Installation Information

If after reading the information below, you require one of our installation team to do a site visit then please call 0845 2578105. One of our sales team will be happy to deal with your request or just talk you through the flagpole installation process.

Method Statement for Installation of Flagpole

1 - Ensure the site is safe to work, cone off working area.
2 - Mark out and dig the foundation (see foundation size guide below).
3 - Once hole is complete put the bottom part of the hinged base or ground socket in the hole.
4 - Pour Postcrete into the hole add water as required.
5 - Ensure the base is level, use a spirit level.
6 - While the foundation is setting put the spoil in designated area.
7 - Assemble flagpole and connect the flagpole to the hinged base using the hinge pin.
8 - Once the foundation has set walk the flagpole up to a vertical position (needs two people).
9 - Level flagpole and put locking nuts on the base (hinged base only).
10 - Handover flagpole to clients.
11 - Ensure all waste has been removed from site.

Flagpole foundation recommended sizes

please note this is only a guide line...it may need to be adjusted depending on the ground and location.
4m flagpole foundation size 300mm x 300mm x 500mm deep.
5m flagpole foundation size 350mm x 350mm x 600mm deep.
6m flagpole foundation size 400mm x 400mm x 650mm deep.
7m flagpole foundation size 450mm x 450mm x 700mm deep.
8m flagpole foundation size 500mm x 500mm x 750mm deep.
9m flagpole foundation size 550mm x 550mm x 800mm deep.
10m flagpole foundation size 600mm x 600mm x 900mm deep.

POINTS TO BE AWARE OF WHEN INSTALLING A FLAGPOLE

Underground

1 Drains.
2 Electric cables.
3 Gas pipes.
4 Data cables.
5 Water supply.

Overhead

1 Telephone lines.
2 Electric cables.
3 Trees.
4 Buildings - ensure that when the flag is flying it doesn't rub against a wall.
5 Other flagpoles - ensure there is enough space between flagpoles for flags to fully fly.
6 Always have internal halyard systems where there is a high chance of the flags being stolen.

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