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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

Outstanding service in every respect. Highly recommend this man.

NEED 2 STRONG MEN TO MOVE 2 HEAVY ITEMS ABOUT 20 METRES

$80

Ajit was so easy to deal with and would definitely use again 10/10

A heavy queen bed mattress moved from Como to Miranda

$100

Max was punctual, efficient and trustworthy. He handled everything super well and quickly. Would recommend!

Pick up and drop off furniture - South Yarra to Clifton Hill

$150

First time using airtasker, set the bar high

I need a lift from Bundaberg to Hervey bay

$100

Brilliant. Would recommend 100%

Moving heavy furniture

$150

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

$100 - $250

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$100

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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

Move heavy items from storage

$150

Granville NSW, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Have moved all items out of storage unit in Granville. Only things left are fridge, washing machine, couch and top of a desk. Wife is terrified i'll injure my back. Have rented the van from the storage unit. Need somebody to help me load up the van / to load up their own truck or van and then bring it to Annandale and bring into the house. Probably 2 hours of work at most. Pickup location: Granville NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Annandale NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Someone to take away my old heavy treadmill

$150

Ruse NSW, Australia

20th Dec 2025

treadmill just collecting dust. Needs to be taken away. Very heavy toift. May need dismantling.

Tail lift truck: pick up and delivery.

$400

Ourimbah NSW 2258, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Two gym machines only. (No weight plates) Help available on both sides. Tail Lift Truck and Dolly required. Please contact for more information. Pick up available Monday or Tuesday 8am to 4pm. Pickup location: Ourimbah NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Marrickville NSW, Australia Removals size: Two Machines. Easy Access Stairs: No

Need a 4.5 pantec truck with lift please - TO HIRE

$500

Asquith NSW, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Need to hire a truck please for our move

Fixed price ($150): Move 3 items down 15 stairs (inc. heavy bookcase)

$150

Ardeer VIC 3022, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Fixed price ($150) Move a few pieces of furniture downstairs, including: - A heavy solid bookcase (approx. 180cm x 120cm) - Adjustable standing desk (slightly heavy but much lighter than the dresser) - Lighter desk Looking for someone experienced with heavy lifting / moving, ideally with equipment. Must be able to carry safely down stairs.

Pick up and deliver heavy buffet

$125

Penrith, New South Wales

20th Dec 2025

Pick up from Penrith buffet 2200mm wide 900 height 500 deep Very heavy solid Shelves removed Also Pick up steel cabinet and 2 timber boxes take 4 items to Cambridge Park garage Travel distance 5 kms approx 7 stairs at Penrith No stairs at Cambridge Park

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.

Need a lift at 5pm

$25

Coorparoo QLD, Australia

19th Dec 2025

I have to go pick up a few items at 3 different addresses at about 5pm. They are all local to East Brisbane / Coorparoo so shouldn't take too long just don't have a car. Just a normal size car is fine as the things I'm picking up aren't very big

Was a great help picking up the things I needed. Friendly and easy to work with

Need someone to lift glass coffee table up stairs

$60

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

19th Dec 2025

I need someone to carry 22kg coffee table up stairs. There are two flights and I’m not strong enough to carry! Needs two people. Note casing is protected with wood so will need protective gloves to prevent splinters Pickup location: Armadale VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Armadale VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Thanks so much Andy!

Heavy Lift: Move Boxed 83" OLED TV Upstairs

$150

Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Looking for two strong, experienced movers to carry one 83-inch OLED TV (boxed) from the ground floor to the first floor. This is a high-value, fragile item that requires careful handling. Item Details: Box Weight: Approximately 68kg. Box Dimensions: 209cm wide. Strict Requirement: The box MUST be kept upright at all times during the move to prevent panel flexing or internal damage. Stairwell Details: Route: 1 flight of stairs consisting of 3 sections and 2 bends. Width: The stairs are 0.8m wide. Landing Platforms: Each of the 2 bends has a 2m platform, providing space to pivot.

​Alex and Luke did a fantastic job moving my 83" OLED TV upstairs today. It was not an easy job due to the tricky layout and stair turns, but they handled it with total ease. Super careful with the equipment and walls. Great communication and a job well done. Thanks, guys!

Lift lounge to place rug underneath

$10

Nundah QLD, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Note this job will take all of 10 minutes, so will suit somebody local. I live alone, so just seeking someone to help me lift both ends of the lounge up to slot the rug in underneath. Please submit offers.

Prompt, kind, excellent communication and an enormous help! Would absolutely recommend.

Massage chair moved heavy

$200

Gungahlin ACT, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Heavy massage chair 2 people minimum Pickup location: Gungahlin ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Weetangera ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Punctual and professional

Lift bathtub up stairs

$50

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

18th Dec 2025

51kg bathtub, needs to get up 1 flight of stairs into a new bathroom. I can take 1 end, so only need one other strong person. It's not that heavy, just awkward and hard to grab. Few other small items to help carry up the stairs (toilet and vanity). Estimate 30 mins worse case scenario (but probably more like 15).

Excellent, thank you!

Lift BBQ box out of boot. It’s a Weber Family Q,

$40

Goodwood SA, Australia

18th Dec 2025

The store people put the boxed Weber Family Q in back of my car but it’s far too heavy and too big a box for me to get it out. I have a sack truck to wheel inside. If you’re close by it’s 5 mins work

Thanks for a very helpful and courteous assistance today. So prompt. I’ll very V happy

Need help x2 people to lift a statue that weighs 70 to 80 kgs

$150

Forrestfield WA, Australia

17th Dec 2025

Need x2 people to lift a statue from deck into nearby pot. Please see pictures

Amazing person, super punctual, got the job done to high standards. Supported with solutions too. Thank you mate, will definitely rebook you for future jobs

Help me move some heavy items

$121

Doveton VIC 3177, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Piano, fridge, tv unit wooden Pickup location: Doveton VIC 3177, Australia Drop-off location: Footscray VIC 3011, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Efficient and great communication

Move heavy 350kg item hiab ute or similar

$300

Waterloo NSW, Australia

15th Dec 2025

350kg valve (A few of other hand lift items if there is space but I can use my ute for those). Pickup: Waterloo kenards storage, there is a lift, a pallet jack, a walker stacker. Drop off: nothing, your ute/truck must have a hiab crane or similar. See the photo. You can reverse up a bit but it's an awkward shed to get this valve in. Note: I'm also happy to store it at your workshop for twenty bucks a month. Pickup location: Waterloo NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Stanmore NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Nice guy. Good work. Skilled use of his Hiab crane / truck. Did a great job.

2x Canvas Painting Pickup & Delivery (Dandenong South to Clifton Hill)

$80

Dandenong South VIC 3175, Australia

14th Dec 2025

The Job: I require a reliable and careful courier to pick up one framed painting (on canvas) from a warehouse in Dandenong South and deliver it to a residential address in Clifton Hill, Melbourne. Item Details: Item: Framed Painting on Canvas Size (Canvas): 1000mm by 700mm and one slightly smaller. Weight: Light (easily carried by one person). Key Requirements: Careful Handling: The item is artwork and must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage to the canvas or frame. Collection Authority: I will provide the necessary sale/reference details to you so you can collect the item from the warehouse staff. You will not be paying for the item. CRITICAL THIRD-PARTY PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS ​The courier is acting as a third party and MUST bring the following three documents to the Grays collection site to facilitate the release of the goods. No exceptions. ​A copy of the Paid Invoice Email. ​A photocopy of the Buyer's Photo ID. ​A signed Note of Authority permitting the release of the purchases to the nominated courier/person. ​I will supply all three documents electronically to the successful courier immediately upon booking. I will pass these onto you so you can authorize the pick up and receive the two goods. Pickup Location (GraYs Warehouse): 140 - 152 National Drive, Dandenong South, VIC, 3175 Drop-off Location: Clifton Hill, Melbourne, VIC

James picked up a item for me from an auction side and took it across town and delivered it. Punctual and effective communication. Thanks James