Tag: Ground-mounted flagpoles

When Quintin Boat Club in Chiswick approached Hampshire Flag Company to supply and install a flagpole for their newly refurbished clubhouse, they needed a supplier who could move quickly, deliver on time and install to the standard that a prestigious riverside venue deserves. The 12 metre fibreglass flagpole was in the ground and flying within two weeks of the order being placed.

The Client

Quintin Boat Club is one of London’s leading rowing clubs, based on the north bank of the Thames at Chiswick. The club sits right at the finish line of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, one of the most iconic stretches of the Thames and a location steeped in rowing history. Following a full refurbishment of the clubhouse, the club wanted a flagpole that would complement the newly improved facilities and make a statement from the riverbank.

The Requirement

The brief called for a 12 metre ground-mounted fibreglass flagpole, installed as part of the wider clubhouse refurbishment project. The riverside location on the Thames presented some site-specific considerations: ground conditions near the riverbank required careful assessment and the installation needed to be carried out precisely to ensure the pole would perform reliably in the exposed conditions of a Thames riverside setting.

Timing was also a priority. With the refurbishment programme ongoing and the club keen to have the flagpole in place as part of the finished result, a fast turnaround from order to installation was essential.

Our Approach

Hampshire Flag Company’s in-house stock of fibreglass flagpoles means we are rarely waiting on suppliers. Operating from our 17,000 sq ft warehouse facility, we hold poles across the full range from 4 metres to 20 metres and above, alongside all the fittings and accessories needed for a complete installation. For Quintin Boat Club, this meant we could confirm availability, arrange a site visit and schedule the installation without any of the lead time delays that affect suppliers who do not hold their own stock.

The 12 metre fibreglass pole was installed ground-mounted to the correct specification for the riverside location, with the foundation depth and concrete mix suited to the site conditions. The full installation including pole, halyard system and fittings was completed to a high standard befitting the club’s profile and location.

The Outcome

From order to installation, the entire project was completed in under two weeks. The flagpole now stands at the finish line of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, flying above one of the most celebrated stretches of the Thames. Quintin Boat Club’s refurbished clubhouse has the finishing touch it deserved, delivered on time and to specification.

Our ability to move quickly comes directly from the stock depth we hold. If you need a flagpole installed to a tight timeline, speak to our team about what we have available. In most cases we can offer a faster turnaround than you might expect.

Hampshire Flag Company supplies and installs fibreglass and aluminium flagpoles from 4 metres to 20 metres and above across the UK and internationally. Contact our installations team to discuss your project and get a quotation.