I’m installing a mailbox at the curb. How high should it be, and are there other postal service requirements? -Tom

Hi Tom,

You should start by contacting your local post office to make sure the mailbox and location you would like to install it meets with their approval. Here are some general guidelines for a curbside mailbox:

  • The bottom of the mailbox should be from 41” to 45” above the road.
  • The front of the mailbox should be set back 6” to 8” from the curb.
  • The lettering for the name and address on the mailbox should be at least 1” high.
  • The box must be located on the right-hand side of the road in the direction the mail carrier will be traveling.

Good luck with your project,

Danny

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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