Custom mailbox posts
Custom cedar mailbox posts, built around your entry.
A mailbox should fit the way your home meets the road. Outdoor Selections builds handcrafted cedar posts around your mailbox dimensions, your preferred finish, and the practical details that make the whole entry feel considered.
Made for your mailbox
Start with the box you plan to use.
A good mailbox post is more than a board in the ground. It needs to carry the mailbox cleanly, give the door enough room to open, hold up to the weather, and still look like it belongs with the house. That is why a custom build starts with your actual mailbox, not a one-size-fits-all bracket.
Share the height, width, and depth of the box, along with a photo and the direction of the door swing. Those details help determine the support, the overhang, and the visual balance of the finished post. If you have not chosen a mailbox yet, Outdoor Selections can still discuss the style and size of post that will suit your property, then refine the build once the box is selected.
Cedar with character
Strong proportions, real material.
Cedar has a warmth that painted steel and plastic posts cannot fake. Its grain, knots, and natural variation give a driveway detail some depth without making it fussy. A smooth, simple profile can work beautifully on a clean-lined home. Rough-sawn cedar brings a little more texture to a farmhouse, rural drive, or property with stone, brick, or timber details.
The structure matters as much as the surface. Outdoor-rated hardware and a post scaled to the mailbox keep the support from looking undersized or improvised. The goal is a finished piece that feels grounded from the road and holds its own when someone walks up close.
A clear starting point
Four details that make a custom build easier.
- Your mailbox: A photo, the outside dimensions, mounting points, and the door swing show how the post needs to support the box.
- Your setting: A street-side photo helps match the scale and character of the post to the driveway, house, fencing, and landscape.
- Your finish: Natural cedar, a stain, or a sealed finish can be chosen to complement the materials already around your entry.
- Your added details: Let us know early about engraving, painted house numbers, decorative caps, or a light so the design has room for them.
Choose the character
Match the post to the place it will live.
The most successful mailbox posts borrow from the permanent parts of a property. Look at the siding, stone, roof color, porch columns, fencing, and driveway before choosing a stain or decorative detail. Those materials will still be there after the seasonal planters, wreaths, and front-door color have changed.
For a cleaner, more modern entry, a straightforward post profile with a simple mailbox and crisp metal numbers can keep the composition calm. For a rural property or farmhouse, rough-sawn cedar, a more substantial 6x6 presence, and a shaped cap can bring in a little more texture. Neither is a preset package. The right direction comes from what is already working around your home.
Details worth deciding early
- Mailbox size: A large locking box or rural mailbox changes the scale and support the post needs.
- Address numbers: Routed, engraved, or applied numbers need a clear place and enough contrast to read from the road.
- Caps and hardware: These small elements can echo the metal finish used on lights, railings, or house numbers.
- Lighting: A lighted cap or address feature is easier to plan when its size, mounting, and wiring needs are known from the beginning.
The finishing details
Leave room for what makes it yours.
House numbers, engraving, decorative caps, and lighting can make a mailbox easier to find and more connected to the rest of the property. They work best when they are part of the plan from the start. A cap needs the right top profile. Engraving needs a clear, visible surface. Address numbers need contrast and enough empty space around them to be read from the road.
One or two well-chosen details will usually do more than a crowded collection of accessories. If the house already has dark lanterns, black numbers, or warm metal hardware, those cues can help guide the cap, number, or finish choice. The post should support the entry, not compete with it.
From idea to entryway
A custom post is a practical project, not a complicated one.
Start by sending the essential information: a photo of the mailbox, its measurements, and a street-side view of the place where the post will go. Add a note about the finish or detail you have in mind. That gives Outdoor Selections enough context to discuss what will make sense for your setup.
The mailbox post is the handcrafted cedar structure. Mailboxes, lights, dome caps, and address signage are separate items, which lets you choose the components that suit your home instead of forcing every entry into the same combination. It also means the build can be sized around the box you actually want to use.
Once the key details are clear, the conversation stays focused on the choices that matter: the post’s dimensions, the character of the cedar, the finish, and the practical room needed for the mailbox door and accessories. That is a better starting point than buying a generic support and trying to make it work after the fact.
For shared drives
One post, two mailboxes, no guesswork.
A dual mailbox post needs more than extra width. Each mailbox door needs clearance, the support needs enough visual weight, and the address numbers need to be easy to read at a glance. Matching boxes and a single cedar structure can make a shared setup feel intentional instead of pieced together.
Outdoor Selections can build a dual cedar mailbox post around two boxes and the layout you need. Start with the width and depth of both mailboxes, then decide where each set of numbers belongs. That keeps the arrangement practical for delivery and clear for visitors.
Built for outdoor living
Plan for the weather, not just the first day.
Cedar is valued for its natural outdoor durability, but every exposed wood piece benefits from thoughtful placement and care. A finish or sealer can help you steer the color over time. A natural post can weather into a softer gray. Neither route is wrong, it simply depends on how you want the entry to relate to the house and landscape in the years ahead.
Keep the base clear of piled mulch and plants that trap moisture. Check the mailbox, hardware, and address details as part of normal home upkeep. A simple refresh when the finish begins to change will help the post keep its character without turning it into a high-maintenance project.
Ready to begin?
Send a photo of the mailbox, its dimensions, and a picture of the driveway or entry. That is enough to start a useful custom conversation.
Tell us about your mailboxCommon questions
Before you order.
Do you include the mailbox with a custom cedar post?
Outdoor Selections builds the cedar post itself. Mailboxes, lights, address signs, and decorative caps are separate so the post can be sized around the exact components you choose.
What information do you need before building a mailbox post?
A photo of the mailbox, its height, width, and depth, plus the way its door opens, gives the build a solid starting point. It also helps to know whether you want a natural look, a stain, engraving, a cap, or space for a light or address numbers.
Can you make a cedar mailbox post for two mailboxes?
Yes. A dual mailbox post can be built around two boxes. The important details are the width of both mailboxes, the clearance each door needs, and how you want the house numbers arranged.
Can I choose the finish on my cedar mailbox post?
Yes. Outdoor Selections can discuss natural cedar and available stain or sealer options. A finish is best chosen alongside the siding, fence, trim, stone, or other lasting materials near the drive.