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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

Moving steel quite heavy wardrobe and a very small deep freezer

$225

Smithfield NSW 2164, Australia

9th Nov 2025

Moving steel heavy wardrobe 110 cm x 70 cm and a very small deep freezer from Smithfield to Turramurra. Won’t be able to help for loading or unloading please Pickup location: Smithfield NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Turramurra NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Heavy glass table top 2m x 3m, very thick. I need professional movers.

$350

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

9th Nov 2025

I have a very heavy glass table top 2m x 3m in size and very thick glass. I need to move it out of my old office (up one flight of stairs, no turns on stairs) and transported to my new office (ground floor). Both locations have front door parking. This would require multiple people, and some glass moving equipment like suction and dollies. I stress that this is a very heavy piece of glass. Pickup location: Brunswick East VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Brunswick VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Offsider (or two) to help move a couple of heavy items

$100

Morayfield QLD 4506, Australia

9th Nov 2025

Have truck and will drive. Need a helper or two to assist in getting some heavy items from a storage unit to our new house. Double door fridge Box freezer Pickup location: Morayfield QLD, Australia Drop-off location: Caboolture QLD, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move very heavy glass fish tank a total of 10 m tank alone over 250kg

$300

Enfield NSW 2136, Australia

9th Nov 2025

Move 4 x 2 ft large fish tank

Move 5 heavy garden pots down 3 steps one day then move them back

$50

Balmain NSW, Australia

9th Nov 2025

We are having our deck revarnished and need to move 5 pots and a big table before and then back again afterwards.

Decluttering, cleaning, lifting

$250

Avondale Heights VIC 3034, Australia

9th Nov 2025

Declutter activity room in my house. Involves lifting and moving to another room (not more than 5-10kg) and cleaning.

Lift the king mattress upstairs to outside balcony

$250

Southern River WA 6110, Australia

9th Nov 2025

We need king size mattress that needs to bring upstairs. Can’t bring via stairs as its height doesn’t fit. Need to lift it up from outside to the balcony.

Helped to bring up the mattress. Excellent service.

Help me move home - just come lift things

$250

Wollongong NSW, Australia

7th Nov 2025

This is for four bedside tables, 2 queen size beds a dining table a coffee table 2 dressing tables, 2 tall boys and a mirror and a mattress Pickup location: Wollongong NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Wollongong NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Easy to deal with. Project focussed. Gets it. Both what is needed and getting it done.

Help Moving Heavy Items Within Same Apartment Building

$250

Erskineville, New South Wales

7th Nov 2025

✨ No truck required, just tools and trolley. ✨ 1 bedroom apartment being moved in same building with lift. ✨ please read below for more information Hi! I’m moving within the same apartment building (from ground floor to level 8) and just need two people to help move the heavy items only. There’s a lift available, so no stairs involved. Items include: • Buffet • Bed & mattress • Couch • Bookcase • Dresser • Plants • Wall bed (needs dismantling) No fridge or washing machine. Details: • Move date: Saturday 8th November • Preferred time: Mid-morning, around 11am • Same building, easy lift access • Need someone with a trolley and basic tools for the wall bed • Doesn’t need to be professional movers — just reliable, strong and with a good attitude Budget: Around $180–$220 total

Great - thank you 🙏

ASAP REMOVALISTS - HEAVY FURNITURE MOVED FROM STREET INTO APARTMENT

$150

Brunswick VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2025

We have 2x Taxi Boxes on the street which contain heavy items (listed below). The removalists we booked to complete this task did not show. We need strong removalists ASAP. Taxi box is picked up at 3:30pm TODAY. The taxi boxes are outside our property, and furniture needs to moved to first floor apartment with elevator access. Items to move: refrigerator, washing machine, tv, tv cabinet, lounges, chest of drawers, ikea book shelf and mattress. Pickup location: Brunswick VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

saved our bacon! thanks so much for the last minute help

Removalist or heavy lifting of dryer (55kg)

$200

Rockdale NSW 2216, Australia

7th Nov 2025

I need help from removalists or heavy lifter to: 1. remove packaging from the new dryer (see photo 2) 2. remove the old conventional clothes dryer from the wall mount (see photo 1) 3. lift (NOT wall mount) the new dryer (55kg) onto the shelf above the washing machine, which is approx 95cm above ground Because the new dryer is so heavy, I would estimate you will need 2 people to lift it, or use special equipment, or both. No need for rubbish/old unit disposal - I'll take care of that. Please let me know your insurance details as well.

Adolfo and team did an amazing job with heavy lifting, great communication and professionalism. Highly recommend!

1 person for 1hr to assist lifting in storage unit

$70

Berkeley Vale NSW 2261, Australia

6th Nov 2025

I need a second pair of hands for just about an hour anytime this afternoon at my storage unit at Berkeley Vale. Anytime today between 2pm and 6pm. Basically just need to hold a part whilst I bolt it to a table and lift an item onto the table.

Brendon was on time and ready to get on with the task. Thanks again

Move 2 boxed items from car park → lift → down 1 flight into apartment

$100

Waterloo, New South Wales

6th Nov 2025

What: Move two sealed boxes from my building’s car park (positioned next to the lift) into the lift and then down one flight of stairs into my apartment. No truck needed. Items (see photos): Freedom Mossman Bookcase (boxed) — carton approx 1495 × 495 × 1950 mm, label says ~108 kg (heavy; me + one strong mover). Freedom Cannes Outdoor Sofa 3-seater (boxed) — carton approx 219 × 92 × 49 cm, ~59 kg. Access & distance: Pickup: Basement car park beside the lift. Lift to my floor, then 1 flight of internal stairs down to apartment entry. Short carry; hallways are standard width. You’ll need: stair-capable trolley and/or lifting straps, and moving blankets. care with walls and corners; keep cartons intact unless we agree to unbox to reduce weight.

Very efficient and helpful

Need Help Moving a Heavy Machine Upstairs

$300

Macquarie Park, New South Wales

5th Nov 2025

Hi, I need assistance moving a heavy machine upstairs today. We have a 300kg motorised stair climber, but require assistance with strong movers to help get the machine up the stairs. Size: 70 cm (W) × 80 cm (D) × 185 cm (H) Weight: approx. 300 kg Destination: Up one flight of stairs (see second photo) The machine is currently on the ground floor and needs to be safely moved up the stairs to the upper level. Thank you!

Fred and his team arrived at very short notice and completed the job promptly with no issues. Highly recommend.

Help me move home - lifting and moving furniture

$120

Wembley WA, Australia

5th Nov 2025

Need one person to help me lift and move Couches, leather sofas and lazy boy chairs. Expect 2hours work if longer will pay cash so please quote hourly rate. Moving sofas from house in Wembley, down staircase and I have hired a small removal truck and will drive us to drop off house (nedlands). Finally help to lift couches into destination house living room. I will drop you back to pick up house. Pickup location: Wembley WA, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Hard worker, great bants and all round top bloke. Tom helped me pull off a tricky heavy lifting home move, was flexible and punctual. What a legend!

Pick up sheets in Cheltenham and deliver to Clifton hill asap

$150

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2025

I need 11x sheets of Perspex pick up in Cheltenham and delivered to Clifton hill

Ifran did a great job. Fast service

Move two heavy and tall pot plants from Trigg to Ferndale

$80

Trigg WA, Australia

4th Nov 2025

Two pot plants Pickup location: Trigg WA, Australia Drop-off location: Ferndale WA, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Very helpful, great Ute, got the job done quickly and with ease.

2 People: Quick Lift & Placement of Washing Machine onto Base Unit

$50

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2025

I am looking for two strong and reliable individuals to safely lift and place my washing machine onto a recently built base unit/pedestal. This is a quick and straightforward task that requires coordinated heavy lifting. What is Required: 1. Safety First: Coordinated, safe, and careful lifting of the washing machine. 2. Lifting: Lift the washing machine (standard front-loader size, approx. 82) from the laundry floor. 3. Placement: Carefully place the washing machine squarely onto the pre-assembled base unit/pedestal. 4. No Plumbing/Electrics: No connection or disconnection of hoses or power is required. The machine will be fully disconnected and ready to move prior to your arrival. 5. Care of Property: Care must be taken to avoid scratching the floor, the base unit, or the washing machine. The base unit is fully assembled and has small slider pads under the legs. Details of Items: * Washing Machine: Standard size front-loader. (See photo.) * Base Unit: Flat pack unit, which is now fully assembled and in place. The box image is provided for reference of the unit type. (See photo.) * Location: The lift is a very short distance, straight up from the floor onto the unit in the laundry area. (See photo of the laundry area.) Important Notes: * This is a two-person job due to the weight and awkwardness of the washing machine. * Please confirm that you have experience with heavy/awkward lifting. Availability: Please state your availability. I am looking to get this done this week or weekend.

Great communication, easy to deal with, good attention to detail and care.

Need help to help with lifting and shifting Pilate machine

$75

Kellyville NSW. Australia

2nd Nov 2025

I have purchased Pilate machine which needs to moved from Garage to the room on the same floor. It requires support for shifting and may be some minor assembly ( it is already 90% pre assembled) Pickup location: Kellyville NSW. Australia Drop-off location: Kellyville NSW. Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Amazing experience, knowledgeable and very helful