When to Use Clearing and Grubbing?

Once a site has been surveyed and any necessary demo has been done, vegetation and surface debris are removed by clearing and grubbing the landscape. Clearing means what it sounds like, removing all vegetation. Grubbing refers to the removal of the roots that remain in the soil after clearing.

What is the difference between clearing and grubbing?

Clearing is defined as removing and disposing of all unwanted surface material, such as trees, brush, grass, weeds, downed trees, and other material. Grubbing is defined as removing and disposing of all unwanted vegetative matter from underground, such as stumps, roots, buried logs, and other debris.

Why is clearing and grubbing important?

Why Land Clearing & Grubbing is Crucial to Your Construction Project. Without a solid and ready foundation, the rest of the construction project moving forward will not be able to reach its full potential. There will be issues down the road that may arise, threatening the quality of work your team can produce.