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Great job done with a smile!

Need two heavy lifters to load boxes into a container.

$300

Legend, got the job done in record time when other people thought it was impossible!

Help getting a table up to a balcony. Needs to be lifted lifted.

$250

Great guys to work with!

3 Strong Men. Lift/Carry 2 x large sofas up stairs

$180

Excellent, professional. Will call for help again!

Move heavy office shelving unit from garage into the house

$50

Mark was great…we will absolutely use him again.

Help me move home. Dismantling beds, lifting furniture, general labour

$280

Jamie is a total legend! Super punctual, friendly, accomodating and gave extra help on the day. Arrived with all the vehicle and tie down equipment needed for a smooth delivery. Highly recommend and will be using his services again.

Transport bath from Northcote to Preston (no lifting required)

$30

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

$100 - $250

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$100

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$154

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$250

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Why book a heavy lifting help through Airtasker?

Need access to reliable local removalists who can take the stress out of moving bulky furniture, appliances, or equipment? Airtasker can help you connect with local removalists who can quickly ease your mind with your heavy lifting troubles.

Whether you need assistance with a quick room rearrangement or a full-scale move and transport, there are nearby skilled Taskers who can turn physically demanding jobs into seamless heavy lifting tasks. And with Airtasker, you can choose a heavy lifter based on their profile and reviews, so you can get someone experienced and well-equipped for the job.

Many Aussie customers use Airtasker because it's fast, flexible, and lets you book help on your schedule. If you're searching for heavy lifting help near you, Airtasker makes it easy to find someone who can safely and efficiently handle the job.

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Top Heavy Lifting related questions

Yes. Airtasker allows you to hire skilled local removalists for heavy lifting tasks of any size. Whether you need help shifting furniture, transporting appliances, or moving a fragile item, you can easily find heavy lifting near you by using the platform. You can also negotiate for help with packing, depending on the Tasker.

The cost of heavy lifting services in Australia varies depending on the size and weight of the item, the distance it needs to be moved, and whether there are stairs or tricky access points. Hourly rates for standard removalist crews range from about $111 to $200 per hour (for two movers and a truck) in metro areas.

On Airtasker, you can set your cost-effective budget and receive quotes from local removalists, making it easy to compare great offers and choose someone who fits your needs.

Trained professionals use tools such as dollies, trolleys, lifting straps, sliders, and sometimes even mobile lifting machines. These help reduce strain and ensure safe handling of bulky or awkward equipment and furniture that don’t easily fit in boxes.

The 5 P’s (Plan, Position, Pick, Proceed, and Place) are guidelines for lifting safely. They help ensure you assess the load, position your body correctly, lift carefully, and set the item down safely.

Yes, many Taskers are experienced in moving heavy or bulky items up and down stairs. When posting your task, it’s helpful to mention details such as stair width, number of flights, and whether there are tight corners. This ensures you receive offers from removalists who have the right skills and equipment to complete the job safely.

Yes! You can find Taskers experienced in heavy lifting and moving a vending machine. They can safely disconnect, transport, and, if requested, they may also help reinstall your vending machine at its new location.

Pinball machines are heavy and delicate, so it’s best to book a heavy lifter who knows how to safely move and handle pinball machines. They can help with disassembly, secure transport, and if requested, basic reassembly of your fragile gaming equipment. 

What do heavy lifting help services include?

Heavy lifting help on Airtasker covers a wide range of tasks, from shifting single bulky items to assisting with larger home or office relocations. If you’re about to move furniture, transport gym equipment, or carry awkward household items up and down stairs, you can find experienced removalists who come prepared with the right tools and techniques to lend a helping hand.

Many people look for heavy lifting help near them when tackling difficult jobs. Airtasker makes it simple to connect with trusted local Taskers who can get these jobs done safely:

Heavy furniture lifting and moving

Most heavy lifting tasks include assisting with large household furniture such as couches, dining tables, wardrobes, bookshelves, and bed frames. Taskers use equipment to help disassemble and reassemble pieces when needed and ensure everything is properly secured during transport. 

If you're planning a house rearrangement or relocation, you can also book a full furniture removals through Airtasker.

Heavy appliance lifting and moving

Moving appliances like fridges, washing machines, dryers, and ovens requires proper handling to avoid damage. Many local removalists can bring trolleys, straps, and sliders to lift and transport appliances safely. 

You can also check out Airtasker’s fridge removals services if you need specialised help moving your fridge.

Heavy gym equipment lifting and transport

From treadmills to weight racks, Taskers can help lift your heavy gym equipment. They know safe and efficient lifting techniques and appropriate materials to ensure your heavy lifting tasks are completed efficiently without risking injury or damage.

Loading and unloading assistance

If you're relocating, your hired removalist can help load or unload your truck, trailer, boxes, or container. This is especially helpful for those needing extra muscle for long-distance or interstate moves. 

For interstate and long-distance moves, you can also conveniently book interstate removalists near you.

Specialty item lifting

Some items require more careful handling. Think about moving pool tables, pianos, and delicate antiques that don’t easily fit into boxes. When posting your task, simply mention the item type, access restrictions, and location, and you’ll receive offers from Taskers who specialise in these kinds of heavy lifts.

Recent Heavy Lifting tasks

Moving Walkie Stacker Lift

$50

Noble Park VIC 3174, Australia

23rd May 2026

Pickup Walki Stacker which is 500kg from Noble Park and deliver to Dandenong South. This is Bulky items Total Unit Height : 2080mm Length 1100mm Width 1000mm Description of the item is here: https://www.simplyshelving1.com/product-page/full-electric-2t-3m-walkie-stacker-lift-with-rechargeable-battery

Sydney to Brisbane - Pickup & Deliver large heavy glass flat packs

$200

Brisbane CBD QLD 4000, Australia

23rd May 2026

Deliver 2 flat packs from Sydney to Brisbane. The cabinets are glass made and heavy. 1.2m wide*0.45m deep*1.98m high 2 x Boxes of A: 2020 h*1350 w*165 d - 97kg 2 x Boxes of B: 1280 h*460w *150d - 48kg

Move heavy sofa bed - approx 30km

$100

Rozelle NSW, Australia

23rd May 2026

Sofa bed - 3 seater. Heavy Mattress topper for couch Pickup location: Rozelle NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Woodcroft NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

I need someone to help me lift 3 things into a van and storage

$50

Kingston QLD, Australia

23rd May 2026

1 x 2 seater lounge 1 x Bookcase 1 x Table Pickup location: Kingston QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Berrinba QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Sam was absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend him for any type of removal work.

Lift fridge up stairs

$50

Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

23rd May 2026

Get fridge up 1 flight of stairs with curve. Not a lot of space for movement whilst climbing. Please provide brief explanation of how you will achieve the task. Brunswick east Nicholson st. Trolley provided.

Need very heavy bathtub lifted upstairs safely 4 - 5 people required

$150

Larrakeyah NT, Australia

23rd May 2026

I need a very heavy bathtub carried up stairs to outside balcony - it’s heavy - maybe 130 kg - need about 5 people

Pickup & deliver 2 heavy pots

$30

Carrum VIC, Australia

23rd May 2026

Collect to2 medium sized heavy pots with plants & deliver to Sandhurst . Anytime b/w 2:30-4pm today

2 people to lift my Dryer

$50

Arncliffe NSW, Australia

21st May 2026

Need two people to lift my dryer onto my washing machine. No stairs. Dryer is located in the same room

Nathan and friend were prompt and efficient. Highly recommend

Help Move Heavy Marble Dining Table Today (Lawnton → New Farm)

$165

Deagon QLD 4017, Australia

21st May 2026

Looking for someone with a van/truck to help move a heavy marble dining table and chairs from a storage unit in Lawnton to New Farm today. There will already be 2 men assisting with lifting and moving, so mainly need: * A suitable vehicle (van/truck) * Assistance loading/unloading * Careful handling due to the marble top Pickup must be today between 1:30pm–2pm sharp

Couldn’t have asked for someone better, Alex was professional and did this extremely heavy and hard task with a smile the entire time! 1000% recommend

Move two heavy pieces of furniture from townhouse to garage

$120

Artarmon NSW, Australia

21st May 2026

Need to move two pieces of heavy furniture from townhouse to garage

Mario was terrific with VERY difficult job. Huge thanks

Lift from Buddina to Noosa and back for 13 pax

$450

Buddina QLD, Australia

21st May 2026

Need a lift for 13 pax from around 10-10:30, returning to Buddina, leaving Noosa around 4pm

Amazing. Would recommend.

Move couch within a building via lifts

$60

Homebush West NSW, Australia

21st May 2026

Move couch from apartment into the bin room in the same building via lifts (not stairs). Couch is L-shaped, which separates into two parts. 2-men Job. Needs to be moved tomorrow, Fri 22 May. Flexible on timing, but has to be done tomorrow. Location: Courallie Avenue, Homebush West, NSW

Friendly team. Fast and efficient. Good job.

Help to lift gate.

$75

Rochedale South QLD, Australia

21st May 2026

Need a strong person to help lifting a gate on to a trailer then travel for 20mins to help lift it off. 1 hour of work

Josh did a great job! Highly recommend

Removalist 1 Bedroom *Updated*

$300

Daisy Hill QLD 4127, Australia

21st May 2026

**Update in items needing moving Queen Bed Matress Dismantled Bedframe + Slats Double Door Fridge TV unit (small but heavy) Glass Coffee Table Full Body Mirror Glass panels x 6 3 decorative pillars Glass Desk White Bookshelf Vanity that can disassemble Makeup Mirror 2 clothes racks Bar Cart Bed end storage box Bags of clothing 2 plastic tubs 3 small file boxes **Everything sitting in top of the furniture will be packed into the plastic tubs **Glass panels come off of stone look bookshelf & hall table Pickup location: Daisy Hill QLD, Australia Drop-off location: South Maclean QLD, Australia Removals size: 1 bedroom Stairs: No

Couldn't be happier! Great communication leading up to arrival, worked super quickly & efficiently. Would highly recommend

Help take these heavy things to the dump

$80

Loganholme QLD, Australia

20th May 2026

I have 7 boxes, all heavy and non heavy to be chucked, as well as a big vanity

Adam was amazing and so fast at completing the task, no faults at all with the communication, highly recommend him

Lift super king mattress up 3.2m and into window

$250

St Peters NSW 2044, Australia

19th May 2026

Need to lift a heavy super king mattress up to 1 story roof and in through large window

Very quick, job well done

Two people for heavy lifting and manoeuvring up narrow stairs

$200

Victoria Point QLD, Australia

18th May 2026

Heavy lifting and manoeuvring of 5 bulky items from downstairs to upstairs using internal or external stairs plus one item (desk) from upstairs to downstairs. The desk can be quickly disassembled for removal if needed (would need to be reassembled). Items (6) 2 large, heavy recliner chairs 1 solid wood kitchen table (120 cms long) 1 Queen bed frame lightweight 1 Queen mattress 1 heavy desk Task: 5 items need to be carried up interior or exterior stairs and placed in the relevant rooms Desk needs to be brought down and placed in room. NOTE: I am able to help (as a third person if needed but not able to do heavy lifting) The job definitely requires two people who can lift heavy items.

David and Tom arrived on time and amazed us with their speed and efficiency. They were both friendly and caring. We couldn’t believe that our five heavy items were moved with apparent ease up our narrow interior stairs. The guys even disassembled and reassembled our two heavy recliner chairs. Excellent service that we would use again without any hesitation!

Pick up cut plywood panels @ DeMar, Clifton Hill, deliver to Fitzroy.

$80

Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

18th May 2026

Pick up cut plywood panels and offcuts from DeMar Hardware, Clifton Hill, and deliver to Fitzroy. Longest piece/offcut approx 2400mm × 700mm, so needs van/ute/trailer. Help loading may be available at DeMar; I can help unload. Must keep panels flat/supported and dry. 7 cuts from a singular 2400 x 1200mm panel: Main offcut 2400 × ~670–680mm Finished panel 1500 × 260mm Finished panel 1500 × 260mm Finished panel 300 × 260mm Finished panel 300 × 260mm Finished panel 264 × 260mm Strip offcut 900 × 260mm

big up finn, very professional, sick van

Help me carry a load of heavy tiles up stairs.

$150

Southport QLD, Australia

18th May 2026

Help me carry some heavy tile boxes up two flights of stairs. Today. I’m strong, but I need some help. Needs to be today, Monday 18th May. Any time from 3:30pm until 8 pm. Should take a couple of hours.

A pleasure to deal with. Arrived promptly. Friendly and enthusiastic and worked hard. Recommended