The Post Box

We may live in the digital era, but a vast majority of security-sensitive information still travels via postal services. Generally, post is sealed. But in an age where we sometimes don’t feel safe walking our local streets at night, the extra precaution of a custom letterbox designed to optimise the security of your post, your home and your peace of mind is no foolish step to take.

Our range of post boxes is unsurpassed in terms of strength, durability and reliability. Indeed they present a formidable task to any would-be burglars, thieves or vandals. Over the past three years we’ve really seen it all in terms of security threats and damage potential, which is exactly what’s helped to shape our fantastic designs. Personal use or commercial use, the risks are shockingly similar.

Anti-Arson Post Boxes
It’s not a very cheery subject to cover, but the issue of arson in both the home and commercial environments is unfortunately prevalent in our society. Our range of anti-arson letter boxes is designed to protect your home/office environment by quenching any fire that begins inside the box via an advanced heat sensitive fire extinguisher that activates instantly when a certain temperature is detected.

Whatever the security needs and concerns of your home or business, we’re confident that the mail box solution can be found in our catalogue. Call our staff on 01943-463-998 and talk through any concerns, seek advice or place an order.

You know the old saying “Don’t shoot the messenger”? Well, we often feel like that here at Mailbox Mania. Whilst we can provide you with durable, top quality mail boxes, we can’t stop a lot of the drivel that get’s pushed into them! Here are a few facts we’ve gathered about pesky junk mail, followed by a few handy tips to reduce it.

•    In a single year, almost 700 items of junk mail could wiggle their way into your letter box.

•    That’s roughly 18 billion pieces of junk mail annually circulating the UK.

•    According to the Environment Agency, by recycling a single ton of junk mail seventeen trees, 2.3 cubic metres landfill, 31,400 litres of water, 4,200 kilowatt hours energy, 1,600 litres oil and 26kg air pollutants can be avoided.

So, how do we keep this troublesome monster at bay and out of our letter boxes? There are varies opt-out schemes. Arguably one of the most opulent sources of information for junk mail practitioners is the electoral register. Although the opt-out option exists, many folks simply aren’t looking for it, making their juicy addresses and demographic details tasty fodder for junk mail list creation. Contact your local council for detail concerning how to remove yourself from the 50% of voters currently opting-in to junk mail lists.

Registration with the Mailing Preference Service is a great way to avoid unwanted, unaddressed direct mail. Similarly, opting-out via the Royal Mail’s opt out service ensures your friendly neighbourhood postman won’t be stuffing your mail boxes with unaddressed junk mail.

Cast Iron mailboxes were one of the earliest forms available on the market. They were originally designed to deter theft, with the original versions weighing much more than any others around. In many countries they were the most popular choice as a letter box for decades. So like any fashion, there’s a good chance they’ll always come back around.

With the stripped back minimalist fashion slowly dispersing, those with a flavour for something more ornate will get exactly what they want from cast iron. For a period home, there is no other choice if you want to set the property off with an authentic finishing touch, and when you consider that they are both resilient and attractive, they seem an obvious choice for almost any property.

Safety can be important when it comes to your mail, and cast iron mailboxes are both one of the strongest types around, while also usually being lockable, ensuring that your post stays yours. As long as you look after them correctly, they will last for a very long time indeed. Cast Iron can be prone to rusting so caring for them is important to keep them looking their best. However, that doesn’t mean they will be a problem. An occasional coating in oils or wax is all they will need to keep their great look.

So if you want something more than just a plain letter box, we at Mailbox Mania have great choice of cast iron mailboxes to make the right choice an easy one.

It may be nice to simply have to make the trek to the front door to get the morning’s post, but for those with more over eager postmen, the sound of the letter box going can be enough to wake them, or if not them then the dog whose plaintive howling - at what is a common occurrence but still seems to always take them by surprise - will surely be enough to rouse even the deepest sleeper.

Then there is the worry that those perturbed puppies might in turn rip into that important letter or bank statement, leaving you with a shower of costly confetti across your hallway.

If these scenarios sound all too familiar, it is worth considering purchasing an outside mail box. An exterior mail box is not only practically superior in many ways, but can also be a great addition to the look of your house. While the standard letter box will leave you sawing a huge chunk out of what may well have been an expensive and attractive door, exterior mailboxes can be chosen to complement any aesthetic from the chic modern look to the old world rustic feel of the countryside.

Using an exterior mail box will also grant freedom from pesky drafts, so not only will you be treating yourself, you’ll also be treating the environment a little bit too. Mailbox Mania have a wide range of products to suit any needs, so if you want some peace, quiet and warmth, we are here to help.

With today’s fast paced, expeditious lifestyles combined with the surge in low cost flight and holiday companies, being away from home for long periods of time has never been more standard than it is today. And unless you have a neighbour you can really trust to empty them on a regular basis, freestanding mailboxes can soon reach brimming point and leave your frustrated postman stuffing letters in places they shouldn’t go and leave thoughtless winds prone to scattering the contents of your life across your lawn for anyone to pick up.

Choosing the right mail box is much more important than one might think. Looks and material seem to be the main requirements, with most people opting for hard-wearing, weather resistant models which complement their pre-planned aesthetic. However, for those who may regularly be away for days on end, size should play a much more important part.

At Mailbox Mania we have an array of attractive, high quality mailboxes with larger than normal capacities to ensure that your mail stays your mail. Our Bobi range is widely regarded as the finest on the market offering you unbeatable quality and piece of mind for even longer sojourns.

Having extra space will also help when you’re not away too, meaning that larger packages can be left in your mail box, saving numerous trips to the post-office to pick up deliveries you might have missed.

If size matters to you, we’re almost certain to have the right style to fulfil all of your needs.

Mailbox mania has the greatest selection of mailboxes available online and all at the most competitive prices on the market. Our steel post boxes are stylish, secure and strong. We only supply high quality products from trusted and established skilled manufacturers. All of our post boxes come in different colours, so please take a look online for the shade which best blends with your abode or business property.

Our great-value Avon steel post box is compact, stylish and is suitable for both general mail and small magazines, it has a top opening covered posting slot and a Perspex window for slotting in your name and address. If you often receive A4 mail or documents, then our derwent post box is the ideal choice for you. It also has a top opening letter slot but is slightly larger and comes complete with a Perspex window so that you can easily see when mail has arrived.

Our Humber steel box is a large capacity box in a sturdy traditional style, with a fully covered front opening mail slot and is perfect for small magazines, general mail and A4 envelopes and packages.

If you love Americana, then you are sure to appreciate our US steel or aluminium boxes, made with your choice of these high grade durable materials in the classic and iconic American shape, complete with locking mechanism and a flag which signals the arrival of your mail. Mailbox mania also has a full range of stainless steel mailboxes, made of thick, high quality brushed stainless steel, they are very stylish and guaranteed to survive the elements for many a year.

So please choose us for all your steel post box requirements - our prices reflect the fact that that we’re a steal for steel!

If you are looking for a secure and durable solution to your mailbox requirements you would do well to consider metal post boxes.

Metal post boxes are weather resistant, giving your mail protection against rain, sleet, and snow, icy conditions, and also intense, continuous hot weather. In a rapidly changing climate, full of extremes, as seen in the UK, you could really benefit from having one of these robust mailboxes.

Metal post boxes, especially of the stainless steel variety, are rust proof, and likely to last you for a number of years.

Metal post boxes are especially secure and are made of strong intruder-proof materials. When coming with a combination lock these post boxes are highly theft resistant. With identity theft being a growing problem these days, it’s important to have the strongest protection in place for your mail.

Fortunately, there are a lot of choices when it comes to the types of metal post box most suited to residential or business use.

Here at Mailbox Mania we offer a high variety of metal post boxes to suit all your needs, from a modest indoor suggestion box to an arson proof standalone mailbox for outdoor installation.

Should privacy be a special concern we also offer “through the wall” metal post boxes. These are installed in a wall or pillar, so the postman only has access to the front posting slot whilst you only have access to the mail retrieval.

These days the range of post boxes and letter boxes fitted with safety locking features now available to consumers is vast. Many people prefer to feel safe in the knowledge that their letter boxes have a lockable feature protecting delivered mail.

Residential mailboxes fitted with safety locking can generally be split into the following groups:

Mounted Residential mailboxes

This type of mailbox can sit on a post or column of any size and sits at the front of the property. Flexible in their positioning and choice of fixtures in which they can be attached; in fact, these residential mailboxes can even be fitted to the front wall of a building.

Mounted residential mailboxes of this variety which have lockable security can be found in a range of durable materials including; aluminium, brass and the most popular of all is the stainless steel post boxes.

Curb-side Residential Mailboxes

Probably the most popular of all residential mailboxes (with or without locking facilities); this type are mostly seen in highly populated areas but also used by many in rural areas too. Typically, curb-side mailboxes which provide long-term quality and safety provide an excellent locking feature, space to hold newspapers and ease of recovering mail items from inside and outside an external door.

At Mailbox Mania we are relied upon to provide the best quality post boxes and letter boxes with the largest range of lockable and standard letter boxes and post boxes available on the UK market at the best prices around.

Post boxes and letter boxes are items for residential and commercial properties which ensure they receive their mail securely. Letter boxes can be made of many different materials, such as wood, plastic and metal.

Today, many people seem to opt for metal post boxes and some of the reasons for this are listed below.

1. Safety and security are very important aspects when it comes to your mail, not only to protect you from identity theft, but also to allow parcels to be posted, rather than having a stranger bringing packages into your property.

2. If you are away from home, on holiday for example, then you can have peace of mind knowing that your mail is secure in your post box and it can remain there until you return.

3. Metal post boxes are sturdy and resilient and do not need to be maintained.

4. Metal boxes come in many different sizes and designs, so what ever your taste you will find one to suit you. They can also be placed more or less wherever you want them, such as in your front door, mounted on to the wall or any other place that is convenient to you.

5. Metal post poxes can have locks fitted to them for extra security.

6. If your post box is situated away from your property, then you can also have your name and address put on it, to prevent you mail being delivered to the incorrect address.

Whatever style of letter box you are looking for, here at Mailbox Mania we can guarantee we will have just what you are looking for.