By the time the new year arrives, the log pile that looked plentiful in December is usually a lot thinner than expected. Restocking your firewood properly at this point in the winter is not just a matter of ordering more, it is about choosing the right volume, the right format and the right delivery for the weeks of cold weather still to come. As a Ready to Burn certified supplier and the home of fencing and timber supplies in Clitheroe, we deliver kiln-dried logs across Lancashire and offer collection from our yard, and this guide walks through how to top up sensibly so you stay warm through to spring without overbuying or running short again.
Why Mid-Winter Restocking Needs a Different Approach
The firewood you buy in autumn and the firewood you buy in January serve slightly different jobs. An autumn order is about laying in the bulk for the whole season, with plenty of time for the wood to settle into a dry log store. A January or February top-up is reactive: you have already burnt through more than you planned, the worst of the cold is often still ahead, and you need a delivery that arrives quickly, burns cleanly from day one, and reliably sees you through to spring. That changes the volumes and formats that make sense.
There is also the matter of weather. The wet Lancashire air between Christmas and late February is unforgiving on any wood that is not properly dry, and a damp delivery now is far harder to rescue than one in October. Kiln-dried logs are the sensible choice for a mid-winter restock because they arrive at a low moisture content and are ready to burn straight from the bag, with no further seasoning needed.
Choosing the Right Volume for the Rest of Winter
The volume question comes down to how much you have burnt so far and how long you expect the cold to last. We stock a 0.6 cubic metre builders bag for households that want a manageable top-up, and a full 1 cubic metre hardwood bag for homes that burn heavily and want to commit to one delivery rather than reordering again in February. The 1m3 bag is also where the free delivery threshold most easily comes into play, since it sits comfortably above the £150 mark across our BB postcode delivery area. Working out roughly how many evenings of burning you have left, against how much you have used so far, gives you a usable estimate without the guesswork.
Top-Ups With Net Logs and Kindling
For households that need a smaller boost rather than a full bulk delivery, our click and collect range from the Clitheroe yard is the practical answer. Nets of softwood logs are easy to carry, easy to store in a small porch or shed, and ideal for getting a fire going quickly on a cold evening. Pairing a few nets of logs with a net of kindling and a pack of Samba or Homefire Twizlers firelighters gives you everything you need to keep burning without committing to a full bag delivery. Our logs for collection page lists the available formats.
Why Kiln-Dried Quality Matters More After Christmas
Once you are into January, every log you burn really has to earn its place. Wet or poorly seasoned logs at this point in the winter mean smoky fires, low heat output and creosote building up in your flue exactly when you are using the stove most. Properly kiln-dried logs, with their consistently low moisture content, give the clean, hot, efficient burn that keeps your house warm and your chimney safe. Our Ready to Burn certified logs meet the moisture standard that makes the difference between a fire that warms a room and one that fills it with smoke.
Free Delivery Across the BB Postcodes
One of the practical benefits of restocking with us in January is that we deliver free across the BB postcode area on orders over £150, which a 1m3 hardwood bag comfortably exceeds. We cover homes in towns including logs for sale Padiham, logs for sale Haslingden and logs for sale Colne, and the full coverage is set out on our delivery charges page. In a Lancashire winter where icy roads can make trips out impractical, having a delivery slot scheduled removes one of the bigger frustrations of mid-season buying.
Storing the New Wood to See the Winter Out
Even kiln-dried logs need somewhere dry and airy to live once they arrive, especially if you are stacking them alongside what is left of your earlier supply. The aim is to keep the new dry wood off the wet ground and away from any older, damper logs that might draw moisture across into it. A proper log store with slatted sides lets air move freely through the stack, which is what keeps the whole supply burn-ready right through to the last cold snap of the winter. You can see the options on our log storage solutions page.
To plan a January restock, arrange a bulk delivery or organise collection from our Clitheroe yard, call 01200 449930 or get in touch through our contact us page. We deliver kiln-dried logs across the BB postcode area with free delivery over £150.
