Frequently Asked Questions

Mel Northey Co. Inc. supplies decorative outdoor lighting and streetscape products, including cast-aluminum lamp posts, post lamps, commercial and industrial light poles, street and stop signs, sign posts, curbside mailboxes, replacement globes, retrofit kits, and related accessories. We offer options for residential, commercial, municipal, neighborhood, and development projects.

We work directly with builders, contractors, developers, municipalities, property managers, homeowners associations, and property owners. Since 1979, we have focused especially on providing durable, attractive lighting and streetscape products for neighborhoods, commercial properties, parks, walkways, entrances, and other outdoor spaces.

Yes. Mel Northey offers free, no-obligation price quotes. Contact our team with details about your project, product needs, quantities, and preferred style so we can help prepare an accurate quote.

You can request a quote by completing the online contact form, calling our toll-free number at (800) 828-0302, or contacting our Houston office at (281) 445-3485. To help us provide the best recommendation and pricing, include the type of product you need, the quantity, project location, desired style, and any specifications or plans you have available.

Many Mel Northey decorative lamp posts are made from cast aluminum, while certain products are also available in steel. Cast aluminum provides a lightweight, durable, corrosion-resistant option for outdoor applications, and many posts are powder-coated to help them stand up to long-term exposure to the elements.

Yes. Mel Northey offers commercial and industrial light posts and poles, including aluminum and steel options in round and square designs. These products can be used for a broad range of projects, such as commercial properties, parking areas, streets, sidewalks, developments, and other outdoor spaces requiring dependable area or roadway lighting.

Yes. Our products are suitable for residential applications such as homes, driveways, neighborhood entrances, subdivisions, common areas, sidewalks, and community streets. We also offer municipal-grade products that are well suited for commercial and residential developments.

Yes. Our knowledgeable team can help you compare lighting, post, mailbox, street-sign, and accessory options based on your project’s location, application, desired appearance, installation needs, lighting goals, and budget. We work closely with builders, contractors, and developers to identify the right streetscape solution for each project.

Mel Northey offers a full line of Dark Sky lighting solutions designed to direct more light downward where it is needed and reduce unnecessary upward light. These options help limit light pollution while still supporting visibility, safety, and attractive outdoor illumination.

Yes. Mel Northey offers LED outdoor post lamps, LED roadway lighting, and other LED streetlight fixture options. LED lighting can provide bright, efficient illumination and may help lower energy use and long-term operating costs compared with less-efficient lighting alternatives.

Dark Sky lighting is designed to focus light downward instead of sending it into the night sky. This can reduce glare and light pollution, improve useful illumination on streets and walkways, and lower energy use. Certain decorative outdoor lighting Dark Sky options may reduce electrical energy usage, depending on the product and application.

Yes. We offer street signs, stop signs, sign posts, and decorative sign-post combinations for neighborhoods, private developments, commercial properties, and other streetscape applications. Product options include heavy-duty extruded aluminum posts and decorative cast-aluminum bases, allowing you to create a coordinated look with your lighting and mailbox selections.

Mel Northey offers high-quality curbside mailboxes designed for durability and visual appeal. Mailboxes are made from heavy-duty cast aluminum and feature stainless-steel doors. We offer decorative styles and can help you select mailbox and post options that complement your home, neighborhood, or commercial-development design.

Yes. Mel Northey offers replacement globes and retrofit kits to help update, repair, or improve existing outdoor lighting. Contact our team with photos, measurements, product details, or any available specifications so we can help identify the best replacement option.

Yes. Although Mel Northey Co. Inc. is based in Houston, Texas, the company sells its light and sign fixtures to customers across the United States.

You can contact Mel Northey Co. Inc. by phone at (800) 828-0302 toll-free or (281) 445-3485 locally. The company is located at 303 Gulf Bank Rd., Houston, TX 77037, and its website also provides an online contact form for quote requests and product questions.

Mel Northey’s listed business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Calling ahead is a good idea if you plan to visit the Houston location or need to discuss a specific project with a team member.