How much does a cord of firewood cost in the Asheville area?

Cold Valley Mornings Mean Longer Fires

The valley's temperature inversions trap cold air low overnight, so Black Mountain and Montreat homes fire up earlier in the evening and later into spring than you'd guess from the calendar. More burning hours means more wood, so the number that matters is how many cords a winter takes, not just the sticker on one.

Montreat's heavily wooded, shaded lots keep houses cool and the ground damp, which also means firewood stacked in the shade seasons slowly — give it a sunnier, breezier spot and a full summer to dry.

Buy a Full Cord, Season It Right

Make sure you're paying for a true full cord — 128 cubic feet, four feet every way at eight long — not a face cord one row deep. Buy green in spring so it drops under about 20% moisture by fall; damp fall-bought wood smokes, throws little heat, and lines the flue with creosote.

Backup Heat the Valley Counts On

When the power goes out in these hills, central heat goes with it — and a working wood or gas hearth is what keeps a house warm. Black Mountain sits on the natural-gas mains, so a millivolt or battery-backup gas insert gives you power-optional heat, while wood gives total grid-independence. We're 15 minutes east and permit with Buncombe County. Call (828) 545-0525.