Mailbox
Replacing your mailbox is easy! The specified mailbox is what is commonly called a “Type 2” large US Postmaster Approved mailbox (22.27” Deep x 8.41” Wide x 10.55” High). They are available at area home centers (i.e. Home Depot) for approximately $30.00.
If you need Mailbox numbers, please call Ron Meyer at 847-844-9880 or email him at rmeyer@meyersigns.com. He will be happy to provide them to you at no cost.
Post
Ron Meyer has worked with our Board of Directors to design an alternative source for your badly deteriorated or broken post that has been approved by the ARC Committee. The post kit includes a 5×5 high impact resistant white vinyl plastic (maintenance free) post, cross member and finial. Ron had these specifically made for our neighborhood to match the original posts installed when the homes were new. Retail costs on these are $175 unassembled. The cost from Ron would be $160 completely assembled and delivered to your home.
To see a photo of this post, please click here. Note: the mailbox is not included in this kit.
If you want it installed by Ron, there are two options:
1. If Ron can keep the existing bottom half of the post that is in the ground, they will attach the new post sleeve over the existing wood post. The total cost including PVC post kit and installation is $200.
2. If a new 4×4 treated cedar post is needed to be put in the ground to anchor the new PVC post sleeve, Ron would dig a new posthole and install a cedar post with concrete and gravel. The new post sleeve is then attached over the new cedarwood post. The total cost including Cedar anchor post, PVC post kit and installation would be $280.
If you need to also have a new mailbox installed with either of the above options, the cost would be $35 including, installation and the application of the new numbers. If you are interested, please contact Ron directly at 847-501-1600 or email him at rmeyer@meyersigns.com.
Do-It-Yourselfers: If you are a “DIYer” and would like to build your own ARC Approved 5” x 5” Cedar post, you can click here to download and print your own copy of the plans.
Please remember that you are required to seek ARC approval when replacing your mailbox post. On the form, mention that you are building a replacement post using the previously “ARC Approved” plans.