Big Red Sawmill & Firewood
About Big Red Sawmill & Firewood
Big Red Sawmill & Firewood — Hardwood Delivery in Palmyra, Nebraska
Big Red Sawmill & Firewood supplies mixed hardwoods to Palmyra-area homeowners who need reliable firewood delivery. With a 4.9-star rating across 56 customer reviews, the operation has built consistent demand by focusing on straightforward service: quality wood, on-time delivery, and responsive communication.
Wood Quality and BTU Performance
Mixed hardwood loads typically include oak, hickory, and similar species that deliver strong heat output—oak averages 24–28 million BTU per cord, while hickory reaches 27–30 million BTU per cord. These figures matter if you're heating with wood rather than supplementing an existing system. Properly seasoned hardwood (target moisture content around 20%) burns cleaner and hotter than green or kiln-dried alternatives, reducing creosote buildup and maximizing warmth from each cord.
Delivery and Cord Measurements
Firewood is sold by the cord (128 cubic feet), though many suppliers offer quarter-cord and half-cord increments for smaller needs or testing quality before committing to a full load. When you call to order firewood in Palmyra, confirm delivery windows, whether the wood is already split, and whether Big Red stacks on-site—these details affect your unloading timeline and setup.
Getting Started
Reach out at (402) 525-2095 to discuss volume, preferred delivery timing, and current pricing. Palmyra-area customers can expect typical rates in the $250–$400 per cord range, though seasonal demand and log availability shift prices. Ask about their current moisture readings and how long their wood has been seasoned before placing an order.
Services & Products
Wood Types
- Mixed Hardwood
Services
- Delivery
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Opening Hours
Verified Customer Reviews
See what people are saying about Big Red Sawmill & Firewood
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"I have ordered white oak trailer deck boards from them 3 times now and each time was super easy and fast! All orders where custom sizes and they had them cut in 2-3 day. Highly Highly recommend!"
"We appreciate everything you do providing a huge supply of different kinds of wood we use in our woodworking business. Customer service is +10 as you're always willing to make sure all our needs are met. Cutting a board (or more) if needed, the ability to drop off our logs and have you dry them in your kiln. You go the extra mile wether it's Dave, our daughter or her boyfriend coming in for something Dave needs picked up or dropped off. The best thing is you're located in the same town as our daughter! Who would have thought the small community of Palmyra has such a gold mine of a sawmill."
"No surprise as to why there are only 5 star reviews for this establishment. Brian you're the man. Very knowledgeable about all types of wood. Highly recommend this business due to the extremely high quality of material and very very reasonable pricing. The perfect place to pick up wood for heavy haulers. THANK YOU BRIAN!"
"Great place. Big selection, all kinds of cuts. You'll find your piece for that next project. Fair prices too!"
"I live in Omaha and for the rest of my life, I plan on driving the 45 minutes to Palmyra, NE rather than 10 minutes away to any of a dozen other places, for absolutely any wood I may need. I'm doing floating stairs in my house and was having serious difficulty finding the right species and thickness for the project. I was recommended Big Red Sawmill and took a drive out there to check it out with my wife and kids. Brian and his family helped answer absolutely ALL of our questions, showed us all of their supply, and after we figured out the right type we wanted, went out to a storage facility to verify they had it in stock. When they saw our kids were there, they took all of us around the property on a tour, let my kids pet their cows, and even brought my wife and I to the storage barn to show us the exact wood we were getting. Not only are they the most knowledgeable people with lumber and species, but they might be the nicest human beings in the world! Beware - if you drive out to this place once, you're going to be looking around the house for additional projects that might give you an excuse to pay this place a visit (I've been back once already, besides my order pickup, and it's been a week). Additionally, it's reasonably priced for unbelievably strong quality!"
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