Brick or Stone Mailbox in Memphis: How to Choose

By Mailbox Bros Memphis · Updated November 2, 2026

Choose a brick or stone mailbox by considering the house, the mailbox insert, and the proposed roadside location together. The finish is only one part of the project. For a Memphis property, an early site review should establish whether the proposed masonry setup is suitable before you spend time selecting the exact color or plaque.

Start with the house, then choose the finish

Take one photograph from the street that includes the house and proposed mailbox location, plus closer photos of the exterior materials. Brick can repeat the size, color, or mortar pattern already visible on the home. Stone can introduce a different texture or coordinate with an existing stone accent. Neither material is automatically the better choice for every property.

Use samples or clear product references when comparing colors. A screen image can look different in sunlight or shade. If an exact match to older masonry matters, ask about availability and the limits of a match before approving the build. Blending a new feature with an existing home can be more successful than promising an exact match that cannot be supplied.

Define the insert and the usable opening

Decide on the mailbox insert early. Its dimensions, door swing, mounting requirements, and delivery opening affect the column. A larger insert may alter the proportions of the design. A locking model adds retrieval-access questions that should be settled before masonry closes around it.

Ask how a damaged insert could be replaced in the future. A design that looks clean on installation day should also have a practical maintenance plan. Keep the model information and a record of the chosen finish with the completed project documents.

Compare the construction scope

• Column dimensions and the selected brick or stone finish.
• Proposed footing and site preparation, subject to the actual location and conditions.
• Cap design and details intended to manage water around the insert.
• House-number or plaque position, dimensions, and mounting method.
• Existing mailbox removal, demolition, disposal, and any excluded surrounding work.

Do not treat the finish as a substitute for a site-specific construction plan. A level-looking patch beside the driveway can conceal an old footing or buried equipment. Send photos of the base, nearby pavement, and the wider approach when requesting an estimate.

Review roadside suitability and approvals

A masonry column is a rigid structure. Check the proposed location with the local postal contact and the authority responsible for the road before construction. The general mailbox placement measurements do not, by themselves, establish that a rigid support is acceptable at a particular curb. Provide any HOA design requirements as another part of the review.

For a Germantown or Collierville property, use the actual association requirements if applicable; do not assume every neighborhood follows the same masonry standard. Memphis and nearby communities contain different property layouts, so the right scope starts with your address and site conditions.

Understand the quote before comparing designs

Our listed catalog masonry build prices already include materials, footing, and the on-site build. Custom dimensions, special materials, selected address features, or nonstandard demolition need the scope stated explicitly. Ask which details are included and which remain subject to review.

Choose a design only after the insert, dimensions, finish, address layout, and site plan fit together. Send the team two or three design references with your curb and house photos. That creates a focused starting point for a Memphis brick or stone mailbox estimate.