firewood costs

[Steve Bullman]

im strongly considering getting out of firewood...ive been saying that for the past couple of years now, but looking at the figures this year i just dont see its feasable without putting my prices up a lot higher than id be happy about. is anyone else in a similar situation? i heard of one haulier selling cord at £60 a ton not far from me....not even worth considering buying at that money!!

[18 stoner]

I can see that point Steve, but think its still worth processing surgery waste for now as its not bought in. Extra work i guess but zero cost.

 

As for processing cord to sell, different matter unless you are in such a large way it makes it pay. This size scale would take a lot of doing along side running a tree surgery business.

 

Just my ten anyway. Pete.

[Steve Bullman]

i dont get enough waste to make it viable...i have to buy in.

 

at the moment i pay £80 per month for my yard, which to be honest, if i didnt sell firewood i would no longer need.....plus my processor which i could sell now for what i paid for it 5 years ago. I'd also no longer need my ldv as a small van such as a mercedes vito would be great for contract climbing and could be kitted out inside very nicely indeed. its a very tempting proposition.

[Peter]

But then what would you do on wet days?

[Steve Bullman]

same as i do now!!!! nothing!

[Steve Bullman]

nah.....in fairness i do have other things that i could expand on if only i had the time. thats another problem with firewood....too time consuming for little return

[ukminch]

I think if your buying it in at high cost you can't do it unless your completely set up for it. I wouldn't dream of buying it in unless it was mega cheap. I only process my waste and see it as a few quid beer money (obviously taxable)

 

Hence if somebody offers me £20 quid on site for the wood 9times out of 10 they can have it so long as it goes before I leave site.

 

R

[18 stoner]

The yard issue doesnt concern me Steve, so i can see your dilemma. My yard is my dads place so, what you are saying is it could be more viable for me to buy in and process than you?

[ukminch]

About £80 month more viable or a grand a year....

[Steve Bullman]

nah £80 isnt really the end of the world....but its just something else to consider. 8 months of the year im paying that and its not really earning me anything