How far ahead should you book roof tile delivery?
Book once the order is released. With complete jobsite details MMJ can often deliver next day; most jobs land inside a week, with the window confirmed same day.
The short answer
Book as soon as the supplier releases the tile order. When the release, pickup point, exact address and access photos are complete, MMJ is often able to deliver the next day, subject to route and equipment availability. Most jobs land inside a week, and MMJ confirms the window the same business day you ask.
What has to happen before a delivery can be scheduled?
Lead time starts at the supplier's release. Until the order is released and the pickup point is known, there is nothing for a carrier to collect.
- The roofing contractor orders the tile through its supplier and names MMJ as the delivery company.
- The supplier releases the order and provides the pickup point and instructions.
- MMJ confirms the origin, the jobsite, the material quantity, the requested date and the loading scope.
- The contractor confirms access, permitted hours and when the roof will be ready for tile.
- MMJ confirms the window and dispatches on that route day.
How do MMJ's route days affect the date?
MMJ is based on the Treasure Coast and runs scheduled routes south on I-95 every week. A released order with complete receiving details is placed on the next practical route day, and the farther south the roof, the more the requested window drives the plan.
| Jobsite city | Approximate drive | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | About 1 hour | Roof-ready time and work window confirmed before dispatch |
| Boca Raton | About 90 minutes | Community access details and the window sent early |
| Pompano Beach | About 90 minutes | Next practical route day once receiving details are complete |
| Fort Lauderdale | 90 minutes to 2 hours | Plant pickup handled on the way down |
| Hialeah | 2 to 2.5 hours | Requested window goes in the quote form first |
| Miami | About 2.5 hours | Longest leg of the route; date and staging confirmed first |
Which roofing supplier offers Saturday delivery for roofing crews?
A Saturday delivery depends first on the supplier and the plant releasing the tile for that day, and MMJ does not set their release hours. MMJ is the carrier a contractor or supplier hires once the order is released, so the first call is to the supplier about the release date.
Put the requested day and the time the crew starts in the request. MMJ confirms the window the same business day, and the roof-ready time is agreed before dispatch so the equipment does not arrive ahead of the crew or the approved access.
What slows a booking down?
| What is missing | Why it holds the date | What to send |
|---|---|---|
| The release | There is nothing to collect until the supplier releases the order | Release confirmation and pickup instructions |
| Access photos | The truck and telehandler setup cannot be planned from an address alone | Entrance, driveway edges, overhead lines and setup ground |
| Gate authorization | Gated communities set vendor entrances and permitted hours | Approved entrance, hours and the gate contact |
| Roof readiness | Tile is loaded onto a prepared roof; the FRSA-TRI manual calls for protecting the underlayment while tile is loaded and stacked | Roof-ready date and time, and the placement zones |
| Crane coordination | A crane's availability, responsibilities and timing must line up first | The crane plan and its contact |
The quote inputs page lists everything a complete request carries.
More questions crews ask
Can MMJ deliver roof tile tomorrow?
Often, when the tile order is released and the jobsite details are complete, subject to route and equipment availability. Send the pickup information, requested date and access details as early as practical.
Can the roof-loading date differ from the delivery date?
It may, depending on the confirmed scope and schedule. State the roof-ready date and whether transportation and loading are requested together.
How early should I book a Miami-Dade job?
Miami is the far end of MMJ's scheduled route south, about two and a half hours from the Treasure Coast, so the requested date and receiving window are the first details MMJ confirms. Sending them early helps the job land on the right route day.
Who arranges gate access and work hours in a gated community?
The contractor or property contact confirms vendor authorization, the approved entrance, permitted work hours, the gate contact and any staging restrictions before the job is scheduled.
Does MMJ place the tile order with the supplier?
No. The roofing contractor or supplier places and manages the order and provides the release and pickup information. MMJ handles the transportation and loading once those details are available.
Sources
- MMJ roof tile delivery and loading FAQ. Next-day delivery when the order is released and details are complete; who orders and releases the tile (updated 28 August 2026)
- MMJ South Florida route page. Most jobs land inside a week, the window is confirmed the same business day, and Treasure Coast routes run every week (updated 28 August 2026)
- FRSA-TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Tile Installation Manual, 7th Edition. Protect the underlayment during tile loading and stacking; make other trades aware while materials are loaded (effective 31 December 2023)
- MMJ Miami roof tile delivery page. Miami jobs ride scheduled routes south, about two and a half hours on I-95 or the Turnpike
- MMJ West Palm Beach roof tile loading page. Roof-ready time and work window confirmed before dispatch so equipment does not arrive ahead of the crew
Send the release and the date the roof is ready.
Send the basics now. MMJ will review the route, equipment access, and requested scope before confirming availability.