Key takeaways
- Check delivery rules for height and placement.
- A reinforced footing keeps the column upright.
- Plan lighting and numbers before building.
- Match the brick or stone to your home.
Rules first
Mail carriers have guidelines for how high the box sits and how far it sits from the road, and the column must not block the carrier's approach. Local rules, utilities and easements can affect where it can go. We check all of these before digging.
A call to the post office and the city is a small step that avoids a rebuild.
Built to last
Mailbox columns get hit by mowers, plows and cars. A reinforced footing, steel in the core and a solid cap protect the structure. Drainage under the base helps in wet weather.
We match your house's brick or stone and mortar color so it looks designed with the home.
Details that finish it
Light conduit, an address plaque, a newspaper tube and a package shelf can be built in. Planning them up front looks better than adding them later.
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Quick answers
How tall is a mailbox column?
Most are around four feet to the top of the cap, but the box itself has to be at the height your carrier needs. We confirm before building.
Can I add lights later?
Yes, if conduit is built in. If not, a surface-mounted fixture and a trench can still work, but it looks cleaner when planned.
Ready to talk it through? Get a free estimate or call 615-431-3789.