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Do you have questions about excavation, earthworks or garden work? We have collected and answered the questions our customers ask most often – so that you are not left in the dark.

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Frequently asked questions

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Earthworks for your family home

What is included in the complete earthworks service?

We take care of all the earthworks around your family home: topsoil stripping, building pit excavation, removal and disposal, frost protection layer and subgrade, sewer, water and drainage work, backfilling of the working space, ground shaping, embankments and topsoiling of the outdoor areas.

When do you come in when a house is being built?

At the beginning and at the end. At the beginning with topsoil stripping, excavation, the frost protection layer and the subgrade. After the house is built with the service lines, backfilling of the working space, ground shaping and topsoiling. We agree the dates with you and your building contractor.

Do you also build the house?

No. We take care of all the earthworks, not the turnkey construction of the house. The shell and interior work are done by your building contractor and the respective trades – we coordinate with them.

Who connects water and sewer to the public network?

The actual connection is made by the respective utility provider (e.g. LINZ AG). We carry out all the earthworks and preparatory work so that the connection can go ahead smoothly.

Costs & prices

What does an hour of excavator work with operator cost?

We don’t work with hourly rates but with complete packages. That way, reliability, keeping to schedule and the complete execution by me as your direct contact are already included.

What does a basement excavation cost?

That naturally depends on the size and the effort involved. As an example, for a 50 m² basement including disposal of the excavated material, you can expect a price of between €9,000 and €15,000.

What do the earthworks for a pool cost?

Depending on the size of the pool, the earthworks without disposal cost around €3,000 to €5,000. The costs depend on the size and the effort involved.

What does it cost to topsoil a 400 m² garden?

For a beautiful lawn, the most important thing is the soil beneath the turf. We recommend at least 20 cm of fine topsoil, ideally mixed with 0/1 sand. We work every garden with a topsoil screening bucket and guarantee fine topsoil – prices start at €20 per tonne. Material and machine costs vary depending on the effort and come to around €3,500 to €5,000.

What do 50 m² of freshly laid turf including 30 cm of soil replacement cost?

If you want to make your dream of a turf lawn come true, you should know how important nutrient-rich soil under the turf is. Depending on the effort and the existing soil, the costs come to €3,000 to €6,000.

How much does it cost to bring the machines to the site?

Depending on the number of machines and the distance, €150 to €350.

About Reslhauns

Why is the company called Reslhauns (der kauns)?

My grandfather was called Johann, so he was always the “Hans” without the “u”. It had long been clear that I was destined to be his successor (see our story). My name – Reslhuber – is the perfect match to connect the past with the future. And „der kauns“ is Upper Austrian dialect for “he can do it”.

What does Reslhauns GmbH stand for?

Reslhauns GmbH stands for a regional, reliable earthworks company that values keeping to schedule.

Reviews

What our customers say

120 reviews on Google – an average of 5.0 stars.

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5.0

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Michael K.2025 · Google · translated from German
★★★★★
Reslhauns dug out our driveway and all around the house. Everything was super straightforward and done quickly. He was really competent and worked fast while being clean and careful at the same time. …Read more (review by Michael K.)

Reslhauns dug out our driveway and all around the house. Everything was super straightforward and done quickly. He was really competent and worked fast while being clean and careful at the same time.

When we spontaneously had a few extra wishes, that was no problem – totally flexible! The price was fair too, and he left the site tidy.

We can only recommend him and will definitely call again when we need something!

Driveway & digging around the house
Sabine B.July 2026 · Google · translated from German
★★★★★
Hannes took on all the excavation work for the construction of my family home and I am super happy. He did a really great job and is also very reliable and likeable. Everything was totally …Read more (review by Sabine B.)

Hannes took on all the excavation work for the construction of my family home and I am super happy. He did a really great job and is also very reliable and likeable. Everything was totally straightforward. Value for money is perfect. I would hire him again straight away.

THANK YOU for everything.

Family home: all excavation work
Christoph M.November 2025 · Google · translated from German
★★★★★

Der Reslhauns der kauns!!!!! (Reslhauns can do it!)

We are absolutely happy with Hannes.

His work was very precise and clean, and he fulfilled all our wishes.

We would hire him again at any time and can only recommend him.

Many thanks

A selection of our Google reviews, as of October 2026. Translated from German, names shortened.

Contact

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Head office

Reslhauns GmbH · Hannes Reslhuber
Panhalmweg 1, 4491 Niederneukirchen, Austria

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