indoor ceilings Painting Roof and ceiling painting – metal roofs, tiles or indoor ceilings
Illustration for the guide: Painting woodwork – doors, skirting, stairs and kitchen doors Painting Painting woodwork – doors, skirting, stairs and kitchen doors
Illustration for the guide: Replacing your consumer unit: how it works and what to consider Electrical Replacing your consumer unit: how it works and what to consider
Illustration for the guide: New sockets and switches: what you can and cannot do yourself Electrical New sockets and switches: what you can and cannot do yourself
Illustration for the guide: Installing spotlights and lighting: a guide to getting it right Electrical Installing spotlights and lighting: a guide to getting it right
Illustration for the guide: Installing an EV charger at home: green tech, safety and quotes Electrical Installing an EV charger at home: green tech, safety and quotes
Illustration for the guide: Electrical faults at home: finding the fault and when to call an electrician Electrical Electrical faults at home: finding the fault and when to call an electrician
Illustration for the guide: Rewiring a house or apartment: planning, rules and cost Electrical Rewiring a house or apartment: planning, rules and cost
Illustration for the guide: Electrical inspection of your home: when you need it and what it shows Electrical Electrical inspection of your home: when you need it and what it shows
Illustration for the guide: Running network cable at home: stable internet in every room IT Running network cable at home: stable internet in every room
Illustration for the guide: Alarms and cameras at home: choose the right system and follow the rules IT Alarms and cameras at home: choose the right system and follow the rules
Illustration for the guide: IT support at home: help with tech, networks and devices IT IT support at home: help with tech, networks and devices
Illustration for the guide: Smart homes: getting started with controlling lighting, heating and security IT Smart homes: getting started with controlling lighting, heating and security
Illustration for the guide: Computer help at home: slow computer, viruses and new computer with RUT IT Computer help at home: slow computer, viruses and new computer with RUT
Illustration for the guide: Renovating a flat – planning, order of work, budget and the right tradespeople Renovation Renovating a flat – planning, order of work, budget and the right tradespeople
Illustration for the guide: Renovating a house – how to prioritise your house renovation correctly Renovation Renovating a house – how to prioritise your house renovation correctly
Illustration for the guide: Renovating a tenant-owned flat – rules, permission and what you can do yourself Renovation Renovating a tenant-owned flat – rules, permission and what you can do yourself
Illustration for the guide: In what order should you renovate? Step by step from demolition to cleaning Renovation In what order should you renovate? Step by step from demolition to cleaning
Illustration for the guide: Renovation budget – how to calculate, compare quotes and plan payments Renovation Renovation budget – how to calculate, compare quotes and plan payments
Illustration for the guide: Renovating a holiday home – how to take proper care of your summer cottage Renovation Renovating a holiday home – how to take proper care of your summer cottage
Illustration for the guide: Making your house energy efficient – insulation, windows, heat pumps and solar Renovation Making your house energy efficient – insulation, windows, heat pumps and solar
Illustration for the guide: Housing cooperative procurement – how the board hires tradespeople safely Renovation Housing cooperative procurement – how the board hires tradespeople safely
Illustration for the guide: Deep cleaning your home: what is included, cost and RUT deduction Cleaning Deep cleaning your home: what is included, cost and RUT deduction
Illustration for the guide: Window cleaning: how to hire the right window cleaner and get RUT Cleaning Window cleaning: how to hire the right window cleaner and get RUT
Illustration for the guide: Office cleaning: contracts, cost and what businesses should consider Cleaning Office cleaning: contracts, cost and what businesses should consider
Illustration for the guide: Post-construction cleaning after a renovation: what is included and who pays? Cleaning Post-construction cleaning after a renovation: what is included and who pays?
Illustration for the guide: Office relocation: planning, quotes and a checklist for businesses Moving Office relocation: planning, quotes and a checklist for businesses
Illustration for the guide: Help with carrying: when you need extra hands for heavy lifting Moving Help with carrying: when you need extra hands for heavy lifting
Illustration for the guide: Storing household goods: choosing storage and insuring your belongings Moving Storing household goods: choosing storage and insuring your belongings
Illustration for the guide: Removal of furniture and junk: rules, cost and RUT Moving Removal of furniture and junk: rules, cost and RUT
Illustration for the guide: Piano moving: how to move an upright or grand piano safely Moving Piano moving: how to move an upright or grand piano safely
Illustration for the guide: How to check a company before you hire it Safety How to check a company before you hire it
Illustration for the guide: Warning signs: how to spot a rogue tradesperson Safety Warning signs: how to spot a rogue tradesperson
Illustration for the guide: The Consumer Services Act: your rights when hiring tradespeople Safety The Consumer Services Act: your rights when hiring tradespeople
Illustration for the guide: A written contract with a tradesperson: what to include Safety A written contract with a tradesperson: what to include
Illustration for the guide: Fixed price or time and materials – which should you choose? Safety Fixed price or time and materials – which should you choose?
Illustration for the guide: Payments and deposits: how to pay tradespeople safely Safety Payments and deposits: how to pay tradespeople safely
Illustration for the guide: Complaints and disputes with a tradesperson – step by step Safety Complaints and disputes with a tradesperson – step by step
Illustration for the guide: Liability insurance and home insurance when hiring tradespeople Safety Liability insurance and home insurance when hiring tradespeople
Illustration for the guide: Undeclared work: the risks of hiring tradespeople cash in hand Safety Undeclared work: the risks of hiring tradespeople cash in hand
Illustration for the guide: ÄTA work: how to handle changes and additions in your project Safety ÄTA work: how to handle changes and additions in your project
Illustration for the guide: Final inspection and guarantees: how to approve finished work Safety Final inspection and guarantees: how to approve finished work
Illustration for the guide: Tradespeople in your home: protecting keys, valuables and data Safety Tradespeople in your home: protecting keys, valuables and data
Illustration for the guide: How to choose the right company – a complete guide for customers Safety How to choose the right company – a complete guide for customers
Illustration for the guide: Building permits and notifications: what applies before you build? Safety Building permits and notifications: what applies before you build?
Illustration for the guide: Replacing a tap or toilet – how it works and what to ask for Plumbing Replacing a tap or toilet – how it works and what to ask for
Illustration for the guide: Bathroom plumbing – Säker Vatten, waterproofing and certificates Plumbing Bathroom plumbing – Säker Vatten, waterproofing and certificates
Illustration for the guide: Installing a heat pump – air-to-air, air-to-water or ground source? Plumbing Installing a heat pump – air-to-air, air-to-water or ground source?
Illustration for the guide: Replacing a water heater – size, safety and correct installation Plumbing Replacing a water heater – size, safety and correct installation
Illustration for the guide: Blocked drains – causes, fixes and when to call a plumber Plumbing Blocked drains – causes, fixes and when to call a plumber
Illustration for the guide: Paving and stone laying – how to build a patio that lasts Garden Paving and stone laying – how to build a patio that lasts
Illustration for the guide: Hedge trimming – the right time, visibility at exits and RUT Garden Hedge trimming – the right time, visibility at exits and RUT
Illustration for the guide: A new lawn – seeding or turf, and how to get it right Garden A new lawn – seeding or turf, and how to get it right
Illustration for the guide: Foundation drainage – warning signs, methods and the ROT deduction Garden Foundation drainage – warning signs, methods and the ROT deduction
Illustration for the guide: Snow clearing and shovelling – agreements, responsibility and RUT Garden Snow clearing and shovelling – agreements, responsibility and RUT

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