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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Mina was a good communicator and was on time. Would definitely use him again.

Pick up and deliver wardrobe. Brother available to help with lifting.

$75

Good job guys

Moving heavy bookcase upstairs

$90

Top Airtasker!

Tailgate lifter to shift pressure washer

$150

Very good, happy with the service. Very strong

Moving heavy industrial sewing machines

$400

What a superman. Nic is an absolute gentleman who took pride in the job and helped me with a few other things. Highly recommended

Move gas lift bed 1.5 meters

$50

Fairly priced, friendly, professional and completed the job ahead of schedule. No fuss, trustworthy taskers!!!

Lift and move a front load washer 1.5 metres

$80

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

$100 - $249

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$100

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$150

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$249

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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 Inner South Melbourne

I need some heavy items moved from one address to three addresses-

$300

Brighton VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Delivery is to three different addresses. Wine fridge, heavy dining table to Elwood, bbq to Caulfield south and a washing machine to glen iris Pickup location: Brighton VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Glen Iris VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

4 hours labour lifting furniture

$160

Moorabbin VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Need 1 strong and reliable offsider tomorrow morning for a furniture move. Start: 7:40am Meet in Moorabbin Minimum 4 hours guaranteed, with extra pay if the job runs longer. You’ll be working with 3 experienced guys on a move running from Heatherton to Malvern, with a couple of stops/addresses throughout the job. Must: • Have experience lifting and moving furniture • Be physically strong • Be punctual and ready to go • Work well with a team Easy job if you know what you’re doing and you’ll be with a great crew. Ongoing work available for the right person. If you’re experienced, reliable, and can be in Moorabbin on time, apply now.

Lift & Transport Queen Bed Frame, Mattress and large Mirror

$100

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

I am moving a queen bed frame, queen mattress and a tall rectangular mirror. You will also need to carry them - I have dislocated my shoulder and cannot lift anything. The bed frame will be deconstructed into four parts. Pickup location: Glen Iris VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Armadale VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Clayton was so amazing and helpful

Moving with forklift

$60

Hampton East VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Have a few pallet of tiles. Need to move them so they dont block entry door. Need person with forklift. See attached picture Pickup location: Hampton East VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Hampton East VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Pick up and drop off art work ( not heavy ) 80x80cm

$25

Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Pick up 80cm x80cm art work and drop off from Bentleigh East to Richmond

Help me lift fish tank

$40

Edithvale VIC, Australia

12th Apr 2026

Need a strong person to help me lift and carry an empty fish tank from outside to Inside and place it on stand. Very short distance. Size is 1320 x 580 x 870. Not sure of weight but it’s heavy and needs a two person lift but too heavy for my partner.

Lift top of bookshelf onto base.2 man job

$120

Brighton VIC, Australia

11th Apr 2026

To lift top half of bookshelf onto bottom half . Definitely needs 2 people to lift .

Move a glass table heavy

$100

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

11th Apr 2026

Dining table glass heavy Pickup location: Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia Drop-off location: Clifton Springs VIC 3222, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Help move furniture and appliances from 2nd floor apartment no lift.

$250

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Need help removing furniture and appliances from 2nd floor apartment to the ground floor

Move heavy furniture out of a van

$50

Brighton East VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2026

Move a solid wood furniture (single piece) from back of van. Carry approx 20-30m through garage to back yard.

Excellent. Highly recommend.

UPDATED: Move heavy items to my new apartment in the same building

$100

Brighton VIC, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

UPDATED Need to move heavy items from the first floor apartment to the ground floor apartment: - single door fridge - washer - 3 tall boys Can be 28 or 29 Mar (Sat/Sun). Pickup location: Brighton VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Brighton VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Really helped me move those heavy items and went above and beyond to ensure it was setup properly.

Lifting furniture up two flights of stairs

$200

Beaumaris VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Helping me (somewhat fit 35 yo male) move some pieces of furniture up two flights of stairs

He was awesome. Very friendly and have premium service

Lifting fridge over second level balcony

$10

Carrum VIC 3197, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Need someone to help lift a fridge that won’t fit up the staircase at the corner, hoping to lift into the balcony where the kitchen is, attached photo of the lift we need

Amazing and quick! Very helpful

Unload heavy bags of breakables from my car to my apartment

$50

Carnegie VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

I need assistance moving heavy bags of kitchenwares from my car to my apartment as I’ve hurt my back. Would take less than 30 minutes. Includes breakables such as glassware (wrapped however still fragile), will need extra caution especially up the stairs. See image.

Sam was very helpful and efficient!

Lift and stack boxes and furniture

$70

Patterson Lakes VIC, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Removalist Help – Lift & Stack Only I’m looking for 1–2 strong, reliable people to help with moving items. This job is lift and stack only — no driving, truck, or equipment required. Details: - Pay: $70 per person, per hour - Minimum: 2 hours - Location: Patterson Lakes - Date/Time: this Wednesday the 24th Flexible with time You’ll just be helping carry and stack items neatly and carefully. Ideal for someone punctual, physically fit, and efficient. Please comment with your availability and experience. Thanks!

Very fast and efficient!

Need help moving heavy items

$100

Chelsea VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Just need some heavy items taken out front for hard rubbish. I can't help as I'm pregnant

Lovely person who did a great job :)

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!

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.

Move a heavy LED Bed

$350

Braeside VIC 3195, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Led bed - top and bottom sections - been separated. We can arrange forklift to load at pickup You would bring straps and blankets to secure the bed appropriately to the pallets . At delivery you would need to locate both sections individually to ground floor lobby and into lift. Note ground floor lobby is wide and height is good and is on same level as where you would upload from truck. Each section will fit into lift but must be lifted in on angle and kept on angle inside lift. Each section (top and bottom) is very heavy and needs 4 strong guys for safety. Once out of lift needs to go through 1 large entrance door and then 15 metres through clinic door. Once in clinic require the top section lifted up and positioned above bottom section where 6 bolts will be put in to join each section . The guys will need to hold section steady when applying first 2 bolts. Total weight is approx 350 Kg (base approx 200 kg and top 150kg). Top dimensions: L 2245mm W1220mm H570mm Base: L 2315mm W1195mm H715mm Note Base has 4 casters Pickup location: Braeside VIC 3195, Australia Drop-off location: Bentleigh VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Paul Arranged his team well with a very challenging heavy lift. Amazing effort by all. Thanks

Help with lifting furniture to car and house. No stairs

$100

Malvern East VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2026

I have a van with items and need to unload. Most are boxes and not heavy. I have to then pick up a sofa and fridge so need someone to drive with me to Brighton and then return to unload to my home. There should be someone to help at Brighton so easy but I’ll need help at Malvern end.

Harvey was timely and helpful. I couldn’t have done the job without him. Thanks Harvey