What Things Cost in Milwaukee
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Milwaukee, calibrated to Wisconsin labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Milwaukee Market Rates
Milwaukee runs 3% below the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
0.95×
5% below avg
-5% vs national
Labor Rates
1.00×
At average
Overall Factor
0.97×
3% below avg
-3% vs national
Milwaukee Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Milwaukee, WI — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$4 – $14
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Aluminum Decking
$4 – $14
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$5 – $6
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Assemble a Shed
$144 – $330
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Backfill Post Hole
$176 – $507
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Bathroom Flooring
$4 – $14
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Bedroom Door
$4 – $14
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Brick Paver
$4 – $14
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$2 – $5
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The trades Milwaukee owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Milwaukee Market Factors
- Materials run 5% below the national average
- Crew labor runs on par with the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 0.97× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Wisconsin
- Seasonal demand swings that move Milwaukee pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Milwaukee — not generic national figures
- 2026 pricing assumptions across materials and labor
- Separate labor and material line items, not a single blended number
- Add-on toggles for demo, disposal, and site prep
- Connect with 3,138 contractors in Milwaukee
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