Firewood by Gus
About Firewood by Gus
Firewood by Gus supplies mixed hardwoods to homeowners throughout Riverside, Connecticut. Whether you heat with a fireplace, wood stove, or insert, ordering firewood delivered to your door beats making multiple trips to a supply yard.
What You Get
The business offers mixed hardwood cords—typically oak, hickory, ash, and similar species that deliver strong BTU output. Oak ranges from 24–28 million BTU per cord, while hickory sits higher at 27–30 million BTU. These dense woods burn longer and hotter than softwoods, making them ideal for winter heating in southern Connecticut's cold months.
Why Delivery Matters
A full cord measures 128 cubic feet and weighs 3,000+ pounds. Most homeowners find delivery far more practical than hauling it themselves. Firewood by Gus handles that logistics, saving time and back strain. When you call, confirm the cord size you need (full, half, or quarter), ask about seasoning levels—target wood at 15–20% moisture content to avoid excessive smoke and creosote buildup—and clarify delivery windows for your schedule.
Getting Started
With a 4.4-star rating across 17 customer reviews, Firewood by Gus has built a neighborhood presence in Riverside. For pricing, seasoned hardwood typically runs $250–$400 per full cord in the area, depending on wood type and delivery distance.
Ready to order? Call (203) 253-1089 to discuss your cord size, delivery date, and any stacking preferences. Mention Riverside in your area code so they can confirm service access.
Services & Products
Wood Types
- Mixed Hardwood
Services
- Delivery
Service Areas
Opening Hours
Verified Customer Reviews
See what people are saying about Firewood by Gus
Read all 17 reviews on Google
"Called Atko and he dropped off a full cord of wood same day. The wood is top quality. Note the color of the wood, size of the pieces, light weight of the wood (as in not full of moisture) and how quickly it splits for kindling pieces. Five stars all the way."
"I ordered a cord last year and what was delivered was closer to 50-75% of a cord. The bigger problem was that a lot of the wood was very damp and moldy. I needed to start my fire with kiln dried wood and then use the firewood they delivered after the fire was started. They were friendly however. Price was very competitive with other suppliers in the darien greenwich area."
"Finally getting around to writing this review... purchased a half cord of wood through firewood by gus. Someone from a company called ATKO Bro's Landscaping delivered my wood. Took them almost 2 weeks to deliver and the wood was impossible to keep lit. Tested the wood with a moisture meter and all the pieces I tested were above 30% some was as high as 45% meaning they were selling unseasoned wood as seasoned. Illegal to do in the state of CT. Called the owner of ATKO out on the wood and he tried to dodge it saying I was testing the wood wrong and that I was his only complaint. Seeing as I resplit the wood and tested in the center I wasn't testing it wrong. Had to threaten to report him to the department of consumer affairs to get him to agree to give me my money back. He came and picked up the wood which undoubtedly went to someone else as they threw it in the back of a truck full. My advise is if they delivered your wood buy a moisture meter and test it! Burning unseasoned wood can damage your chimney and cost you thousands in repairs and you are paying for SEASONED wood."
"Sadly Gus has passed but whoever is now running “WOOD BY GUS” is doing an excellent job, prices are reasonable and the wood is hard, aged and burns like coal."
"Had my first fire tonight and the wood lit up quickly and burned well. Would recommend these guys to a friend."
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