Letter Boxes

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you prefer the look of a wall-mounted letter box or love the appeal of a traditional letter box slot, you’ll find plenty of letter boxes to browse at Homebase. Choose a matching letter plate and door number or sign for a coordinated finish that will leave everyone from your closest family to the local postman feeling welcomed.

What are the different types of letter box?

Letter boxes for doors can be horizontal or vertical, flap or spring opening. You can also pick a door letter box that has a draught excluder to keep out the cold - a sensible choice if your letter box is on your front door. An internal newspaper box can also catch your mail and keep it neat and tidy for when you’re ready to have a read. Alternatively, we have external wall-mounted lockable letter boxes available to add a touch of style to your home while keeping your post and small packages safe, dry and secure.

What is a standard size letter box?

Typically, a letter box should be large enough to allow an A4-sized letter to slide through it easily. A standard size letter box will usually have the minimum width of 254mm.

Whatever your preference or the style you’re after, you’ll find a great selection of letter boxes for sale at Homebase.