Firewood delivery by truck and trailer

Homeowners with wood stoves, fireplaces or outdoor fire pits, plus cottage owners and rural households that heat with wood.

Price per face cord or bulk load, plus a delivery or stacking fee. Repeat customers re-order each autumn, and you can sell kindling bundles as an add-on.

• Safe use of a chainsaw and log splitter
• Physical stamina
• Planning ahead for seasoning time

• Check provincial and federal rules on moving firewood, as some areas restrict it to stop the spread of invasive pests
• Wood needs months to season, so plan cash flow and storage before your first sales
• Check the rules for cutting on Crown land and any permits needed
• Commercial general liability insurance and vehicle insurance that covers carrying loads for business
• Chainsaw and splitter injuries, so use proper protective gear
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence

Startup is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on your equipment, trailer or truck, and how much wood you source. These are estimates, and wood needs months to season, so plan cash flow before your first sales.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how much wood you sell and your delivery area. The estimate assumes about 10 hours a week at minimum, and it is revenue before your costs.

Check provincial and federal rules on moving firewood, which may be restricted to stop invasive pests. Also check the rules and permits for cutting on Crown land, liability and vehicle insurance for business loads, and any home-based business licence.