Here are few things to consider before purchasing your residential flagpole:
1) Height - The typical height for residential areas is 20'. If your home is two stories tall you might want to consider a 25' flagpole. Check with your HOA the permitted height in your area.
2) Budget - Have an idea of your budget before you start looking for your flagpole. Ground set flagpoles can range in price from $850.00 to over $10,000.00
3) Halyard - You will need to choose whether you would like an External Halyard or Internal Halyard. External halyard means the rope is located on the outside of the pole. Internal halyard flagpoles have a neat, finished appearance because the halyard is hidden inside the pole. It is equipped with a door that allows access to the halyard to raise and lower the flag. For security, some internal halyard flagpoles have a lock on the access door to help prevent vandalism and theft.
4) Options - Most flagpole options offer a choice of color finishes and ornaments.
5) SightLine - A flagpole should be integrated into the overall landscape plan. Basic landscape design utilizes trees and shrubs to draw the eye to the door, spacing the taller trees furthest from the house. The same technique can be used in flagpole placement, where the pole is moved to either side of the front door. A frequent exception to this design is for homes with a circular drive and a center island where the pole is centered in the island.
6. Utilities - Flagpoles should not be installed directly under, or close to overhead power, phone or cable lines. Allowances should be made for the size of the flag and typically, the flag when fully extended should be ten feet from any overhead line. Flagpole foundations cannot be placed on top of underground lines, and most utilities require that the edge of the foundation be 18" - 24” from any underground line.