Firewood Prices in Massachusetts (MA)

Buying Firewood in Massachusetts: What to Know

A cord is the measure that matters

A full cord is a stacked pile 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long: 128 cubic feet of stacked wood. It is the standard legal unit for firewood sales, and it is the only unit that makes prices comparable. "Face cord", "rick", and "truckload" are not standard sizes; if a dealer quotes one, ask how it converts to a full cord.

Seasoned, green, or kiln-dried

Moisture is what you are really paying for. Green wood is freshly cut, holds a lot of water, and is usually the cheapest, but it needs months of drying before it burns well. Seasoned wood has been split and air-dried, typically six months or more, and burns hotter and cleaner. Kiln-dried wood has the lowest moisture, lights easily, and costs the most. Burning wet wood wastes heat and builds creosote in your chimney, so ask every dealer when the wood was cut and split.

Delivery and stacking change the real price

Two quotes for the same price are not the same deal. Ask whether delivery to your town is included or billed by distance, whether there is a minimum order, and whether the load is dumped or stacked. Stacking is usually a separate charge when it is offered at all. The delivered, in-your-driveway cost is the number to compare.

Why so many dealers say "call for pricing"

Of the 40 Massachusetts dealers listed here, only 16 give a price up front. Prices move with species, moisture, distance, and season, so many dealers prefer the phone. That opacity makes comparison shopping hard, which is the reason this site exists: we gather every price we can with its source, and one quote request reaches dealers who serve your area. Getting two or three quotes is the single most effective way to avoid overpaying.