How much does it cost to hire someone to install a mailbox?

The average cost to replace a mailbox and post is about $125 when you do the work yourself. If you hire a handyman for installation, expect an average cost closer to $285….Compare Costs from Around the Web.

	Average Installed	Cost Range
Ask The Handyman	$250	$.87- $6.80 / sqft
GoSmith	$312	$1 – $8 / sqft

Can I install a mailbox myself?

Installing a mailbox is a necessary and very simple DIY task for any homeowner. Choose from standard post-mounted mailboxes that line the sidewalk and instantly increase your curb appeal, or a wall-mounted mailbox that can be installed at eye-level on a fence or next to your front door.

How long does it take to install a mailbox?

Installing a new mailbox is a simple project that can be completed in just one day.

What should I do if I hit someone’s mailbox?

Hitting a mailbox is similar to other minor traffic accidents and should be reported to the mailbox owner or the police. Because a mailbox is personal property, you or your insurance company will be liable for its repair or replacement. Leaving the scene of a collision with a mailbox is a crime in most jurisdictions.

Do mailbox posts need concrete?

No concrete needed. Bury an empty 6 or 8 inch tube two feet deep, and flush with the ground. Compact the soil around it. Then center and level your mailbox within the tube, and fill around the post with sand.

What do you do if someone knocks your mailbox over?

If you know of someone who committed an act of mailbox vandalism, report it to the Postal Inspectors. If you see someone actively tampering with a mailbox, immediately report it to the police.

What happens if someone hits your mailbox?

By law, if you’re involved in a collision (and, yes, hitting a mailbox with a vehicle is a collision), and you leave the scene, you may be prosecuted for “hit and run.” If the collision injures someone and you flee, that’s a felony. The U.S. Postal Service says the mailbox at the curb belongs to the resident.