Re-Set, Re-Built, and Built To Stay Plumb
When the post fails, the whole mailbox suffers. We dig out the old footing, set new posts in fresh concrete below frost line, and match the style to your home so the repair looks intentional, not patched.
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Post Material Comparison
Each post material has trade-offs in cost, lifespan, and look. Here's what we install most across Middle Tennessee:
- Pressure-treated wood — affordable, classic, 10–15 year lifespan with sealing
- Vinyl — never rots, never needs paint, premium upfront cost, lifetime durability
- Aluminum decorative — elegant cast finishes, won't rust, popular for HOA installs
- Cast iron decorative — heaviest, most ornate, premium curb appeal, lifetime piece
- Powder-coated steel — modern, slim profile, ideal for contemporary homes
- Brick / stone column — masonry construction, the most permanent option
Concrete Footing Depth for Tennessee Soil
Tennessee's frost line typically sits 12–18 inches deep, though many counties technically only require 6 inches. We don't cut corners — we dig 24 inches and pour an 8-inch diameter footing. That's the difference between a post that stays plumb for 15 years and one that leans within 2 winters.
We tamp soil between layers, plumb the post on two axes with levels, and brace it while concrete cures. Curing takes 24 hours; we'll re-mount the box and complete address numbers the same day in most cases, with one return for final tightening if needed.
Matching the Post Style to Your Home
A new post is a chance to upgrade. Decorative scrolled cast-aluminum elevates a brick colonial. A clean white vinyl post complements a craftsman or farmhouse. A heavy 6x6 cedar post matched with hand-forged hardware looks at home in front of a mountain-modern build. We'll bring photos of similar Middle Tennessee installs to your estimate.
Decorative Caps, Plaques & Add-Ons
Small details elevate a finished install: solar post caps for visibility at night, pressed-aluminum address plaques mounted to the post itself, ornamental scroll arms for newspaper holders, and matching planter rings at the base. We carry all of it and source specialty options when requested.
Common Questions
Yes — most post replacements reuse the existing box if it's structurally sound. We re-mount it level and verify USPS placement.
Stop Living With That Leaning, Rusted Mailbox
Most Middle Tennessee homeowners are surprised how affordable and fast a quality mailbox makeover actually is. Call us today and find out.
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