If you’re installing one of our residential telescoping flagpoles, you don’t need a massive concrete footing or a truckload of concrete.
For a typical installation, we recommend approximately three 60-pound bags of concrete mix.
Our installation instructions call for a hole approximately 30 inches deep and 18 inches round. Before adding concrete, place 6 to 8 inches of small gravel or crushed rock in the bottom of the hole for drainage.
The basic installation is simple:
You can see the complete process in our telescoping flagpole installation instructions.
Our telescoping flagpoles include a ground sleeve for installation. Rather than permanently setting the flagpole itself into concrete, the sleeve is secured in the concrete and the flagpole fits inside it.
That makes for a secure installation while allowing the flagpole to be removed later if necessary.
Three 60-lb. bags is the approximate amount required, but concrete is inexpensive enough that having an extra bag on hand isn’t a bad idea. Hole dimensions can vary slightly once you start digging, particularly in rocky or loose soil.
More importantly, don’t reduce the size of the foundation just to save a bag of concrete. A properly installed foundation is what keeps your flagpole straight and secure when the wind starts working against a flag 20 or 25 feet in the air.
One of the advantages of a residential telescoping flagpole is that installation is a manageable DIY project. The ground sleeve is included, and you only need common tools, gravel and a few bags of concrete to get started. Our Original and Heavy Duty telescoping flagpoles are available in sizes from 16 to 25 feet.
Take a look at our Original Telescoping Flagpoles and see which size is right for your home.
