How the work is approached
Excavating or root-raking equipment removes specified stumps and root material. Utilities, retained tree roots and excavation limits are identified before work.
What the finish looks like
Root material removed to the agreed scope, with holes and loose ground identified for backfill and compaction.
What this does not include
Grubbing disturbs soil and can leave voids. It does not by itself establish engineered bearing capacity or a tested structural pad.
Where the material goes
Root balls can carry soil and rocks. Processing, loading and disposal are separate items to account for.
What changes the estimate
Root size and depth, soil, rock, quantity, access and the backfill and cleanup requirements drive the estimate.
What happens afterward
Backfill and stabilize disturbed areas. Structural areas need the project-specific fill and testing requirements.
A few straight answers
Is grubbing included with every clearing job?
No. It is a separate finish and should be stated in writing rather than assumed.
Will the holes be filled?
Backfill, grading and compaction must be included in the scope if required. Simply pushing loose soil into a hole is not the same as tested fill.
Method reference: Texas A&M Forest Service — vegetation management. Construction disturbance and runoff: TCEQ guidance. Site-specific requirements still need review.