How can I replace my mailbox myself?
csw asked:
We just moved into a foreclosed home and never got keys to our mailbox. Called the Post Office and they referred us to our HOA, so we called them and they said we’d have to have a locksmith come out. Is there any way to save $100 and do it ourselves? The mailbox is one that has a cluster of mailboxes close together and the postmaster delivers mail from the backside. Thanks.
We just moved into a foreclosed home and never got keys to our mailbox. Called the Post Office and they referred us to our HOA, so we called them and they said we’d have to have a locksmith come out. Is there any way to save $100 and do it ourselves? The mailbox is one that has a cluster of mailboxes close together and the postmaster delivers mail from the backside. Thanks.
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Logistically speaking, it’s no big deal. You can simply use a drill to drill out the lock cylinder and replace it with a new one. once the old one is drilled, you’ll be able to open the box to gain access to the rest of the lock mechanism. You will, of course need to notify the HOA and the Postal Service that you will be doing this and why.
I am in NW OH, and the USPS does this. All they do is drill out the lock lock and replace it. Call the USPS back and explain you just want it re-keyed. We pay $20.00