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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
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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.Â
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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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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
Clean up in my garage. I need manual handling help to lift furniture
$150
Toongabbie NSW, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Got some boxes cupboards and storage items , heavy boxes that need to be removed and placed for council clean up
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
Lift heavy couch and hall table from ground level to upstairs
$100
Dernancourt SA, Australia
15th Dec 2025
I have a heavy 3 seater couch and very heavy marble hall table that need to be lifted from ground floor to upstairs living area Involves inside stairs, definitely a 2 person lift Probably a thirty minute job
I URGENTLY need a guy to help me move heavy boxes ASAP
$150
North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia
15th Dec 2025
I moved into my apartment yesterday. The boxes were placed in the lounge/dining area. This morning my couch and dinning table are being delivered I have to quickly clear the room.
Heavy Lifting
$110
Bendigo VIC, Australia
15th Dec 2025
We have just moved to Kennington and my husband needs an extra hand to help lift some heavy bits of furniture out of our container. Drawers, beds, washing machine, fridge etc. Hubby said it could take up to 3 hours but then again it could be all done in 2 or so... just depends on how it goes. He's pretty experienced with this because he used to set up gyms. Has a fridge trolley etc.
Move heavy drawers
$120
South Kingsville VIC 3015, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Lift 55kg drawers upstairs
Very friendly and helpful
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
Need help lifting a flat pack 50kg from carpark to lift to apartment
$40
Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
14th Dec 2025
Require help carrying a 50kg flat pack from car park into lift to my apartment. Need a standing trolley.
Dipesh came and got the job done quickly and efficiently. Great communication all the way through.
Move some large / heavy items from downstairs to upstairs
$100
McDowall QLD, Australia
13th Dec 2025
Need 2 people to assist with moving approx 3-4 large and heavy items (king bed mattress, frame and extendable dining table, plus some additional items) from downstairs of our house to upstairs
Matias did a great job helping us move some furniture upstairs at our house. He turned up ahead of time and was very efficient. I would definitely use again and recommend to others!
Move heavy box from lobby upstairs to apartment
$40
Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia
12th Dec 2025
One box which is in the lobby of my building that weighs 40 kg Pickup location: Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup
Thanks so much Franco!
Move large heavy piece of furniture.
$150
Albion QLD, Australia
11th Dec 2025
Large hutch on top of sideboard that needs to be moved from one wall in a small office to another within the same office. Shelves and drawers have been emptied.
Would happily recommend!
I need strong men to lift 200kg down stairs
$300
Double Bay, New South Wales
10th Dec 2025
A sauna. Needs to be lifted and taken downstairs at 8am tomorrow morning. Pickup location: Double Bay NSW, Australia Stairs: At pickup See picture of stairs
Extremely helpful, thank you!
Move heavy desk
$500
Harrington Park NSW 2567, Australia
10th Dec 2025
1 Very Heavy Marble Desk (200kg) Two removalists struggled to lift it today - need a proper truck with lifter Pickup location: Harrington Park NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Luddenham NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
They were great! So capable, quick and efficient and were able to do what a company wanted to have 4 people for.
Help to lift an outdoor dining table onto a trailer
$20
Eden Hills SA, Australia
10th Dec 2025
I just need help to lift a an outdoor dining table onto a trailer Should only be a 5-10 minute job
Punctual and great communication
Help move three heavy items
$180
Meadowbank NSW 2114, Australia
10th Dec 2025
Queen mattress, small washing machine and standard fridge. Pickup location: Meadowbank NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Baulkham Hills NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No
Such a kind person willing to help where he can and very efficient and thoughtful.
Move 2 heavy tables
$150
Surrey Hills, Victoria
10th Dec 2025
We have 2 heavy chiropractic tables that needs to be moved from the ground floor to the garage. They are very heavy tables. They need to be taken outside the office(which is in ground floor) and they need to be placed in garage. They need to be moved outside office, then move them through the road and go to the garage behind the office and place them in garage. It only takes about 15 minutes. But need at least 3 people as those tables are heavy.
Very good guy with down to earth attitude
Deliver some heavy items from st Kilda to Brighton today
$80
St Kilda VIC, Australia
9th Dec 2025
I need two strong guys and a large van or Ute to pick up some items from St Kilda **today** and drop to Brighton. Items are : 2 large pot plants approx 15-20kg each 2 deck chairs 1 heavy blue pot plant approx 60kg A bundle of metal racks approx 2m long (approx 7kg total) Possibly a couple more items, nothing else large or heavy.
Super helpful and courteous, thanks Reda!! Would highly recommend!!
Collect a heavy item and deliver it 1km away
$110
Glenelg SA, Australia
9th Dec 2025
I need this piece of furniture collected from my office in Glenelg, and taken to my house in Glenelg, 1km away. It weighs 79kg so will need 2 people and a sack truck. Size - 2000x480x635
Awesome. Fast pick up and excellent communication









