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Install Furring cost in Milwaukee

How Much Does Install Furring Cost in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Install wood or metal furring strips at 16 in. on center over masonry or framing to prepare a wall or ceiling for finish.

Install Furring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $1.50 to $4.01 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Install Furring in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$1.50 – $4.01

per sq ft

Prices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for install furring.

National average: $1.50 – $4 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.28 – $3.41 per sq ft

    Pressure-treated 1x3 wood furring strips at 16 in. on center, screwed to the substrate, shimmed at obvious low spots

  • Standard

    $1.50 – $4.01 per sq ft

    Pressure-treated 1x3 wood furring strips at 16 in. on center, screwed at each bearing point, shimmed and string-lined flat

  • Premium

    $1.88 – $5.02 per sq ft

    Pressure-treated 1x3 wood furring strips at 16 in. on center, coated screws at each bearing point, laser-checked and shimmed flat

Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.64 – $1.68sq ft
Laborlabor$0.58 – $1.57sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.17 – $0.46sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.11 – $0.30sq ft
Prices adjusted for Milwaukee local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.68-$1.79 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.52-$1.40 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.18-$0.49 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.12-$0.32 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% above avg

Labor costs in Milwaukee run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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