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Brick Mailbox Repair Considerations

If your brick mailbox is damaged, destroyed, or otherwise in need of attention, this guide will help you get through the repairing or rebuilding process.

To Repair or Rebuild?

This mailbox was backed into by a vehicle from across the street, shifting the structure (also notice the missing brick and rusted insert…two unrelated eyesores). It’s time to rebuild this one!

If your mailbox has been hit by a car or truck, it is likely beyond repair.  Usually it will be shifted on its base near the bottom, or lying on the ground.  If so, it should be completely rebuilt.

However, if the structure is only slightly damaged with a few brick dislodged, or maybe your receptacle has rusted out–it probably makes sense to repair it rather than start over with a new structure.  Click here for more information on repairable mailbox issues.

If you have any questions, just give us a call! We’ll be happy to answer your questions to help you determine what makes the most sense in your situation.

Debris Removal (only for rebuilt mailboxes)

Your contractor should haul off the brick debris and properly dispose of it, unless it is possible and advisable to try to reclaim and reuse the brick. Brick Doctor will also deliver a complimentary temporary mailbox, upon request, to serve you until the new structure is built.  Your mail deliverer will appreciate this as well.

Typically, the foundation is not damaged and can be reused, unless it is dislodged or comes up out of the ground with the structure (as shown here).

Upgrades

You may want to consider upgrading your mailbox when repairing, to provide longer-lasting results, better function, or improved appearance. Pictured here is a rebuilt brick mailbox with a heavy duty insert.

Brick Doctor mailboxes come with a vastly improved standard mailbox insert, to more appropriately compliment the long-term life of a brick structure…no additional charge. For more detailed information about brick mailbox styles, see Brick Mailbox Designs.

Adding a lockable security mailbox insert is a very popular upgrade, and allows you to keep your mail in a locked compartment until you arrive back home, whether it be at the end of the day…or after a two-week trip.

Several numbering options are available to improve appearance and visibility of your street number. Again, see Brick Mailbox Designs.

Insurance Considerations

Obviously, if you know whose vehicle hit your mailbox, the liability coverage on their auto insurance will pay for reasonable costs to repair or rebuild it back to its original state (any upgrades would be at your expense).

However, if the accident was a hit & run and you can’t find the responsible party (be sure to look for pieces of the vehicle in your lawn to provide to the police as evidence…many culprits have been located nearby with damaged bumpers!), your homeowner’s insurance might be of some help.  

In most cases, you would be subject to a sizable deductible though, so most homeowners don’t find their own policies to be very helpful.

Warning about Prices and Prepaying.

If you get a quote that sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  Make sure you are comparing apples to apples…some will cut corners on quality, or expect you to find the matching brick, supply the mailbox, pay up front, etc…

If you are the homeowner, use extreme caution when paying contractors.  Perhaps more than on any other job, we hear often of homeowners hiring a “bricker” to repair their mailbox, paying them an amount up front, then never seeing them again.

Make sure you know who you are doing business with. Click here for practical advice for hiring contractors. A reputable contractor will always allow homeowners to pay the majority upon completion, after you get a chance to inspect the quality of his work.

“What about my mail?” you may ask.

USPS employees are not required to deliver your mail if your box is laying on the ground.  However, most are quite accommodating for a few days while you make arrangements for the repairs. If possible, prop up the box on a pile of brick within reach, and maybe leave a note for him/her to explain that you will be taking care of it promptly.

A last word on buying quality…

A wise buyer once quipped, “Quality, service, and price…pick your favorite two!”  If you tend to value top quality and service more than getting the “cheapest” deal, give Brick Doctor a call.  We do aim to offer the very best value.

How Can We Help You with a Damaged or Deteriorated Brick Mailbox?

Over the years, Brick Doctor has done just about everything when it comes to repairing and restoring damaged or deteriorated brick mailboxes . We know what we are doing. Let us know if we can help you.

Don’t take our word for it. (Check out our reviews). And, even better, ask a neighbor for a recommendation. We have done tens of thousands of projects all over the DFW Metroplex since 1986, including for some of your neighbors.

Have any particular questions or concerns about a damaged or deteriorated brick mailbox at your home? We can help.

Brick Doctor is always ready to answer your questions, address your concerns or provide an estimate for repairs designed for the scope of your needs.

We look forward to assisting you. Reach out today. Contact us

972-234-0900
817-540-1800
info@brickdoctor.com

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