What is the best way to replace a mailbox post?

Question

I have been to Lowes and they have have ones that require no digging and others that are basically 4x4's. Do they need to be set in concrete? I am concerned that the ones with no digging might not be stable.

Thanks for your help!!

Answer 1

put in a treated 4 by 4 post, after you center the post, pour a cement mix (dry in the hole ) then wet with some water and cover the cement with dirt, done..

Answer 2

If you get the 4X4 type, they'll be pretty stable if you tamp the soil well as you backfill the hole.  You can just use a heavy piece of wood for this -- another 4X4 or even a 2X4 would work.  They should go down near two feet into the ground, however.  The no-dig type just don't strike me as a good, stable solution.

Answer 3

The best way would to set the post in concrete The mail box post kits the require no digging are not stable. I did install one of these and was not happy with the results.  Take a little extra time and set the post in concrete and it will last for a long time. I'm sure you'll be glad you did when the neighborhood kids are out joy riding with a baseball bat. You know it will happen one day.

Answer 4

This was on this old house and they said not to put it in concrete.  They used rocks so the water would drain away.  I would get the one that you put in the ground or the kids in the neighbor hood are going to take it down the street. LOL