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Brick mailboxes in Murfreesboro

New brick and stone mailbox columns, and rebuilds after one gets knocked down. What to decide before you call, and how to get quotes from local masons. We're a referral service, not a contractor.

New mailbox or rebuild?

New build

A brick or stone column built on a concrete footing, with a mailbox insert set into it. Most people match the brick on the house.

Rebuild after damage

Cars, mowers and trailers take out a lot of brick mailboxes. A rebuild usually means clearing the old column and footing and starting over.

Repair

Loose cap stones, cracked joints or a leaning column can sometimes be fixed without a full rebuild. A mason can tell you which.

Decide these before you call

Brick or stone, and the match. If you want it to match the house, look for leftover brick in the garage or attic. Matching an older brick can take some hunting.
Style. A plain column, a column with a cap stone, a planter at the base, a house-number plaque, a newspaper slot, or a light. Each adds work, so mention them up front.
The insert. The metal mailbox that sits in the column. Some masons supply it, some ask you to buy it first.
Your HOA. Many Murfreesboro subdivisions have rules on mailbox style and materials. Check before you sign anything.

Placement, the post office and digging

Your carrier has to be able to reach the box from the vehicle. The U.S. Postal Service publishes placement guidance for curbside mailboxes, covering height and how far back from the curb, and asks that custom-built mailboxes be cleared with your local post office. A mason who builds mailboxes regularly should know the guidance, but it's worth confirming with the post office before work starts.

Mailbox footings sit right where buried utility lines often run along the road. Tennessee 811 marks public utility lines for free before digging. Ask the mason whether they'll request the locate or whether you should.

If your mailbox was knocked down by a vehicle, take photos before anything is cleared. Ask the mason for an itemised written quote, since an insurer may want one.

What your mailbox quote should cover

Removal and haul-off of the old column and footing, if there is one.
Footing size and depth, and the brick or stone and mortar to be used.
Every feature included: cap, planter, plaque, insert, newspaper slot, light and any wiring.
Who handles the 811 locate, and clean-up of the lawn and curb.
Timeline, payment schedule, warranty and proof of insurance.

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