Wood supply

[Ashes_Firewood]

Hi. Over the years I’ve always had people on neighbouring land or within a few miles of where I’m based contact me to collect wood for free. A mixture of they’ve either had a tree surgeon in to do some work or sometimes I’ve done the work if it’s been in woodland and they’ve said I can take the wood too.

 

Over the last 7-8 months when I’ve had people contact me they’re quiet often looking to be paid for the wood now. So far I haven’t done as if I’m paying I’d rather get it delivered in by the lorry load. Plus I do have a supply of wood from woodlands we already own.

 

Anyone else finding this? I’m presuming it’s people feeling the cost of living pinch over the last 18 months.

 

Just an observation more than anything else. Someone has been in touch this morning which has prompted the thread 😂

[Dan Maynard]

Definitely, as a tree surgeon I used to bring home lots of wood, but not this year - people either keeping it for themselves or a neighbour. Even been paid for leylandii rings which you couldn't give away before.

[trigger_andy]

2 hours ago, Ashes_Firewood said:

Over the last 7-8 months when I’ve had people contact me they’re quiet often looking to be paid for the wood now. So far I haven’t done as if I’m paying I’d rather get it delivered in by the lorry load. Plus I do have a supply of wood from woodlands we already own

Just  tell them you'll happily collect and not charge them for your time when they change their minds.  

[woody paul]

A lot of people are now requesting to leave cord timber on site. Unless it's conifer then they want it gone. 

[pie eater pete]

All either sells or burns..i get customers repeatedly trying to haggle my prices but what doesn't sell i burn.