Rooftop Flagpole Installation & Repair in NYC
Need a flag that soars above the skyline—or a rooftop pole that just stopped working? NYC Flag Repair handles both installation and repair of rooftop flagpoles. Our crews bring engineered mounting systems, certified climbers, and fully stocked trucks to every high‑rise job, so we can install new poles or fix existing ones in the same visit when possible.
Why Choose a Rooftop Flagpole?
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Unmatched Visibility –
Clears surrounding buildings for 360° views. -
Space‑Saving –
No ground footprint in dense urban lots. -
Patriotic & Brand Impact –
Ideal for hotels, HQs, schools, and civic sites. -
Engineered Safety –
Wind‑rated poles, vibration dampers, PE‑stamped mounts. -
Tax Perk –
Bundle a U.S. flag with a pole for NY sales‑tax exemption.

Our Rooftop Services
New Flagpole Installation
Emergency & Scheduled Repairs
Preventive Maintenance
New Flagpole Installation
Complete turnkey service—from wind calculations and DOB permits to crane lifts, welding, and final inspection. Aluminum (20–50 ft) or galvanized steel (up to 60 ft) poles available.
Emergency & Scheduled Repairs
Broken halyard, frozen truck, rusted base, or bent pole? We fix:
• Halyard replacements (external or internal)
• Truck / pulley swaps with stainless hardware
• Cleat, finial, or flash collar replacements
• Pole straightening or section replacement
• Rust removal & repainting with epoxy primers
• Full pole removal & re‑setting when foundations fail
Preventive Maintenance
Quarterly or semi‑annual visits available for high‑profile sites—includes hardware checks, lubrication, and fastener torque.
Rooftop Installation Workflow
Steps
Survey & Load Calc
Permits / Engineering
Fabrication
Install / Lift Day
Inspection & Flag Raise
Survey & Load Calc
Roof access, core sample, PE wind‑load calc. |
Timeline: 1 day |
Permits / Engineering
DOB filing, stamped drawings, crane permit. |
Timeline: 1–2 weeks |
Fabrication
Custom base plate, sleeve, pole & finial. |
5–7 days |
Install / Lift Day
Crane or hoist, weld/bolt, plumb pole. |
Timeline: 1 day |
Inspection & Flag Raise
Hardware torque check, client sign‑off. |
Timeline: Same day |
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Get your flagpole working Properly
Ready for a new installation or urgent repair? Our skyline team is on call.