What height should a letterbox be?

between 900 mm and 1200 mm
The elevation of the letterbox slot should be between 900 mm and 1200 mm above the ground. By sticking closely to these measurements, and installing a box with a lock, you will know you have done all you can so that your mail will easily into your letterbox and stay there safely until you collect it.

Is it a legal requirement to have a letterbox in Australia?

Heatlie Letterboxes has you covered! It doesn’t always occur to everyone, but letterboxes are required to follow regulations when it comes to their size, security and location in your front yard. Australia Post enforces these regulations and can be fairly strict in their jurisdiction.

How do you hang a letterbox?

How to fit a letterbox on a brick wall

  1. Wipe the surface. Start by wiping the back of the letterbox with a clean, damp cloth to remove any dust or dirt.
  2. Cut strips of mounting tape.
  3. Attach mounting tape to the back of the letterbox.
  4. Remove red plastic backing tape.
  5. Press firmly against the wall to secure.

What is the standard size of a letterbox?

STEP 1: MEASURE THE OVERALL SIZES OF THE LETTERBOX uPVC letterboxes usually fall into 3 size ranges: 10 inch, 12 inch or 12 inch slimline. You need to decide which of the 3 letterboxes you have.

What is the average height of a rural mailbox?

41 to 45 inches
There must be 41 to 45 inches of height from the street up to the bottom of your mailbox door. Your mailbox door must be 6 to 8 inches from the curb when closed. Your mailbox must face outward and be placed on the right-hand side of the road.

Is it a legal requirement to have a letterbox?

In 1923, it was made compulsory to have a letterbox to ensure Royal Mail could deliver mail to every house in Britain.

Does it matter where I put my mailbox?

Mailboxes must be placed 6 to 8 inches away from the curb; the incoming mail slot or door must be 41 to 45 inches from the ground. Curbside mailbox posts should be buried less than 24 inches deep and made from wood no larger than 4 inches high by 4 inches wide.

How do you mount a mailbox on a wall?

  1. Step 1: Mark Wall For Mailbox. Place the wall-mounted mailbox against the wall, and move until you are happy with the location.
  2. Step 2: Drill Holes. Drill holes into the wall where you marked the mounting holes in the previous step.
  3. Step 3: Secure Mounting Hardware.
  4. Step 4: Hang Mailbox.

How high should a wall mount mailbox be?

41″ – 45″
Choose a reasonable height for your mailbox, with space between your door and any windows around it. Typically, you should aim for a 41″ – 45″ mailbox height above the porch, sidewalk, or road surface to match post-mount length regulations.