Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• survey and confirm a suitable external location (wall, post, gate or fence)

• check for buried services and visible utilities and advise if further investigations are needed

• prepare fixing points and, if required, form a small concrete pad or ground anchor

• fix parcel box using appropriate masonry or timber anchors and seal around edges for weatherproofing

• fit lock or coded mechanism and test drop and retrieval operation

• clear waste and packaging and leave user instructions and any spare keys

• use PPE and basic dust control when drilling into brick or concrete

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typical install takes 1–4 hours depending on groundworks and box complexity; factors that extend time include forming a concrete base, chasing into brickwork, finding hidden services, working at height and waiting for parts or permissions

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you have experience installing this type/brand of parcel box and can you show examples

• will you check for underground services and what will you do if services are found

• what fixings and weather seals will you use and is a guarantee provided

• do I need landlord or management company permission for this location

• will you provide written quote showing parts, labour and any extra works like bases or scaffold

• who is responsible for removing the old box and packaging and is disposal charged separately

How to Avoid Surprises

• check and, if required, get written permission from landlord or management company

• ensure clear access and on‑site parking for a van close to the work area

• tell the tradie about nearby services, planted borders or recent underground work

• have keys available or agree on who holds spare keys for testing locks

• confirm if extra works (concrete pad, tall gates, scaffold) are likely and ask for separate pricing

• keep pets away from the work area and mention any restricted access times or communal rules