WHAT TO EXPECT

Shipping
& Delivery

Congratulations, you have selected the perfect stone or brick for your unique project! Now you should prepare to receive your shipment.

Natural stone and brick are too bulky and heavy to ship via standard mail. If your project is located within our Local Delivery area (approximately 50 mile radius around St. Louis, MO), we’ll deliver your material via tractor-trailer and unload it at your site. If you are located outside of our delivery range, we will send your material as a freight shipment. 

Select the appropriate button below for more detailed information on receiving your order:

Local Delivery

If your project is located within our Local Delivery Area you can arrange a pick-up from our material yard or schedule a delivery through your Masonmade design consultant. There is a local delivery fee that will be determined when you place your order and is based on product quantity/weight and property address.

Local deliveries will arrive on a flatbed tractor trailer and will be unloaded by the delivery driver. Please note, each delivery is unique and Masonmade reserves the right to deny requests for rearranging and/or moving material around the property if the driver believes there is a risk of damaging the material and/or the property.

Freight Shipment

Full-Truckload (FTL) and Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)

Freight delivery is a little different than your typical two-day shipping from Prime, so we’ve included a simple step-by-step guide below. The most important detail to note is that you will be responsible for unloading the material when it arrives via freight shipment — most customers arrange for their contractor to help with this. 

It’s a good idea to print a copy of the freight delivery checklist and give it to your contractor ahead of your delivery day. If you have any issues with your freight shipment or just need a few questions answered upfront, we’re only a phone call away at (314) 833.3636.

1. Masonmade will confirm the type of freight shipment required for your order - Full-Truckload (FTL) or Less-Than-Truckload (LTL)

For reference, anything over 4-5 pieces of stone (standard sample box) will be delivered on wood pallets via freight shipment. Additionally, a full load of material weighs approximately 24 tons or 48,000 lbs and is typically shipped on a dedicated tractor trailer. Any order that weighs less than 24 tons or 48,000 lbs. will travel as a less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipment.

What does that mean? Think of LTL as a ride share for your freight-sized shipment. If your order does not fill an entire load, it will be accompanied by other cargo to fill out the weight requirements and offset the cost of a full truckload. There are circumstances where we recommend utilizing a dedicated truck for an order that is less than 48,000 lbs. A Masonmade representative will help determine when/if this is necessary.

2. Look out for your Shipping Confirmation Email

After you have reviewed and confirmed your order details and paid your invoice, your material will go into production. It could take anywhere from 2–12 weeks* for your order to be completed. Once it’s ready, we’ll secure a third-party freight carrier and schedule your shipment.

The moment your order leaves our material yard you will receive a shipping confirmation email from Masonmade that will outline the delivery process based on your carrier. Most freight carriers will only provide a tracking number and an estimated delivery date – this is typically a 2-3 day window. We always request for the driver to contact you on the day of delivery, but we cannot guarantee it, so you should visit the carrier’s order status webpage and/or contact them directly to confirm the specific arrival date.

*Material lead times will vary and production may exceed 12 weeks

3. Prep for Curbside Delivery — Talk With Your Contractor

Your shipment will arrive on wood pallets that are approximately 42 x 48". If your order is a full truckload, your contractor will need to be present when the delivery arrives to unload the pallets from the truck. This will require a forklift or skid-steer. The delivery driver will NOT unload the pallets from the truck. 

For LTL shipments, we book all residential freight deliveries to include a pallet jack and liftgate on the delivery vehicle so the driver can remove the pallets from the tuck and place them on the curb. Please note, the LTL driver will NOT move material around once it is unloaded from the truck – so you will need to plan for getting the pallet(s) from the road or driveway to the installation point. 

While the weight will vary depending on your order, a full pallet can weigh up to 3,000 lbs. or more. We recommend that your contractor be on-site with lifting machinery when your material arrives to assist with unloading and to move the material around your property as needed.

4. Be There on Delivery Day

If you are receiving a full truckload or if your LTL carrier has called to schedule a delivery appointment (most do not), then you must be present to receive your order and sign the delivery receipt provided by the driver. If no specific appointment was made, you should still try to be present to accept delivery and inspect your shipment. We do share your phone number with the shipping carrier should they need to provide you any updates.

To ensure a smooth delivery, we encourage you to coordinate with your contractor ahead of time and have someone available with lifting equipment when your material arrives to help unload the pallet(s) from the truck and move it to your preferred location. Again, the delivery driver will not move material around your property once it is unloaded.

5. Inspect Your Pallet(s)

Upon delivery, inspect your material for accuracy and quality — especially custom cut stone orders. If you notice any issues, please note them on your shipping receipt before signing, take photographs and reach out to us as soon as possible. We strive to package and protect material as best as possible, but damage can occur during transit. Please report any issues with your order within two days from the date of delivery. And of course, if you have questions prior to install, please reach out to Masonmade at (314) 833.3636 – installation of the material is considered acceptance and we cannot assist once material has been installed.

We are honored that you put your trust in Masonmade and we genuinely appreciate your business! Once your project is complete we’d LOVE to see photos of your beautiful space – please email pictures or tag us on social media @masonmadestone! We hope you keep us in mind for future projects and follow us on Instagram for updates on our latest projects and materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A representative from Masonmade will discuss shipping options with you during the selection and ordering process. They will advise on which shipping option is best based on the type and quantity of material you are ordering. Once your order ships, the delivery details will also be included in your shipping confirmation email. And of course, you can always give us a call if you are uncertain or have questions about delivery methods.

  • We do our best to secure the safest shipping method, at the best price. We take into consideration the type of material, your delivery location and your preferred timeline. Our team will get quotes from various freight carriers before sending you an estimate.

    When you receive an estimate from Masonmade, we include a budget price for the best shipment option at the time the estimate is generated. However, shipping rates change frequently. While we try to “lock-in” an estimated rate for a minimum of two weeks, we cannot guarantee that your freight cost will not increase or decrease in that time.

    Your actual shipping cost cannot be determined until the shipment is booked. And keep in mind, we cannot properly budget, or book, your freight until you confirm your final quantities and approve your sales order. We never want you to feel rushed, but we do want to remind you that freight prices can continue to change until you approve your order.

  • After you have reviewed and confirmed your order details and paid your invoice, your material will be produced. It could take anywhere from 2–12 weeks* for your order to be completed. However, lead times will vary and can exceed 12 weeks especially for custom material. Once your order is complete we’ll secure a freight carrier and schedule your shipment.

    The moment your order leaves our material yard you will receive a shipping confirmation email from Masonmade that will outline the delivery process based on your carrier. Transit times fluctuate based on various factors including your location, type of shipment, weather, volume of deliveries, road conditions or construction, etc.

    *Material lead times will vary and production may exceed 12 weeks

  • Freight carriers usually will not call prior to delivery. Some carriers may call as a courtesy, but you should not depend on this. If the carrier does call you to schedule a delivery window (delivery windows can span anywhere from 4 to 8 hours), it would be once your order reaches the freight company’s local facility. It is crucial for you to provide an accurate phone number when you place your in the event the freight company needs to get a hold of you.

  • You only need to be present at the delivery site to receive your shipment if the carrier called you to schedule your delivery. The freight driver will give you a receipt, which you must sign to confirm the delivery (please make notes of any issues for the driver to have on record). If they did not call to schedule your delivery, then you do not need to be home to receive it, though we still recommend you be there to inspect your delivery and move it from the curb.

  • No, freight drivers perform curbside delivery only. Their trucks are outfitted with liftgates to unload the items, but you’re ultimately responsible for moving the shipment from the curb into your home or to the specific project area. For that reason, we recommend having your contractor present with lifting machinery to assist with unloading and moving your material. In our experience, this makes for a smoother delivery — remember, items ship via freight only when they’re too large or heavy for a standard courier service to transport, so it is not likely that you can or would want to move your material by hand.

  • When your shipment arrives, inspect the pallet and packaging – especially on custom cut stone orders. If you notice any issues, please make a note on your receipt before signing and giving it back to the driver. After you have noted the issues with the driver, take photographs and reach out to Masonmade as soon as possible to discuss your concerns.

    If your order looks good, you or your contractor should move the material from the curb and relocate it to your installation site as instructed by your installer. Please keep in mind, pallets sitting on the ground are often too low for drivers to see from inside their vehicle, so you will want to move the material to a safe location as quickly as possible.

    If you were not present when the shipment arrived, inspect your material as soon as you get home. If you notice any issues, take photographs and reach out to us as soon as possible.

  • If you notice something wrong with your material or if the packaging looks damaged, please note the issues with the driver before signing the delivery receipt, take photographs and reach out to us as soon as possible. While we strive to package and protect material as best as possible, damage can occur during transit. Please report any concerns to Masonmade within two days from the date of delivery. And of course, if you have any questions or feel your material is not correct you can call us prior to installation at (314) 833.3636 – installation of the material is considered acceptance and we cannot assist once material has been installed.

  • Please report any damages or issues with your order within two days of delivery. If something needs to be addressed, we want to resolve the issue as quickly as possible – so please make us aware of issues with your order as soon as possible and definitely before any material is installed.

  • We understand how frustrating it can be to schedule time and coordinate with a contractor, only for the delivery window to pass without your shipment arriving. Should that occur, please call us immediately so that we can notify the freight company about the missed appointment and help you reschedule. We may also explore alternate solutions like a terminal pickup. Either way, we are here to help and will always strive to make it as easy and efficient as possible for you.