Firewood Delivery in Maryland: How It Works, What It Costs, and What to Order

Every fall, the same question hits homeowners across Baltimore County: I need firewood delivered — where do I start? If you've never ordered before, the terminology alone can slow you down. Cords, half cords, hardwood, softwood, seasoned vs. green — it's enough to make you wonder if you need a forestry degree before you can build a fire.

You don't. Firewood delivery in Maryland is simpler than it looks, and this guide covers everything you need to know — how the process works, which wood type fits your situation, what it costs, and where A-1 Tree & Mulch delivers.

How Firewood Delivery Works in Maryland

The process is three steps: order, schedule, receive.

Start with a phone call or text. Give A-1 your address, the quantity you want (half cord or full cord), and your wood type preference — hardwood for indoor use or softwood for outdoor fires. No online form, no waiting on a quote. Firewood pricing is published and fixed, so the call takes a few minutes.

Turnaround is typically 1–3 days, and same-day delivery is often available depending on the day and weather. If you're ordering ahead of the season — which is strongly recommended — you have far more flexibility on scheduling.

On delivery day, the wood arrives split and ready to stack. A-1 drops it in an accessible spot at your property — driveway, side yard, wherever works for you. Stacking is available as an add-on if you need it; it's not included in the standard delivery price. Confirm at booking.

A-1's firewood comes from trees the company removes as part of its tree service work across Baltimore County. The wood is seasoned in builder's bags that allow logs to dry properly, then delivered when it's ready to burn. Nothing is sourced from outside suppliers — that closed-loop process is the reason the wood quality is consistent.

What to Order: Hardwood vs. Softwood, Cord vs. Half Cord

Wood type: match the wood to the application

The right choice depends on where you're burning, not personal preference.

Mixed hardwood(oak, ash, hickory, cherry, locust, mulberry) is cut 16"–18" and designed for indoor fireplaces and wood stoves. Hardwood burns hotter, longer, and cleaner than softwood — exactly what you want when you're heating a room. It's also the better choice for wood-fired cooking applications like pizzerias and restaurant fire pits that want sustained heat output over multiple hours.

Mixed softwood(pine, poplar, spruce) lights faster and burns at lower temperatures — ideal for outdoor fire pits and recreational fires where you want easy ignition and a good flame for a few hours. It's not a great choice for indoor use as a primary heat source, but for a backyard gathering it does the job well and costs less.

For a detailed breakdown of wood species and burn characteristics, see our guide to hardwood vs. softwood firewood.

Quantity: cord vs. half cord

A full cord is a stack measuring 4 feet wide × 4 feet tall × 8 feet long (128 cubic feet). A half cord is exactly half that — 4×4×4 feet. These are standard measurements, and A-1 uses them consistently.

How much you need depends on how often you use your fireplace or stove. For a household that burns wood 2–3 times a week through a Maryland winter, a full cord is the right baseline. If you're supplementing heat occasionally, or running an outdoor fire pit on weekends, a half cord is usually enough.

When in doubt, order more rather than less. Running short mid-winter in Baltimore is a real problem. Fully seasoned wood stored properly will keep through next season without loss of quality.

What Firewood Delivery Costs in Maryland

A-1 Tree & Mulch publishes fixed delivery pricing — no guesswork, no negotiation needed. Delivery is included in the price for addresses within 15 miles of Rosedale.

Commercial customers — restaurants, pizzerias, and outdoor venues ordering in bulk — should call directly for volume pricing. Bulk discounts are available and pricing is set per order.

Firewood Delivery Area: Baltimore, Towson, and Baltimore County

A-1 Tree & Mulch delivers firewood within a 15-mile radius of its Rosedale yard — free of charge, with no minimum order.

Why Order Firewood from A-1 Tree & Mulch

There are a few things that separate A-1 from generic firewood suppliers in the Baltimore area.

Browse delivery options and confirmed pricing here , or call 443-831-1280 to place your order. Same-day delivery is often available — but the best move is ordering 6–12 months ahead of the season so your wood has time to season properly before you need it.