• Durham NC Firewood Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Durham NC Firewood Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Durham NC Firewood Delivery - Mulch Mound
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Firewood - Mulch Mound
Firewood - Mulch Mound
Firewood - Mulch Mound

About this firewood

A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
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Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

For an average Durham winter with occasional fireplace use, a half cord to a full cord is typically enough, while daily burners should order a full cord to avoid running out during a February cold snap.

A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.

A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.

A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.

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Durham Firewood Delivery

Durham Firewood Delivery

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$219.00 per 1/4 Cord
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Why order through Mulch Mound

The best local firewood, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

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If your firewood isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

About this firewood

A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
Donna Nedrow
Donna Nedrow
Google Review

Great service. We ordered topsoil from Mulch Mound and the best experience. Thank you so much!

For an average Durham winter with occasional fireplace use, a half cord to a full cord is typically enough, while daily burners should order a full cord to avoid running out during a February cold snap.

A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.

A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.

A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your cord size

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. You can use our calculator to estimate how much you'll need.

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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of Durham Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich

One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...

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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.

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Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...

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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

While you are prepping the yard for winter, consider pairing your firewood delivery with mulch or soil from our Durham regional page to protect root systems through the clay heavy Piedmont ground before the first frost hits.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Stack firewood off the ground on pallets or a rack so air can move underneath, since Durham's humidity keeps moisture in contact with wood that sits directly on soil. Leave gaps between rows for airflow and cover only the top of the stack, keeping the sides open. A fully wrapped tarp traps humidity against the wood and can actually slow drying instead of helping it.

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Test moisture with a simple method before burning, look for cracked, checked ends and a hollow sound when two pieces are knocked together, both signs of properly seasoned oak or hickory. Dense local hardwoods burn slower and hotter than softer woods, so a few well seasoned splits go a long way on a cold January night compared to green wood that just smokes and sputters.

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Order before late October if possible, since that is roughly when Durham's first frost typically arrives and demand jumps quickly once temperatures drop. Ordering early also gives any slightly less dry splits extra weeks to finish seasoning in your stack before you actually need to burn through the coldest stretch of winter.

Wood Heat in Durham

Durham winters run from that first frost around October 30 into early April, which means a heating season of roughly five months for anyone burning wood in an insert or fireplace. Piedmont humidity is high most of the year, so wood that has not been properly seasoned struggles to dry out even after it is split, and it can smolder and creosote up a chimney fast. Our firewood is cut and split well ahead of delivery so the moisture content drops before it ever reaches your driveway. Local hardwoods like oak, hickory, and red maple are common around Durham because they grow well in our clay soils and 7b climate, and they burn hot and long once seasoned. Buying wood that has already gone through a proper drying period matters more here than in drier climates, since humidity slows the process considerably.

Local Hardwood Species

Expect dense regional hardwoods like oak, hickory, maple, and ash. These species burn longer and hotter than softwoods, which is what you want when a cold snap settles in and the stove runs all day.

Seasoning and Moisture

Firewood needs 6 to 12 months of drying before it burns well. Properly seasoned wood lights faster, throws more heat, and keeps creosote out of your chimney, which matters most in the coldest weeks of the year.

Buy Local, Burn Local

Firewood that travels long distances spreads invasive pests like the emerald ash borer. Our wood is cut and seasoned close to where it is delivered, which protects local trees and means fresher wood for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much firewood does a typical Durham house need to get through winter?

Most Durham homeowners using a fireplace or wood insert as a supplemental heat source burn through about one half cord to one full cord across the heating season, which typically runs from late October to early April. If wood is your primary heat source, plan closer to two or three full cords depending on how large your home is and how often you are burning.

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What does seasoned firewood actually mean and why does it matter here?

Seasoned means the wood has been cut, split, and dried down to a low enough moisture content to burn cleanly instead of hissing and smoking. Because Durham's humidity slows natural drying, wood that looks split and ready can still be too wet inside if it has not had enough time and airflow. Our firewood is seasoned before delivery so you are not stuck trying to dry it out mid winter.

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What kind of wood will I actually get delivered?

Expect a mix of local hardwoods common to the Piedmont, mainly oak, hickory, and red maple, all sourced from around Durham. These species are dense, burn long, and hold heat well once properly seasoned, which makes them a solid choice for cold snaps in January and February.

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Is this firewood really cut locally, and does that matter?

Yes, all of our firewood is sourced near Durham rather than trucked in from out of state. This matters because moving firewood long distances is one of the main ways invasive pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new areas. Buying and burning local keeps Durham's tree canopy healthier.

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How does delivery to my driveway actually work?

You choose your cord size and a delivery date, and our truck dumps the wood loose directly onto your driveway. Stacking is not included, so plan to have space ready near where you want the wood to dry and where you will grab it from during cold weather.

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What is a cord, and how do your smaller sizes compare?

A full cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood, measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. Our half cord is half that volume, our third cord is roughly a third, and our quarter cord is about a quarter of a full cord, which makes it easier to size delivery to your fireplace use and storage space.

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Are there any local rules about burning wood in Durham?

Durham does not typically issue widespread burn bans for indoor fireplace use, but on days with poor air quality, especially still, cold winter evenings, it is worth checking local air quality advisories before building a big fire, since smoke can linger in humid, low wind conditions.

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