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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in West Melbourne
Awesome thanks Jo and Tino for such amazing move. Hard working friendly guys
Move 2 bedroom apartment with lift access
$450
Prompt and friendly. Would use again!
Lift a bath
$70
Thanks so much for your prompt response and attention to detail.
Move heavy 2.3m board from Williamstown to Altona
$50
Thanks for your help
Move heavy lift assist chair from Newport to Altona
$60
Quick, friendly and high quality removalist service, thanks Nitin
Help moving heavy sofa bed and buffet to storage
$300
Great worker
Labourer with forklift licence
$300
What's the average cost of a heavy lifter in West Melbourne
$96 - $250
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$96
median
$150
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$250
Average reviews for Heavy Lifting Services in West Melbourne
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4.93
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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 in West Melbourne
Delivery heavy
$100
Altona Meadows VIC, Australia
9th Apr 2026
Pickup heavy item about 1 tonne or so. Will need pallet jack and tail gate lift. Weight is approx 1 tonne. No stairs, straight in and out. Drop off Altona (7 min drive)
Truck Needed – 184 Cartons Derrimut to Altona (Tail Lift Preferred)
$200
Derrimut VIC, Australia
8th Apr 2026
184 cartons of packaged inventory (no furniture) 100 cartons Size: 39 × 28.5 × 38.5 cm Weight: 7.8 kg each 84 cartons Size: 51 × 36 × 57 cm Weight: 17 kg each Stack limit: max 4 high Total: ~13 m³ ~2,200 kg Pickup from warehouse (forklift available) Drop-off to ground-level storage container Pantech truck required (tail lift preferred) Pickup location: Derrimut VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Altona North VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Move a heavy book case from garage into house up 2 steps
$50
Altona VIC 3018, Australia
7th Apr 2026
Move a heavy book case from garage into house. There are 2 stairs at front
Bed fram lift up
$35
Truganina VIC, Australia
4th Apr 2026
I need lift up my bed fram as soon as possible!!
Removalist with tail lift
$300
Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
3rd Apr 2026
Move equipment from Footscray park 10PM Sunday 12 April (please note time) and return to Equipment Co in Dandenong by Monday morning, 13 April. Taillift required. Equipment Co will help with unloading at their location. 1x chest freezer 1x bench fridge 1x stainless bench 2x catering gas burner 6x gas cylinder
Lift a heavy sideboard cupboard up stairs
$100
Maidstone VIC, Australia
27th Mar 2026
Need help to lift a heavy sideboard up 1 set of stairs. Probably weighs over 150kg. It's 248cm long. It will require 2 people to lift it, plus my husband. Only moving from garage to upstairs. One set of stairs
Great work , such a hard job. But the boys did it. Thank you
Moving a coffee from lounge to garage.its a heavy one
$100
Manor Lakes VIC 3024, Australia
26th Mar 2026
Moving a coffee table from lounge to the garage.it is a heavy one ideal with a furniture trolley Pickup location: Manor Lakes VIC 3024, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Move a heavy single armchair
$50
Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia
22nd Mar 2026
Hi need to move a single recliner chair , it's heavy , need 2 people. Dimensions are 100 cm tall , 90 cm long , 70cm width. Pick up from the front of the house 47 Windsor st Seddon and deliver inside my room 25 Regent St hoppers crossing. If you don't have some one I can give you a hand loading/unloading but I have to ride with you from Seddon to Hoppers -no stairs
Moving a heavy stove
$200
Maribyrnong VIC, Australia
26th Feb 2026
I need a heavy stove moved into place from the rear of my house to my porch. Maybe 100kg. Distance. 25m
Good and reliable work
Need help lifting 5x heavy items
$70
Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia
2nd Feb 2026
I need help lifting 5x heavy items on top of each other, shouldnt take more than 1 hour
Luke was great, very punctual, hard working, would highly recommend. Thanks Luke
Move a large and heavy crate 220kg
$750
Laverton North VIC, Australia
20th Jan 2026
I need a crate picked up from a warehouse in Laverton North VIC and transported to another warehouse in Collingwood VIC. 1x wooden crate Crate Dimensions: 2600mm x 700mm x 950mm (220kg) Contents: stone benchtop You will need a forklift or hiab truck to load and unload the crate. You will need multiple strong people to safely carry the crate at delivery. The benchtop inside weighs 125kg and is 2400mm x 800mm x 30mm. I am seeking quotes from professional removalists. This task needs to be completed before Feb - the earlier the better. Pickup location: Laverton North VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Collingwood VIC, Australia
Fantastic service. Peter collected a very large crate and delivered it safely. There was nobody to collect at delivery and Peter rang me straight away and waited at site until we sorted out what to do. He provided photos. So happy with his work ethic. Would definately hire Peter again!
Move a heavy glass study desk from seaholme to Canterbury 3126
$140
Seaholme VIC, Australia
11th Jan 2026
Move a heavy glass study desk. 2 people and a van required. No stairs, must be experienced if you are located in the west even better as I require regular furniture mover from Werribee and surrounds
Amazing job wonderful would use again
Courier 155kg Item. UPRIGHT ONLY. Tail Lift Required.
$150
Brooklyn VIC, Australia
9th Jan 2026
I need a professional who can help with courier to pick up a brand new commercial machine from a warehouse and deliver it to a vehicle builder. Item Details: * Item: Commercial Machine * Weight: 155 kg (This is extremely heavy. Requires hydraulic tail lift or ramp) * Dimensions: 450mm (W) x 870mm (H) x 860mm (D) * Condition: Brand New, crated/palletized. Pickup Location: Majors Group Warehouse (5 Export Dr, Brooklyn VIC 3012) Drop-off Location: 15 Kookaburra St, Frankston VIC 3199 CRITICAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must Remain Upright: The machine CANNOT be laid on its side at any point. It contains oil and compressors. If you lay it down, the machine is destroyed. 2. Tail Lift Required: You cannot lift this into a ute by hand. You must have a vehicle with a hydraulic tail lift or a heavy-duty ramp and trolley. 3. Strapping: Must be strapped securely to a bulkhead during transport so it does not tip. Please quote only if you have the correct equipment (Tail lift + upright transport). Pickup location: Brooklyn VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Frankston VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Really good work!! Quick and efficient. 100% Recommend them!!
Deliver heavy dining table + 6 chairs to my home
$100
Mambourin VIC, Australia
31st Dec 2025
Purchased a dining setting off FB Marketplace, and need help getting it home. Available around 6pm today Pickup location: Mambourin VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Williams Landing VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Gary was amazing with getting our new dining table setting home. Highly recommend!
Need a forklift and forklift operator for like 30 mins
$400
Tarneit VIC, Australia
24th Dec 2025
Need a forklift and forklift operator to unload 3 wooden boxes off a truck and in front of our house on Monday. The boxes contain furniture like sofas and lamps. Price negotiable.
Mason did such an amazing job! Amazing bloke, very pleasant. He was here 20 minutes before he was meant to be so that he could set up his forklift and he even waited an extra 20 minutes as our delivery driver was running late, without batting an eye. A great bloke, extremely punctual, very professional and very polite. If I could give 10 stars out of 5 I would!
Move a heavy poker table to the garage
$50
Footscray VIC, Australia
19th Dec 2025
15 minute job. Need help carrying this poker table down two flights of internal stairs and then up on easier flight of stairs to a garage approx 50 meters away. Must be confident you can help carry this before bidding thanks.
Very efficient and pleasant to work with.
Move a heavy oven 132kg from point cook to Yarraville
$100
Sanctuary Lakes VIC 3030, Australia
2nd Dec 2025
Just an oven from point cook to Yarraville not moving there just yet. It’s coming out tomorrow midday. Pickup location: Point Cook VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Yarraville VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Great job Recommend
Full-Day Removalist (2km)– Large Truck + Hydraulic Tail Lift – 3 Bed
$700
Altona VIC, Australia
25th Nov 2025
I am moving house just 2 streets away and require professional, reliable removalists with a large truck equipped with a hydraulic tail lift. This will be a full-day job. The property is a 3-bedroom double-storey townhouse. All furniture will be ready to move, and all boxes will be packed. 🏡 Items to Move Bedrooms (x3) • Double beds • Mattresses • Bed frames • Chest of drawers / tallboy / shelving units Living & Dining • Large L-shaped couch • TV unit • Feature chairs • Dining table • 6 dining chairs Laundry • Washer (heavy – requires tail lift) • Dryer Garage / Misc • Racks / shelving • All packed moving boxes (number to be confirmed on the day, estimate medium-to-large volume) 🚛 Requirements • Large truck with hydraulic tail lift for bulky furniture • 2 professional movers minimum • Must supply all equipment: • Trolleys • Straps • Experience with full-house moves • Careful handling of furniture • Must be comfortable with stairs ⏱ Timing • This job will take approximately one full day • Prefer fixed-price quotes • Please confirm your availability and start time 📍 Access • Good access at pick-up • Parking available for a large truck • Drop-off location will also have clear access (details provided once assigned) 💬 Please include in your offer: • Your fixed total price for a full-day move • Number of movers included • Confirmation that your truck has a tail lift Pickup location: Altona VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Altona VIC, Australia Removals size: House Stairs: At both places
So very efficient! Very happy with Ogi service and would definitely use again
Move two large heavy Olive Trees
$10
Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia
17th Nov 2025
Two large and tall olive trees. VERY HEAVY. Only moving 3 minutes down the road. Needs 3 very strong people there isn’t anyone here who can help. Pickup location: Williamstown VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Newport VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Absolutely amazing, thank you so much. Super easy to deal with and great work!
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!









