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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

What seemed a heavy difficult move was made easy but only because of the professional expertise of Luixin. Thank you!!!

Move a heavy stone table top

$150

Javier was really easy to work with. Punctual, calm, and helpful. Thank you!

Quick job: lift pilates reformer up a flight of stairs

$70

Brilliant. Would recommend 100%

Moving heavy furniture

$150

Did a great job and arrived on time

Move ten heavy plants in pots

$70

Thanks you very efficient

Move heavy bed and chair from Bibra lake and Beeliar to Welles’s

$400

First time using airtasker, set the bar high

I need a lift from Bundaberg to Hervey bay

$100

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

$100 - $250

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$100

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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

Need 2 strong guys to help moving a very heavy jarrah bench top

$50

Perth WA, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Have 2 people already but the size and weight make it almost impossible hence the extra hands needed, $50 cash each, shouldn't take long and ideally around 4pm

Looking for a man to drive our van and help lift heavy furniture

$100

Kensington NSW, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Drive van around for a few hrs and help lift fridge up a flight of stairs

Move a Heavy Fridge

$80

Chermside QLD 4032, Australia

20th Nov 2025

I need a reliable Tasker to pick up and deliver a heavy fridge from Chermside to Nundah. Fridge Dimensions: • Height: 1685 mm • Depth (Length): 700 mm • Width: 945 mm Job Details: • The fridge is quite heavy, so two people or proper moving equipment (trolley/straps) is recommended. • Delivery location is an apartment building in Nundah and should be able to fit within the elevator otherwise there are stairs if required. • Must have a van, truck, or large ute capable of transporting the fridge upright. Pickup location: Chermside QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Nundah QLD, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At delivery

Free Luxury Massage Chair - collect Canterbury, easy access with lift

$20

Canterbury-Bankstown NSW, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Livemor 4D Massage Chair - Sina Grey model. Giving away this luxury massage chair for FREE. We have tried to sell it, but we have new furniture arriving tomorrow morning and need the space immediately. Condition: From an immaculate, designer home. The chair works perfectly and has been well looked after. Note: There is some surface peeling on the seat cushion (common with these), but it is purely cosmetic and easily covered with a throw. Why it’s free: We just need it gone before our delivery arrives. If you have the means to move it, it’s yours to keep or resell for a profit. Logistics: This is extremely heavy. You WILL need a ute or van, a dolly/trolley, and a second person to help you lift it. It will not fit in a car. First person to confirm a pick-up time gets it. Located in Canterbury pickup after 5pm

Incredible worker and helped under difficult situation. This is your go to guy for Airtasker service, thanks again all the best

Move a heavy pizza oven and stand plus heavy wooden table

$100

Newstead TAS, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Two strong persons to move heavy clay pizza oven and stand to new location in garden, and move heavy table from under house, and attach legs, to my lounge

Need a lift with fridge down stairs. Greenslopes

$50

Greenslopes QLD, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Fridge lift. 15 Minutes work (max) but has to be 5pm sharp this Saturday 22nd. Suit a local.

Lift up the table and move it into the unit

$30

Chatswood West NSW 2067, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Hi Chatswood need some one to lift the table up to enter the unit door. It is solid wood. It is 1.6m*0.55m. Thanks. No need to move to other place. Need someone immediately.

Good guy, settle the heavy table very fast

Lifting & carrying house contents Bilgola $35/hr + GST

$120

Bilgola Plateau NSW, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Moving contents of 3-level house to top storey. Some heavy lifting

Help lift my clothes dryer - Urgent

$100

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

One or two people to lift a dryer from table to floor. 1 minute job. We have a repairman coming at 9am today who we can't reschedule. My back is injured so I can't lift it down.

On time. Got the job done. No fuss. Highly recommend.

Bring heavy box upstairs in townhouse

$80

Pascoe Vale, Victoria

19th Nov 2025

The recliner chair I ordered was delivered but the delivery guy would only bring it to the front door. I need it brought upstairs (17 steps). Box is about 53 kg, so might need two people.

Liam was fantastic! Easygoing, quick to respond, friendly and worked super fast! He went above and beyond and I’d gladly book him again. Highly recommend!

Help unload 25% of a truck & lift massage chair

$100

Brunswick West, Victoria

18th Nov 2025

Need to unload 30% of a moving truck and take a 90kg massage chair upstairs. Will take 30-45 min to unload (3 people total will be unloading) and then lifting chair will take 5-15 min Will take 35min to 1 hour to complete. Will be around 7:40-8pm arrival in Brunswick. Pickup location: Brunswick West VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

They were amazing! Couldn’t recommend more. Great work ethic

Transport heavy dining table tonight! Kirrawee to Drummoyne

$280

Kirrawee NSW 2232, Australia

17th Nov 2025

Heavy marble top dining table. 150cm diameter, and 6 chairs. Level access at pick up, however 2 flight of stairs at delivery. Will require 2 very strong people, so bring someone to help. May need to bring a drill in case you need to unscrew legs. Must be done tonight. Comment what time you can be at Kirrawee? Pickup location: Kirrawee NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Drummoyne NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Excellent service. Punctual and reliable. Very careful and took all precautions. Will use again

Pick up 42 boxes and deliver to office building level 1 (no lift)

$150

Somerton VIC, Australia

16th Nov 2025

I need 42 boxes picked up from Blue star logistics Depot in Somerton and deliver to Essendon North office complex. There is parking garage on site but you have to take the boxes to level 1, and there is no goods lift. You will need to take all 42 boxes upstairs size of the boxes is 56 x 46 x 30cm and each box weighs around 10kg

Mac did an excellent job, punctual, polite and professional , would not hesitate to use him again, great Job

Help me move one sofa in the lift then to front of property

$50

Cremorne NSW, Australia

16th Nov 2025

Easy job for one person - I can help. Goes into the lift, down to the garage, then outside to hard rubbish pickup point outside of garage door It’s relatively light weight in that I can move it by myself, it’s just the configuration into the lift needs help

Nice and easy 👍👍👍👍 will book again

REEPLEX HG2100XP HEAVY DUTY HOME GYM WITH 100KG WEIGHT STACK

$150

Manor Lakes VIC 3024, Australia

15th Nov 2025

REEPLEX HG2100XP HEAVY DUTY HOME GYM WITH 100KG WEIGHT STACK I need some one to assemble

Great job! He is quickly and professionally. Very reliable and easy to deal with. Highly recommend!

Balcony lift of Queen bed base (wooden)

$250

Dalkeith WA, Australia

15th Nov 2025

Need a balcony lift for heavy wooden queen bed base (50kg) without bed head into a second storey house. The item is too large for the stairwell. Looking for experienced movers to hoist item to the balcony access in residential home. Preferably to complete job by Wed 19 Nov. The hoisting area is from garden. Images attached for bed frame (currently wrapped and bed head removed) and garden access

Thanks James for the professional balcony lift! Excellent communication - highly recommend.

Move and lift the Ute canopy (approx. 160kg) on its rear back

$100

Glen Waverley, Victoria

14th Nov 2025

Move and lift up the new Ute canopy on its rear back in position Pickup location: Glen Waverley Ward VIC, 澳大利亚 Drop-off location: Glen Waverley Ward VIC, 澳大利亚 Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Awesome handyman and helper

2 strong guys to moving heavy bbq

$100

Collaroy Plateau NSW, Australia

14th Nov 2025

Need heavy BBQ moved upstairs to backyard

Adrian was great. Highly recommend. Very happy.

Lifting a table

$50

Cottesloe WA 6011, Australia

14th Nov 2025

I need two people to help lift a table from the dining room to the front verge and onto a trailer. Includes going up a short flight of stairs. Around 11am in Cottesloe.

Thanks for your help!

Move garden items to other side of yard (heavy pots, table)

$75

Glenroy VIC 3046, Australia

14th Nov 2025

I'm having my deck resanded and need someone to move some items from the deck to another part of the yard. They are too heavy for me. I will do the light items but need someone to move 3 plant pots, a table, a cantilever umbrella and a bbq (on wheels). I'll be there to help with awkward items. There are 3 steps. Will take approx 20 minutes. If you have a stand up trolley that would help.

Punctual, polite and efficient. Highly recommend!