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The average cost of a locking mailbox installed is $290. Secure mailboxes that mount to the wall cost slightly less than post mounted units due to lower installation costs. Pricing breaks down to an average of $140 for a USPS approved secure mailbox and $125 for installation.<\/p>\n
Typical Range<\/p>\n
$170 \u2013 $450<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022<\/p>\n Low<\/p>\n $35 \u2013 $165<\/p>\n<\/th>\n Average Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n $170 \u2013 $450<\/p>\n<\/th>\n High<\/p>\n $455 \u2013 $950<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n Sections: Overview | Product Costs | Installation Cost | DIY or Pro <\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n With identity thieves and porch pirates becoming more brazen, homeowners want to know their mail and packages will be secure from the time they\u2019re delivered until they can be retrieved, without having to put a combination lock or padlock on their current mailbox. That\u2019s why locking mailboxes, also called secure mailboxes, are trending among security-conscious homeowners who are often replacing standard or brick mailboxes to replace with a secure mailbox.<\/p>\n Securing your mail is just as important as having a strong lock on your entry doors. Mailboxes on posts near the road remain the norm in most neighborhoods in the United states, but wall-mounted mailboxes near front doors are growing in popularity as more homeowners consider security for their mail.\u00a0 Homeowners feel they are more secure and can be installed on a porch or garage in view of a security camera. Your options also include a few high security free-standing curbside locking mailboxes, usually with steel pedestals, which are among the most expensive models.<\/p>\n This cost estimate for a locking mailbox covers cost factors such as size, type and material, and how they impact price. Retail costs for boxes and installation materials are listed plus the installation labor cost to have the work done professionally. These are single-family mailboxes.<\/p>\n Costs from top estimating sites are included plus prices submitted by homeowners. You\u2019re invited to share your cost, whether you install the mailbox yourself or hire a contractor to do it.<\/p>\n Before we get to pricing, here is a look at your range of options available in residential locking mailboxes and how they affect cost.<\/p>\n Locking mailboxes start small, sized for envelopes, newspapers and small parcels.<\/p>\n Mid-size secure mailboxes can accommodate a shoe box-size parcel.<\/p>\n The largest are big enough for a couple shoe boxes or a 12-inch cube package. Many large locking mailboxes have an upper chamber for general mail and a lower chamber for packages.<\/p>\n These extra-large models are also called architectural mailboxes and mail vaults. Secure wall mailboxes tend to be taller with less front-to-back depth than those that fit on a traditional mailbox post. The largest post-mounted units have more internal capacity than the largest wall-mounted lockable mailboxes.<\/p>\n Secure mailboxes are available from a wide range of sources. The most affordable are found at local big box stores and online at Amazon, Wayfair and other big retailers. Online specialty stores typically stock mid-range to high-end locking mailboxes.<\/p>\n If you install your locking mailbox, this list give you an idea of the cost of supplies. Most are for post and mailbox installation. The last two are for wall mounted locking mailboxes.<\/p>\n When hiring the labor for installation, most homeowners choose a handyman. It\u2019s exactly the kind of work they specialize in doing.<\/p>\n Here are costs you can expect when you get locking mailbox price estimates for installation. Large handyman services tend to charge more than the \u201cneighborhood\u201d guy that works for himself.<\/p>\n Wall-mounted mailboxes take less time to install than a post-mounted unit when installation of the post is included.<\/p>\n It\u2019s your call, based on your skill level and time.<\/p>\n Installing either type is an easy to moderate DIY job. Most homeowners save $80 to $125 by doing the work.<\/p>\n The most important step is to make sure the installation fits US Postal Service regulations. This USPS page includes information about mailbox size, construction, placement from the road, height and more.<\/p>\n Regulations for wall mailboxes are on the USPS page too.<\/p>\n Now, a few words about installation:<\/p>\n Post-mounted mailboxes usually don\u2019t have instructions, at least not for the entire job. There are many how-to videos like this one available.<\/p>\n Any locking wall mailbox you buy should include thorough installation instructions. Video tutorials for that job are available too.<\/p>\n In our opinion, if you have the time, then locking mailbox installation is a DIY project you will like succeed with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $170 \u2013 $450, Installed The average cost of a locking mailbox installed is $290. 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\n<\/hr>\nHow Much Does it Cost to Buy and Install a Secure, or Locking Mailbox?<\/h2>\n
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\n <\/th>\n \n \n \n \n\n Mailbox Cost<\/td>\n $20 \u2013 $150<\/td>\n $35 \u2013 $425<\/td>\n $250 \u2013 $700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Installation<\/td>\n DIY or Pro<\/td>\n DIY or Pro<\/td>\n Pro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Installation Cost<\/td>\n $0 \u2013 $145<\/td>\n $0 \u2013 350<\/td>\n $95 \u2013 $250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Type<\/td>\n Mostly Wall<\/td>\n Wall or Post Mounted<\/td>\n Mostly Post Mounted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Quality<\/td>\n Cheap to Average<\/td>\n Average to Good<\/td>\n Good to Premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Size<\/td>\n Small to Medium<\/td>\n Small to Large<\/td>\n Medium to Large<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Numbers\/Letters<\/td>\n $0 \u2013 $15<\/td>\n $0 \u2013 $45<\/td>\n $25 \u2013 $75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Overview of Locking Mailboxes<\/h2>\n
Product Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Locking Mailbox Price Factors<\/h3>\n
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Locking Mailbox Sizes and What They Hold<\/h3>\n
Retail Cost of Locking Mailboxes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Installation Supplies Costs<\/h3>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
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Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h3>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n