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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in Melbourne

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

June arrived on time and went above and beyond to help move a number of heavy appliances.

Help moving heavy appliances down a flight of stairs

$55

Excellent work! Marco and his team got my washer out of a very tight alcove which had to be lifted up over a basin sink to be removed and down a flight of tight stairs with a bend. They got the washer out in 10-20 mins quickly and efficiently.

Lift heavy washing machine over sink and down a flight of stairs

$150

Great fast and easy

Pick up fridge in Richmond and deliver to St Kilda apartment with lift

$50

Great service.. Highly recommended

Three men to remove large fridge from second storey flat.no lift.

$300

Excellent service and extremely prompt

Move a very heavy set of scales from Nth Melb and deliver to Sth Melb

$100

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter in Melbourne

$90 - $235

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$90

median

$150

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$235

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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. 

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 in Melbourne

Help move my washing machine to ground floor (there is a lift)

$40

South Yarra VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Washing Machine Pickup location: South Yarra VIC, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Lift fridge up the stairs

$100

Balaclava VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Move a large wine fridge (86kg, 170cm x 70cm x 70cm) up 1 flight of stairs. 2 lifters needed

A heavy sofabed removed from 4th floor apartment with lift.

$200

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Need sofa bed removed and disposed. Heavy requires two people to lift.

Arrived punctually and removed a heavy sofabed efficiently and quickly. Would definitely recommend them.

3rd floor apartment no lift remove heavy

$500

Carlton VIC, Australia

1st Jan 2026

Need to remove a side board and six plants NO LIFT AS TOO BIG a scissor Lift over the front of building Pickup location: Carlton VIC, Australia Drop-off location: North Melbourne VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Carry heavy sideboard into 3rd storey apartment

$30

East Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Jan 2026

Help carry a heavy wooden sideboard up a three storey apartment

Punctual, easy to communicate with and got the job done effectively

Men to help lift furniture from a removal truck into house

$70

Stones Corner QLD 4120, Australia

31st Dec 2025

Move 2 bedroom unit furniture from a truck into the house. Need help to move bed, couch, marble table, lots of boxes, cot, chair etc. from the truck into the house. Some items will be required to be brought upstairs. Specifically required between hours of 7.30-9.30am for 2hrs. Location: Stones Corner, QLD, Australia Removals size: 2 bedroom apartment

Move heavy items from house to same street

$500

Kensington VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2025

Three beds Couch Fridge Bookcase Pickup location: Kensington VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Kensington VIC, Australia Removals size: House Stairs: At both places

I have a heavy sofa bed that I want you to throw out

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2025

Heavy old sofa bed that I want to throw out. Pickup location: Port Melbourne VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Need assistance NOW lifting a dryer MELBOURNE CBD

$100

Melbourne VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2025

Lift off dryer which is stack on top of washing machine then stack dryer back on

10/10 customer service!!!

URGENT : lift/move desk Port Melbourne

$50

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2025

I urgently need someone to help me move desk from truck into my apartment in Port Melbourne. My elevator booking time is booked till 1pm. Desk to be moved from truck is in photos attached. My budget is $50. I can’t pay more.

Experienced, best service !

Transport heavy marble dining table from Albert Park to Brighton

$100

Albert Park, Victoria

19th Dec 2025

Transport very heavy round marble dining table from Albert Park to Brighton. Table is 150cm and detaches from the base. Needs two strong people to move it.

Couldn't have been easier! 10/10 recommend.

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!

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!

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.

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!!

Moving truck - 2 men - hydrolic lift - from /to Parharan

$200

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

5th Dec 2025

Ground floor storage cage emptied - boxes and some furniture loaded into truck and delivered around corner to ground floor garage. One very heavy table - may require a ramp or a lift to get onto truck. Simple job - all packed and ready to load and simply unload at other end.

Great! Thanks! Took longer than expected …

Help one other person carry heavy sofa up flight stairs Melbourne city

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

Assist one (or two) other carry heavy sofa up flight of stairs to first floor apartment Little Collins st Melbourne Must be 12 noon today Take less than half an hour

Miracle worker So happy I found him

Deliver heavy arm chair - Carlton North to Reservoir

$80

Carlton North VIC, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

2 people needed - 1 large heavy armchair (110 w x 90 d x 90 h) Pickup location: Carlton North VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Reservoir VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Fast and easy thanks

Pick up fridge in Richmond and deliver to St Kilda apartment with lift

$50

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

21st Nov 2025

Pick up single 335L fridge and deliver. 595W x 677D x 1720H 63Kg Locations 5Km apart from each other Pickup location: Richmond VIC 3121, Australia Drop-off location: St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Great fast and easy

Help unload 25% of a truck & lift massage chair

$100

Brunswick West, Victoria

18th Nov 2025

Need to unload 30% of a moving truck and take a 90kg massage chair upstairs. Will take 30-45 min to unload (3 people total will be unloading) and then lifting chair will take 5-15 min Will take 35min to 1 hour to complete. Will be around 7:40-8pm arrival in Brunswick. Pickup location: Brunswick West VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

They were amazing! Couldn’t recommend more. Great work ethic