All mailboxes in the Flecha Caida subdivisions are required to be painted one color - "Caida Brown" and have the "Fallen Arrow" as part of the unit. The Sherwin-Williams store at Swan and Sunrise has this paint color on file under FCHOA. For paint specifications, please download SWRed.pdf.
Mailboxes
Current association members are entitled to their mailbox being painted at no cost every 3 years (however, you need to put in the request); for non-members the cost is $30.
The cost for labeling is as follows: $8 per street address (i.e., $16 for both sides of your mailbox) and $1/character for name. We are now using 3M reflective material that is hand-cut per order. These amounts are the same for members and non-members.
Repairs of boxes run as follows
- Straightening of stand or arrow is $15 to $25
- Installation of a new box is $25
- Re-welding of arrow is $50
- New stand is $95
- Driveway arrow is $65
- Install of stand is $25
To schedule work, please call or e-mail FCHOA. Please put "mailbox" in the subject line. If you decide to get a new box, especially a locking box, please check with us to make sure that you are getting one of the approved boxes.
Approved mailboxes: Aside from the generic type of mailbox, vandalism and theft has necessitated the approval by the board for a few new boxes. Vandalism has increased as of late, but thefts are up, so you are encouraged to get a locking box if you need to replace yours. The most recently approved box - and the one that has proven to be both vandal-proof as well as theft-proof (due to baffle input) is available at Lowe's: "The Mail Manager," for $109.25
10 3/4" x 11 1/4" Metal Black Lockable Post Mount Mailbox
- Locking access door with commercial-grade high-security lock
- U.S. Postmaster approved
- Made of 14-gauge and 16-gauge electro-galvanized steel
- Innovative patented anti-pry latch-locking mechanism
- Innovative baffle door accepts mail bundles and small packages but prevents phishing
- Durable powder-coat finish
- Stainless steel hinges for ease of use
When mail door is down, there is no easy way to get a hand/tool in to get mail out!
There are several other locking boxes including the Gibraltar MailSafe, which was the first approved locking box, but like some of the standard shaped boxes, a small individual is able to put their hand completely inside the delivery slot. Also, due to its plastic exterior, it has shown to become bitter in our extreme heat. It sells for between $70 to $80.
Architectural Mailboxes - Oasis Locking Mailbox