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Earthworks in Luxembourg

A critical step — and one we don’t get wrong.

Every construction site starts with the ground. Poorly prepared, the whole project is exposed to cracks, water ingress, costly defects. Done right, it guarantees a building that lasts decades.

At Real Constructions, earthworks are not subcontracted: they are one of our core trades. Since 2005, our specialised team has been carrying out earthworks across Luxembourg on every type of project — from individual house plots to private roads, including foundations, trenches, and demolition work. Our equipment is our own, our teams are declared in Luxembourg, and a Lucas oversees your site from quote to handover.

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Our earthworks services

We handle every type of earthworks, from the simplest site to the most complex:

  • Earthworks for individual houses — full preparation of the plot before construction
  • Earthworks for residences and collective buildings — preparation for apartment blocks, multi-unit residences, developer projects
  • Foundations — strip footings, isolated footings, reinforced concrete rafts
  • Private roads and access — paths, driveways, garage entries, courtyards
  • Trenches — for sewerage, stormwater, electrical, gas, fibre optics
  • Demolition and removal — sheds, outbuildings, old foundations, partial structural works
  • Site landscaping — terraces, swimming pools, ponds, embankments
  • Underpinning — strengthening of existing foundations during renovations or extensions

Our equipment — fully owned

Our entire fleet is stored at our depot and maintained in-house. No rental costs, no waiting, no hidden fees.

MachineUse
Mini excavator (≤ 3 t)Gardens, difficult access, finishing work
Mid-sized excavator (5–10 t)Standard individual house sites
Large excavator (> 15 t)Large volumes, roads, deep trenches
Backhoe loaderVersatile, fast deployment
Tipper trucksRemoving excavated soil and materials
Compactors / rollersPreparing platforms and roads

This autonomy means we can start as soon as you’re ready, never depending on a rental yard’s availability.

Our method — from land to handover

  1. Site visit and study — survey, soil constraints, access, party walls
  2. Detailed quote — quantities, projected schedule, firm commitments
  3. Administrative procedures — ITM declaration, permit verification
  4. Works — under daily supervision of an experienced site manager
  5. Removal and clean-up — soil recycled where possible, site handed over clean

You have the direct mobile number of your contact — Paulo or Alberto Lucas — for the entire duration of the works.

What sets us apart

Mastery of difficult conditions

No two plots are the same. Our experience lets us work confidently on:

  • Sloped sites — embankments, stepped earthworks, soil stability management
  • Clay or heterogeneous soils — drainage, soil treatment, suitable foundation design

On-site soil recycling

Where the site allows, we reuse excavated soil for embankments, fill, or later landscaping. More economical for you, and more environmentally responsible.

And quite simply, the standard done well

On the most classic sites too, you’ll find the same rigour: dimensions to the centimetre, schedule held, clean site, respect for neighbours.

Service area

We work throughout the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with strong presence in:

Canton of Redange

Niederpallen, Redange-sur-Attert, Useldange, Beckerich, Ell

Centre of the country

Mersch, Luxembourg City, Strassen, Mamer, Bertrange

North

Diekirch, Ettelbruck, Wiltz, Vianden, Clervaux

Attert valley

All municipalities of the valley

For southern municipalities (Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange, Dudelange…), contact us to assess feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do earthworks cost for an individual house in Luxembourg?

Every earthworks job is different: volume to excavate, soil type, site access, foundation type planned, need to remove or recycle soil. To give you a meaningful answer, we issue a detailed and firm quote after a free site visit.

How long do earthworks take?

For a standard individual house, expect 3 to 8 working days depending on conditions. For more complex sites, the schedule is precisely defined in the quote.

What do you do with excavated soil?

We favour on-site recycling where possible (embankments, later fill). The surplus is removed to a Luxembourg-licensed facility — you receive the documentation.

Do you work with other companies for the structural works?

Yes, we regularly coordinate with architects, engineering firms, and structural-works contractors. We can also handle the structural works ourselves (see our Structural Works page).

Do I need a permit for earthworks?

For most sites tied to a construction (house, extension), earthworks are covered by your municipal building permit. For isolated landscaping, some municipalities require a declaration. We guide you through the steps.

Request an earthworks quote

Tell us about your project — site, approximate surface, type of works. Free site visit and detailed quote.