How long does site prep usually take?
Documented on the Clearing the land for my second solar rack! build
Published July 28, 2026
For a small-to-medium site, full prep (clearing, stump removal, grading, and footing prep) can take a few days to a week depending on equipment availability, crew size, and curing time for concrete footings.
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Related Parts
Solar racking hardware (rails, clamps, fasteners)
$0
Concrete mix (bags)
$120
Crushed gravel / base material
$250
Landscape fabric / weed barrier
$40
Tree/brush removal & hauling service (estimated)
$300
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Shovel
Wheelbarrow
Rake
Chainsaw
Skid-steer / Bobcat (rental)
Stump grinder (rental) or excavator
Plate compactor (rental)
String line & stakes
Tape measure & level
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Brush cutter / brush hog
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