Firewood Moisture Testing

What This Service Involves

Moisture content is the single biggest factor in how well firewood burns, especially in the damp Pacific Northwest. We use calibrated meters to check your wood and tell you exactly where it stands against ready-to-burn targets. This helps you avoid the frustration of smoky, hissing fires from wood that is not truly seasoned. Whether you bought elsewhere or stacked your own, we give you a clear, honest reading.

Benefits

Know for certain whether your wood is ready to burn; Avoid smoky, inefficient fires from damp wood; Calibrated meter readings you can trust; Guidance on how much more seasoning is needed; Useful for wood from any source

Our Process

1) Schedule a visit or bring a sample to our yard; 2) We take calibrated readings from representative pieces; 3) We compare results against ready-to-burn targets; 4) We explain the readings and recommend next steps

What Affects the Cost

Volume or number of samples tested; Whether testing is on-site or at our yard; Travel distance for on-site visits; Level of detail in the reporting requested; Scheduling and turnaround needs

Best Time of Year

Especially valuable in fall when you want to confirm your supply is dry before the heating season.