Quick utility pole installation with Secure Set

Doug Reeves
Utility pole installation or replacement can be challenging, especially after a large storm.. Unfortunately, due to extreme weather conditions, the service life of utility poles are cut short and new utility poles need to be promptly installed to avoid further damage and costs. Whether you are installing a new utility pole or replacing your existing pole, you are going to need a method that is both easy and cost-effective. This is where Secure Set comes in. Secure Set is a secure, strong pole setting foam that is stronger than other methods of backfill (such as re-compacted soil). It not only saves utility companies time but also money in the long-term as its protective properties increase the lifespan of wood utility poles. Want to learn more? We have a guide on utility pole installation with Secure Set for your convenience. 

How long does it take to install a new utility pole?

With traditional methods? Hours! Days! Months! Years (?)! Yes, the installation of utility poles can be a hectic and a time-consuming process. You will have to call in labor, halt utility services, stop traffic, call in experts for help, the list goes on… This is why repair and maintenance are so important. Secure Set can be applied in liquid form around the post within 5-10 minutes (depending on the area size) and securely sets within an hour. That’s it. That’s all the time and labor you will need. It protects poles from alkaline-induced corrosion, thereby increasing the lifespan of wood utility poles and helping you avoid the whole process of repairing or installing another pole. 


Time consumption is also further reduced because no heavy lifting, machinery, or bags are needed. No water is needed to set the foam either, saving precious resources. The cream time is estimated to be 30-60 seconds and the rise time 4-6 minutes. When tested on a 28" x 60" hole, the result time was a remarkable 27 minutes, followed by an hour of curing time.

Secure Set’s simple steps to installing utility poles:

  • Combine the components in a separate mixing bucket. 
  • Attach the mixing wand to a power drill and mix up to 15 seconds until the mix turns to a cream color, the marbling is gone, and the container starts to feel warm. This will ensure the best mix for setting your posts. DO NOT over mix. 
  • Immediately pour the full amount of the mixed Secure Set as a liquid into the prepared opening around the post. After roughly 5 to 10 minutes, you can remove the supports. After 1 hour, your posts are securely set.

Set and straighten with Secure Set:

Secure Set setting foam is not only for quick installation but can also be used to straighten a leaning pole.  Secure Set foam has a compression rating over 100psi which is more than 3x as strong as recompacted soil. This means that it won’t settle and cause a pole to lean. 


Being highly portable and environmentally friendly, the foam according to its manufacturers can be used for various strengthening and restorative projects, including the straightening of road and traffic signs, mailboxes, flagpoles, pergolas, deck posts, birdhouses, satellite dishes, pole barns, gazebos, retaining walls, antenna towers, batting cages, lamp posts, ranch fences, gates, park benches, sail shades, etc.

Secure Set’s simple steps to straightening utility poles:

  • Mix Secure Set foam and components into a bucket. No complicated mixing machinery is required.
  • Mix the components until it forms a creamy consistency.
  • Pour in the hole.
  • Wait till the foam expands. This shouldn’t take longer than 6 minutes. 
  • Set and straighten the pole or structure. 
  • Support structures can be removed after 15 minutes.
  •  Wait or move on to your next project. 
  • The pole will be fully set in 60 minutes.

Order your utility pole installation kit with Secure Set 

Quick to install, quick to deliver! With all the benefits of Secure Set, why wait to order your kit? We have same-day shipping available for your convenience. If you’re having trouble with installation (which we highly-doubt due to its easy-to-use nature), you can contact our friendly team of experts who are always ready to lend you a  helping hand. Don’t hesitate, contact us today for quick pole installation with Secure Set. 

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