From my initial contact with the coordinator to my move with the crew, I had a great experience. This was my first interstate move by myself (from one state to another) and Scherer Moving & Storage made it easy. They were considerate, polite, careful with my belongings. I would highly recommend Scherer Moving & Storage for your moving needs.
How Much Do Movers Cost in Milwaukee? 2026 Price Ranges, Explained
Moving quotes get written in vague language on purpose. Here’s the plain version: what Milwaukee moves actually cost in 2026, what moves the number, and how to keep your estimate honest.
Hourly rates for local moves
Most Milwaukee local moves price by the hour. A two-mover crew with a truck runs $120–$180 an hour, with a two-hour booking minimum. Add a third mover and the rate goes up roughly $40–$60 an hour — which is usually cheaper than it sounds, because three hands finish a two-hands job in barely more than half the time.
What a full local move costs
Putting it together: a one-bedroom apartment move typically lands between $500 and $800, a two-to-three-bedroom house runs $900–$1,500, and larger homes or difficult access price above that. The range is wide because the inputs are real: stairs and long carries, elevators with reserved windows, packing help, and the season you move in.
Interstate moves from Wisconsin
Crossing a state line changes the pricing model — volume, distance and dates set the number. Most interstate household moves from Wisconsin run $3,000–$8,000, with longer routes and larger households above that. A licensed and insured interstate mover quotes it in writing before loading day, and that number should be the number you pay.
What actually moves the price
Four things: inventory (what travels and how heavy), access (stairs, elevators, carry distance, parking), dates (summer weekends and month-ends price higher), and extra services (packing, storage, piano handling). Everything else is presentation.
How to get a real number
Send both addresses, your dates and a rough inventory — a coordinator builds a written estimate from that, and nothing is booked until you approve it. Start with our moving services or send the form.
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We had a great experience with Scherer Moving & Storage. The crew were courteous, friendly, worked quickly and expertly, and were extremely careful with our belongings. These are real professionals, and they made every effort to make sure that our move was a success in all ways. I would strongly recommend Scherer Moving & Storage to anyone looking for help with their move. They are truly outstanding.
Scherer Moving & Storage were contracted by a furniture retailer to deliver my mattress. The mattress was a king size almost 500lbs beast that needed to be taken down to the basement. The two guys were prompt, quick, and friendly. They were able to squeeze it through a tighter stairwell with no damage. Great guys, super appreciative of their work.
For the most part the move was conducted professionally, quickly and efficiently. My only issue was the improper packing of two bags which I had set aside from the material to be moved as they were to be my luggage for both the next week and an upcoming trip. Despite being requested they did not find where those bags had been packed on the truck not contacted me later to let me know if my luggage had been found. For this reason, I am giving them a 4 star instead of 5 star review.
The guys were very fast, professional, and friendly. They did a great job. They were very positive the whole time even though it was a Sunday and was raining. I would definitely recommend Scherer Moving & Storage.:)
They didn't come when promised, twice. Sent two guys and a small woman to move a 300 pound filing cabinet up 4 stairs into the house. They didn't bring a truck to haul off items for trash as promised, then called more guys who brought a full truck, then smashed the furniture for removal all over my driveway and left shards of wood and screws all over the driveway. If I hadn't noticed and swept I'd likely gotten a flat tire. Only upside is they were polite and got the job done once they finally came. Update: The owner offered me my money back as an apology for his staff's behavior so I'm adding a star.