Summer is a great time to upgrade your mailbox whether you do it yourself or call to have it done by the professionals at Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes! The best part about this project is that it not only will improve the look of your front yard, but it can be done on a…
Have you ever wondered how HOA Covenants came to exist and why they bring value to a community? When a community is initially created and the land is developed, the developer declares a declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. The declaration creates a covenant condition embedded in an assessment lien, which HOAs can place on…
Central Indiana has recently experienced spring storms, and it is definitely the time of year where Hoosiers and others throughout the country can expect to experience hail. Unfortunately, hail means the potential for damage to your property including your mailbox. People typically think to check their roof or vehicle for damage, but make sure to…
Authored by: Brad Shaffer, Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes Manager Recently, I was on vacation in Longboat Key, Florida with my family. I was taking a morning bike ride when I came across two smiling structures waving at me on the side of the road and holding a mailbox. I was intrigued…
Since January, Brad Shaffer, Manager of Estes Designs, has been working with senior marketing students from Butler University to develop a new marketing strategy. This partnership allowed students to be exposed to a new industry, learn about and tour the Estes operation, and to apply lessons from the business school in a real business setting.…
At Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes, we believe customer service is of the utmost importance. For this reason, we are always looking for new ways to serve our customers better. Our phased mailbox swap out in the Edenwilde Community, on the southwest side of Indianapolis, speaks to that. The Edenwilde Community recognized the quality of…
At Estes Designs, we believe that a great company starts with a great core. That has been our belief since we were created in 2003. As a branch of Estes Design and Manufacturing, a full service sheet metal fabricator established in 1976, we share ideals that lead to high quality products and exceptional service for…
Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes partners with many property managers and homeowner associations to bring a fresh look to communities. Later this month Estes Designs will complete a community-wide mailbox replacement on the north side of Indianapolis. Estes will be improving the curb appeal of the Oakmont community, a smaller, established, gated community. The president…
In the United States, there are only 36 manufacturers who produce mailboxes with the “Approved by the Postmaster General” designation. Estes Designs is one of those 36 manufacturers, but what does it mean to be approved by the Postmaster General? The United States Postal Service (USPS) has a number of specifications that manufacturers must meet…
Spring is right around the corner and after the winter months, Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are looking to spruce up their communities. At Estes Designs Mailbox and Streetscapes, we understand that community improvement is crucial, so we are here to support the Greater Indianapolis communities and