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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in East Melbourne

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Heavy frame of gym pulley moved upstairs without hitting walls

$170

Absolute legends. Drazen & his team helped at short notice. Very polite & strong. Thank you so much 😊

Lift treadmill up stairs - 10:30 this morn

$220

Friendly, helpful, job done as required. Would use again.

Two people to move heavy wood furniture in an office.

$180

Great job. Very nice to work with

Help with lifting

$75

Communicated well, friendly and helpful.

Move large and heavy items for a house move

$500

Excellent service

Help to lift item of furniture

$50

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

$100 - $235

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$100

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$150

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$235

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Average reviews for Heavy Lifting Services in East Melbourne

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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 East Melbourne

Moving heavy engine

$150

Balwyn North, Victoria

20th Feb 2026

A heavy engine block. Pickup location: Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia Drop-off location: Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Good communication, and went over and above.

Transport wardrobe Blackburn->Clifton Hill

$150

Blackburn VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2026

4 door wardrobe unit with shelves and drawers. Needs to be disassembled and reassembled. Pickup location: Blackburn VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Clifton Hill VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move heavy sideboard from Box Hill South to Lower Plenty

$150

Box Hill South VIC, Australia

16th Feb 2026

One big timber sideboard. 234 cm long by 45wide and 60 high 5 steps at pickup location (porch) and 2-3 steps at delivery. Single storey houses Pickup location: Box Hill South VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Lower Plenty VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Great communication. Trustworthy. Efficient. Would use again

Help lift things onto trailer - 15-20mins - Blackburn North

$50

Blackburn North VIC 3130, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Help lift things onto trailer. Take approx 15-30 mins. I have bought a chimney and open fireplace (and bricks )on FB and need to collect it. It’s been dismantled already. I have someone helping already (Airtasker) . I can’t lift because I’ve hurt my back. I think a second person may be required so I’m organising that through this.

Very helpful and hardworking - Thsnkyou - recommend

Move heavy study desk

$75

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Looking for two strong people to help move one very solid, very heavy study desk from Surrey Hills to Berwick this week. Important details: This is a 2-person lift – it’s heavy heavy. 1 step at pickup location. Stairs into the house at drop off. You’ll need your own suitable vehicle (ute/van/truck). Please bring all the muscle and common sense required to get it there safely (for the desk and yourselves). Flexible with days/times this week. Please include in your offer: Your availability What vehicle you’ll be using Confirmation that you’re bringing two people Budget: Open to reasonable offers. Thanks! Reshem Pickup location: Surrey Hills VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Berwick VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Lift items onto Ute

$55

Blackburn North VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

I have bought and am collecting a Chimney and base (in photo). They have been dismantled. I need them (carefully) lifted onto a Ute. I have hurt my back at the moment and so unfortunately I can’t do it. 2pm Monday 16th (tomorrow). It shouldn’t take long.

Michael is intelligent and hardworking and effective - highly recommend

2 strong heavy-lifters to move stuff around my house (9am-12/1pmish)

$500

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2026

No truck required - items stay on the property just moved to different locations. I need some rooms cleared and furniture moved from residence to the garage, the street for collection or to an area above the garage (note: stairs). There is heavy lifting involved! All the tools and trolleys and tricks will help you. Items include: Sofas, buffet & hutch, 20 boxes, mattress, bedhead, 2 sideboards, desk, armchair, coffee table, appliances and more. Today is probably only going to be phase one! Pickup location: Hawthorn East VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Hawthorn East VIC, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

What an extraordinary service! I am not joking when I say Iosif changed my life today 😂 10/10

Move 12 heavy pots

$150

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

8th Feb 2026

Move 12 heavy plant pots from one location in the backyard to various spots around the front and back yard. You will need a trolley

Move 20 heavy pots from one address in Kew to another

$200

Kew VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Large plant pots with small trees. Moving from one address in Kew to another, then moving some from drop off address to a third address in Kew. Will require hydraulic lift. Pickup location: Kew VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Kew VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Collect heavy rug from ashburton and deliver to Prahran

$100

Ashburton VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Hi! We need someone with a van to collect a rug from choices flooring in ashburton and deliver to Prahran. If possible - this afternoon (sat 7 Feb) before 5pm. It’s heavy so will need two people or equipment to lift. The rug is rolled up. Thanks

Happy to recommend!

Lift marble temple from garage to living room

$250

Doncaster East, Victoria

29th Jan 2026

One heavy marble temple, 920mm wide, 450mm deep and 1200mm high, weighing approximately 250kgs, that needs to go from Garage to living room, which is 2 stairs steps up (500mm) Pickup location: Doncaster East VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Doncaster East VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Chris and boys made the job look too easy. Recommended

Help me carry some large or heavy items downstairs to my garage

$100

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

I’m transferring some bulky items from my 2nd floor apartment down stairs to my garage, in preparation for hard rubbish collection in March. I need to move: a dryer (bulky but fairly light), a microwave, planter box (small but heavy), a large rug, some boxes of clothes, a cat scratching pole, old bedding, and some other misc boxes and items that are light but bulky. It must be done on Sunday arvo/evening as I’m about to travel and need these items out of my house beforehand. Expected to take about 1-2hrs, must be able to carry heavy objects and have fitness for going up and down stairs. No transport / vehicle required.

Tarli and her partner were incredibly helpful and efficient at moving household items and white goods into storage for me. Lovely to work with and reliable, would highly recommend!

Need someone to help me lifting an appliance

$50

Surrey Hills, Victoria

21st Jan 2026

I need someone fit / with strength to help me lift and guide a heat pump into position. No more than 15 minutes of work. Weight 103 kgs. Unit is on a trolly

Punctual, efficient

Moving heavy aquarium tanks and Stand

$200

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Heavy marine tank 4ft x 2.5ft x 2ft, aquarium stand, tank sump(inside stand) water holding storage and some odd bits that won’t fit in my car. Tank is on stand just inside the house (access directly from the garage door). Other belongings are in garage easily accessible. Pickup location: Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia Drop-off location: Kurunjang VIC 3337, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Thank you for you great help with moving my belongings and making it easier to move a marine tank. Much recommended and would book again.

Help me move a very heavy bookshelf within my home

$80

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

15th Jan 2026

We need to get this heavy bookshelf (about 160cm x 100cm x 25cm) up two flights of stairs and around a corner between the flights - see photos. We need about 2 strong people who can manage this task and put the shelves in my daughter’s bedroom. Photos taken of the item, and the stairs up which it must be taken and the corner between flights. My husband can help too if required. I fear the shelves are about 75-100kg. Questions? Feel free to ask. Thanks, Diana

Made moving a 100kg bookshelf, look like child play. Careful with my house while moving the awkward furniture! Thanks so much!

Would love 3 hours of work to help carry some heavy furniture items

$200

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2026

Need help moving furniture into a taxi box - fridge, sofa, tv unit and washing machine

So efficient and lovely to deal with! Highly recommend!!!!!

Lifting rooftop tent onto van

$100

Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia

23rd Dec 2025

Assist lifting roof top tent onto van. Need 2 x people with me assisting. Total weight 74kg

Great service. Cheers guys

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

Help lift my clothes dryer - Urgent

$100

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

One or two people to lift a dryer from table to floor. 1 minute job. We have a repairman coming at 9am today who we can't reschedule. My back is injured so I can't lift it down.

On time. Got the job done. No fuss. Highly recommend.

2 People: Quick Lift & Placement of Washing Machine onto Base Unit

$50

Blackburn South VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2025

I am looking for two strong and reliable individuals to safely lift and place my washing machine onto a recently built base unit/pedestal. This is a quick and straightforward task that requires coordinated heavy lifting. What is Required: 1. Safety First: Coordinated, safe, and careful lifting of the washing machine. 2. Lifting: Lift the washing machine (standard front-loader size, approx. 82) from the laundry floor. 3. Placement: Carefully place the washing machine squarely onto the pre-assembled base unit/pedestal. 4. No Plumbing/Electrics: No connection or disconnection of hoses or power is required. The machine will be fully disconnected and ready to move prior to your arrival. 5. Care of Property: Care must be taken to avoid scratching the floor, the base unit, or the washing machine. The base unit is fully assembled and has small slider pads under the legs. Details of Items: * Washing Machine: Standard size front-loader. (See photo.) * Base Unit: Flat pack unit, which is now fully assembled and in place. The box image is provided for reference of the unit type. (See photo.) * Location: The lift is a very short distance, straight up from the floor onto the unit in the laundry area. (See photo of the laundry area.) Important Notes: * This is a two-person job due to the weight and awkwardness of the washing machine. * Please confirm that you have experience with heavy/awkward lifting. Availability: Please state your availability. I am looking to get this done this week or weekend.

Great communication, easy to deal with, good attention to detail and care.