About Rooney Excavating LLC
Three Generations of Honest, Hardworking Excavation Experts in East Tennessee
When you hire Rooney Excavating LLC, you’re not just getting an excavation crew — you’re working with a family that has been shaping East Tennessee land for over 30 years.
Founded on honesty, reliability, and craftsmanship, our company has become a trusted name for homeowners, builders, and developers throughout Seymour, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg, TN.
OUR STORY
From Vermont to Tennessee
The Rooney family story began in Vermont, where hard work and strong values were part of everyday life.
In the early 1990s, George Rooney, his wife, and 3 sons relocated to East Tennessee, drawn by the growth and opportunity surrounding the Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area.
They began offering small-scale dirt work and land clearing — one machine, one job at a time — building their reputation through word of mouth and honest results.
Over the decades, their dedication turned Rooney Excavating into a respected name locally. Today, the business continues under the leadership of the next generation, who combine an old-school work ethic with a modern approach to marketing, communication, and customer service.
What started as a small family operation has now grown into a multi-crew excavation company serving residential and light commercial clients across East Tennessee — while still keeping the same family values at its core.
A Family-Owned Company with Generations of Experience
Every Rooney who works here takes pride in the legacy behind the name.
From George (grandfather) to his two sons and two grandsons, Rooney Excavating has always been a true family operation. With a 2-year-old little boy, Chad Rooney II — named after George’s oldest son who helped build the company from the start — and a 3-month-old baby, Camp Rooney, the fourth generation is already here.
Multiple generations have worked side by side over the years, and the next generation may one day choose to continue that legacy. That deep family connection and long-standing commitment to their community are what set Rooney Excavating apart.
What Makes Us Different
- Family-Owned & Operated: You’ll always deal directly with a Rooney — no middlemen, no big-company runaround.
- 30+ Years of Experience: We’ve worked in East Tennessee soil long enough to understand every slope, rock, and drainage pattern.
- Honest & Dependable: Our reputation was built the old-fashioned way — by doing good work and standing behind it.
- Community-Focused: We’re proud to serve our neighbors and help local families build their dreams.
- Hands-On Approach: Every project is personally supervised by one of our family members.
A Message from Our Family
“We take a lot of pride in our name and the work we do. Our goal has always been to do the kind of job that makes people call us again — or tell their neighbors to. We’re not just moving dirt; we’re helping people build something that lasts.”
- The Rooney Family
Call Today to Get Started
If you need honest, skilled excavation services in Seymour, TN or nearby areas, reach out to Rooney Excavating LLC. Let our family help you prepare your land for what comes next.
Business Hours
Mon-Fri: 7 am - 5 pm