The Post Box

Post boxes, for most people, are items they may purchase once or twice within their life time; therefore, selecting the right post box should be a carefully considered choice.

Whether commercial or residential mailboxes it’s important to remember that the size chosen can make life simpler. For example; larger letter boxes accept larger packages and have a greater chance in saving many trips to the post office to collect undelivered mail items.

Many homeowners consider that larger letter boxes mean a greater chance of theft due to a bigger gap in the outdoor door which may attract opportunists reaching through and taking mail from the inside but this is exactly the reason why lockable letter boxes were invented.

Some letter boxes will require a professional or at least someone who is savvy with building and fitting items such as flat-pack furniture and often it is necessary in a commercial establishment that the post boxes chosen are larger industrial types and will need a professional to fit and install.

On the opposite side of the spectrum residential mailboxes are normally much smaller and easily fit into the space within the front door, therefore, need very little installation and should be quick and simple to fit.

We at Mailbox Mania are now one of the largest, best-known UK suppliers for commercial and residential mailboxes. We guarantee exceptional durability and sleek aesthetics with all the products we offer along with price guarantee to provide the most competitive prices available within the UK.

A lot of people do not realise that when they are looking to upgrade or replace their letter boxes or residential mailboxes that there are certain rules and regulations that must be adhered to.

If your letter box is situated away from your property, then it must have your name and address on it. Try to ensure that your name is at least 1 inch in height, so it is clearly visible.

Ideally, letter boxes should be 41 to 45 inches above the ground or pavement, as this helps the postman with his deliveries and reduce unnecessary back injuries. You can always contact your local post office branch if you are uncertain about the height of your mailbox.

If you have a letter box that is locked, ensure there is an opening or a slot big enough to allow letters and larger packages to be posted through.

If your letter box is attached to the door, then you should refrain from using a letter box with springs. These types of letter boxes are designed to spring shut to avoid the wind or breezes from coming into your home. However, they can be extremely dangerous for the person delivering your mail, as they injure fingers and trap mail, leaving you open to a compensation claim.

If are looking to replace your mailbox, then here at Mailbox Mania we can offer you support and assistance in choosing the letter box that is right for you and your home.

Letter boxes - whether residential mailboxes or business metal post boxes - are often considered by individuals who already have a post box which performs an adequate daily function.

If letter boxes become damaged, however, and cause problems with receiving mail, then replacing the letter boxes become a priority.

Letter boxes are an essential part of every day life. However, unless a letter box becomes damaged irrevocably, or you move to a property that does have one, they are not often considered as essential purchases.

Residential mailboxes and stainless steel post boxes, as with any type of metal post boxes, often have to endure far harsher conditions from UK weather than letter boxes used in many other countries. This is accepted within the industry, and as such has lead to long-term, durable stainless steel post boxes being readily available in the UK. These offer a long-term investment in a product that can often last for decades.

To ensure the safety of your mail, choosing to invest in stainless steel post boxes is a wise choice, and also one that can offer great aesthetics - often updating the appearance of a door.

At Mailbox Mania, we are retailers of quality stainless steel post boxes, and metal letter boxes, which provide the durability, pleasing aesthetics and competitive pricing that makes our quality post boxes very popular - with thousands of people across the UK - when they need guaranteed durability, for decades of service.

Nowadays, as with most items, we have a huge selection of chocie when it comes to post boxes. But why are stainless steel post boxes so popular?

Stainless steel post boxes are unequalled for their durability and pleasing aesthetics, and they provide guaranteed security via a locking system, which gives you total peace of mind.

Not only this, but stainless steel post boxes will always look bright and clean - much as they did when they were first purchased.  They will never rust or become worn or dirty, as weaker materials are prone to do.

Purchasing stainless steel post boxes and high quality metal letter boxes is one of the best investments a person can make for their property or business. The likelihood is that they may never need to purchase new letter boxes or post boxes again - unless they move properties.

Should the letter boxes or post boxes be required for a commercial enterprise or commercial building, then typically, during more recent years, those purchasing for business use have been opting for the reliability afforded by the highest quality stainless steel post boxes, rather than the previously popular plastic options.

We at Mailbox Mania aim to do everything possible to provide the perfect solution for any independent person or business that requires secure and quality stainless steel letter boxes.  All of our products come with a quality and durability guarantee as well as being available at the most competitive prices on the market today.

In the UK it is traditional for every front door to have letter boxes integrated into them so the post and newspapers are put through, and all you have to do is pick them up off the floor in your hallway.  In most other European countries the post is put into post boxes attached to the wall of houses that are directly on the street, or to the boundary wall or fence near to the gate.  In fact in France, for instance, there are strict rules about how high the post boxes must be set; this is so the postman doesn’t have to get out of his van to pop the post into the mailbox.

However, if you live in the UK and  you have a house with a long drive and electric gates, one thing you really do not want to have to do is get up to open the gates for the postman every morning.   The obvious solution is to have a durable, strong mailbox fitted outside the gates to your drive.  This way the postman doesn’t have to disturb you and you can collect your mail when it suits you.  Indeed external post boxes are becoming increasingly popular with many people in the UK as they have other benefits.

With an external post box for your letters and newspapers your front door is far more effective at keeping in heat, as letter boxes are invariably draughty.  Plus no one can put anything like fireworks, for example, into your house. Of course the majority of us are unlikely to be the victim of an arson attack, but kids can, and will, do silly things.  One of the other benefits that our clients report to us here at Mailbox Mania is that they actually get less hand delivered junk post, and that alone could be worth installing one of our mailboxes.

Regardless of whether you are a private landlord, council landlord or a Housing Association, if you are building or refurbishing a multi-tenancy property then there are a lot of things that you have to take into consideration, from adequate lighting of communal areas to fire risk analysis.  Letter boxes are not likely to be at the very top of your agenda, but they are yet another thing that you need to budget for and pre-determine the position they are going to be installed in when the property nears completion.

As with all fittings in tenanted properties they are going to need to be strong and durable, as well as be sensibly priced.  Here at Mailbox Mania we specialise in letter boxes for both domestic and commercial properties and we have a good selection of multi-occupancy boxes which is exactly what you need.  Obviously the number of boxes you need will be determined by the number of individual residencies you are creating.  Letter boxes for multi-occupancy buildings can be bought as individual wall fitted boxes that can be stacked together and are fitted inside the property, generally in the communal entrance hall.  If you prefer there are appropriate residential mailboxes available that can be erected outside the building either wall mounted or on their own stands.

Whatever the your needs there will be a mailbox solution but don’t forget that whilst not as important as some parts of the build project they are still an everyday essential for the people that will be living there.

Dogs are the bane of the average postman or woman’s working life.  They can be barked at, chased and rather too often bitten whilst going about their daily job of delivering the post.  Unfortunately most owners see their beloved pets through rose tinted glasses and have difficulty believing that their dog can actually make the postie’s life very difficult.

The response that most people have to a letter from Royal Mail complaining about the postman being in fear of losing his fingers is that he shouldn’t put them through letter boxes, then.  However, the Royal Mail is well within the bounds of the law to refuse to deliver your post if you fail to restrain your pet.

The simple solution is to fit a residential mailbox on the wall by the door for your mail.  This is far more humane than having your dogs muzzled at all times, and need not cost a fortune.  Here at Mailbox Mania we can supply lots of different designs of mail boxes in a durable, strong steel that will stand the test of time.  By installing one of our post boxes you can resolve your post problem in minutes.

Don’t worry if you have your papers delivered as there are boxes that are perfect for both letters and papers, so even if you blocked up your letter box you could still get your papers delivered - and of course they wouldn’t have teeth marks in them anymore! Whatever kind of home you have we are sure to have a mailbox that will look great.

Puppies are adorable but they really do need training, and some breeds are easier to train than others.  However there are some dogs that can never be trained out of certain strange habits, and for many it is shredding paper.  While this may not be too bad if you have read the morning newspaper before they get hold of it, it is really annoying when they start to recognise when it is coming through the letter box - and learn to get there first.  When they also savage absolutely anything that comes through letter boxes then you need to do something that means you actually get your post in one piece.

External post boxes that you fix onto a wall near your front door or even on your gate are a good looking and practical solution.  Here at Mailbox Mania we have all kinds of letter boxes made from robust materials like steel to stand up to years of service.  Of course you will want one that fits in with the look of your home and your personal taste but with lots to choose from we are sure that you will find something that fits the bill.

Naturally, the puppy who has developed a big dog taste for the post may go on to find other paper products, but at least you will have saved the post. Vital documents in the post - and even potential birthday gifts can be salvaged with a strong and durable post box.

If you live in a shared address you need to make sure that each individual address has secure residential mailboxes. You will find that some addresses have shared post boxes and this is not a good idea as your post could go missing and it could be down to anyone that has been into the building, so it is therefore hard to trace whoever took it.

If you do not receive your post you may miss out on an important letter, an important bill that needs paying or maybe birthday cards could go missing- especially if the thief thinks that there is a possibility that money could be in them.

You need to make sure that this does not happen and you can do this by making sure that each individual address in the building has their own residential mailboxes for the postman to deliver their mail into.

As the mailboxes have locks on and the postman posts each letter into the correct address, this means that your post is kept secure and guarantees that you will receive all of the post that is sent to you, without the fear of having to worry that someone else has taken it.

Here at Mailbox Mania we have a range of post boxes and they can be purchased individually and if you have a large number of post boxes needed they can be connected together so each address has a mailbox, while they are all located in the same place together making it easier for the postman to deliver your letters.

If you live in a shared residential address you are at risk of a large number of people living in your building may have access to your post, this means that you may not be receiving all of your mail, which could be a great concern. So making sure that each individual address in your building has separate residential mailboxes is a way to make sure that you mail remains safe.

Having residential mailboxes guarantees that the post is only accessed by the name on the envelope and you are guaranteed security as the mailboxes all have locks on so that the key holder can only access it. Here at Mailbox Mania there are a range of residential mailboxes available and you need to make sure that you opt for a unit that is suitable for your building.

If you have a lobby then the mailboxes can be attached to the wall of the lobby. Each of the individual mailboxes are attached together and then attached to the wall and labelled for each individual address. It is then down to the postman to post the mail into the correct residential mailbox. These can also be attached to a wall on the outside of the building as well if you do not have a reception that can be accessed with ease.

There are also residential mailboxes that can be put through a wall so the mail is posted through the outside of the building and collected from the inside, but it depends on the residential situation.