How much does hedge trimming cost?
Approximate prices for hedge trimming in 2026 – including VAT, with differences by county and what you pay after deductions.
Guide price in Sweden
450–650 kr
per hour · incl. VAT · before RUT deduction
After RUT deduction
230–330 kr
Typical hourly rate for garden & landscaping: SEK 450–650 incl. VAT
What affects the price?
- The size of the area and how easy it is to reach
- Whether machines, a lift or a skip are needed
- Removal of branches, soil and stones
- Season – spring is the busiest time
Price by county
Prices vary between different parts of the country. The table shows an approximate price range per hour incl. VAT.
| County | Price | After deduction |
|---|---|---|
| Blekinge län | 430–620 kr | 220–310 kr |
| Dalarnas län | 430–620 kr | 220–310 kr |
| Gävleborgs län | 420–610 kr | 210–310 kr |
| Gotlands län | 460–670 kr | 230–340 kr |
| Hallands län | 450–650 kr | 230–330 kr |
| Jämtlands län | 440–640 kr | 220–320 kr |
| Jönköpings län | 430–620 kr | 220–310 kr |
| Kalmar län | 430–620 kr | 220–310 kr |
| Kronobergs län | 430–620 kr | 220–310 kr |
| Norrbottens län | 450–650 kr | 230–330 kr |
| Örebro län | 440–630 kr | 220–320 kr |
| Östergötlands län | 440–640 kr | 220–320 kr |
| Skåne län | 460–660 kr | 230–330 kr |
| Södermanlands län | 440–640 kr | 220–320 kr |
| Stockholms län | 500–730 kr | 250–370 kr |
| Uppsala län | 470–680 kr | 240–340 kr |
| Värmlands län | 430–620 kr | 220–310 kr |
| Västerbottens län | 440–640 kr | 220–320 kr |
| Västernorrlands län | 430–620 kr | 220–310 kr |
| Västmanlands län | 440–630 kr | 220–320 kr |
| Västra Götalands län | 470–680 kr | 240–340 kr |
Calculate with the deduction
Calculate your deduction
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Deduction
You pay
ROT: 30% of the labour cost, up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
RUT: 50% of the labour cost. ROT and RUT together may not exceed SEK 75,000 per person per year.
Green technology: 50% of labour and materials for EV chargers and batteries (solar panels 15%), up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
Simplified calculation based on the rules for 2026. Always check with the Swedish Tax Agency. Read the guide to ROT and RUT
Frequently asked questions
How much does hedge trimming cost?
An approximate price for hedge trimming is 450–650 kr per hour including VAT, before RUT deduction. The price depends on factors such as scope, materials and where in the country you live.
Can you get RUT deduction for hedge trimming?
Yes, RUT deduction is normally calculated on the labour cost. The company deducts it directly on the invoice. Always check what applies in your case with the Swedish Tax Agency.
How do I get a good price?
Describe the job as carefully as possible, attach images and ask several companies for quotes. On Fixtorget up to 6 companies can respond to the same request – completely free for you.
The prices are estimates based on typical market prices in 2026 and are intended as a guide. The final price is always set in the company's quote.