Firewood delivery: compare wood, quantity and complete price
Species, dryness and log length matter alongside quantity. On-site work adds another distinction: unloading, moving to storage and stacking are separate services. Together, these details allow a meaningful price comparison.
Distinguish ready-to-burn wood from stock for drying
For near-term use, wood needs to be sufficiently dry and suitable. Fresh stock for later drying is a different order. Ask about condition and equipment suitability. A general storage duration alone does not reliably describe every species and storage arrangement.
Suitable untreated logs are different from furniture, demolition timber or treated offcuts. Clarify equipment requirements. Fuel delivery does not replace maintenance or assessment of the appliance.
Choose suitable species and log length
Beech, other hardwoods, softwoods and mixes are offered differently. Pure beech is different from a mixed hardwood order. Log length also needs to suit the appliance. Typical offers include 25, 33 or 50 cm, for example; those sizes do not establish suitability for every appliance.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Species | Pure species or agreed mix. |
| Condition | Near-term use or further drying. |
| Length | Suitable logs rather than a blanket standard. |
Do not equate stacked and loose volume
A stacked cubic metre includes gaps in an orderly stack. A loose cubic metre describes tipped logs and is not the same wood quantity. The quote should explicitly identify the unit and measurement basis.
A fixed conversion for every log length and package would mislead. Weight also depends on species and condition. For bags, crates or pallets, compare actual contents and the price basis. Clarify units rather than equating two cubic-metre rates.
Clarify delivery, carrying and stacking separately
Delivery may end at a vehicle-accessible unloading point. Stacking in a cellar or under cover requires agreement on the extra route. Stairs, lifts, narrow passages and carrying distance affect work. A stacking-inclusive package may also have access conditions.
Prepare a suitable storage spot
Storage should suit delivered condition and protect against renewed moisture. Fresh wood needs suitable drying conditions rather than simply going into an enclosed space as finished stock. Agree space, access and stacking scope before delivery.
Compare equivalent complete costs
One reviewed, undated regional offer lists CHF 220 per stacked cubic metre of 33 cm beech, CHF 35 per unit for stacking and additional travel-based delivery charges, including VAT. Another reviewed package lists CHF 309 per stacked cubic metre for the same species and length, including VAT, delivery and stacking, subject to extra-work conditions. These examples should not be averaged into a national rate.
Always compare the same unit, species, dryness, length and delivery scope. Minimums, extra journeys, carrying, packaging and VAT belong in the total. A collection-only price is different from fully stacked stock.
| Item | Clarify in the offer |
|---|---|
| Wood | Unit, quantity, species, condition and length. |
| Transport | Delivery zone, journeys, unloading and packaging. |
| On site | Route to storage, carrying and stacking. |
| Total | VAT, timing, exclusions and extra work. |
Known needs are enough to start
Choose known condition and species, quantity with its unit and requested length. Site and unloading, carrying or stacking needs help planning. A missing technical detail can be clarified. You need not measure moisture or prepare a fuel certificate yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Are stacked and loose cubic metres equal?
No. They describe different arrangements and quantities. Establish the unit explicitly.
Which log length should I choose?
The one suitable for the appliance. A common 33 cm offer does not automatically suit every stove.
Is stacking always included?
No. Delivery, movement to storage and stacking may be charged separately.
Can I order fresh wood for later?
Yes, as agreed goods with suitable storage. Fresh wood is not automatically ready to burn.
Must I know the exact species?
No. State known preferences and have suitable goods assessed.
How is delivery scheduled?
Agree a delivery window, access and a reachable contact with the supplier. A requested date is not a confirmed appointment. Clarify preparation and extra charges; personal technical work is not needed to make the enquiry.
