If you're developing or renovating a property for multi-occupancy use, you'll need to plan the essential facilities for communal areas. In addition to safety and security systems, you’ll need to provide a practical way for residents to receive mail. So, let them help you answer the question; which post boxes for communal properties?

Where to Locate Communal Post Boxes

There are several options for communal post boxes and one factor that helps narrow the search is where they will be located. Is there adequate space within the entrance foyer for a block of letter and/or parcel boxes or are you looking for external post boxes?

External Letterbox Blocks

Blocks of outdoor letterboxes need to be especially robust and resistant to weather and rust. A slimline option, such as the free standing Tocco Di Italia, is designed to be space-efficient. Alternatively, you may want a wall mounted solution such as Urban Easy E3. Both of these models are constructed with a rain screen for added protection and include anti-theft features as standard.

Internal Letterbox Blocks

Internal letterboxes can only be used by those with access to the property. Therefore, you need a system for enabling posties and couriers to enter the foyer. However, they reduce the risk of post boxes being used for anything other than the intended purpose.

The most space-saving option for a new development is to go for recess mounted letterboxes which fit into the wall cavity. They can be installed as part of the build and they include fire-rated Defensor FR180 post boxes which offer unbeaten protection.

For property redevelopments or when letterboxes have been an afterthought, you don’t want to be knocking down walls. Therefore, Letterbox4you also offer a range of free standing and wall mounted post boxes that fit into existing spaces. They can help you find the best fit for your development.

Through the Wall Letterboxes for Flats

A third option is to install the letterboxes through the wall. This positions the letter flaps on the outside of the building, with the hold and access point on the inside. It can be a good option if you want to minimise access to the building by postal services. The City Hall brand offers through the wall letterboxes in a variety of size options. These include solutions with high-capacity holds and door panel letterboxes.

Are Parcel Boxes a Good Idea in Multi-Occupancy Buildings?

Your residents will love online shopping as much as the next person. However, with deliveries arriving throughout the day, receiving and storing parcels presents a challenge. Where can these boxes and packages be stored without becoming a fire risk? How can residents be assured that someone else doesn’t pick up their parcel?

To provide a practical solution, you might consider installing their new communal parcel box, Starling. With a wider opening flap and higher capacity hold, it enables small packages and parcels to be delivered and securely stored. A parcel box for each property in the building is becoming a popular choice for multi-occupancy offices and flats.

Quality Communal Post Boxes

Their range of communal post boxes is designed and manufactured by specialists in Europe to meet quality standards. All are made from robust materials, so are not easily damaged. What’s more, they include secure locks and anti-theft features as standard. Letterbox4you supply them with a warranty, along with individual keys and a master key. They can also provide numbers for each letterbox.

What are the Lead Times for Communal Letterboxes?

To get accurate lead times, please give a call 01296 839401. The helpful team will let you know if they have your chosen multi-occupancy letterboxes in stock. If so, they can arrange next-day delivery to site. If not, they give you an estimated date and keep you informed to confirm delivery.

Letterbox4you are happy to answer any other questions that you may have about communal letterboxes. This is feedback from other developers that have done just that:
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