The mailbox that sits in front of your home, your place of business, or at the bottom of stairs in your apartment is probably the last thing on your mind each day. However, you rely on it to safely and securely store your mail until you retrieve it. When purchasing a mailbox you should take into the type, mounting, style, and features, an you’ll be sure to find the one that fits the environment that you live in.

Step 1: Decide What Type of Mailbox is Right For You

When purchasing a mailbox it is important to that you identify how much and what kind of mail you will frequently be receiving. The volume and size of the mail you receive will determine what size, type of mount, features, and whether you should go with commercial or residential.

Step 2: Decide What Type of Mailbox is Right For You

Once you find the perfect place for your mailbox then you are ready to pick the perfect place to mount your new addition.

Post Mounts

  These mounts are great when you are installing your mailbox curbside. Poles come in a variety of colors to match your own personal style.

Wall Mounts

  These Mailboxes can be either residential or commercial. The residential mounts are a great accent piece to your home. For apartment complexes the commercial mounts are perfect for incoming and out-going mail.

Pedestal/Column & Recessed Mount

  Perfect for the apartment complex the recessed mount fits into a wall to create space and allow for multiple boxes in a central location. Pedestal/Column mounts are good to use for letter drops and delivery vaults.

Freestanding

  Require no poles walls to be set in. These boxes are best used inside or outside with a decorative. causing

Step 3: Select Additional Features

Once you have selected your mailbox and how you want it mounted, it’s important tp decide what features accompany your mailbox. This includes locking, USPS approved, rear access, extra deep, etc.

Locking

  This feature is important if you live in an apartment complex or busy area because you don’t want someone invading your privacy.  

USPS Approved

  These mailboxes are top quality and approved by the United States Postal Service. When you have one of these mailboxes you know that your mail is safe from damage.  

Rear Access

  This feature lets you access your mail from the back as well as the front. This is a good feature to have if your mailbox is located on a busy street.  

Extra Deep

  A place of business or a person who travels a lot would benefit from this feature because it allows them to receive a lot of mail at once or over a long period of time. 

Address Lettering

  Allows you to personalize your mailbox with your name and address.  

Newspaper Holder

  This feature lets you collect your newspaper and mail in or at the same box.