• Raleigh NC Firewood Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Raleigh NC Firewood Delivery - Mulch Mound
  • Raleigh NC Firewood Delivery - Mulch Mound
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Firewood - Mulch Mound
Firewood - Mulch Mound
Firewood - Mulch Mound

About this firewood

A third of a cord of seasoned hardwood, 43 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A steady size for regular weekend fires once the cold sets in.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
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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 orde...

Casual fireplace users in Raleigh typically need a quarter to half cord for the season, while wood stove households relying on it for supplemental heat should budget a full cord or more.

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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Raleigh Firewood Delivery

Raleigh Firewood Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$370.00 per 1/3 Cord
$370.00
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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 third of a cord of seasoned hardwood, 43 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A steady size for regular weekend fires once the cold sets in.
Jana Ozanich
Jana Ozanich
Google Review

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 orde...

Casual fireplace users in Raleigh typically need a quarter to half cord for the season, while wood stove households relying on it for supplemental heat should budget a full cord or more.

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

1

Choose your cord size

Make sure you adjust the quantity to your home's needs. A full cord suits steady winter heating, and a smaller order suits occasional fires.

2

Select your delivery date

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

3

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 Raleigh 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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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Stack your wood off the ground on a pallet or rack, and keep the top covered but the sides open to airflow. Raleigh's humidity means fully wrapped tarps trap moisture and invite mold, so a simple roof style cover works better than a tight plastic wrap all season long.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Oak and hickory both burn hot and slow, making them ideal for overnight coals, while ash lights faster and works well for building your initial flame. Mixing species in one fire gives you a quick start from the ash and lasting heat from the oak and hickory.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Order your firewood in early fall before the first frost hits around October 30. Waiting until a cold snap arrives means longer delivery windows and picked over inventory, so stocking up early gets you better selection and one less thing to worry about once winter sets in.

Wood Heat in Raleigh

Raleigh winters run from around the October 30 first frost into early April, which adds up to a longer burning stretch than most of the coastal Carolinas see. Piedmont clay loam and our humid subtropical air mean freshly cut wood stays wet inside far longer than folks expect, so unseasoned rounds often hiss and smoke instead of burning clean. Local suppliers typically season oak, hickory, and ash in open air for several months, which usually helps moisture content drop enough for a hot, steady fire. That matters most on the raw nights in January when Zone 7b temperatures dip and you need heat now, not wood that is still drying out on your hearth. Well seasoned local hardwood also means less creosote buildup in the chimneys common to Raleigh's older bungalows and newer builds alike.

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 do I actually need for a Raleigh winter?

With frost typically running from October 30 to April 10, most Raleigh households burning a few nights a week get through the season on a half to full cord. Folks who run a wood stove as a primary heat source often go through a cord and a half.

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

Seasoned means the wood has dried for months after splitting until its internal moisture drops low enough to burn hot and clean. In our humid Piedmont air, green wood dries slower than in drier climates, so buying wood that is already seasoned saves you a smoky, low heat fire this winter.

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What kind of wood will I get delivered?

Expect a mix of oak, hickory, and ash sourced from around the Raleigh area, all hardwoods known for dense, long burning coals that hold heat well on cold Piedmont nights.

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Is this firewood really local, and does that matter?

Yes, most suppliers source within the Raleigh area rather than trucking wood in from out of state. Keeping firewood local helps prevent the spread of pests like the emerald ash borer, which has already been confirmed in parts of North Carolina and moves easily in hauled firewood.

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How does delivery actually work?

You choose your cord size and a delivery date, and our truck dumps the wood loose in your driveway. Stacking isn't included, so plan on an afternoon to move it wherever you want it stored.

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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 quarter cord is a quarter of that stack, our third cord and half cord scale up from there, letting you buy exactly what fits your fireplace use and storage space.

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Are there any local rules about burning wood in Raleigh?

Wake County occasionally issues air quality advisories on high ozone or particulate days, so it is worth checking local alerts before burning on those days, especially if you are in a neighborhood with tightly packed homes.

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