what do you charge for firewood?

[madstone]

Just curious as to what everyone charges for their firewood around the U.S. and Canada or wherever. Here in northern Michigan I charge 150 to 180 a cord depending on species and if it is seasoned or not. It is mostly hardwood like oak, ash, beech, Apple, hard maple, and some poplar for the owb guys.100 cord for the poplar or for loads unsplit. Yes I also sell face cords for 50 and yes their honest face cords 4x8x16 in or 3 face to a.cord. Just thought this would be a good thread discussion.

 

[chucker]

this years prices are the same as lasts... 185.00 for a dry /seasoned 5 species mixed cut,split an delivered.. 1/2 cd red oak and 1/2 cord of pine/aspen best seller .... red oak by the cd is 225.00 delivered free for the first 15 miles then a dollar a loaded mile!! with gas prices goint to the roof it will be costing more to produce .. so everyone has to help out with higher prices hey??

 

[Cliniford]

Round here- mixed cord of alder, maple, and fir goes from about 175-250 and that is for "seasoned". Apparently around here, "seasoned" is not "dry" and needs anywhere from 1-6 months more drying time depending on the seller. For a bone dry ready to burn cord i'm seeing prices up around 300.
I dont sell firewood but was looking to buy a couple cord here recently and this is what I ran into.

 

[tomtrees58]

it still gos 200.00 a full cord delivered and 75.00 a cord stacked

 

[indiansprings]

35.00 a face cord delivered and dumped within 12 miles, 5.00 extra for stacking
seasoned oak or hickory. That is the average price in my area.

 

[madstone]

I understand the green wood thing. Since the explosion of owb owners around here true seasoned wood is like gold. Sellers idea of seasoned means cut it green in spring and burn in fall. I sell 95% green wood cause there is no seasoned wood left. The sad part is we now cut veneer quality red oak for 10 cord firewood loads. Plus we have a paoermill eating up all the tops around. Give. It a few years with the wood shortages and fuel prices and my charge will increse significantly.

 

[STLfirewood]

I'm getting $300-$450 a cord. I wish I had a lot more wood. I can sell out pretty easy.

Scott

 

[jimbojango]

I'm selling oak for $125 for the first face cord (half cord actually) and $100 for each additional half cord. Basically $225 a cord delivered not stacked. I'm also driving my wood 200 miles west of me on my weekly business trips. In my area i live i think 16" face cords are 80 bucks and 24" are 100 picked up. Hedge hackberry and ash are between 60-80 bucks for 16" ricks. I don't think to many people in our area sell "seasoned" wood. I think most is sold in the "cut it down in the spring and cut/split it in the fall" it all burns and people seem to be ok with the situation

 

[Brushwacker]

Price mine by a 4x8x16" face cord (1/3 cord). Seasoned (usually close to 1 year or more), split, from stock pile is $80 delivered up to 15 mile. Wood seasoned in the tree cut,split, and deliver from the woods to the customer is $70. I sell a lot from the woods unsplit,seasoned deadwood at $55. Deadwood must be reasonably dry or I will find better and give it enough drying time before selling it. About 80% of my customers buy it that way. The Toyota longbed hauls 1/3 facecords effeciantly and is easy to load and unload. I give generous measurements, so most get a few or more armloads free. Stacking is not included in the price unless the customer helps their share or is reasonably handicapped to do it themselves. Don't think many do, but I have been collecting sales tax for the state about 20 years now.

 

[nba123]

I sell a little in south east MO and I get 60 a rank dumped where ever they want it I only deliver because I would rather not have people pulling in and out of where I keep my wood, but in this area it goes for 50 a rank not delivered. Now I have a question do people prefer seasoned or unseasond wood for a outdoor wood burner. I have a hardy H2 and prefere green and as big as I can get in the door. The think just eats up split seasoned firewood to fast. Thanks James

 

[John R]

I sell a little in south east MO and I get 60 a rank dumped where ever they want it I only deliver because I would rather not have people pulling in and out of where I keep my wood, but in this area it goes for 50 a rank not delivered. Now I have a question do people prefer seasoned or unseasond wood for a outdoor wood burner. I have a hardy H2 and prefere green and as big as I can get in the door. The think just eats up split seasoned firewood to fast. Thanks James

What is a rank?

 

[jimbojango]

What is a rank?

Who wants to bet we get into the "firewood doesn't exist except in cords or fractions thereof" ... I'm betting it coming .... its a regional term a rank is the same as a rick.. 4x8x stove length (usually 16")

 

[dh1984]

well i charge 55.00 a rick or 65.00 deliver.and if they want 3 ricks i take and do a discount for 175.00 and thats delivered

 

[Locust Cutter]

Firewood Prices

$200/Cord mixed hardwood delivered and stacked. $300/Cord Oak, same terms. I won't drop it on the driveway and leave to save money, as I want no room for complaints when it's delivered as to quantity or quality, (not that I ever have). I get a bit more "face time" with the buyer and that seems to make a lot of difference. I've only had 1 complaint in 14 years, so it works for me.
-Bryan

 

[madstone]

I sell a little in south east MO and I get 60 a rank dumped where ever they want it I only deliver because I would rather not have people pulling in and out of where I keep my wood, but in this area it goes for 50 a rank not delivered. Now I have a question do people prefer seasoned or unseasond wood for a outdoor wood burner. I have a hardy H2 and prefere green and as big as I can get in the door. The think just eats up split seasoned firewood to fast. Thanks James

most costumers want green wood for their boilers and most get unsplit making my job easier.:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[ropensaddle]

35.00 a face cord delivered and dumped within 12 miles, 5.00 extra for stacking
seasoned oak or hickory. That is the average price in my area.

Lol our buddy the face cord is back

 

[ropensaddle]

Who wants to bet we get into the "firewood doesn't exist except in cords or fractions thereof" ... I'm betting it coming .... its a regional term a rank is the same as a rick.. 4x8x stove length (usually 16")

That is because the bureau of weights and standards is federal that pretty much covers the USA. A rick,rank,face cord,bush cord or any other jethro bodine form of measurement is illegal. I doubt much resources are expended enforcing the rule but I guess calling it a third of a cord would not sound as inviting.:monkey:

 

[Junkrunner]

After readin all the treads on prices, I see my area is probably the cheapest in the country. I get 60 bucks for a half-a-cord, delivered, dry, hardwood. And I'm on the higher side than most. Some of these fellows are sellin for 90 to 100 a-cord. Everybody and their uncles sell wood.

 

[Swamp Yankee]

Price Increase Time

During the fall when most deliveries are made I charge $200 per cord cut, split, seasoned and dry. I tell my customers, regulars never doubt me anymore, to take some pieces off the truck and put it in the stove. No complaints so far.

After Jan 1, the price goes to $250 per cord for the same quality wood. Usually it's sold in 1/2 cord lots as people are looking for just enough to carry them through the season. Regular customers, those that have been with me for at least a couple years, get the same price per cord they paid in the fall. Kind of an incentive to continue to use me as a steady supplier.

It's all about quality, and supply and demand. If you have decent wood, reputable and treat the customer well they will pay a fair price.

Take Care

 

[TreeWinder]

In the Maryland area $200-$225.00 is the norm, cut/split/dry/dropped