The Post Box

If you live in a flat or a apartment you may have a dilemma as your post is mailed through one communal letter box for a number of addresses in the building. This means that it is then left for one of the owners of one of the properties to make sure that everyone gets their post delivered or put in a designated place.

This means that your post is not secure and there is no guarantee that you will receive all of the post that is delivered.  Accidents can happen, post could be misplaced and this could be an important document you are waiting for or even result in identity fraud.

To stop the hassle, at Mailbox Mania we can assist your building in making sure your post is kept as secure as possible with residential mailboxes.  Our residential mailboxes have multiple letter boxes with one for each flat all in one central location so the postman can deliver and post into each slot.  The mail can then be kept safe for each individual address.

We have various multiple occupancy residential mailboxes and have something to suit everyone’s requirements.  We have free standing units that are prebuilt to save time and money. There are units that can be attached to the wall and units that can go through the wall so the mail can be posted from the outside and collected on the inside.

All our residential mailboxes units come with various numbers of letter boxes so you can buy one to suit your requirements, and each of the residential mailboxes has an individual lock that comes with two keys so that they are locked and opened by the owner of each individual postbox.

When it comes to mail, nobody likes getting bills, but everyone likes getting tasty mail tidbits, special letters from friends, family and lovers, vouchers and competitions. That is just how the mail cookie crumbles. However, everyone needs a mail receptacle in order to ensure that they get their mail every time, bills or not.

That is why shopping for post boxes is such an important task. You need to look at the variety of post boxes available to you and make the right decision about the best one for your needs.

Picking perfection

Now, the types of post boxes you will be looking at and browsing through will depend on your needs. Is your post box going have to stand up to the elements or is it going to be sheltered? Do you want one that is free standing or wall mounted, maybe mounted in your door?

Do you want a high security or anti-arson post box? All of these factors play a part in your final decision when you are out shopping for post boxes. Are you going to need an irregularly large box for packages and irregular parcels?

Do you want something to add to the looks of your home or garden? Here at Mailbox Mania, we offer you a huge variety of post boxes to choose from. Not only that, but we make life easier for you with online shopping.

Come to us for a complete and comprehensive solution when shopping for post boxes that offer you the best value for your hard-earned money.

Did you know that the first letter box was installed in Wakeford in 1809, and in 1849, the authorities were encouraging the use of letter boxes for mail!

In fact, the early letter boxes were considered too small for modern mail, perhaps the bills have got bigger. While in day’s distant past, letter boxes were designed as a practical way to receive mail, today’s letter boxes have gone a step further.

Now, not only can you purchase letter boxes that are made of the finest materials, you can purchase a letter box that compliments your home.

Whether you want to install it in a door if your home is close to the street, or attach it to the garden gate, there are letter boxes that will suite your taste, as well as fit in with your home.

Which one?

Depending on the model you choose, the letter box you choose could be made from the finest steel, stainless steel, or even aluminium, all designed to protect your precious mail as well as combat the elements. It is lockable and can only be accessed by someone with the correct key. The slot is designed so that a hand cannot be inserted to remove the mail.

There is a large range to choose from with varying designs. You may wish to have a place for a newspaper or perhaps only have access from the front. Because the boxes are treated, you can paint them to suit the colour scheme of your home.

Did you know the first metal post boxes were erected in London at the corner of Fleet and Farringdon St and were designed by the Department of Science and Art?

Much has changed since then, metal post boxes are made of tempered steel, designed to withstand the elements and are available in different colours to suit your needs. Whatever your needs are, from simple metal post boxes for your home, or perhaps a business environment, there are a range of metal post boxes for every occasion.

The reason metal is chosen is because of the inherent strength. All metal post boxes are treated to prevent rust and deterioration. They also provide security in that the metal is impervious to tampering, as well as being lockable.

The range

Metal post boxes come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. If your needs are for a door mounted metal post box, or perhaps a post box with a rear retrieval facility, you can choose one to suit.

There are metal post boxes available with a slot for news papers or even large packages. You have the choice of style and design and colour. No matter what the style of your home or office, there are metal post boxes that will satisfy your needs.

Metal post boxes are used in a treasure hunt game popular in Dartmoor, where clues are left for the boxes to be found. In fact, it is reckoned to be the slowest growing hobby in America.

No longer do you have to wonder about what to install to receive your mail that will fit in with your home. After all, it is the first item seen by visitors. It is also where confidential correspondence is placed. No matter where you live, on the coast or inland, there is a range of residential mail boxes specially designed to suit you.

A matter to taste

You can choose from a variety of metals, even plastic, depending on where you are. Aluminium, perhaps plastic is preferred if you are near water, while metal or stainless steel is acceptable inland.

As to the design, it will depend on the usage. Do you operate a business from home? If so, you may need to choose larger post boxes. Do you receive parcels and perhaps want the newspaper delivered to you. Once again, there is a variety of different styles to choose from.

Would you like to mount your post boxes in the door - no problem, would you prefer to access the post boxes from the front or rear, once again these styles are available to you.

Should you wish to have your residential mail boxes fitted into a wall for access from inside your home? This is also a possibility. There is a style to suit every taste available in metal, stainless steel, aluminium or plastic and in a wide variety of options. Visit us for a good browse.

Did you know that the stamp on the letter delivered to your post box was invented by the late Sir Rowland Hill in 1837?

Stainless steel post boxes have the advantage of been weather resistant, if correctly looked after. They also have the advantage of been light in weight, so installation is easier and requires less in the way of support.

Don’t think that stainless steel post boxes have to be boring in design, not so. They are available in a myriad of different shapes and sizes, as well as colours.

Your choice

Stainless steel post boxes are designed and constructed according to the European Standard, EN 13724 and are completely weather and rust proof. The slot is big enough for an A4 envelope. Of the models have an interior light so you can see the contents of the post box?

If you resided near the sea or along a river or canal, it is recommended that you choose among the range of stainless steel post boxes. The reason is that stainless steel post boxes will outlast the normal metal post boxes. Like the rest of the range, they are available in various colours to suit you.

The range of stainless steel post boxes include post boxes suitable for large envelopes and parcels and are built to the same high standard as the balance of the range of post boxes.

Are you perhaps a business that receives a heavy load of mail on a daily basis? Does your office front onto the road or street, and need a special type of post box? Or do you perhaps need large capacity post boxes. How often do you often receive parcels?

If so, there is a range of post boxes to suit every requirement, available to you, no matter how big or small, from heavy duty stainless steel post boxes with rear retrieval, to the extra large capacity post boxes with the usual front retrieval, all of course with lockable access.

If you are in a weather inclement area, perhaps on the coast, you may wish to choose a post box made of aluminium instead of steel. All of our post boxes are treated and can be painted, or you can choose your colour from the catalogue so as to match the ambiance of your address.

The style

The range of post boxes varies from the traditional to the contemporary, from the usual rectangular post box to the American “sausage” shape. If you perhaps share offices, there is a multiple box option also available. This is modular and you can tailor it to suit your needs.

Choosing the correct and secure way you wish to receive your mail is a decision that should take a good deal of thought. At Mailbox Mania we’ve got a firm grip on that and we’re now able to offer you a diverse range of letter boxes which will be ideally suited to your needs.

Choosing the right mailbox is important for various reasons and by catering for all of all requirements, we guarantee you that whatever you need we’re confident we can meet it.

We’re even open to suggestions from you in terms of creating new letter boxes. After all, paying attention to our clients’ needs means listening to them and in this way we like to think of you as part of our design team.

So many designs

Every property owner receives different mail and some place a bigger emphasis on the way in which they receive their mail to others through their letter boxes.

This could be for various reasons including those of who you who work from home or those who continually receive what they consider to be valuable in the post. We understand the value of the importance of security and we’re certain our range of letter boxes will cater for your every need.

Navigate your way through our user friendly website and select any of the wide range of choices available to you. Then see what colour options exist and purchase right then and there. We’ll have delivery to you within 3 days of your order. We’ve made shopping for the perfect letter boxes that easy for you.

No matter what reason you have for selecting a new post boxes, above all you’ll want to know that your mail is always secure. In a world where identity theft is so prevalent it’s never been quite as important to protect just that.

However, at the same time letter boxes are often a feature at the front of a home or a business and ensuring they look attractive conveys a certain way about you, your company or your family.

We’ve thrived on getting the balance right between security and what is generally pleasing to the eye and we’re proud to be able to bring you such a wide variety of letter boxes that we’re certain we’ll be able to match your expectations.

Bespoke letter boxes

We invite those of you who have additional mailbox requirements surplus to the ones we offer to talk to us about what it is you need. After all, as a business we’re constantly looking to expand our horizons and if you can add value to our range then we welcome your input. We’ll design letter boxes completely tailored to your needs and at the same time give ourselves the chance to expand our array.

We understand that matters of security, design and decoration are indeed individual choices so by offering a bespoke service we’re absolutely confident there’s no order we won’t be able to meet.

Simply go through our tremendous range of letter boxes online having a look at various designs and colours and if we can’t please you there we’ll talk about what it is you want!

Buying a home is such an important decision to home owners and we know this generally entails paying attention to the tiniest of details. Residential mailboxes are often a feature situated right at the front of one’s home or perhaps at the front door.

Regardless, having an unsightly post box often detracts from all the hard work one has put into making sure one’s home appears as attractive as it does. We understand this as well as the tremendous variety of different needs our clients have.

We’ve taken the time to make an exhaustive range of residential mailboxes available to you so that choosing a letter box for the home becomes another one of your personal design selections.

Security is important too

Whilst we try to make sure our residential mailboxes are as pleasing to the eye as possible, we’ve also placed a great deal of emphasis upon their security and durability. Steel and stainless steel post boxes are extremely difficult to break or vandalise and if ensuring the security of your mail is as important to you as it is to so many of our clients, then stainless steel or steel post boxes are certainly the way to go.

To ensure absolute mail security you can choose from our range of through the wall post boxes which means getting to your mail remains a near impossibility to those who wish to steal your identity. Post boxes are generally soft and easy targets though so by making absolutely sure this is not the case, you’ll be making certain that what’s yours remains yours.