Blog - Estes Designs Mailboxes

Field Installers Wanted!

Builders, Job Listing, Mailbox Posts, NewsJune 1, 2017

Are you or someone you know looking to work at a respected company with a great work environment? Look no further than Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes. We are currently hiring full-time field installers.

At Estes Designs, we believe in providing customers with the highest quality mailboxes available while providing the best possible service. In order to do so, we need employees that live day-to-day with the mindset of treating our customers with the respect they deserve.

If you are a team-oriented person looking for a highly rewarding position, Estes Designs is the place for you! As a field installer, you will drive the Indianapolis metro-area installing all sorts of Estes Designs products including: mailboxes, trimmer guards, address plaques and more. Estes Designs will provide all tools and vehicles necessary.

Can a Mailbox Change your Life?

Community Involvement, Mailboxes, PartnershipsMay 26, 2017

At Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes, we believe the answer is, yes.

“We’re improving the curb appeal for homeowners, but it’s more than just installing a mailbox. It’s a ministry. Our goal is to serve each customer with respect and brighten their day. We like to say that we’re changing lives, one mailbox at a time.”- Brad Shaffer, Manager

How to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Community Involvement, Home Owner's Associations, Mailbox Posts, News, UncategorizedMay 19, 2017

Over the past few years, the housing market has shown incredible signs of strength. With interest rates incredibly low, homeowners around the nation, especially in Indiana, have been selling their houses at record median prices. Although it took months to sell a home before the market boom, owners are now selling their homes in just a few days or even hours causing a shortage of houses for sale.

Although there are many things to consider when selling a house, one important consideration is curb appeal.

National Mailbox Improvement Week

Home Owner's Associations, Mailbox PostsMay 11, 2017

The mailbox is one of the first features people notice about a house. Don’t let your mailbox standout because of its rust and old age. Take time this spring to update and repair your mailbox during the U.S. Postal Service’s Mailbox Improvement Week, May 15-21.

The U.S. Postal Service recommends homeowners inspect mailboxes annually to guard against wear and tear from the winter. Some of the key signs of wear and tear include:

Schedule Your Mailbox Appreciation Week

Community Involvement, Home Owner's Associations, PartnershipsMay 4, 2017

Mailbox Appreciation Week Your mailbox is used almost every day, and is a convenient and critical resource for your household. However, with so many daily distractions, the wear and tear of a mailbox is easy to overlook.

Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes is proud to partner with homeowner associations (HOA’s) and property managers to give neighborhoods the most up-to-date mailbox that is approved by the Postmaster General and designed to make your life a little more hassle-free.

Community Spotlight: Grassy Knoll

Community Involvement, Home Owner's Associations, PartnershipsApril 28, 2017

standard_tan_t2_1 Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes partners with communities, homeowner associations and property managers to give neighborhoods a fresh look. A modern, high-quality mailbox is a perfect way to improve a home’s curb appeal and a neighborhood’s overall atmosphere.

Estes is working with Armour Property Management to do just that in the Grassy Knoll subdivision.

Indianapolis Housing Boom

NewsApril 20, 2017

The Indianapolis housing market is booming! Indy’s sports, food, entertainment, affordability and job opportunities attract more people to move to the city every year, which causes a major increase in the demand for housing. To keep up with this demand, the city plans to invest in more housing developments in the surrounding areas.

Spring Spruce Up

MailboxesApril 13, 2017

The sun is shining, the grass is green, and flowers are popping up. Spring is in the air, and spruce-up season is officially here!

Many homeowners use this season to replace old items with new ones. Despite the common saying, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts,” housing trends prove that a home’s outside appearance matters greatly to homeowners.

Lunch & Learn with Kirkpatrick Management Company

PartnershipsApril 10, 2017

On Thursday, Kirkpatrick Management Company hosted Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes for a lunch & learn session with the company’s property management team. With a delicious catered lunch from McAlister’s Deli, the property managers and Estes Designs team members collaborated to discuss all that Estes Designs can offer communities and how the company differs from other mailbox providers.

Remodeling Market to Shift

NewsApril 3, 2017

Society often wants the newest and greatest products. Consumers line the streets for the latest phones and purchase the newest fashion every season to keep up with the trends. Similarly, many people strive to remodel and upgrade their homes. This year, the spending for single-family homes is projected to rise by 5.3% to $380.3 billion.