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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in Melbourne

John was reliable, communicated well, completed the job well and helped me identify contents as they were unloaded so I had a better idea where to place things. All in all very helpful. Thanks John.

Unload a TaxiBox - 1 hour work for one man. Boxes. Some heavy.

$100

Excellent service and extremely prompt

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

$100

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

So good!! Would use Finn all the time

Need a heavy pot transported to another address

$40

Good guys who were professional and helpful

Shift three pot plants from Clifton Hill to Sandringham

$150

Fantastic service! Would highly recommend :)

Pick up heavy item in South Wharf and deliver to Collingwood

$100

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

$90 - $240

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$90

median

$150

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$240

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Average reviews for Heavy Lifting Services in 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 Melbourne

Move 3 heavy terracotta potted plants

$100

East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

14th Feb 2026

X 3 potted plants. 🪴 medium size. Please refer to photo. Two men required or one man with a trolley and ramp into van or truck. Pickup location: East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia Drop-off location: Glen Iris VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Lift a table top out of a truck

$50

Essendon VIC, Australia

13th Feb 2026

Now or in the next hour. I have a table top that is marble and wood. My hubby and I can’t lift together. I need a strong person or two to move it about 20mt. From out of truck to the house.

Pickup canvases from Clifton Hill and deliver to Clayton South

$100

Clifton Hill VIC, Australia

13th Feb 2026

Need someone with a van to pick up 6 canvases (120x140cm) and deliver to Clayton South

Very efficient and careful moving of our canvases! Would recommend

Help to move large (not heavy) props upstairs. Will only take 15min

$50

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

12th Feb 2026

We are a retail store and need props taken from ground floor to first floor storage

Tv delivery from ground to 15th floor via lift. 77 inch and in box

$40

West Melbourne, Victoria

11th Feb 2026

Transport 77 inch tv from ground floor to 15th floor into apartment using lift Tv is in box

Move 2 beds from elwood to prahran. 15 minute drive. i can help lift

$300

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

11th Feb 2026

1 x king and 1 x queen bed. Pickup location: Elwood VIC 3184, Australia Drop-off location: Prahran VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

awesome work. great help and speedy. highly recommended.

Move a few heavy items out and back in at new address

$200

Alphington VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2026

Lounge, bed and mattress, chest drawers, dining table, tv Pickup location: Alphington VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Tullamarine VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Removalist with Hydraulic Lift Gate + Hands to move heavy items

$510

Middle Park VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2026

Removalist with Hydraulic Lift Gate to first pickup large parcel 3000 x 1750 and the deliver to Middle Park (can be broken down at site). Then when at site to remove heavy large console + heavy stone vanity with shelf from rear access garage and to bring to front of house with truck to unload on pallet jack then carefully hand move it via front ground window that is accessible. To assist to setup stone vanity. Please do not apply if you are not a Removalist and do not have a hydraulic lift gate truck. At completion to remove all timber cartons and pallets from property and dispose no added fees. Pickup location: Middle Park VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Middle Park VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Help lift 2-piece sofa to second-flooring balcony

$100

Albert Park VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2026

** Lift straps required** I have a sofa in 2 light pieces that won’t fit up the stairs. Need 2 people to lift each piece from ground level onto a second-floor balcony, then inside the room. Balcony access is clear. Bottom of balcony 330cm from floor, top rail of balcony 430 from floor. Sofa comes in 2 section with the largest section being 160x108x57cm. We can either take them out of the 2 boxing to lift up or keep them in. I can help out, just need an extra 2 pairs of hands for 20 mins to complete it. Estimated time: 20–30 minutes Location: Albert Park Photos attached.

Great work made it look easy - thanks

Deliver a plant from Northcote to Clifton Hill

$75

Northcote VIC, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I bought a small potted tree off FB marketplace but it won’t fit in my car. I need someone with a Ute to pick it up from Northcote and bring it to my house in Clifton Hill, a ten minute drive, then bring it up to my balcony. It can be lifted by one person (I can lift it would just rather not). I imagine it will take 45 minutes to complete this task. It weighs about 25kg, and is about 1.5m tall.

Quick, easy, no fuss. Would use again, thanks Ben.

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

Lift a table for a 5-10 minute job

$25

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

27th Jan 2026

Help lift a table into my van Will take 5 mins Must be done around 11am today Table is around 60kgs Pickup location: Northcote VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Great job on time easy to Work with

Help Needed to Lift Heavy Oven onto Bench (5m Away)

$100

St Kilda Road VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2026

Description: Hi, I need 2 -3 strong people to help lift a heavy oven and place it onto a bench about 5 metres away. The job should only take 10–20 minutes, but the oven is heavy, so experience lifting appliances is preferred. Location:st kilda road Date & Time: 28/01/2026 before 2 pm • Must be physically strong • Careful handling to avoid damage • Own lifting experience/tools preferred

Team is really good

Pick up heavy box from Melb CBD and deliver to Elwood

$100

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

I need to pickup a standing desk, currently flatpacked into a box from St Kilda Rd, Melbourne (3004) and deliver to Elwood, Vic. Box is roughly 27kgs. Pickup before 3pm today. There is a lift that it can be taken downstairs in. One person should be able to do it, especially if you have a trolley!

Responded quickly and got the job done in a friendly and efficient manner!

Deliver 6 rolls of turf to apartment (lift available/no stairs)

$50

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

Purchase 6 rolls of turf from Bunnings and deliver to apartment in Carlton - lift available to use from apartment garage (2.1m vehicle height limit). Turf packaged/wrapped/in tubs to minimise dirt/spillage during delivery Listed price is for the delivery services only - we'll repay for the turf on-top (please bring receipt) 👍

Rylan was fantastic - fast, efficient, and very responsive - thank you!

Removalist required for heavy items

$200

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

21st Jan 2026

1 x L couch (splits in two) 1 x fridge 1 x washing machine 3 x mattresses 3 x disassembled bed frames 2 x chest of drawers (emptied) 1 x TV Could be a one man job as myself and my housemates are willing to help load and unload the van. Trolley required. Please note, the pick up location is a 2nd floor apartment. There are two flights of stairs which are decently wide, no lift. Drop off location is a two story house. Washing machine will be on the ground floor, couch and fridge on the second. The rest we can sort out ourselves. Pickup location: North Melbourne VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Coburg VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Quick and efficient. Would recommend this service :)

Pick up & deliver bed & help me with lifting upstairs

$70

Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Need someone with a van to pick up a queen bed base & mattress from South Yarra, as well as some boxes from Windsor & deliver to St Kilda tomorrow between 12.30-2pm approx. I will also need help up the flights of stairs with it, and also some other heavier items that I can’t bring up by myself, e.g. suitcases & heavy boxes. Pickup location: Windsor VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Saint Kilda VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Efficient bed & mattress pick up & delivery!

Transport massage table 10 minute drive -Thornbury to Clifton hill

$70

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

19th Jan 2026

1 electric massage table (with wheels yet heavy) H: 49cm L: 160cm W: 67 cm Wheels pop down and are located at top and end of bed. Need task completed tomorrow Tues 20th Jan or Thursday 22nd Jan, time flexible. Pickup location: Thornbury VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Clifton Hill VIC, Australia Removals size: 1 item Stairs: No

His van has a lift at the back which was great

Lift from Melbourne to Flinders

$70

Moonee Ponds, Victoria

17th Jan 2026

Drive from Moonee Ponds to Flinders (in the Mornington Peninsula area) on Saturday Jan 24th at 11.30am pickup. Female drivers only please.

Colleen was honestly a delight to drive with. Her communication was very clear and she reassured me with all the details I needed with this being my very first Air Tasker. Thank you so much Colleen I look forward to our next road trip together :)

Tow a Ute from Clifton Hill to Footscray

$200

Clifton Hill VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2026

My 2005 Toyota Hilux needs towing from Clifton Hill to Footscray. It is in good physical shape, though is not currently starting or registered is VIC (from WA). Car needs moving to my new address. Thanks :)

John did a professional job and I'm very impressed! I recommend his services to anyone wanting someone reliable and professional.