Lifestyle

A New Bathroom in Stockholm

Cladia Vanluxi · 2026-07-08

Renovating a bathroom is one of the biggest projects you can undertake in a home, so it’s completely understandable if you’re questioning whether it’s truly necessary. It’s expensive, dusty, and time-consuming.

Here are the most common reasons why it might be time to tackle it, divided by urgency:

1. The Critical Warning Signs (When you must)

If any of these apply, you shouldn’t wait, as it could lead to extremely costly structural damage:

• Suspected moisture damage: Do you see bubbles in the vinyl flooring, discolored grout, or notice a musty, “earthy” smell? These are signs that the waterproofing has failed.
• Technical lifespan: A bathroom typically lasts 20–30 years. If your bathroom is approaching that age, the risk of leaks from old pipes or worn-out waterproofing is very high.
• Loose tiles or cracked grout: This often indicates movement in the substrate or moisture seeping behind the surface.

2. Function and Economy (When it’s smart)

• Better energy efficiency: Old faucets and toilets waste enormous amounts of water. By switching to water-saving options and modern underfloor heating, you can reduce your operating costs.
• Value increase: A newly renovated bathroom (with a wet room certificate!) is one of the best investments you can make to increase your home’s value ahead of a future sale.
• Layout: Perhaps you need space for a washing machine, or you want to swap the old bathtub for a spacious shower to simplify daily life.

3. Quality of Life (When you want)

• Aesthetics: Let’s be honest – it’s hard to achieve that “spa feeling” if the walls are covered with faded 80s tiles or yellowed vinyl.
• Easy to clean: Modern materials and wall-hung toilets make it significantly easier to keep clean than an old bathroom with nooks and worn surfaces where dirt settles.

My tip: If you’re unsure about the condition of your bathroom, it might be worth bringing in a professional for a moisture inspection. It costs a bit, but it gives you an honest answer on whether you can wait a few more years or if it’s time to call the contractors right away.

In Stockholm, bathroom renovation prices are generally higher than in the rest of the country due to higher labor costs and demand, but the ROT deduction helps lower the final sum.

Here’s a summary of what you can expect in 2026:

What Does It Cost? (Price Examples Stockholm 2026)

The price depends on whether you choose budget, standard, or luxury, but here are average figures for a turnkey contract (where everything is included):

Size (sqm)	Type of Bathroom	Price before ROT	Price after ROT (approx.)
2–3 sqm	Small apartment/WC	120,000 – 160,000 SEK	90,000 – 125,000 SEK
5 sqm	Standard bathroom	180,000 – 240,000 SEK	140,000 – 190,000 SEK
8+ sqm	Large bathroom/family	250,000 – 350,000+ SEK	200,000 – 280,000+ SEK

• Price per square meter: Expect around 30,000 – 50,000 SEK/sqm. It sounds like a lot, but remember that the most expensive parts (drain, plumbing, electricity) are required whether the bathroom is 2 or 6 sqm.

Common Sizes in Stockholm

In Stockholm’s city center and older suburbs, we often see these categories:

• “Stockholm shower” (1.5–2.5 sqm): Very common in turn-of-the-century buildings and 1930s apartments. Often requires special solutions like folding shower walls to maximize space.
• Standard (4–6 sqm): The most common size in functionalist and million program houses. Here you can usually fit both a washing machine and a spacious vanity.
• Large bathrooms (7–12 sqm): Most common in villas or newer larger apartments. There’s room for both a bathtub and a separate shower.

What Does a “Turnkey Contract” Include?

When you hire a firm in Stockholm for a fixed price, it typically includes the following:

1. Demolition & removal: They tear down old surfaces and pipes and take the debris to the dump.
2. Plumbing & Electrical: New water pipes, drainage, floor drain, and wiring for lighting, outlets, and underfloor heating.
3. Preparation & Waterproofing: Building walls, leveling floors for proper slope, and installing approved waterproofing (important for insurance!).
4. Tiling: Laying tiles and grouting.
5. Furnishing & Installation: Installing toilet, sink, shower walls, and cabinets.
6. Documentation: You should receive a wet room certificate (quality document) proving the work follows industry standards (BKR or GVK).

Note! Often, the actual “surface material” (tiles, flooring, and furniture) is not included in the fixed quote, but you purchase it separately according to taste, while the firm provides everything “behind the wall” (mortar, adhesive, pipes, cables).

Are you planning to redo a small apartment WC or is it a larger bathroom in a villa?

Finding exact prices directly on websites is difficult since most companies provide quotes based on home visits. In Stockholm, however, it’s standard to work with turnkey contracts (handling everything from demolition to electrical and plumbing).

Here’s a summary of well-known companies in Stockholm and price indications based on the market situation in 2026.

Price Guide & Companies in Stockholm

Company	Website (Link)	Price Estimate (Standard 5 sqm)	Usually Includes
Comfy Living	comfyliving.se	170,000 – 280,000 SEK	Fixed price, project management, certificates
Bad & Heat	bad-varme.se	165,000 – 340,000 SEK	Installation, materials, plumbing guarantee
Dåderman	daderman.se	200,000 – 300,000 SEK	Turnkey contract, design help
Dryft	dryft.se	180,000 – 250,000 SEK	Digital follow-up, fixed price
Leadme	leadme.se	From 150,000 SEK	Quote matching, project management
Built	built.se	175,000 – 240,000 SEK	Quality documents, fixed timeline
Renovate Now	renoveranu.com	160,000 – 230,000 SEK	From demolition to installation
Stockholm Bathrooms	sthlmsbadrum.se	180,000 – 260,000 SEK	Specialists in wet rooms
Electrical Installations	elinstallationer.se	Varies (Quote-based)	Focus on electrical/plumbing safety
Construction Company	byggbolaget.se	190,000 – 280,000 SEK	Larger total renovations
Vasa Home	vasahem.se	220,000 – 350,000 SEK	Premium segment, design
Södermalm Bathrooms	sodermalmsbadrum.se	170,000 – 240,000 SEK	Focus on city apartments
Pipe Focus	rorfokus.se	Quote-based (Materials+Plumbing)	Material packages + installation
Bathroom Builders	badrumsbyggarna.se	185,000 – 250,000 SEK	Turnkey contract
Pro Store	proffsmagasinet.se	(Materials/machines only)	Good for material comparison
Beijer Construction	beijerbygg.se	(Material packages + Partner)	Collaboration with certified pros
Home Fixers	hemmafixarna.se	Smaller jobs (under 50k)	Small fixes and installation
K-Rauta Pro	k-rauta.se	Quote-based	Installation services via partners
Good Builders	brabyggare.se	Comparison portal	Collects quotes from several
Offerta	offerta.se	Comparison portal	Collects quotes from several

What Is Included in the Price?

When you see a price like 190,000 SEK (after ROT) for a standard bathroom in Stockholm, this is usually included in a turnkey contract:

• Work: Demolition, debris removal, plumbing, electrical work (spotlights, outlets), floor leveling, waterproofing, and tiling.
• Building materials: Everything that isn’t visible (pipes, mortar, adhesive, drywall, waterproofing membrane).
• Documentation: Quality documents/Wet room certificate (a must for insurance).

Important: The actual “visible” materials such as tiles, flooring, vanity, faucets, and shower walls are often called furnishing materials and are usually purchased separately by you as the customer (or through the firm with an additional charge). Expect to add about 30,000 – 70,000 SEK for this depending on taste.

Tips for Stockholm

1. ROT deduction: In Stockholm, almost all companies include the ROT deduction directly in the quote. Remember, it only applies to labor costs (30% deduction).
2. Wet room certification: Always ask if the company is affiliated with BKR (Building Ceramics Council) or GVK (Swedish Wet Room Control).
3. Home visits: In Stockholm, almost all reputable firms offer free home visits for quotes. Book at least three to compare prices.

Writer: Cladia Vanluxi