There are very few moving companies that have the distinction of serving customers for over a century. Coakley Brothers has been in the relocation business since 1888. And not only does it provide world-class moving services, but it also offers storage solutions to help declutter your life. Its expertise lies in full-service moving and packing; that’s where Coakley Brothers made its name. Over 130 years later, it continues to provide exceptional service through every interaction. It has a fleet of well-maintained trucks with full-time, certified professional moving crews. Coakley Brothers takes pride in being one of the fast and efficient movers in Milwaukee, WI. No matter whether you're moving next door or across the country, it promises that you always get the quality service that has been its signature since it first opened for business.
Coakley Brothers
Moving Services
- Moving & service professionals for corporations & residents
- Furniture Installation
- Move Management
- Construction Management
Wisconsin Moving License
Active
Last Checked: 04/30/22
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Authorized
for Interstate Moves
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Customer Reviews of Coakley Brothers
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Coakley Brothers in Milwaukee, WI using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Coakley Brothers based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“did not meet expectations”
“poor experience with the moving service”
“Awesome service and very professional”
“they made a possibly stressful experience a happy one”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“arrived 10 minutes early”
“on time”
“Punctual”
“They were timely and met every schedule”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“spent much more than with other movers”
“paid much more for our move than planned”
“they were 50% higher than the verbal estimate”
“final cost was 40% less than estimate”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“communication was horrible”
“Calls not returned, e-mails not answered”
“great communication”
“did not respond to phone and email messages”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“could not get an updated quote”
“Invoice did not reflect actual time utilized”
“estimate was 50% higher than expected”
“final credit charge was higher but they adjusted it immediately”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“efficient”
“Move was executed quickly”
“they worked HARD”
“had us moved in 4-1/2 hours”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“They were very courteous”
“were polite, well-mannered”
“Each crew member was pleasant and approachable.”
“men were courteous”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would not use Coakley Brothers again”
“will never use Coakley Brothers again”
“Would hire again because of awesome service”
“made a possibly stressful experience a happy one”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Very professional behavior”
“polite, well-mannered and productive”
“Took pride in their work and were completely professional.”
“very professional and polite”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would not accept responsibility for loss”
“quickly rectified the billing issue and apologized”
“did not provide immediate alternative solution”
“many items were broken and art was damaged”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“damaged items and poorly handled”
“very careful with belongings, particularly delicate items”
“VERY CAREFUL with my items”
“great care of our furniture”
Great Crew Members
| Joel, Verdel | Joel packed crystal perfect, Verdel did great packing furniture |
| Landon,Antoine | Landon was helpful and responsive, Antoine led well |
| Derek | huge thank you to Derek and his crew |
| Coakley Brothers and Brothers Interiors | provided extensive services keeping goals consolidated |
| Anthony, Thomas, Anton | amazing job, prompt, polite, funny, took great care |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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- Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.
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