How deep does a pole need to be in the ground?

Calculating the Depth of the Pole

Poles are typically set into the ground: 10% of the overall height + 2 feet, except in questionable soil conditions. Example: Overall pole height: 30 feet, the pole should be buried: 3 feet + 2 feet = 5 feet below grade, and 25 feet above grade.

How deep do I need to put a pole in the ground?

The general rule of thumb when setting a post is that the depth of the post's hole needs to be one-third to one-half of the actual above-ground height of the post. So, a six-foot-high finished post ideally needs to be buried three feet into the ground.

How deep should a power pole be?

Depth – Power-Pole has a maximum deployment of 10ft deep for the most effective stopping and holding vs. 12ft.

How deep is a 20ft pole?

Typically you'd embed a pole at a ratio of 1:4. In your case, if the poles are 20' above ground, you'd want to be 4-5 feet down. If your poles are 20' in length (16-17' above ground), 3-4' may be adequate.

How deep should an 8 foot post be in the ground?

For an average fence post, about 6 to 8 feet tall, prepare to dig a post hole about 2 feet deep. To install a fence post, you'll need a shovel or post digger, a 6-foot level, soil, and gravel or crushed stone.

How to Set a Post for a Fence or Deck

How deep should a post be?

Dig post hole so diameter of the hole is 3 times the width of the post (i.e., the hole for a 4” wood post should be about 12 inches wide). The depth of the hole should be 1/3-1/2 the post height above ground (i.e., a 6-foot tall fence would require a hole depth of at least 2 feet).

How deep should a 35 foot pole be buried?

Set any pole with energized conductor 10% + 2 feet deep, i.e. a 35 ft pole should be set 5.5 feet deep.

How deep should I bury a 20 foot flagpole?

Make sure the hole is at least 2 feet deep and four to six times the diameter of the pole to accommodate the ground sleeve.

How deep should a concrete base be for a light pole?

The standard for mounting a pole is 2' plus 1' for every increment of 10' of pole. That would mean your minimum depth would be 5' deep.

How much does a 40 foot telephone pole weigh?

The average steel distribution pole (40 foot, Class 4) weighs approximately 450 pounds, and is at least 30 percent lighter than a wood pole.

Who owns the telephone pole in my yard?

The power lines between the power pole and your home, are owned by you (the homeowner). This means that if there is any problem with the power line between the power pole and your property, you will be responsible for their maintenance.

How tall is a utility pole?

Utility Pole

Poles range from 20-100 feet tall; the standard pole is 35 feet tall. Popular pole trees include Douglas fir, Southern pine, and Western red cedar. Poles are buried about 6 feet in the ground and spaced about 125 feet apart.

How do you put a steel pole in the ground?

Dig the hole so it's at least twice the diameter of the metal post. Place 6 inches of gravel in the bottom of your hole for drainage. Place the metal post so it sits securely in the bottom of the hole atop the gravel and is centered. Shovel or pour 8 to 10 inches of gravel into the hole around the post.

How do I put a post in the ground without concrete?

How much concrete do I need for a 20 foot flag pole?

As far as materials go, you will need up to 240 pounds worth of pre-mix concrete, 15 to 20 pounds of pea gravel, and water. Then, for tools, make sure you have a post hole digger, level, tape measure, and a bucket to mix the concrete inside of.

Does a flagpole need to be grounded?

No protection is needed for a television antenna or flagpole whose mast enters the earth. Both are automatically grounded, and lightning will simply travel down their length into the soil. But an antenna or other pole that does not contact the earth has to be linked to it by means of grounding equipment.

How much does a wooden power pole cost?

So to summarise a typical wooden utility pole in North America with a service life of 40 years will have an installation cost of $3000 a lifetime inspection and maintenance cost of $426 giving a total lifetime cost of approximately $3426 or $72 million per 1000 miles.

How much does it cost to install a pole?

VERY rough numbers - commonly about $5-10/LF for overhead runs (meaning new poles typically every 100-300 feet, possibly more in high tree area), plus $500-3000 per pole needed depending on length (probably about 36-40' tall minimum for your area if not rural but can be much more in heavily treed areas, so closer to ...

How much does a 6ft T-post weigh?

Studded T-Post, 6 ft., 1.33 lb.

Do pole barn posts need to be in concrete?

None exist. The best solution – and my recommendation – use a properly treated post, backfilled with pre-mix concrete in a monolithic pour. Place a minimum of six (and better eight) inches of concrete below the column and eight or more inches up the post (this is known as a bottom collar).