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Flagpole Removal Kings provides flagpole removal, flag pole takedown, and concrete footing removal services in the Tuscaloosa, AL area for both residential and commercial properties, from small yard poles to tall commercial poles. Contact us now for a free estimate.
Flagpole removal in Tuscaloosa, AL costs anywhere from $280 to $1,290 on average for a typical residential in-ground pole with its concrete footing dug out and hauled away. The price depends on the pole height and material, the size of the footing, whether a lift or crane is needed, access to the spot, and how much of the lawn needs to be restored.
Yes, we take flagpole removal requests across Tuscaloosa and the rest of the Tuscaloosa, AL area. Labor and material costs here run about 8% below the national average, and the price range above already reflects that.
Yes, we remove flagpoles at houses, businesses, schools, churches, and other commercial sites. Let us know roughly how tall the pole is.
Yes, we cover the Tuscaloosa, AL area. Send us the property address and we'll confirm.
We can usually schedule it once you approve the quote and the underground utilities are marked, which takes a few business days. Tell us if the pole is leaning, cracked, or already down.
The address, the rough height of the pole, what it's made of, and a photo of the pole and its base. Also tell us whether you want the concrete footing out or just the pole.
Yes, in most cases. A shot of the whole pole and a close-up of the base usually give us enough to price it.
No, as long as we can reach the pole and you've approved the work. Let us know about gates, dogs, or sprinkler heads near the base.
Yes, in some towns. Your local building or zoning office decides, and we check what's required before we start.
Yes, especially if the pole is on common ground or the HOA put it up.
Yes, but the pole belongs to the property owner, so we'll need your landlord or property manager to approve the work first.
Yes, we confirm the price before we start. If the footing turns out much bigger than expected, we talk to you before doing any extra work.
Yes, digging out and hauling the concrete adds labor and disposal, and a deep footing adds more. Cutting the pole below ground and leaving the footing costs less.
A home removal typically takes 2 to 6 hours, including digging out the footing and filling the hole. Tall commercial poles take longer.
Yes, that's the usual job. Most in-ground flagpoles sit in a concrete footing or in a sleeve set in concrete.
Digging it out is better if you want to plant, build, or set a new pole in that spot. If not, we can cut the pole at least 12 inches below grade and bury the footing, which costs less and works fine under a lawn.
Yes, we cut out the broken stub and remove the concrete plug with it.
When it has rusted through at the ground line or is bent past straightening, because no repair makes it stable again. We can usually fix a worn rope, stuck pulley, or slight lean, so send us a photo first.
Yes, though some leaning poles only need straightening. Sleeve-set poles often lean because the sand and wedges have worn away, so send a photo and we'll say which makes sense.
Yes, we use lifts, boom trucks, or a crane for tall commercial poles. These often sit in large reinforced foundations, so we look at the base before quoting.
Yes, we pull the sleeve out with the concrete it's set in. If a new pole is going in the same spot, a sound sleeve can sometimes stay and be reused.
Yes, if the pole has rusted or seized in the sleeve, we usually dig out the sleeve and its concrete together. Breaking up or core drilling the old plug are other options when digging is hard.
Yes, we can take out the old pole and set the new one in the same visit or a later one. Tell us how tall the new pole is.
Yes, sometimes. We check the old footing and sleeve for cracks, rust, and size, and if they don't suit the new pole we dig them out and pour a new base.
Yes, in most cases. We take the pole down, clean it up, and set it at the new spot, on the same property or a different one.
Yes, a short pole in a small footing is a fair DIY job, but it takes two people, a saw or grinder, and hard digging. Leave tall poles, big footings, and anything near wires to us.
Yes, the pole, the hardware, and the broken concrete all leave with us. Aluminum and steel poles can usually be recycled as scrap.
Yes, in most cases. We dig only around the footing and restore the soil and turf afterward, so mention any sprinkler lines or garden beds near the pole.
Yes, a telescoping pole lifts straight out of its ground sleeve. We can dig out the sleeve and its concrete too, so nothing is left in the lawn.
Yes, but a pole set in a sleeve through the slab means cutting out that section of concrete and patching it. Tell us whether the surface is concrete, pavers, or asphalt.
Yes, including tall older ones. Treated or painted wood can cost more to dispose of, so tell us if yours is either.
Yes, including homemade pipe poles. Older steel poles can be filled with concrete or rusted thin at the base, so a photo of the bottom helps.
Yes, we take the pole down and unscrew the bracket from the siding, trim, or brick. The screw holes stay behind, so let us know if you want them filled.
Yes, we unbolt the pole, cut the anchor bolts flush with a grinder, and fill the holes with patching compound. Tell us if the concrete pad itself should come out too.
Yes, we clear the fallen pole and dig out the broken stump and footing. Keep people away from it and tell us if it's lying on a roof, fence, or power line.
Yes, we often take poles out before an addition, driveway, or landscaping project. If anything will be built over the spot, we dig the footing out completely so it doesn't get in the way later.
Yes, but we plan it carefully, because a pole touching a line can electrocute whoever is holding it. If any part of the pole could come within 10 feet of the wires, the utility usually needs to be involved.
Yes, we cut the pole down in sections and lower each piece on a rope instead of letting it fall. Tell us how far it stands from the house, fence, or trees.
Yes, we have underground utilities marked before we dig around a footing. The 811 service is free and needs a few business days' notice.
We usually expect a home flagpole footing of about 2 feet across and 30 inches deep. Small poles can sit in a plug the size of a 5-gallon bucket, and taller poles go deeper.
Yes, in rain, but we don't lower poles in high wind. Frozen ground can also slow the digging.
We tie a rope high on the pole and have a second person control it while it's cut or lifted. Most home poles come down by hand this way, and taller ones come down in sections or with a lift or crane.
No, that leaves a sharp stub that catches mowers and feet. We cut at least 12 inches below grade so the spot can be covered with soil and grass.
Yes, we backfill with soil and leave it slightly mounded because it settles. Ask if you want topsoil and seed added.
Many American Legion posts and other veterans groups collect worn U.S. flags and retire them properly. Ask us to set your flag aside when the pole comes down.
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