What are the signs of: Brick mailbox column leaning or crumbling?

Mailbox column visibly tilting to one side when viewed from the street. Mortar crumbling or falling out of the joints between bricks. Horizontal or stair-step cracks running through the brickwork. Cap stone shifted or missing on top of the column. Loose bricks that wobble or can be pulled out by hand.

Who to call · Leiden

Brick mailbox column leaning or crumbling — Leiden, South Holland

Q: Who should I call for Brick mailbox column leaning or crumbling in Leiden?

For this problem in Leiden, call a Concrete Mason.

A brick mailbox column that leans, cracks, or sheds mortar is both an eyesore and a liability — a strong wind or a car bumper can topple it onto a sidewalk. The root cause is usually frost-heave, a shallow footing, or decades of water seeping into deteriorated mortar joints. A concrete mason can rebuild the footing, re-lay or repoint the brickwork, and install a proper cap to keep water out of the joints long-term.