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    23 May 202612 min read

    How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in 2026? Price Guide per m²

    A bathroom renovation in 2026 typically costs SEK 15,000–35,000 per m² for a complete refit including materials, labour and waterproofing. Here's the complete price picture for small and large bathrooms, plus the ROT deduction and tips to avoid cost surprises.

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    The Marketit editorial team

    Specialists in the service industry

    Published: 23/05/2026Last updated: 23 May 2026

    Summary

    • Bathroom renovation costs SEK 15,000–35,000/m² in 2026.
    • A 5 m² bathroom lands at SEK 95,000–160,000 after the ROT deduction.
    • Stack replacement, relocated layouts and premium materials push up the price the most.
    • Hire a certified firm (GVK, BKR, Säker Vatten) – required for insurance.
    • Keep the existing layout to stay on budget.

    Quick answer: What does a bathroom renovation cost in 2026?

    A complete bathroom renovation in Sweden in 2026 typically costs SEK 15,000–35,000 per m² including materials and labour. A typical 5 m² bathroom lands at SEK 120,000–200,000 before the ROT deduction, or around SEK 95,000–160,000 after ROT. The price mainly depends on material choices, whether the plumbing stacks are replaced and whether the layout is changed.

    Price guide 2026: price per m²

    | Level | Price/m² (total) | What's included |

    |---|---|---|

    | Budget | SEK 12,000–18,000 | Standard tiles, economy toilet, waterproofing per building code |

    | Standard | SEK 18,000–28,000 | Good tiles, quality tap, glass screen, underfloor heating |

    | Premium | SEK 28,000–45,000 | Designer tiles, rain shower, designer toilet, integrated lighting |

    | Luxury/bespoke design | SEK 45,000–70,000 | Custom-ordered fittings, natural materials, joinery |

    Worked examples – how much your new bathroom will cost

    Small bathroom (3–4 m², standard)

  1. Demolition, flooring, tiling, toilet, WC, shower, tap
  2. Total: SEK 75,000–120,000 before ROT → SEK 60,000–95,000 after ROT

    3. Medium-sized bathroom (5–6 m², standard)

  3. Incl. underfloor heating, shower with glass screen, vanity unit with mirror cabinet
  4. Total: SEK 110,000–180,000 before ROT → SEK 88,000–145,000 after ROT

    5. Large bathroom with bathtub (8–10 m², premium)

  5. Incl. bathtub, rain shower, double basins, designer lighting
  6. Total: SEK 200,000–350,000 before ROT → SEK 165,000–285,000 after ROT

    7. What affects the price?

  7. Size – above 6 m², the price per m² falls slightly, but the total price rises.
  8. Stack replacement – if the plumbing stacks are replaced at the same time: +SEK 30,000–80,000.
  9. Relocated layout – new drainage/water supply can cost SEK 15,000–40,000.
  10. Material choice – tiles range from SEK 200 to SEK 2,500/m².
  11. Fittings quality – vanity unit SEK 4,000–35,000, tap SEK 800–6,000.
  12. Waterproofing and quality assurance – requirements under Swedish building/wet-room standards (BBV/GVK) push up labour costs but are mandatory.
  13. Housing co-op or house – the co-op's requirements for trade certification can dictate the choice of contractor.

    14. ROT deduction on bathroom renovation in 2026

    The ROT deduction gives you 30% off labour costs, up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.

    Worked example (medium bathroom, 5 m², total SEK 150,000 of which labour is SEK 90,000):

  14. ROT deduction: SEK 90,000 × 30% = SEK 27,000
  15. You pay: SEK 123,000 instead of SEK 150,000
  16. Two owners can split the deduction if both are registered on the property

    17. Hidden costs to watch out for

  17. Stack damage – often discovered during demolition, SEK 15,000–60,000 extra
  18. Asbestos/PCB – remediation costs SEK 8,000–25,000
  19. Mould under the floor – SEK 6,000–20,000 for remediation and a new subfloor
  20. Building notification in a housing co-op – co-op admin fee SEK 1,500–5,000
  21. Water leak detector/shut-off valve – now required by many insurers: SEK 4,000–10,000
  22. Lighting and electrics – new installation SEK 8,000–25,000

    23. How to get the best price on a bathroom renovation

  23. Hire a certified firm (GVK, BKR, Säker Vatten – Sweden's certified water-installation scheme) – required for insurance and co-op approval.
  24. Detailed quote – demand a line-by-line specification and a fixed price.
  25. Standardise materials – fewer special orders means lower cost.
  26. Keep the layout – moving drainage is the single most expensive change.
  27. Low season – January–March and October–November are often 10–15% cheaper than summer.

    28. On Marketit you can compare quotes from verified bathroom firms with the right certifications – completely free of charge.

    Price by region

    Stockholm is 15–25% above the national average, Gothenburg and Malmö 5–15% above. In smaller towns and rural areas, prices are often 10–20% lower, though the pool of certified tradespeople is smaller.

    Summary

    A bathroom renovation in 2026 costs SEK 15,000–35,000/m² depending on material choices. For a typical 5 m² bathroom, the total price comes to SEK 95,000–160,000 after ROT. Keeping the layout, hiring a certified firm and choosing standard materials will cut costs the most.

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