Broken doors are not a lot of fun for the mail person that delivers every day. It’s probably something they’d like to tell you to fix, but probably won’t, but can be a real inconvenience for someone who does this day in and day out, rain or snow or shine. Fixing a broken door does not need to be a big deal, it’s just a matter of finding the replacement parts and setting aside time to fix it!

For most standard steel and aluminum mailboxes, new doors are usually 6 ¼” (w) x 8” (h) and some models like the snap in product shown here are very simple to install. Doors are also available in larger size mailboxes with dimensions of 8” (w) x 10” (h). Some manufacturers offer snap in replacements while others can provide just the door. To replace simply drill out or unscrew using pliers to remove, clean the area and replace the new door with the rivets or bolts provided.

Different accessories are some of the other parts that can be purchased separately to fix an older or broken mailbox. They can include latches and latch sets, numbers and new flags.

Beside doors, there are many other components for higher end mailbox and post systems that can be purchased from a variety of sources and could include finials, bases, address and street name plates, matching paints and different types of scrolls and brackets. One of the best ways to research how to fix a mailbox would be to try and contact the manufacturer for their assistance.

Magnets are also becoming a popular way to secure the mailbox door. They typically require using some sort of mounting screw on both the inside of the mailbox (on the side or at the top) and on the inside of the door. Many different types are available online.

How to Fix a Mailbox Door