Flagpole Installation

Installation of a ground mounted flag pole.

1 - Ensure the area that you are installing your new flag pole is safe, check for overhead telephone lines, trees, and overhead electric cables then check for unground service drains, electric cables, gas pipes, data cables, water supplies, if you are in a public area then cone off working area if necessary.

2 - Mark out the area that you want to install the flag pole then dig the foundation.

3 - Once the hole is complete put the bottom part of the hinged base or ground socket in the hole.

4 - Ensure the base is level, use a spirit level.

5 - Pour cement into the hole and set foundation.

6 – Allow the foundation to completely set.

7 - Assemble flag pole and connect the flag pole to the hinged base using the hinge pin.

8 - Once the foundation has set walk the flag pole up to a vertical position, needs two people.

9 - Level flagpole and put the locking nuts on the base.

10 – Attach the flag to the halyard.

11 – Hoist the flag.

If you are unsure of the installation process, we offer help online or over the telephone, please feel free to contact one of our team on 01159442255 we also offer an installation service if required.

Flagpole foundation recommended sizes

Please note this is only a guideline...it may need to be adjusted depending on the ground and location.

4 m flag pole foundation size 300 mm x 300 mm x 500 mm deep.

5 m flag pole foundation size 350 mm x 350 mm x 600 mm deep.

6 m flag pole foundation size 400 mm x 400 mm x 650 mm deep.

7 m flag pole foundation size 450 mm x 450 mm x 700 mm deep.

8 m flag pole foundation size 500 mm x 500 mm x 750 mm deep.

9 m flag pole foundation size 550 mm x 550 mm x 800 mm deep.