This article lists real, published flagpole prices for every common height, explains what is and isn't included, and shows you how to compare two quotes that look nothing alike.
Flagpole prices by height
The prices below are the published list prices of America's Dealers and Distributors, the company that publishes this site, checked October 2026. Every pole is made by Eder Flag in the USA. Each price is one pole, satin aluminum, pole only.
| Height | Basic (rope outside) | Heavy-duty (rope outside) | Internal halyard (rope inside) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 ft | $860 | – | – |
| 20 ft | $990 | $2,350 | $3,810 |
| 25 ft | $1,160 | $2,450 | $4,200 |
| 30 ft | $1,800 | $2,730 | $4,960 |
| 35 ft | $3,040 | $4,220 | $5,470 |
| 40 ft | – | $6,180 | $9,540 |
| 50 ft | – | $8,770 | $12,100 |
| 60 ft | – | $12,720 | $17,160 |
| 70 ft | – | $21,320 | $24,040 |
| 80 ft | – | – | $36,740 |
Each column shows the lowest-priced model at that height. Above 80 ft, poles are steel and are priced to the individual site.
What the three columns mean
- Basic poles (Eder's Special Budget series) have the rope and cleat on the outside and a slimmer shaft. They suit homes, shops and churches in moderate wind.
- Heavy-duty poles (Eder Economy Extra) use the same outside rope on a thicker, wider shaft. They take more wind and go taller.
- Internal halyard poles (Eder Deluxe IH) run the rope inside the pole behind a locking door, with a small winch. Nobody can cut the rope or take the flag down, which is why schools and town buildings buy them. They cost more at every height. At 30 ft it's $4,960 against $2,730. Our guide to internal and external halyards goes into detail.
Why two 25 ft poles can be $3,000 apart
Look at the 25 ft row. The basic pole is $1,160. The heavy-duty pole is $2,450. Same height, and more than double the price. The difference is the wind rating.
| 25 ft model | Width at base | Rated wind, flag flying | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (ECSS25) | 3 in | 65 mph | $1,160 |
| Heavy-duty (ECX25) | 5 in | 105 mph | $2,450 |
A pole's wind rating is the gust it is engineered to survive with a flag up. Every address in the country has a design wind speed set by its building code. Inland Ohio is very different from the Gulf Coast or a hilltop in Maine. If the pole is rated below the wind at your address, it is not a bargain. It is a pole that bends in the first big storm.
So the right price question isn't "what does a 25 ft flagpole cost?" It is "what does a 25 ft flagpole rated for my address cost?" A good supplier asks for the address before quoting. America's Dealers and Distributors does this on every job.
What the pole price leaves out
The pole is usually the biggest single number, but it is not the whole job. Expect these on a complete quote:
- The foundation. A ground sleeve, a hole dug to the depth the pole needs, and concrete. Larger poles need far more of each.
- Installation labor. Digging, setting and plumbing the pole, attaching the hardware and raising the first flag.
- Freight. Flagpoles are long and ship by truck. Poles that ship in two sections cost a little more.
- The flag. The right size depends on the height. A 25 ft pole flies a 4 by 6 or 5 by 8 ft flag, for example. See the flag size chart.
- Optional extras. Lighting, an anodized color finish instead of satin aluminum, or a gold ball or eagle on top.
- A permit, where your town requires one. Ask early who is responsible for it. On many jobs it's the property owner.
Because the foundation and labor depend on soil, access and what is already in the ground, they're priced once the address is known. That way the number you get is the number you pay.
Ways to spend less without buying the wrong pole
- Pick the rope type for the site, not by habit. If the pole is behind a fence or at a private home, an outside rope is fine and saves thousands.
- Reuse a sound foundation. When an old pole has failed but its concrete base is solid, a replacement of the same size can often go into it. That turns a dig into a short visit.
- Buy several at once. Schools, developers and campuses ordering three or more poles usually pay less per pole.
- Size the flag correctly. An oversized flag wears out within months and loads the pole beyond what it was rated for.
- Get written quotes on the same pole. Compare model numbers, not just heights. A quote for a basic shaft and a quote for a heavy-duty one are not the same product.
How to compare two flagpole quotes
When two quotes look different, these five things explain why:
- Is the model number named? "30 ft aluminum flagpole" could mean almost anything.
- Is the wind rating stated, and is it at or above your address's design speed?
- Is the foundation included, and who digs it?
- Is the price for supply only, or supply and installation?
- Who do you call when something goes wrong? America's Dealers and Distributors handles warranty claims with Eder on every pole it sells.
How the quote is handled is a preview of the job. Do they answer the phone or text back the same day? Do they ask for your address and check the wind before they name a pole? Is there one person who owns the job from the first call to the day the flag goes up?
That's how America's Dealers and Distributors works on every job: a same-day answer, the wind checked at your address, and one person from the first call to the day the flag goes up.