Not at all, for each size of our flag pole, installation is quite simple. For our Telescoping Flag pole, just dig a hole 28? deep and 14? diameter, level the bottom of the hole with #2 crushed stone or pea rock. Then, insert the ground sleeve and fill surrounding area with quick setting cement. Insert the telescoping flag pole into the ground sleeve in the collapsed position and level. Remove flagpole until cement is dry. Here are our installation instructions.