ᐅ Mounting a Parcel Locker in the Front Yard

Hello everyone,

We are currently considering getting a parcel box and replacing a regular mailbox. The dimensions are 37cm (15 inches) deep x 50cm (20 inches) wide x 116cm (46 inches) high, and the weight is just under 25kg (55 lbs).
Since it probably isn’t enough to simply place it on paving stones, how would you recommend securely fastening it? We would like to have the box in the front yard at the property boundary facing the street, so that the mail and parcel carriers don’t have to walk all the way up to the driveway.
I was thinking of digging a 40cm x 50cm (16 inches x 20 inches) hole and creating a small concrete foundation there using quick-setting concrete. Is that a good approach? Will it hold? Is there anything I should keep in mind?
Does anyone here have a parcel box like this, and how did you install it?

Thanks in advance for your help!

jrth2151 schrieb:

Does anyone here have a parcel box like this, and how did you set it up?

It depends on the type of box and the manufacturer. Usually, they are fastened to a foundation.

nordanney schrieb:

It depends on the type of box and the manufacturer. Usually, they are screwed onto a foundation.

Yes, most of the ones we have looked at are screwed onto a foundation.

Could we basically install it as we described? Does it need to be frost-proof at 80cm (31.5 inches) deep, or would 20-30cm (8-12 inches) be enough?

jrth2151 schrieb:

Does it have to be frost-resistant at 80cm (31 inches) depth, or is 20-30cm (8-12 inches) enough?

I wouldn’t make it so complicated and would actually just mix 30-40cm (12-16 inches) of concrete (screed) from the hardware store.

I wouldn’t go down to 80cm (31.5 inches) either. I think that would be a bit excessive. For most things in our garden, I went about 40cm (16 inches) deep and didn’t have any problems even after several winters.

What kind of ground is that? Does the water drain well there? Could it possibly stand in the soil above the frost line during winter? Foundations are built below the frost line to prevent water accumulating beneath them from freezing and pushing the foundation upwards.

Even though this wouldn’t be a big issue for a parcel box, it is still annoying. It’s better to do it right the first time than to deal with the damage and triple the work later. By the way, that’s a good attitude for everything you do.