Premium seasoned firewood from local South Shore tree removals. Oak, maple, birch — cut, split, delivered. Free delivery within 15 miles. 508-369-5009.
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Every tree we remove on the South Shore becomes an opportunity to provide something valuable back to the community. Rather than grinding all of our removal wood into mulch, we select the best hardwood species — oak, maple, birch, cherry — and process them into premium firewood for our customers. The result is locally harvested, properly seasoned firewood that burns hotter, cleaner, and longer than the mystery wood you find stacked on pallets at gas stations.
Our firewood comes exclusively from trees we remove throughout South Shore Massachusetts. When we take down a mature red oak in Hingham, a sugar maple in Norwell, or a white birch in Duxbury, the quality wood gets cut to length, split to proper size, and stacked at our yard to season. You know exactly where your firewood comes from — the same neighborhoods you live in — and you know it was processed by professionals who understand wood.
We offer seasoned hardwood firewood by the cord, half cord, and face cord with delivery throughout the South Shore. Our standard delivery includes dropping the wood at your driveway or designated location. For customers who want their firewood stacked in a woodshed, beside the fire pit, or in a specific location on their property, we offer a stacking service for an additional fee. Every delivery is measured to proper cord dimensions — 4 feet by 8 feet by 4 feet for a full cord (128 cubic feet) — so you get exactly what you pay for.
Why It Matters
The South Shore firewood market is full of sellers offering wood of unknown origin, questionable seasoning, and inconsistent measurements. Homeowners regularly pay for a "cord" that turns out to be a loosely stacked pile that measures closer to a face cord. Wood advertised as "seasoned" often arrives with moisture content well above 30 percent — too wet to burn efficiently, producing excessive smoke, minimal heat, and dangerous creosote buildup in your chimney.
Massachusetts law requires firewood to be sold by cubic foot or cubic meter with pricing provided in writing. Many sellers ignore this requirement, using vague terms like "truckload" or "pile" that make it impossible to know what you are actually getting. At Southeast Arborist, every order is measured to proper cord specifications and we provide clear documentation of what you are purchasing.
The species of wood matters enormously for heating performance. A cord of red oak produces approximately 24 million BTUs — enough to heat a well-insulated home for weeks. A cord of white pine produces roughly 15 million BTUs and burns through in a fraction of the time. The firewood you find at convenience stores and big box retailers is typically a mix of whatever was cheapest to source, with no species guarantee. Our firewood is primarily oak and maple — the dense, slow-burning hardwoods that South Shore homeowners prefer for serious heating and long evening fires.
Buying firewood locally also matters for pest prevention. Massachusetts is under federal quarantine for emerald ash borer, and transporting firewood from outside the region risks introducing new invasive pests to our communities. When you buy from Southeast Arborist, your firewood was harvested within miles of your home — zero risk of introducing pests from distant sources.
Our Approach
Our firewood operation starts in the field during our tree removal jobs. When our crew takes down a tree, the foreman evaluates the wood for firewood potential. Quality hardwood — oak, maple, birch, ash, cherry — gets separated from brush and low-value species. The wood is cut into 16-inch lengths on site and transported to our processing yard.
At the yard, logs are split using a hydraulic splitter to pieces that are 3 to 6 inches across — the optimal size for efficient seasoning and clean burning. Split wood is then stacked in rows with proper air gaps, oriented to maximize sun exposure and airflow. Oak seasons for a minimum of 12 to 18 months. Maple and birch season for 12 months minimum. We monitor moisture content with a pin-type moisture meter and do not sell any wood above 25 percent moisture.
When you place an order, we load your firewood onto our truck and deliver it to your property. Standard delivery means we dump the wood at your driveway or a location accessible to our truck. If you want the wood stacked, our crew will hand-stack it in your woodshed, along a fence line, near your fire pit, or wherever you prefer. We deliver in proper cord measurements — no guessing, no short stacks.
For customers who purchase firewood regularly, we offer a seasonal program. Order before September 1st for the upcoming heating season and we guarantee availability and priority delivery before the first cold snap. South Shore winters are unpredictable, and the customers who plan ahead never run short.
What's Included
Our firewood is primarily red oak, white oak, sugar maple, and birch — the dense, high-BTU hardwoods that produce long-lasting heat and beautiful fires. No mystery wood, no filler species, no softwood mixed in.
Every piece of firewood we sell has been air-dried for a minimum of 12 months — 18 months for oak. We monitor moisture content and only sell wood below 25% moisture for clean, efficient burning with minimal creosote.
All of our firewood comes from trees we remove right here on the South Shore. You know exactly where your wood comes from, and buying local means zero risk of introducing invasive pests from out of the area.
Free delivery within 15 miles. Standard delivery drops wood at your driveway. Our optional stacking service places wood exactly where you want it — woodshed, fire pit, garage, or anywhere on your property.
We measure every order to proper cord dimensions: 4×8×4 feet (128 cubic feet) for a full cord. You get exactly what you pay for, documented in writing per Massachusetts regulations.
Order before September 1st to guarantee availability for winter. Pre-orders get priority delivery before the first cold snap so you are never caught short when temperatures drop.
Investment
Firewood pricing varies by species mix, quantity, and delivery options. A full cord (128 cubic feet) of seasoned mixed hardwood typically runs $350 to $425 delivered. Premium single-species orders (all oak or all maple) are priced at $400 to $475 per cord. Half cords and face cords are available at proportional pricing.
Delivery is free within 15 miles of our Plymouth yard. Beyond 15 miles, a delivery fee of $10 per additional mile applies. Stacking service adds $75 to $150 per cord depending on the distance from the truck to the stacking location.
For the best value, order a full cord or more. Customers who order 2 or more cords receive a volume discount. Seasonal pre-orders placed before September 1st lock in current pricing regardless of winter demand surges.
Timing
Firewood is available year-round, but supply and demand follow predictable patterns. The best time to order is late summer or early fall — August through October — before heating season demand depletes our seasoned inventory. Wood ordered in summer has had the longest seasoning time and is at peak dryness for the upcoming winter.
We process wood continuously throughout the year as our tree removal operations generate raw material. Spring and summer removals provide the wood that will be seasoned and ready for sale the following fall and winter. If you are planning ahead, ordering green wood at a discount and seasoning it yourself for the following year is also an option.
During peak winter months (December through February), demand often exceeds supply. Customers with pre-orders are served first. Walk-up orders during peak season are filled on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
FAQ
Primarily red oak, white oak, sugar maple, and birch — all harvested from our tree removal jobs on the South Shore. These dense hardwoods produce the most heat and longest burn times. We occasionally have cherry and ash available as well.
A minimum of 12 months for maple and birch, and 18 months for oak. We split and stack wood immediately after removal and monitor moisture levels. We only sell wood that has reached 25 percent moisture content or below.
A full cord is a stack measuring 4 feet high by 8 feet long by 4 feet deep — 128 cubic feet of wood. A half cord is 4 by 8 by 2 feet (64 cubic feet). A face cord is 4 by 8 feet by one row deep (typically 16 inches), which is roughly one-third of a full cord.
Yes. Delivery is free within 15 miles of Plymouth. Standard delivery drops the wood at your driveway or an accessible location. For an additional fee, our crew will hand-stack the wood in your woodshed, beside your fire pit, or wherever you prefer on your property.
It depends on whether wood is your primary or supplemental heat source. For primary heating in a well-insulated South Shore home, plan on 3 to 5 cords for the season. For supplemental use — evening fires and weekend burning — 1 to 2 cords is typically sufficient.
Stack wood off the ground on pallets or a firewood rack. Cover the top to keep rain and snow off, but leave the sides open for airflow. Store in a sunny, well-ventilated area away from your house (at least 20 feet to discourage pests from entering your home). Never store firewood indoors or in an enclosed space.
Every piece comes from trees we remove on the South Shore — Cohasset, Hingham, Norwell, Plymouth, Duxbury, Marshfield, and surrounding towns. Buying locally harvested firewood supports the community and eliminates the risk of transporting invasive pests like emerald ash borer from other regions.
Absolutely. If we are removing a tree on your property and the species is suitable for firewood, we can cut and split it for you on site and leave it to season. Just let us know during the estimate and we will include it in the plan.
Our Process
We visit your property, inspect the trees, and discuss your goals. No cost, no obligation.
You receive a detailed scope of work and transparent pricing before any work begins.
Our ISA Certified crew completes the work safely and efficiently using proper equipment.
We haul all debris, rake the area clean, and walk the site with you to ensure satisfaction.
Our Work
Testimonials
“I would highly recommend Southeast Arborist to anyone in need of tree service! Mike and his team were very pleasant and professional, providing outstanding service!!! Reasonable pricing! The team came on date and time as promised, the clean up was well above and beyond what we would have expected!!”
Bernadette MacLean
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“Highly professional. Reasonable, listens to you and helps formulate the homeowners vision. He transformed my yard in less than a day and hauled it away. Pleasant to work with, honest and reliable. Highly recommend him!”
Ivy N.
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Southeast Arborist, LLC · P.O. Box 1361, Plymouth, MA 02362
