A letterbox is a small job, but it's the one every visitor, courier and emergency vehicle relies on to find your house.
Freestanding
A freestanding box on a post is set in concrete, with the post plumb and the box at a comfortable height. Posts that aren't set properly rock in the wind and lean within a year. In wet ground, the footing matters even more. Timber posts rot at ground level, so steel and treated posts last longer.
Wall-mounted and pillar
Brick, render and timber each need the right fixing. Heavy boxes and pillar-style boxes need solid anchors, not just a screw into a plug. Tell us the wall type and send a photo.
Numbers and access
Make the street number clear and large enough to read from the road, and make sure the opening is easy to reach and wide enough for what you receive. Check Australia Post's guidelines on letterbox size and placement if you're choosing a new one. Rural areas have additional considerations.
Near the coast
Salt air eats cheap hardware. Galvanised, stainless or powder-coated boxes and fixings last far longer than bare steel. It costs a little more up front and saves a replacement.
See also clothesline installation and salt air and coastal homes. Ring 02 6626 3819 or email sales@lincolnchen.net.
What to send
A photo of the position, the type of letterbox, and the surface it's going on, such as lawn, concrete, a brick pillar or a timber fence. We'll confirm the fixings and the time needed.