Two small installs that are easy to get slightly wrong. A clothesline that leans, or a letterbox post that rocks in the first strong wind, and you notice every time.
Clotheslines
Rotary lines (the classic spinning kind) need a proper hole and a concrete footing, with a sleeve so the pole can be lifted out. They also need clear space around them. Plan for the full radius of the arms plus a bit, away from walls, trees and fences, and in a spot that gets sun and a breeze. Fold-down and wall-mounted ones need to be fixed to something that will hold a full wet load, which is surprisingly heavy.
Letterboxes
Freestanding ones go on a post set in concrete. Wall-mounted ones need the right fixings for the wall, whether that's brick, render, or timber. Think about where deliveries happen, and make sure the street number is clearly visible, because couriers and emergency services both depend on it.
Coastal considerations
Salty air eats cheap fixings. Near the beach it's worth using galvanised or stainless hardware. If you're choosing a new letterbox or clothesline, say how close to the water you are and we'll keep it in mind.
Removal of the old one
If there's an existing one coming out, we take it and dispose of it. Sometimes the old concrete footing has to be dealt with too, which affects the time, so mention it.
Often done as part of a wider list. See handyman repairs.
Related: Clothesline installation, Letterbox installation.