The Post Box

Mailbox Mania supplies a range of specialist letter boxes, post boxes and mail boxes to both residential, as well as corporate clients. Our commercial letter boxes are popular amongst a number of different industries, including construction and property management, as well as landlords and developers, to name but a few. We provide a selection of multi-occupancy solutions that are suitable for both commercial as well as domestic environments, whether you are a construction company looking for letter boxes for a new domestic project, or for an office or foyer, then Mailbox Mania has the postal solutions that will suit your particular needs.

Mailbox Mania’s portfolio of letter boxes are suitable for a number of different applications and our product range of multi-occupancy mail boxes extends from indoor and outdoor horizontal and vertical mailboxes, to rear retrieval, communal mailbox banks and office box file mailboxes, so whatever the type of commercial mailbox solution you are looking for, here at Mailbox Mania, we are confident that we can help you to find it.

At Mailbox Mania we work directly with our trusted mail box manufacturing partners, who provide high quality but affordable letter boxes that are designed in order to meet the particular needs of our commercial clients; we provide a complete end to end service, right the way through from the initial concept and design stages, to procurement and aftercare. At Mailbox Mania we are passionate about providing our clients with high service levels, as well as focusing on the provision of quality products, with a superior service; which has helped to establish us as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of letter boxes, mailboxes, and postboxes here in the UK. We understand that when you need letter boxes for a future or an existing project, or to satisfy an immediate requirement, then you can’t wait weeks on end to receive your delivery; that is why we offer quick turn around times, and we work in partnership with the leading manufacturers of letter boxes, mail boxes and post boxes, to provide high quality products, combined with expedient delivery timescales.

Make Mailbox Mania your first choice for mail boxes and you won’t be disappointed. Simply browse the range of commercial letter boxes that we have available in our portfolio of products, call one of the team to discuss your requirements, and find out more about the range of commercial mail products that we can provide.

At Mailbox Mania we know a thing or two when it comes to letter boxes, and we reckon that if there is anything that we don’t know, then it probably isn’t worth knowing. We know for instance, that if you want to find the latest letter boxes that are affordable, available, and most importantly, reliable, then you can be confident that you’ve come to the right place. We will help you find the perfect postal solution to suit your needs; whatever they might be. Whether you are a residential or a corporate customer, and you are looking for a domestic or a commercial solution; we’re sure that we’ve got just the right type of letter boxes to suit your particular application, inside, outside, any weather, we’ve got a vast range of options for you to choose from.

Here at Mailbox Mania we are one of the UK’s leading the experts when it comes to buying and selling letter boxes, post boxes and mail boxes, no matter what type, cost, style, shape, size or colour of postal solution that you are in the market for, you can be confident that you will find it with us here at the Mailbox Mania website. Our clever site is really very easy to use, and very simple to navigate, with no stress and no fuss, all you have to do is to simply go online, then browse the variety of categories and products that we have available, and simply choose your multi or single occupancy letter boxes, cast iron, aluminium, plastic or anti-arson post boxes or your US style galvanised steel mail boxes, whatever it is that you are looking for, and we will then ship them direct to your door; dispatching across the UK, ready to be delivered to you in next to no time at all.

You can search by colour, style, size and price range, so when you know exactly what it is that you need, we make it easy for you to go directly to the product that fits the bill. So it really doesn’t matter what type of postal solution you are in the market for, here at Mailbox Mania you can be sure that we can help you to find the perfect fit for you and your home, reception, foyer, office or communal area, make Mailbox Mania your first port of call when it comes to choosing your perfect postal partner.

The letterbox is often overlooked, like many other contraptions that we rely on every single day and we very often take for granted, most people probably never even give a thought to its existence, but here at Mailbox Mania we spend a lot of time thinking about letterboxes, mailboxes and post boxes, and we reckon that they are an underrated object that performs a detrimental role.

That’s why we are on a mission to raise the profile of the humble letterbox and to make the UK love their letterbox. Not only does your letterbox act as the agent for the delivery of your mail, but it is also a portal to a safe and secure place where all your mail and your parcels can be stored, ready to be collected at your convenience. Without your letterbox, how else would your local postman be able to deliver all of your personal documents, your letters from friends or family, birthday cards and perhaps less importantly; your bills. If your letterbox disappeared tomorrow we reckon you’d left with a gaping hole in your every day life, as well as your door. That is why here at Mailbox Mania, we are dedicated to providing our customers with a letterbox that meets all their postal needs.

Mailbox Mania is on hand to help you find exactly the right type of letterbox to suit your everyday requirements; we are here to worry about the business of letterboxes, so that you don’t have to. No matter whether you are a business looking for a mailbox in a communal or outdoor area, maybe you need a lockable letterbox that will help keep all of your personal post safe and secure, or perhaps you are on the look out for an extra large capacity letterbox where larger quantities of mail can be delivered, even homeowners who need a post box or mail box that is a specific size, colour or style, one with a unique design, made from durable materials, or providing additional security, can just take a visit to the Mailbox Mania website, browse our range of categories, and select the right product based on cost, colour, style and size. Search for just the right type of letterbox to suit your needs, as well as the style of your property.

So the next time you pick up your post, spare a thought for the contraption that facilitated its safe delivery; and remember to love your letterbox.

Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a big difference, and here at Mailbox Mania we believe that making a small change, like updating or replacing your letterbox, can help to transform the appearance of your home. If your post box is looking a little tired, rusty and could do with being swapped for a newer model, then why not take a look at the range of letterboxes that we have available at Mailbox Mania, by upgrading your current letterbox to a newer, smarter and more stylish alternative, you can help to give the front of your house a facelift.

Mailbox Mania specialises in supplying letterboxes, post boxes, and mail boxes that are suitable for multiple uses, whether you are a commercial or a domestic customer, we can help you to find exactly the right type of letterbox to suit your existing style. You can choose from our range of letterboxes that are produced in an array of colours, and made with modern materials, incorporating cutting edge designs, and make the most of our letterbox selection that includes a variety of different styles, shapes, sizes and price points.

We are committed to the manufacture, supply and the distribution of high quality letterboxes to locations all over the country; from St Ives to St Andrews, we will ship your letterbox of choice to anywhere in the UK, and we pride ourselves on the exceptional quality and finish of all of our postboxes, letter boxes and mailboxes, and with more than five years industry experience, there’s not a lot that we don’t know about the letterbox.

At Mailbox Mania we take the supply of our postal solutions very seriously, and we will only source and distribute the best quality products that combine durability with functionality; our catalogue of products encompasses a range of options in a number of different price brackets from as little as £17 for our steel post boxes, all the way up to our premium range of Bonbobbi extra large rear retrieval postboxes; and everything in between. At Mailbox Mania we are confident that we’ve got the right letterbox to suit you; so no matter what type of letterbox you are in the market for, you can be sure to find it with us; simply browse our range, find the right type of post, mail or letter box to suit you, place your order online and wait for your new letterbox to be delivered to your door; ready to give your home a little improvement. It really couldn’t be simpler.

The humble postbox is often overlooked and taken for granted as a facility for depositing mail to be distributed all around the country, or even the world, by the Royal Mail postal service. In the UK little is known about the origins of the iconic bright red postbox, which before the inception of the Internet, was once a beacon of communication, dotted around towns and cities; often relied upon in order to keep friends and families in touch with one another, at a time before travel became common place, communicating news of births, deaths and marriages, as well as facilitating business transactions. Now the bright red postbox is very often unheeded, unless looked for.

It is widely believed that the origins of the very first postbox can be traced back to Paris, to as far back as 1653, when the first postbox was installed in France’s capital city. The postbox was then to become far more widely used across the country over the proceeding 200 years, and so by the year 1829, there were far more postboxes to be found in France, not just in Paris, but all across the country, as the postbox became the very first communication network, both convenient and expedient, to establish itself at that time.

The very first postbox made available for public use was located in Poland and installed in Warsaw, much later than those deployed in Paris, in the year of 1842. In Britain, the oldest postbox is believed to be that which was installed in Wakefield in West Yorkshire, it is dated 1809; indicating that the postal network came to Britain considerably later than the inception of the postbox across the English channel in France, over one hundred and fifty years previously. This very early example of what is thought to be the first postbox installed in Britain is now on proud display at the Wakefield museum.

Throughout history, the style of the postbox has changed, and in 1852 the first pillar box postbox was installed in Jersey. And so, just a year after the first pillar box had been erected in Jersey, the first pillar style postbox found it’s way to Britain, and from there the postal network flourished, with postboxes of different shapes and sizes making an appearance just four years later, as wall boxes installed in roadside locations began to spring up around rural districts, proving to be a far cheaper alternative to the iconic freestanding vibrant red pillar style postbox that has come to be synonymous with the British postal network today.

Imagine a world without letter boxes, with nowhere to safely and securely store your personal mail, it’s not a common concern amongst the general population, because like many everyday objects, the letter box is very often overlooked, and under valued. The letter box is something that we all take for granted, but we would struggle to live without.

But fear not, it is highly unlikely that the letter box will ever become extinct, but that is largely because it is a much needed and crucial communication tool; it maybe under appreciated but a letter box is a portal to a private and safe place for all your documents, letters, cards and bills (which you might be less inclined to feel the need to keep safe!) but let’s face it, there really are very few people who could live without their own secure letter box and the peace of mind that it provides.

So that is precisely why here at Mailbox Mania, we can help you to find exactly the right kind of letter box that will suit your everyday needs; we worry about the business of letter boxes, so that you don’t have to.

Whether you are a business that is looking to secure the mail you receive to your business address, perhaps with a lockable letter box that ensures your personal business post is kept safe and secure, accessible only to key holders, or maybe you need an extra large capacity letter box that is capable of receiving larger quantities of mail, or even if you are a homeowner who is just looking for a particular type of letter box, perhaps one that is unique, or durable and secure, one that you can trust to house your personal post, then Mailbox Mania is here to help you to find the right letter box solution that will meet your individual needs.

With a vast range of letter boxes available to choose from, and including a variety of shapes and sizes, made from a number of different materials, such as high grade plastic, steel and stainless steel or even cast aluminium letter boxes, as well as newspaper holders, or multi-occupancy and through the wall letter boxes, all available to choose from our range, with Mailbox Mania you can be sure that you will find the right kind of letter box to suit you, from a number of different options that are available now to order online.

The Royal Mail has a duty to deliver your mail to your letter box.  The Royal Mail also has a strict privacy policy and it is illegal for them to deliver your mail to someone else’s mail box.  It is your responsibility to ensure that the letter box is clean, meets the terms of the Royal Mail and is easily accessible.   Some people who live in the country have their letter box at the end of a drive.  These are called roadside letter boxes and it is also your responsibility to ensure that the contents remain safe.  If a key is required to access the letter box, the Royal Mail offers a service whereby they have a key to the letter box.  There is a small annual charge for this but ensures that the postman can access the letter box if necessary.

You should always ensure that you empty the letter box regularly, preferably daily, so that new mail can be delivered.  If you are going on holiday, you can ask the Post Office to hold mail for you until your return.   Travellers can take their letter box with them and get mail delivered to the nearest Post Office for collection.

We all take the postal service for granted, and we expect our mail to be delivered to our letter boxes to be trouble free and that we receive our mail without any problems.  However, if there is a problem and we do not receive mail which is expected, we can refer to the Post Office and try to find a solution.   In some areas, letter boxes are vandalised by being broken into or set fire to.  Instances of this should also be reported to the Post Office, although it is ultimately your responsibility to provide a letter box.  Mail can also be stolen from letter boxes and again this should be reported to the Post Office so that they can build up a picture of the problem.  If your mail is constantly being delivered to the wrong address, you can complain to the Post Office who will make the necessary investigations.

The Post Office provides a vital service, especially in outlying areas and is important to support rural post offices wherever possible so that we can keep our mail being delivered to our letter boxes.  With the recent increases in postal charges, fewer people are likely to use the postal service due to the expense.  The Post Office may be forced to reduce services to remote areas and people living in those areas will be required to collect their mail from the sorting office instead of it being delivered through the letter box.  Some analysts consider that parts of the Royal Mail will be privatised resulting in a reduction in services.  The growth of e-commerce and electronic mail has already reduced the amount of mail being delivered through letter boxes, but it remains an essential service with many people relying on the services of the Royal Mail.

Letter boxes are typically mounted on or near the front door of a property, or are slits in the door into which the postman can put the letters.  For those living in remote areas this may not be an option as gates may be locked while you are out at work and the postman may not be able to get to the front door.  In these circumstances, letter boxes may be mounted on gates or in the walls of gate posts.  Letter boxes can even be built into walls.  It will make it easier for the postman if he does not have to drive up long tracks and driveways to deliver your letters.

With properties in rural areas, security of your mail is a concern as letter boxes located away from the property are vulnerable.  Mail can be stolen or letter boxes vandalised.  If you are concerned about this, you can fit anti arson letter boxes which have in-built systems to put out a fire so that it cannot spread to other areas.  All mail boxes should have a key, and additional protection can be provided by the addition of a CCTV installation. If you are concerned about security, then you may have a CCTV surveillance system in any case, and an additional camera to monitor who comes to the gate and takes an interest in your letter box will cost very little.

Fitting a letter box to your gate or wall is easy. There are several styles available and materials can vary from stainless steel to cast iron in a range of colours.  Large capacity letter box specifically for mounting on gates or railings are available and most are sold with all the fitments you will need.  They are rear retrieval, have fire extinguishers and locks for maximum security.   Cast aluminium letter boxes are very stylish and add a bit of class to your front gate or railings.  Letter boxes built into the wall can have mail shutes to take the contents away from the mail slot.  These are also available with built in fire extinguishers and are available in a variety of colours.

Some householders in remote areas do not use a letter box at all, but the postman just opens the porch door and throws the mail in.  This is fine where there is a further interior door which is locked, but in low crime areas, it is still not unusual to leave doors unlocked. It is much better to have a letter box to receive your mail.  Letter boxes make sure that your letters stay together and prevent them from being damaged.  An internal mail cage on the back of the letter box can catch the mail so it does not fall to the floor.

If you live in a remote area where the letter box is not easily accessible, some thought should be given to installing a letter box on the gate or railings or in the wall.  It will make life easier for the postman delivering your letters.

Whether you are a private resident, an individual working from home, or a business, you will need a letter box to receive your incoming mail.  Letter boxes are available in many designs, but there are only four basic styles.  The slot in the door, the letter box which fixes to a door or wall, a multi occupancy mail box and free standing letter boxes which can be mounted on a post.  Letter boxes were first introduced into Britain the Post Office in 1849 in an effort to reduce the workload of the postman.  When letters were delivered, there was often nowhere to put them so post boxes started to appear to make mail delivery quick and easy.

Despite the growth in electronic mail, there is still a great demand for letter boxes to receive mail which cannot be sent by electronic means such as magazines and secure correspondence.  Private residents find letter boxes useful as they are often at work when the mail is delivered. The growth of on line shopping means that many more parcels are delivered. If the recipient is not at home, a card can be put in the letter box to advise the recipient that there is a parcel waiting at the post office.

With an increase in the number of people who work from home either on a permanent or temporary basis, letter boxes are required by home based workers for the delivery of important documents and parcels from head office.  While the majority of correspondence can be done electronically, some items may be sent by post to the home worker, and a letter box to receive them is required.

Businesses also receive mail at offices, and again letter boxes are required.  In a multi occupancy building where there are many offices, it saves time for the postman to deliver the mail to the individual post boxes in a multi occupancy post box on the ground floor rather than visit every floor in the building.  This would be very time consuming especially in a large building, although items requiring a signature must be delivered by hand.

Post boxes are a valuable addition to any building, saving time and money for the post office, as well as the recipient who need not visit the post office to collect the mail.  The location of the post box should be as convenient as possible for the postman, so that he does not have to spend time walking round the property to find it.

Mail can be delivered through the letter box at any time of the day.  Security of the mail must be considered, and most letter boxes are sold with a key.  There are also anti arson letter boxes in case someone tries to set fire to the mail.   Where confidential correspondence is sent through the post, a secure letter box is essential, and if in any doubt, you can send letters by recorded delivery to be signed for by the recipient.  Large capacity post boxes are particularly useful for receiving newspapers and large envelopes which would not fit in a standard letter box.

Despite the use of email for many communications, many companies and organisations still prefer to send paper communications, and this means that there is still a requirement letter boxes. Banks, lawyers, financial services, tax authorities and other public services still prefer to send snail mail and the recipient needs some kind of letter box so that the mail can be delivered.

Domestic letter boxes are generally a box on the wall or a slot in the door designed for a limited amount of mail.  There are large capacity mail boxes available and letter boxes specifically designed for newspapers.  Residential users are typically at work when mail is being delivered, so a letter box is essential or mail will have to be collected from the post office.   With the increase in on line shopping, parcels are often delivered when the addressee is out and a card is left in the letter box advising that a parcel is waiting at the post office.

People who work from home find letter boxes useful for receiving payment for work carried out and contracts for work which it may not be possible to send electronically.   There is a growth in the number of people working from home, and they all need a communications system either with head office or, if they are self employed, with their clients.

Mail order companies rely on goods and services being delivered to homes and businesses and a letter box is essential Multi occupancy letter boxes are usually installed in commercial premises where there are several organisations.  This type of letter box is also used in apartment blocks.

The Royal Mail is responsible for ensuring that correspondence is delivered to the right addressee, and letter boxes must be available for them to place the mail. Letter boxes make the postman’s job much easier as he does not have to wait around for someone to be at home or in the office before he can hand over the mail.

Where confidential information is sent though the post by banks and other financial organisations, letter boxes are essential.  These types of organisations do not correspond by email, often due to technological difficulties with firewalls. Public bodies such as the tax authorities and passport office do not use email either, often for the same reasons.  If they want to ensure that the customers receive their correspondence, the humble letter box plays a great part in the process of mail delivery.  If the mail has been sent by recorded or registered post and must be signed for, again the postman can leave a note in the letter box asking the recipient to collect from the post office.

Letter boxes are, then, still used by a wide range of people for all kinds of reasons.  From multi national organisations in the corporate sector to the individual domestic user, letter boxes essential and are here to stay. There are reasons to have a letter box if you want to remain in contact with the outside world!