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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

Very happy with task.

Help move heavy furniture between units

$200

Would recommend Michael!

Lift New Rug & Install

$80

Reza is fantastic! Excellent service.

Move an oven 60cmx60cmx60xm 50KG assistance to lift at either end

$350

Absolutely brilliant, responsive and excellent communication. Javier was on time and very reasonable with his quote.

Removal of a heavy recliner chair

$50

The best contractor I’ve ever hired.

Lift fridge out of unit

$300

Absolute gentleman and hardworking! Would definitely use again!

Move the heavy stuff

$450

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

$100 - $250

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$100

median

$160

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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

A heavy sofa bed up and down stairs

$150

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Have a heavy sofa bed to move down three flights of stairs and a replacement couch to move up stairs.

Specialist Furniture Lift: Sofa Over Gate/Fence & In Via Sliding Door

$200

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Need an experienced, equipped removalist (or 2-person team) to move a brand-new, wrapped modular sofa from the front driveway/garage into the rear living room. The main entrance has tight access, so the sofa needs to be carried along the side path, lifted safely over a side gate/fence, and brought in through the wide rear glass sliding doors. Item: 1 x Modular Sofa (comes in wrapped sections) approx 263 cm x 238 cm Value: $3,500 (Must have goods-in-transit insurance and handle with care) Task Steps: 1. Unload/pick up wrapped modules from front driveway/garage. 2. Carry via side access path and lift safely over side gate/fence (approx. [Insert height, e.g., 1.8m]). 3. Bring into the house through the open rear sliding door frame. 4. Unpack, attach legs/feet if needed, and place in living room. Requirements: Must have appropriate lifting straps, ramps, or moving equipment. Experience with tight-access moves or removing sliding door panels/feet if required. Please confirm in your offer that you have insurance and experience with heavy furniture lifts.

Heavy lifting

$250

Point Piper NSW 2027, Australia

1st Oct 2026

looking for people to move and lift furniture for 6-8 hours from 10.30 am

Move a heavy desk

$200

Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia

1st Oct 2026

One large desk 180cm x 80cm x 75cm Pickup location: Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia Drop-off location: Randwick NSW 2031, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Labour need tomorrow heavy lifting

$40

Annandale NSW 2038, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Heavy one man heavy lift up to 6 hours. 10am start 40 hour

Highly recommended. Thanks

Help move a heavy table

$100

Austral NSW 2179, Australia

1st Oct 2026

Buffet Table, handle with care needed as the piece has been professionally refurbished. At least 2 people needed. No stairs at pickup, elevator at drop off. Pickup location: Austral NSW 2179, Australia Drop-off location: Wentworth Point NSW 2127, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Moving heavy furniture

$300

Barellan Point QLD 4306, Australia

1st Oct 2026

A garage full of furniture needs to be moved from shed in backyard, up to the main house garage over a grassed area. 2 man job, some furniture is heavy. Approx 2 hours work for 2 strong men. Pickup location: Barellan Point QLD 4306, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

The lads got the job done, we had some heavy items, no problem.

1 man to help lift a double bed and a mobility scooter

$150

Glengowrie SA 5044, Australia

1st Oct 2026

help load and unload a double bed and a mobility scooter on a trailer from Glengowrie SA to Hallett Cove SA

Help Moving a heavy table

$50

Vermont VIC 3133, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Help carrying a heavy table inside

All good,thank you.

Help carry a heavy parcel up to building

$50

Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia

30th Sep 2026

They dropped a heavy parcel near lift in the wrong building I can't lift it need help to carry

Very helpful excellent service

Heavy lifting. someone to help move 2 heavy items into another room.

$40

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

29th Sep 2026

Need a washing machine and dryer moved into another room. Need someone strong.

Thank you for your help ☺️

Table top balcony lift

$200

Margate QLD 4019, Australia

29th Sep 2026

As previously discussed, table top to lift from ground floor to 1st floor via balcony

Legendary airtasker. Couldn't be any happier!

Assist lifting roof top tent onto Jeep Wrangler then off again

$200

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

28th Sep 2026

I need two or three strong guys (removalists would be ideal) to help me lift a rooftop tent from the ground onto the roof of a Jeep Wrangler in Queenscliff. Then I need to drive to Manly, take the rooftop tent off the Jeep, and put it in my garage. 1 hour of work maximum.

Great lads, super easy going and get the job done now hassles

Move Bookshelves, Island and Heavy Items

$166

Revesby NSW 2212, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Move 7 things from Revesby 2212 to Greenacre 2190, about 20 minutes drive: Three bookcases. Two IKEA bookcase and One heavy bookcase, Two Outdoor unit of split system AC, One Ink bottle display about 1.2m x 1m, Island Carcass 2.5 m long that comes in 2 parts (2.1m x 0.35m and 2.1 m x 0.6m) plus its laminate top (2.5m x 1m), plus the side panels about 20cm wide and its kickboard. (Note: DRAWERS will be removed and NOT to be MOVED) Moving from a ground level storage unit in Revesby to a townhouse unit in Greenacre 2190. At the destination, enter from the rear as the island and bookcases will be placed at the rear of the unit sunroom. Distance from driveway to rear of unit is less than 30m. The items will be ready for loading on arrival and at the destination, space will be cleared and ready for the items to be set in place.

The move went smoothly. Thomas was on time, efficient, accommodating and patient to our requests on the day of the move.

Heavy Lifting: Disassemble Large Heavy interlocking Modular Sofa

$180

St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

27th Sep 2026

need a strong, professional , careful 2-person team to help separate a very large heavy interlocking modular lounge suite so I can clean underneath.

Highly recommend. Pleasure to have Alex in my home. Punctual, friendly and did the job perfectly.

Move Heavy 4 Seater Couch from Scarborough to Gwelup

$100

Scarborough WA 6019, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Heavy 4 Seater Couch requiring 2 strong lifters Pickup location: Scarborough WA 6019, Australia 3m long Drop-off location: Gwelup WA 6018, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

PERFECT 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 THANK YOU!

Help lifting wardobe

$30

Glenelg North SA 5045, Australia

26th Sep 2026

Need help lifting an ikea wardrobe back into the house

Great work and lovely guy

Help lift door off Ute

$70

Kogarah NSW 2217, Australia

25th Sep 2026

I need someone to help Carry a door off the Ute and into the house. Maximum distance is 5 m. I just need an extra pair of hands as I cannot lift the door by itself. The door is 1.5 m wide X2 .6 m tall. Timing around 4pm

Corben was a great help in assisting me with this task

Move 2 large heavy planter boxes to backyard deck

$150

Chisholm ACT 2905, Australia

24th Sep 2026

I need 2 large rectangular planter boxes moved from their current location to another area at my home. They are very heavy and will need to be emptied of the soil first, then carried/moved around the side of the house and up a few stairs onto a deck. This is definitely a 2-person job due to the size and weight of the planters. Please bring any suitable moving equipment/trolley if you have it. Once moved, I’d like the soil put back into the planter boxes. Photos attached. I’ve included my hand in one photo for an idea of the size/scale. Job includes: * Remove soil from 2 large planter boxes * Move planter boxes around the house * Take them up a few stairs onto the deck * Position them where required * Put the soil back in Looking for two people who are comfortable moving large/heavy outdoor pots or furniture.

Unbelievable service! Went above and beyond with the job! Highly recommend! Polite, professional and extremely knowledgeable!

Move heavy chair from upstairs to downstairs

$200

Farrer ACT 2607, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Move heavy chair from upstairs to downstairs

He did a good job and was polite