The Post Box

If you’re one of those “lucky” people who work from home (the jury’s still out on how beneficial it is to have a sofa and flatscreen TV tempting you daily from just a few doors away!), you’ll be familiar with the idea of boundaries between work and home life. As with all the elements of your business, making sure the right components and resources are readily available as and when you need them is essential.

Although we’ve cross-referenced our postbox collection to be accessed under both “Domestic” and “Commercial” headings, the home office tends to cover a little of both. So, what’s the best postbox for your home business hub?

Normal Use
For some, the home office mail needs only slightly elevate above that of the normal home. In such cases you can afford to scale back on the commercial search and look instead to secure domestic postboxes. These are designs like wall mounted lockable steel postboxes that store your mail inside until you’re ready to access it (so no pet accidents or child scribbles to worry about!) We stock lots of designs in a variety of colours.

High Capacity
Extra large domestic postboxes are ideal for the home businessperson who expects a high volume of mail. Some of our domestic large capacity designs go up to a massive forty-eight litres, and come in a great variety of colours.

If you’d like more information, please get in touch on 01943 463998 to chat things through with one of our advisors.

Www.mailboxmania.co.uk is the premium purveyors of post boxes and mailboxes in the United Kingdom. We stock every kind of post-boxes imaginable in classic, contemporary and modern designs but some of our most stylish, popular and prestigious products are our steel mailboxes.

For example, our Avon steel postbox is a simple yet durable design available in a range of great colours. It is constructed from tough steel and has a top opening covered posting slot and is great value for money.

Another fantastic model from our premium selection of steel mailboxes is the Humber Steel post box, which is a stylish classically curved design with a fully covered front-opening mail slot. Designed to hold general mail and magazines, it is perfectly capable of holding A4 sized mail safely and securely.

Alternatively, fans of Americana will no doubt appreciate our iconic US steel/aluminium post-boxes, which will be familiar to anyone with knowledge of suburban and rural America and feature a little flag which indicated when the postman or post-woman has placed mail inside the box. Available in white or black steel models or white, black or silver aluminium models, these beautiful boxes are aesthetically attractive yet perfectly practical.

For extra strength and durability, we have an amazing selection of stainless steel post-boxes which will stand the twin tests of time and the harsh and changeable United Kingdom climate.

For our full range of brilliant letterboxes for all types of private and business locations, please take time to make yourself a lovely refreshing cup of tea before browsing our website at your leisure.

If you have a dog or cat that’s just a little bit too friendly with the postman—or perhaps unfriendly—and you want to teach them not to bother him or other strangers when they come to your door, here are some tips to help you keep your pet from bothering the postman.

First, if you let your pet outside during the day and he or she is out when the postman comes to the postboxes, warn your postman that you have pets. If you see your postman you can tell him, but if you don’t, you can put up a “beware of dog” sign or some other sign indicating that you have pets. Warning the postman in advance may help a lot because the pet won’t surprise them when he’s putting post in the postboxes.

Next, teach your dog or cat not to bother strangers with loud noises, clawing, biting, etc. You can use books or the internet to find ways of training your pet, or you could take your pet to an obedience class.

If you keep your pet inside but they bother the postman by barking loudly, or perhaps sticking their paws through letterboxes or post slots in the door, you can get letterboxes with slits that open on the outside, or you can get some kind of an insert that will keep your pet from being able to stick its paws through.

The best prevention is to train your pet. And there is no excuse for a misbehaving pet when there are so many resources out there on how to train your animal to be nice and friendly.

If you love crafting and decorating, you’re probably always looking for new ideas. Here’s an idea for a small cupboard or shelf that you can make from a postbox. Decorate it any way you like, and it won’t take you long to come up with some beautiful ideas.

First, find some old postboxes, or buy some new ones. You can get used ones from flats, schools, or other buildings that are remodelling or need to buy new ones and will otherwise just throw the old ones away. You can ask your friends and family to watch out for old ones too, but if you can’t find any, buy a new one from a company like Mailbox Mania.

Now come up with some ideas for decorating your postbox cupboard or shelf. You could decoupage, paint, or eve glue little beads and buttons on it. You could decorate the inside like a little dollhouse and put some ornaments and miniatures inside.

Decide whether you want to keep the door on the box or not. If you decide to remove the door, you can use your postboxes as little shelves to hang on the wall. If you leave the door on, you can make a little cupboard that you could keep on a table or your kitchen counter. You could store tea or biscuits inside.

Decorate your shelf, and when you’re happy with how it looks, let any paint or glue dry before you put things inside or hang it on a wall.

If you are planning to buy a letter box for your house or flat, you may be unsure of what type of box to buy, or where to buy it. Here are some ideas and suggestions to help you decide form a variety of letterboxes.

First, find a company that offers a good variety of choice, such as Mailbox Mania. They offer many different styles, sizes, shapes, and colours of letterboxes.

Now, figure out what kind of letterbox you need. Do you get a newspaper delivered? If so, you will want a box large enough to hold your post along with a newspaper. Do you have parcels delivered? Again, you’ll need a large box. Do you like traditional looking boxes? You may want a red one or a stainless steel one. Or, if you want a modern looking one, you could ven choose a plastic one.

Decide what will look good on your gate, fence, door, or the side of your house. For instance, if you have a red door, a red box might look good — but then it might also be harder for the postman to spy from the road and he might not realize you have a box. Choose a colour that is visible but that you think looks good.

Mailbox Mania offers letter boxes in the following colours: red, green, black, white, silver, and stainless steel. There should be something for everyone.

Once you find the box you like, simply purchase, and have it put up on your door or gate, or wherever you want it mounted. If you need permission first, make sure to obtain it.

If you have a gate on your house or flat, sometimes getting the post delivered can be a bit of a nightmare. Sometimes the postman refuses to even try to get in the gate, or won’t ring you even if you leave a number on the gate. If you have a gate, you may want to consider getting a post box.

Postboxes are a great way to save you hassle with the post when you are not at home or when the postman can’t get in your gate to get to your door. Simply mount one on your gate and your post will be deposited there and your postman won’t have to try to figure out what to do.

Postboxes and letterboxes can be purchased from companies such as Mailbox Mania for reasonable prices. You can find different styles and materials. You can get rear retrieval postboxes, extra large letterboxes, plastic boxes, and even US style boxes letterboxes. Whatever your taste or style, you can find a post box that you like to put on your gate.

If you live in block of flats, or even a house divided into flats, make sure to put your number on the box so the postman knows which flat the box is for. Also, if you do not own the building and the gate, make sure to ask the owner if it is okay for you to put up a post box.

Once you have your box up, you should no more worries about your post delivery.

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.

Mailbox mania is proud to stock a fantastic selection of post boxes and mailboxes which are the envy of every site on the internet. We are not jacks-of–all trades, but rather masters of the mailbox world.

Instead of trying to compete in every market, we decided long ago to dedicate our professional careers to developing a business which would offer an unrivalled level of expertise and service in the provision of post boxes. We started to stock mailboxes for commercial and private customers and our core goal has never changed, but our technological expertise has become far more defined and cutting edge as products became more sophisticated and the demands of our customers started to diversify.

One example of this flexible and versatile business approach is the introduction of our amazing range of anti-arson post boxes. These magnificent mailboxes detect any fire within the letterbox and eradicate it within a split second, protecting your valuable mail and the surrounding property. These units all contain a high tech heat sensitive fire extinguisher which is instantly activated when temperatures suddenly rise within the mailbox. These boxes are manufactured by Mailsafe and are available in a variety of sizes and capacities, but the prices are very reasonable when compared to other sites and in relation to your personal peace of mind. Mailbox Mania is privileged to stock this exclusive and elite brand which takes mailbox safety and security to another level.

There will be no smoke in your mailbox and definitely no fire either; you can keep arsonists at bay and protect your correspondence with our range of Mailsafe anti-arson boxes.

For customers who require that extra level of security and discretion for their personal correspondence, through-the-wall mailboxes are an innovative solution to problems with mail security.

Through-the-wall post boxes have an ingenious design which only allows the postman access to the front mail slot, whilst only the home owner has access to the mail. Large capacity fixed depth post boxes are designed with various sizes of fixed depth mail chutes which allow the mail to slide safely to the bottom of the chute, only to be retrieved by the key holder. From the outside, these mailboxes look identical to more orthodox boxes and can be used either in walls, or on gate posts.  They are constructed from tough, galvanised, zinc coated steel, are weather proof, rust resistant, and include a cylinder lock with two keys included and an external window in which you can mount your name and/or address. These prime products are guaranteed for five years.

Our telescopic post boxes provide another versatile and innovative option. Their telescopic design allows the depth of mail chute to be easily adjusted and several mailboxes can be stacked on top of each other on your side of the wall in order to offer you ever increasing mailbox capacity. These boxes are available complete with letter plates in a variety of colours and are secured by cylinder lock with keys provided, have all fittings included and a three years manufacturer’s warranty. They have an adjustable depth which makes them suitable for any wall thickness up to 490mm.

Mailbox Mania will always keep your post safe and secure whatever the weather!

At mailbox Mania, we love to keep abreast of current affairs; from the latest developments in mailbox technology to professional post box news, to all the latest national and international developments in every sphere.

We know that many of our customers still love to read a quality newspaper every morning, because there is something comforting, tactile and traditional about opening the morning paper after breakfast. Unfortunately, here in the UK, our papers are often tattered, torn, blurred and soaked by the time they reach our hands because of the poor weather conditions. This is due to letterboxes which are too small to accommodate newspapers, and post boxes which are far too small to store them securely.

With this problem in our minds, we decided to stock a range of durable and stylish large capacity news boxes. These boxes are far superior to the usual run-of the mill post box, and are large and secure enough to keep several newspapers safe and dry. You’ll soon forget about buying a mundane mailbox when you see our deals on large capacity newspaper post boxes made from galvanised steel and coated with epoxy powder paint coating which makes them rust and rain resistant.

Furthermore, our Ripon large capacity post boxes are so voluminous that they can even double up as parcel boxes and are available in a range of attractive colours. Their thirty litre capacity, large lid for ease of mail recovery, galvanised steel construction and rain and rust proof guarantee makes them the ideal choice for any discerning householder.