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[Home](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. Log Processing ![Log Processing — professional tree surgery service in Staffordshire by RJ Hutchinson](/assets/work-01-BE4x_UIw.jpg) Wood Products & Processing # Log Processing Across Stafford & Staffordshire. Turn round timber into ready-to-burn firewood logs — cut to length, split to size, stacked where you want them. [Call 07455 716463](tel:+447455716463)[Get a Free Quote](/contact) ✓ Log splitter · Cut to spec · £1m insured 15+ Years Experience 500+ Jobs Completed £1m Insured NPTC Qualified Emergency Line ## What is Log Processing? Log processing converts round timber (from your felled tree, our forestry operations, or supplied delivery) into firewood: cut to your stove length, split for burning, stacked ready to season. Saves hours of axe work and produces consistent, easy-to-burn pieces. We process on-site with a petrol log splitter or processor depending on volume. Standard length is 250mm (10") for most stoves; we'll cut to whatever length your appliance requires. Combine with felling for a full felling-to-firewood service: tree comes down, processed on site, stacked in your woodshed. ### Who It's For - Anyone with felled timber to convert to firewood - Wood-burning stove owners - Off-grid properties using wood as primary heat - Smallholders processing windblown timber ### When It's Needed - Felled tree needs converting to firewood - Round wood delivery needs processing - Annual firewood preparation - Storm timber needs processing before rotting ## What Happens If You Leave It Hand-splitting a winter's worth of firewood with an axe takes 20+ hours and a lot of blisters. A log splitter does it in 2–3 hours with no fatigue. Round timber left unsplit for over a year starts to rot from the cut ends. Process within 6 months for clean burning. ## Our 5-Step Process 01 ### Free Site Inspection We visit, listen and assess access, hazards and surrounding structures before quoting a single penny. 02 ### Written Diagnosis & Quote You get a clear scope of works, fixed price and method statement — usually within 24 hours of the visit. 03 ### Scheduled Visit We agree a date that suits you, confirm the day before and arrive on time with the right kit and crew. 04 ### Safe Execution Risk assessments and permits handled. Roping, rigging and cutting carried out to NPTC and BS 3998 standards. 05 ### Clearance & Sign-Off All arisings removed (or chipped/logged for you), site swept clean, photos sent and invoice issued. ## Why Choose RJ Hutchinson ### Cut To Your Length 250mm standard or whatever your stove takes. ### Splitter, Not Axe Hours not days, no broken backs. ### Stacked On Site In your shed, on a pallet, wherever — included. ### Felling-To-Firewood Tree down, processed, stacked — single visit. ### Consistent Pieces Easy to load, easy to burn, easy to stack. ### Mixed Species Sorted Hardwood and softwood separated if required. ## Log Processing: The Full Detail ### Firewood Quality & Seasoning Freshly processed firewood has 30–50% moisture content — too wet to burn cleanly. It needs 6–24 months of covered, ventilated stacking to season down to under 20% moisture for proper burning. Hardwood (oak, ash, beech, sycamore) burns longer and hotter than softwood. Ash is unique in being usable when freshly processed (lower moisture); other hardwoods need seasoning. ### Processing Equipment We use log splitters for domestic-scale work and a firewood processor for larger volumes (1+ cord per visit). Both produce consistent, manageable pieces. Every job is covered by £1m Public Liability Insurance and carried out under method statements and risk assessments tailored to your site. ## Log Processing — Frequently Asked Questions How much can you process in a day?+ 1–3 cords (about 4–12m³) depending on species and starting size. Do you supply the logs?+ Optional — see Firewood Supply for delivered seasoned logs. What length?+ 250mm standard; we'll cut to your stove length. Do I need to be home?+ No — just access to the timber and instructions for stacking. How much does it cost?+ From £150 per visit for small jobs; quoted by volume for larger. Can you split tough wood (oak, elm)?+ Yes — log splitters handle anything; manual axe is for the brave only. Will the logs be ready to burn?+ Process now, burn next winter — most species need 6–18 months seasoning. Are you insured?+ Fully — £1m PL. ## Related Services [ Wood Products & Processing ### Firewood Supply ](/services/firewood-supply)[ Wood Products & Processing ### Chipping Services ](/services/chipping-services)[ Tree Surgery & Climbing ### Tree Felling ](/services/tree-felling)[ Wood Products & Processing ### On-Site Timber Milling ](/services/timber-milling) [Tree Surgeon Stafford](/)[All Tree Services](/services)[Service Areas](/service-areas)[Free Quote](/contact) ## Ready For a Free Quote on Log Processing? Free site visit, fixed-price written quote, no pressure. Call directly or send a few details — most quotes back within 24 hours. 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