Log Companies
Thank you for the input thus far, it's been a great help.
So far I have gotten 3 quotes
1) Cox "The Wood Guy"-Luther Area $1,400 all oak= 10 Full Cord , Average 10" Dia.
2) Miller Logging Inc. - Harrison Area $1,650 mixed= 20 Full Cord , Average between 3"-27" dia.
$1,850 all oak= 20 Full Cord , same as above
3) Lutke Forest Products - Manton Area $1,800 mixed= 20 Full COrd , was told that load could be all one species of hardwood or a mixture depending what job they are on. , Ave. 4"-8" dia.
I do live a ways from most of these guys so the prices will likely vary if you are closer to them than I am.
Waiting to hear from
1) Doyle Forest Products - Paris Area
2) Chris Muma Forest Products - Gladwin Area
$1,600 mixed 20 full cord load - Green
$1,800 mixed 20 full cord load - seasoned
6-8 week lead time
3) Fahl Forest Products - Mancelona Area
out of supply, may not have any before winter
4) Norman Wood Products - Harrison Area
Waiting to talk to owner tonight
5) Chad Springer Forestry Products - Reed City Area
I am not the type that calls 15 guys expecting to find ever lower figures, but being in the construction field I know all to well that you have to call 3 times as many as your looking to get prices from sine 2/3 rd's never call you back. I am looking for log sizes 6" to 14" and avaliability. It would be great to find some that's a yr. or so old, so it's had time to dry, but giving the time of year, that's not likely. I know quite a few poeple that are looking for a wood supplier for this season and next and to keep a reliable supplier. I am really surprised that i have not been able to find anyone near gratiot or montcalm county that will deliver logs, but I guess wood isn't as abundant in this area. I will update when I hear back on more pricing.