Grand Junction, CO
Mailbox Installation in Grand Junction, CO
Mailbox installation in Grand Junction for new and replacement curbside mailboxes, with a solid post, the right height from the road and a clean finish at the base.
Time to replace
When Should You Replace Your Mailbox Post?
Most mailbox posts don't fail all at once. They lean a little more every season, the wood at the bottom softens, or one day the whole thing gets clipped by a car backing out. Here are the signs it's time for a new one:
- The post leans or wobbles when you open the box
- The wood is cracked, split or soft near the ground
- The box is loose on its mount or the door won't close
- The house numbers are faded or missing
- The post was hit by a vehicle and won't stand straight
Done right
What Goes Into a Solid Mailbox Install?
A mailbox should stand straight, open easily and still look good years from now. That comes down to a post that's set firmly in the ground, a box mounted level and secure, house numbers your carrier can read, and a finished look at the base instead of bare dirt.
The install in the photo shows the idea: a sturdy column set in place, a black curbside box mounted on top and a framed base filled with river rock.
USPS guidelines
How High and How Far From the Curb Should a Mailbox Be?
The Postal Service asks that the bottom of a curbside mailbox sit 41 to 45 inches above the road surface, with the front of the box 6 to 8 inches back from the curb. Your house number should be on the box, and if the box sits on a different street than your front door, the street address belongs on it too.
A mailbox that's too low, too high or too far back makes delivery harder, so a new install is set up around these guidelines from the start.
Your options
Standard Mailbox or a Custom Build?
A standard install is the quick fix: a new post and box in place of the old one. If you want the mailbox to stand out, a custom column adds details like large house numbers, lighting and a rock base. See our custom mailboxes page for what that looks like.
Questions
Mailbox Installation FAQ
Can you install a mailbox I already bought?
Yes. If you already have the mailbox, it can be mounted on a new post or on a custom column.
Do you replace mailboxes that were knocked over?
Yes. A post that was hit by a car or pushed over is one of the most common reasons people call for a new mailbox.
Where should my mailbox go?
Usually right where the old one stood. If you're putting in a mailbox for the first time, check with your local post office before you choose the spot.
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