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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

Speed and excellent service. I requested 3 other companies to quote. None of them can complete this job.

Lift a fridge up through the balcony to kitchen

$200

Tommy did a fab job lifting a heavy foldable sewing table up our apartment’s staircase and then carefully up our narrow internal staircase. Highly recommend and very grateful. Thank you Tommy.🙌

Carry heavy sewing table upstairs

$60

Jay is very powerful and strong, job finish very quick! Nice person

Removal only luggages ,no heavy appliances

$150

What a life saver! Came over with very little notice when my other airtasker cancelled and got everything done quickly and easily. Very friendly and professional. Highly recommend!

Help get heavy items up into my new flat

$200

Very efficient and fast. They did a wonderful job.

Moving apartments (in need of a car and help lifting heavy things)

$100

Fred was on time and managed to safely load all my items in the one trip. Super friendly and removed any worries I had about the move. 10/10 would hire again.

Help me move home - delivery lift to level 14, loading bay basement

$150

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

Storage unit to another storage unit truck needed with lift

$300

Rockingham WA, Australia

5th Feb 2026

Heavy so need lift on truck Pickup location: Rockingham WA, Australia Drop-off location: Rockingham WA, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Need help lifting something in Ashburton for 20 min

$70

Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

5th Feb 2026

Need help putting something in my Ute

Need 3 men to assist with removing 3 heavy marble tables

$300

Concord NSW, Australia

5th Feb 2026

3x dining tables 2 marble & 1 timber 2.4m long no drop off required just assistance with removing from the house into a van. Pickup location: Concord NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Collect heavy items from warehouse

$350

Pakenham VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2026

Heavy cabinetry items (flat pack) and large 2700x1200 tiles and 600x1200 tiles. Approx 5CBM Pickup location: Pakenham VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Dandenong South VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Need someone to help load and unload 3 heavy items into a van.1 hour.

$125

Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2026

2 photo printers and a large wooden box Pickup location: Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Sunshine VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Remove and recycle cardboard boxes and plastic wrap - Level 3 Lift

$100

Ryde NSW, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Description: Looking for someone to collect and responsibly dispose of empty cardboard boxes and some plastic wrap from the apartment. Details: • Location: Apartment on Level 3 • Lift access available • Items include flattened and unflattened cardboard boxes plus a small amount of plastic wrap • No heavy furniture or bulky items • Easy access and straightforward job Requirements: • Please dispose of items responsibly (recycling where possible) Timeframe: Flexible – preferably within the next 1-3 days

Great same-day service. 👍

Help lift a washing machine up and over a sink basin

$200

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Bought new home, previous occupant left a washing machine in a narrow fixed space. Concern being I cannot lift it up over the sink basin that’s not moveable (covered in towel in below picture) Have tenants moving in this Saturday and fairly time poor this week looking asap. Only need washing machine lifted out of laundry and into adjacent hallway as have a purchaser lined up. The laundry room is spacious so once above sink basin can manoeuvre easily out. Kind regards Kieran

Great assistance and help highly recommend

Lift a 113kg autoclave off benchtop onto dolleys

$100

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Quick 10-minute job at our podiatry clinic. I need 2 people to lift a 113kg medical autoclave off a benchtop and place it onto two dolleys. That's it - very straightforward. The autoclave is heavy and awkward, so needs two people to lift safely. This is delicate medical equipment, so care is required. Must be physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting. We'll be on-site and have the dolleys ready to go

Great guys, prompt and efficient

Moving items in a lift.

$100

Nundah QLD 4012, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Taking items from a carport up a lift using a dolley. To apartment. The waiting for lift is what will take most time 1 hour max. Everything but the gym is going upstairs

Sam is amazing. 100% amazing

Unpack heavy stone coffee tables & push heavy couch away from window

$80

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Unpack/ set up heavy stone coffee table pair and help carry cardboard downstairs to carpark bin. Also please push/pull my heavy couch away from the window. Thanks :)

Couldn’t recommend Christopher enough!! Super helpful and completed the job perfectly

Help move heavy board room table to new office

$130

Bentleigh East VIC, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

1 large board room table. It will require a lift and multiple people to move it up one straight flight of stairs. Pickup location: Bentleigh East VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Berwick VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Amazing work. Very friendly staff. Will definitely be using again!

Move my sofa from ground floor to 4th floor by lift

$80

North Rocks NSW, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Move my sofa from ground floor to 4th floor by lift. Sofa weight 64KG. Need to unpack to fit in lift. https://www.luxoliving.com.au/products/samira-5-seater-velvet-sofa-set-in-navy-blue Pickup location: North Rocks NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Handled the item with care, great job. Thank you

Lift a 113kg autoclave up a flight of stairs and place in benchtop.

$200

Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

I need 2-3 people to help move a heavy medical autoclave (sterilisation equipment) at our podiatry clinic. The autoclave weighs 113kg and needs to be carefully lifted up one flight of stairs and placed onto a counter in our office. This is delicate medical equipment worth several thousand dollars, so it needs to be handled with care. The job should take around 30-45 minutes. You'll need to be physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting

Great guys. High recommend

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

I’m wheelchair bound need help lifting fence

$50

Arundel QLD, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

I am in a wheelchair and my temporary fencing at the front of my block has fallen down. Just need someone to come and help lift it back up opposite Harbour Town shopping centre.

I would work with Robert any day of the week, he was very efficient and fast

Move heavy meeting room desk 4 flights

$150

Sydney NSW, Australia

1st Feb 2026

We are moving the tip of a board meeting desk from level 3 of a building to level 7. Needs to go up the fire stairs. Is very heavy and would need a minimum of 3 people. Pickup location: Sydney NSW, Australia Drop-off location: Sydney NSW, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Magicians, amazing work

Transport heavy outdoor dining set across Melbourne

$120

Balaclava VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2026

Need help from some strong people to move this wrought iron dining table frame and four chairs + a very heavy removable concrete/mosaic table top. Currently located in balaclava near st kilda and need to transported to Brunswick. Will need to be picked up evenings after 7pm sometime this week. No stairs involved - from one ground floor flat to a townhouse. Bother with rear access. Table top is heavy and there person there won’t be of much assistance at pickup so would need at least two people here to help load. Can help you unload at the other end. Table is 1.3m diameter.

Super lovely guys! Got the job done at late notice. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.