How much does tree felling cost?
Approximate prices for tree felling in 2026 – including VAT, with differences by county and what you pay after deductions.
Guide price in Sweden
3 000–15 000 kr
per tree · incl. VAT · before RUT deduction
After RUT deduction
1 650–8 250 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 tree incl. VAT.
| County | Price | After deduction |
|---|---|---|
| Blekinge län | 2 850–14 500 kr | 1 550–8 000 kr |
| Dalarnas län | 2 850–14 500 kr | 1 550–8 000 kr |
| Gävleborgs län | 2 800–14 000 kr | 1 550–7 700 kr |
| Gotlands län | 3 100–15 500 kr | 1 700–8 550 kr |
| Hallands län | 3 000–15 000 kr | 1 650–8 250 kr |
| Jämtlands län | 2 950–14 500 kr | 1 600–8 000 kr |
| Jönköpings län | 2 900–14 500 kr | 1 600–8 000 kr |
| Kalmar län | 2 850–14 500 kr | 1 550–8 000 kr |
| Kronobergs län | 2 850–14 500 kr | 1 550–8 000 kr |
| Norrbottens län | 3 000–15 000 kr | 1 650–8 250 kr |
| Örebro län | 2 900–14 500 kr | 1 600–8 000 kr |
| Östergötlands län | 2 950–14 500 kr | 1 600–8 000 kr |
| Skåne län | 3 050–15 500 kr | 1 700–8 550 kr |
| Södermanlands län | 2 950–14 500 kr | 1 600–8 000 kr |
| Stockholms län | 3 350–17 000 kr | 1 850–9 350 kr |
| Uppsala län | 3 100–15 500 kr | 1 700–8 550 kr |
| Värmlands län | 2 850–14 500 kr | 1 550–8 000 kr |
| Västerbottens län | 2 950–14 500 kr | 1 600–8 000 kr |
| Västernorrlands län | 2 850–14 500 kr | 1 550–8 000 kr |
| Västmanlands län | 2 900–14 500 kr | 1 600–8 000 kr |
| Västra Götalands län | 3 100–15 500 kr | 1 700–8 550 kr |
Calculate with the deduction
Calculate your deduction
Total
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 tree felling cost?
An approximate price for tree felling is 3 000–15 000 kr per tree 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 tree felling?
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.