Tips & Help

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Firewood is almost always dumped on your property by a truck. It’s not stacked.
Stacking is usually extra charge – make sure you ask the provider about this.
Put down a tarp before delivery to protect the wood from getting dirty.
If you buy multiple cords, you can usually get a discount. Ask the provider.
If you are very price sensitive, buy green wood this year and burn it when its seasoned next year. Keep iterating this way. You’ll save a ton of money buy buying greenwood and letting it season for a year.
If you like a local provider, give them a review. These local businesses survive on your business.
If you didn’t like a provider, negotiate a common ground with them, and review them appropriately. It will help other people.
Look for more established providers that sell firewood for a business. They usually have more experience.
Always do your research on a provider. Make sure they are reviewed well.
Almost all firewood providers prefer cash. It’s more powerful and less headache for them.
Always ask for moisture content. Make sure the wood is well seasoned. 12+ months.
Ask the business to make sure they are insured.

Buy Locally Part I – make sure wood was harvested and transported locally. You’ll help local businesses and families that rely on your business. You’ll also save money- Why pay $7 for a bundle of 6 pieces of wood at Stop&Shop?
Buy Locally Part II- All kinds of pests and pathogens cross geo lines; killing precious trees and damaging the environment.
Did we say buy local? (wherever you are) win, win, win.

Never wire funds through any wire services like western union or money gram.
Never give out financial information like bank account numbers, social security numbers, etc.
Always deal with people LOCALLY that you can meet in person – just like buying from a store.
Always pay on delivery, not ahead of time. Most Firewood providers don’t take money ahead of delivery.