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Excavation Services in Knoxville, TN

Professional Site Preparation, Grading & Land Clearing Across Greater Knoxville and East Tennessee
When it comes to preparing your land for construction, you need a team that understands both precision and integrity.
Rooney Excavating LLC brings over 30 years of family experience to every job — offering excavation, land clearing, septic installation, and site preparation services in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding area.
Whether you’re developing a new home, expanding a commercial site, or replacing a driveway, our family-owned company delivers clean, professional results from the ground up.
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About Our Company

Founded in the early 1990s, Rooney Excavating LLC is a third-generation family business based just south of Knoxville in Seymour, TN. We’ve spent decades earning a reputation for honest communication, dependable work, and craftsmanship that lasts.
From the first phone call to the final grade, you’ll work directly with members of our family — experienced operators who treat your project as if it were their own.
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Our Excavation & Site Prep Services in Knoxville

We provide a full range of residential and commercial excavation services, including:
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Land & Lot Clearing

Safe tree, brush, and stump removal for new home sites and developments.

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Grading & Drainage

Leveling and water-control solutions that protect your property and foundation.

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Foundation & Basement Excavation

Accurate, level digging for new builds and additions.

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Driveway Construction

Gravel or asphalt prep with proper compaction and drainage.

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Septic System Installation

Tanks, drain fields, and trenches installed to code and built to last.

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Commercial Site Prep

Pad construction, utility trenching, and subdivision grading for developers.

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Retaining Wall Excavation

Redi-Rock and slope-stabilizing solutions for hillsides or parking areas.

Our modern equipment and local experience allow us to handle Knoxville’s mix of urban and rural terrain safely and efficiently.
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Helping Knoxville Homeowners & Developers

Knoxville’s growing suburbs and rural outskirts are seeing more custom homes, remodels, and small developments than ever.
Rooney Excavating helps property owners and contractors save time, reduce costs, and start their builds on solid ground.
We understand how to balance the demands of city building codes with the realities of East Tennessee soil and slope.
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Why Choose Rooney Excavating in Knoxville

30+ years of family-owned excavation experience

Licensed, insured, and safety-focused

Transparent quotes — no surprises

Professional operators and clean, organized jobsites

Trusted by homeowners, builders, and investors alike

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If you need excavation, grading, or land clearing in Knoxville, TN, call Rooney Excavating LLC today. We’ll visit your site, provide a clear estimate, and get the job done right — on time, on budget, and to your satisfaction.

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(865) 660-7014

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Mon-Fri: 7 am - 5 pm

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