Monday, November 26, 2018

Tips for Firewood Storage


I always try to get my firewood newsletter out before it gets cold to help avoid rush delivery scheduling. With all the terrible wildfires going on right now this may seem like a sore subject, however, I’m sure a good rain will help us all feel better.
We are still trying to achieve a 50/50 hardwood to pine ratio for our mixed wood product, but this year our mix is going to be closer to 60 percent pine and 40 percent hardwood. Because we have been avoiding taking in pine firewoods our next year’s mix looks to be a much higher percentage of hardwood. 

As always our seasoned and selected wood is excellent quality.
Do not burn wet wood. That smoke up your neighbor and and soot up your chimney. 
Someone asked me once what is the best way to store my firewood. I was so glad to be asked that question because I’ve given that a lot of thought. Even if you cover your wood, dry wood will draw in moisture from the dew-filled night air.
In Oregon wood tight wood sheds are common, however, the best storage of wood is actually a greenhouse.
If you reduce your wood supply by February to make room to start growing your tomatoes and restock your wood by June without breaking glass or plastic you will have done everything perfectly.
However last year I only had one fire before Valentine’s Day, and after that I enjoyed regular fires for about 6 weeks.
The last few years March has been quite chilly, and in fact, March holds both the coldest day and the rainiest day ever recorded here.
It seems there’s a market for 1/4 cords so I guess we’ll start selling those too for $100 delivered. 
Also ask about good deals on limb logs and irregulars for camping and fire pits.

I still don’t do email. When you want to order or if you have any questions, please call. 

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Save a tree, sign up for emails

I don’t do email. 

But many of my customers do. Last year I mailed out my usual newsletter. I will still do this for anyone who prefers hearing from me once a year by snail mail.

Help me build my email mailing list to save trees and make it easier for everyone to get my yearly reminder about quality seasoned firewood at reasonable prices.

I have a web-savvy assistant to handle my website and newsletter. If you do email, please subscribe to get my yearly newsletter sent electronically.* Use the form on the right hand side.



You can feel good about using our firewood because it comes from trees that had to be removed. Consider us part of Mother Nature's recycling team.

*Your email will be kept confidential. You will get one email per year about firewood. Your information will not be used or sold for any other purpose.

If you need to contact me about buying firewood or tree services please call me. I'm an old codger and I don't have a smart phone or computer. I try to offer my customers good old fashioned customer service by telephone.

Our services cover the Sunland, Tujunga, La Crescenta, La Cañada, Flintridge, Montrose, Glendale and a lot of the surrounding areas. Check out our reviews on yelp!

Friday, March 23, 2018

About Dan Scully's Tree Sevices

Dan Scully has been providing expert tree work since 1974. His company, Dan Scully's Tree Services provides expert and professional tree services to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley in California. Service area includes Sunland, La Crescenta, La Canada, Flintridge, Montrose and Glendale CA. His team has been with him for years under the expert guidance of Rene Martinez. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
Officially not a licensed contractor as provided for in section 7027.2. All service charges are calculated at a labor rate of $50.00 per man-hour. Estimated time of jobs have been historically reliable, and if this is agreed upon we pledge not to exceed estimated time without notice, explanation and authorization. Estimated time includes clean up, travel etc. etc.

Our experience is your best Guarantee of Satisfaction.

Officially Unlicensed for Better Savings.

Homeowner policy insured -- the same as your gardeners are.

Free estimates. Call for an appointment.

Dan is an old codger and he don't do email. Call 818-248-0034.

Check us out on yelp!

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Happy New Year 2018

Another great year of providing great service to Sunland-Tujunga and the surrounding communities.

We are having a cold snap right now. Call if you need firewood.

Read the latest Yelp! reviews posted by our happy customers by clicking here.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Subscribe to our email list!

I still don’t do email. 

But many of my customers do. This year I am mailing out my usual newsletter, but I would like to build my email mailing list to save trees and make it easier for everyone to get my yearly reminder about our quality seasoned firewood at reasonable prices.

I have someone helping me with my website and newsletter. If you do email, please subscribe to get my yearly newsletter sent electronically.* Use the form on the right hand side.

*Your email will be kept confidential. You will get one email per year about firewood. Your information will not be used or sold for any other purpose.

If you need to contact me about buying firewood or tree services, please call me. I'm an old codger and I don't have a smart phone or computer. I try to offer my customers good old fashioned customer service by telephone.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

In Case you missed it -- Dan Scully's 2017 Firewood Newsletter and Prices

Once again we are offering quality seasoned firewood at reasonable prices. 
Last winter we finally got our El Niño-like rain, however it came too late to save many drought-stressed pine trees. In 40 years I can’t remember removing so many dead pines in such a short time. Though we had a few hardwood tree removals we fell short of this year’s goal of providing a 50/50 mix of hard and soft woods. My best guess is that our mix is going to run 70% pine and 30% hardwood. I have negotiated an additional source of premium hardwoods for next year, which will prevent this kind of shortfall in the future.
Those of you who have purchased from us before know all our woods burn well.
Because we were so busy this spring we didn’t have all the wood split by my June 1st self-imposed deadline. Pine seasons quicker so this is probably not a big deal but our crew will be instructed to cast out any heavier-than-normal pieces. 

The good news is that we are reducing our mixed wood price this year. 

$140 - half cord 70/30 pine/hardwood mix
$250 - full cord 70/30 pine/hardwood mix

We provide Free Local Delivery throughout the Crescenta Valley including Glendale, Montrose, La Cañada, Flintridge, La Crescenta, Tujunga, Sunland, Shadow Hills and Lakeview Terrace. There is a $20 charge for delivery outside of the local area.  
Stacking is additional. Our current stacking prices start at $20 for a half cord if the stack is within 20 feet of where the pick-up truck is parked and 50 cents per step over 20 feet. For a full cord, the price is doubled.

Firewood should be stored in a well-ventilated outdoor area and protected from the elements. 

I still don’t do email. When you want to order, please call. However, I have someone helping me with my website and newsletter. If you do email, please go to scullytreeservices.com to subscribe to get my yearly newsletter sent electronically.*


Happy New Year and God Bless - Dan Scully

Your email will be kept confidential. You will get one email per year about firewood. Your information will not be used or sold for any other purpose.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Get your firewood early!

Over 40 years of tree trimming, tree services, firewood in Shadow Hills, La Crescenta, Sunland, Tujunga, La Canada, Flintridge, Montrose, and San Fernando California. 

Once again Dan Scully's Tree Services is offering quality seasoned firewood at reasonable prices. 

After a full summer of seasoning, we are ready to deliver outstanding firewood. We use only quality pine and hardwoods. Not all the wood we cut meets our standards for firewood. Our customers only get the best.

Our mixed woods contain pine and hardwood. Some feel that besides being economical, using a mixture of hardwood and softwood works because the softwoods ignite more quickly and then the hardwood burns longer after the fire is established. 

We deliver cords and half cords of seasoned firewood to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley. Our clients live in Glendale, Montrose, La Cañada, Flintridge, La Crescenta, Tujunga, Sunland, Shadow Hills, Lakeview Terrace and the surrounding areas. Order early to get the best selection. 

Call for current prices for delivered wood. Your price will vary depending on how much wood and where you want it.

- half cord pine/oak mix
- full cord  pine/oak mix

Our pricing includes delivery. Stacking is additional. Our current stacking prices start at $20 for a half cord if the stack is within 20 feet of where the pick-up truck is parked and 50 cents per step over 20 feet. For a full cord, the price is doubled.

Firewood should be stored in a well-ventilated outdoor area and protected from the elements. 

Dan Scully is an old codger and he doesn’t do email.
Call him. 818-248-0034.

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Expert Tree Services since 1974

Dan Scully has been providing expert tree work since 1974. His company, Dan Scully's Tree Services provides expert and professional tree services to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley in California. Service area includes La Crescenta, Sunland, La Canada, Flintridge, Montrose and Glendale CA. His team has been with him for years under the expert guidance of Rene Martinez, they work safely and quickly. Their job is not done until your yard is clean from all debris. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Officially not a licensed contractor as provided for in section 7027.2. All services are calculated at a labor rate of $50.00 per man-hour. Estimated time of jobs have been historically reliable, and is this is agreed upon pledge not to exceed estimated time without notice, explanation and authorization. Estimated time includes clean up, travel, etc.

Our experience is your best Guarantee of Satisfaction.

Officially Unlicensed for Better Savings.

Homeowner policy insured -- the same as your gardeners are. 

Free estimates. Call 818-248-0034 for an appointment. 

I'm an old codger and I don't do email. 

Call me. 818-248-0034.

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Got Wood?

Over 40 years of tree trimming, tree services, firewood in Shadow Hills, La Crescenta, Sunland, Tujunga, La Canada, Flintridge, Montrose, and San Fernando California. 

Once again Dan Scully's Tree Services is offering quality seasoned firewood at reasonable prices. 

El Nino? El Schmino! The last couple winters have not had much rain, but it still gets cold during the winter nights in Los Angeles. When the weather is nippy there is nothing like lighting a fire in the fireplace to warm the home and chase away the chill. There is something elemental about the smoky aroma of a wood fire, the crackling sounds, the dancing flames and the glowing embers.

Our firewood was split prior to June 1, 2016 to allow a full summer of seasoning. We use only quality pine and hardwoods. Not all the wood we cut meets our standards for firewood. Our customers only get the best.

Oak costs more, but many customers prefer burning hardwood. Oak produces a slow-burning fire. Oak takes patience to start, but the result is a sustained fire.

Our mixed woods contain about 50% pine and 50% hardwood. Some feel that besides being economical, using a mixture of hardwood and softwood works because the softwoods ignite more quickly and then the hardwood burns longer after the fire is established. 

We deliver cords and half cords of seasoned firewood to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley. Our clients live in Glendale, Montrose, La Cañada, Flintridge, La Crescenta, Tujunga, Sunland, Shadow Hills, Lakeview Terrace and the surrounding areas. Order early to get the best selection. 

Our prices for delivered wood are:

$200 - half cord all oak hardwood
$360 - full cord all oak hardwood

$150 - half cord 50/50 pine/oak mix
$260 - full cord 50/50 pine/oak mix

All pricing includes delivery. Stacking is additional. Our current stacking prices start at $20 for a half cord if the stack is within 20 feet of where the pick-up truck is parked and 50 cents per step over 20 feet. For a full cord, the price is doubled.

Firewood should be stored in a well-ventilated outdoor area and protected from the elements. 

Small amounts of our firewood for camping, firepits, etc. can now be purchased at Verdugo Hills Golf Shop for $1 each. If you have purchased our wood at the golf course before, you will note that this price is unchanged.

Dan Scully is an old codger and he doesn’t do email.
Call him. 818-248-0034.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Firewood for the 2016 Holiday Season

Now is a great time to order your holiday firewood. Colder weather is on the way. Have Dan Scully's Tree Services deliver a stack of seasoned firewood ready to enjoy. Using your fireplace makes your home warm and welcoming during the holidays.

Dan Scully's Tree Services offers delivery of seasoned firewood to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley in California near Los Angeles. Our clients live in La Crescenta, Montrose, La Cañada, Flintridge, Sunland, Shadow Hills, Lakeview Terrace and the surrounding areas.

We offer different prices depending on the wood you prefer. Order early to get the best selection.

Our oak supply is best right now, all split early and well summer seasoned. Oak costs more, but many customers prefer burning hardwood.

Our mixed wood orders contain about 60% pine and 40% hardwood. 

We also offer all pine.

All pricing includes delivery. Call for current prices.

Dan is an old codger and he doesn’t do email. Call him. 818-248-0034.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

How we provide the best low-cost tree services in the Crescenta Valley CA

Since 1974 Scully has been providing expert tree services. Dan Scully's Tree Services offers expert and professional tree services to customers to La Crescenta, Sunland, La Canada, Flintridge, Montrose and Glendale and surrounding areas in Los Angeles CA.

Estimated time of jobs have been historically reliable, and this agreed upon pledge is not to exceed estimated time without notice, explanation and authorization. Estimated time includes clean-up, travel, etc. Officially not a licensed contractor as provided for in section 7027.2. All services are calculated at a labor rate of $37.50 per man-hour. 

Our experience is your best Guarantee of Satisfaction.

Officially Unlicensed for Better Savings.

Homeowner policy insured -- the same as your gardeners are. 

Free estimates. Call 818-248-0034 for an appointment. 

 Call me. 818-248-0034. I'm an old codger and I don't do email.

Check us out on yelp.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Dan Scully's Tree Services on yelp!


30 years experience providing great customer service

Dan Scully has been providing expert tree work since 1974. His company, Dan Scully's Tree Services provides expert and professional tree services to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley in California. Service area includes La Crescenta, Sunland, La Canada, Flintridge, Montrose and Glendale CA. His team has been with him for years under the expert guidance of Rene Martinez. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Officially not a licensed contractor as provided for in section 7027.2. All services are calculated at a labor rate of $50.00 per man-hour. Estimated time of jobs have been historically reliable, and is this is agreed upon pledge not to exceed estimated time without notice, explanation and authorization. Estimated time includes clean up, travel, etc.

Our experience is your best Guarantee of Satisfaction.

Officially Unlicensed for Better Savings.

Homeowner policy insured -- the same as your gardeners are. 

Free estimates. Call 818-248-0034 for an appointment. 

I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Tree Services in the Crescenta Valley

Dan Scully's Tree Services provides expert and professional tree services to customers throughout the Crescenta Valley in California. Service area includes La Crescenta, Sunland, La Canada, Flintridge, Montrose and Glendale CA. 

Free estimates. Call 818-248-0034 for an appointment. 

I'm an old codger and I don't do email. Call me. 818-248-0034.

Check us out on yelp.