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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in Canberra

Fantastic service and smart solutions for our very heavy furniture moving. Recommend Liam and his mate unreservedly.

Moving heavy furniture

$100

Thanks for your help Ray. Nice and polite guy, very knowledgeable in removals and is willing to teach your tips and tricks. 5 stars for the service.

Help with moving heavy household items

$50

Ali's calm demeanor helped with a stressful move! Would not hesitate to book again.

Help moving heavy furniture from third floor into a van

$70

The guys turned up on time, were friendly, didn't muck about and got the job done quickly. This is my first time using Airtasker and I would recommend the service to others. Thank You. BobS

2 strong guys to lift very heavy bookcase shelves onto base.

$150

Great service

Help moving heavy bedroom items

$100

Good communication and on time

Heavy item relocated

$225

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

$100 - $210

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$100

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$150

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$210

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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 Canberra

Lifting half a couch over a balcony to the second floor

$100

Harrison ACT, Australia

5th Mar 2026

I have a couch that was delivered in two pieces, one piece is too big to fit up the narrow staircase to get to the second floor living room. I need the couch lifted up over the balcony to the second floor.

Move sofa (maybe), fridge, washing machine and a few other heavy items

$250

Lyneham ACT, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Fridge, Washing Machine, bed frames, Maybe Sofa and a few other items. Pickup location: Lyneham ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Dickson ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move a small storage unit worth of boxes into a pantech truck w/ lift

$150

Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia

28th Feb 2026

A small storage unit worth of packed boxes to be moved into a pantech truck (had a tail lift). Storage unit has trolleys and a lift (no stairs). Monday 9am start with approx. 2hrs work. Pickup location: Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia Removals size: A small storage unit Stairs: No

Very helpful and friendly.

Need lift from canberra to stockland shell harbour near Wollongong

$110

Taylor ACT 2913, Australia

27th Feb 2026

I need lift someone going to Wollongong from canberra on Saturday 28th Feb one person only in afternoon

Move heavy coffee table

$40

Whitlam ACT 2611, Australia

26th Feb 2026

We have received a 65kg marble coffee table and need it moved approx 10m from the delivery point (front door) into our loungeroom. No stairs - would take less than 30 seconds carrying from point A to point B.

Dennis had great communication and was very efficient, definitely recommend!

Moving house items (boxes and other light items) no heavy lifting

$250

Garran, Australian Capital Territory

25th Feb 2026

boxes, light weight house hold items. Pickup location: Garran ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Garran ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Turn over a heavy dinning table - 2 persons job

$100

Red Hill ACT, Australia

24th Feb 2026

Hi, I'm looking for 2 strong men to help turn over a newly assembled heavy dinning table and move to the position within the room. Please let me know if you're available for the job and your charge. thanks.

Youssef and the team helped to turn over a heavy table and move to the position. Excellent communication before arrival. Job well done!

Need a lift from Canberra city centre to Callala Beach ASAP

$300

Central ACT, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Need a lift to Callala beach from Canberra city centre. I’ve already had one time waster so only accepting from people that have reviews.

Very good, good service.

Help me move home - heavy items

$800

Holt ACT, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Need to move the heavy items from our apartment to our new townhouse. This includes fridge, washing machine, dryer, beds/mattresses, 4 seater dining table with chairs, 2 desks and 2 chairs, sofa, bar cabine, bookshelf, entertainment unit, two tvs, dresser, tall boy. The townhouse has a few stairs - one flight to go up to the kitchen/ living/dining area, and another flight to go up to the bedrooms. Pickup location: Holt ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Moncrieff ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Move heavy furniture around house and garage

$250

Griffith ACT, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

We’ve just finished unpacking after a move and need a few heavy items moved around inside our house and from the house to garage. Specifically we need 2 people to: * Move a heavy round marble coffee table to TV area (down 4 steps) * Move a heavy wooden coffee table to garage (no steps) * Move 3 single beds (bases and mattresses) from house to garage (down 5 steps) * Lift and reposition large 8-seater wooden dining table so we can place a rug underneath * Move 3 heavy rolled rugs to garage (no steps)
 Everything is on one level. No stairs. You’ll need two strong people. 
Standalone house, parking in driveway. 

Please bring your own equipment (trolleys, lifting straps etc.) and take care to protect floors and furniture.
 Ideally looking for this to be done today or tomorrow afternoon, but later in the week is OK too.

Lupe and her team are the best Airtaskers I’ve ever worked with, and I’ve worked with a lot! Incredibly competent, amazing communication, kind and professional. After moving a ton of single beds we realised the one left behind didn’t fit in the space so Lupe then moved it back from the garage into the house. And even fixed a broken towel rail while they were here! Thank you so much.

Heavy pot plants moved around courtyard, maybe 60 kg and 2 x 30 kg,

$100

Deakin ACT, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

We need 3 heavy pot plants moved to about 5 metres down a tiled step

Help move a heavy armchair

$100

Lyons ACT, Australia

8th Feb 2026

One mobility armchair. Heavy. Pickup location: Lyons ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Wright ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Very helpful in moving furniture

Packing & heavy lifting – house clear for flooring (between 10am –5pm)

$250

Oxley, Australian Capital Territory

20th Jan 2026

Hi there 👋 I’m clearing 4 rooms in preparation for flooring & painting and need 3 strong, reliable Airtaskers to help with: Tasks: • Heavy furniture lifting (approx 6 large items) • Disassembling furniture where needed • Packing boxes (books, household items, kitchen cabinets) • Loading a 6×4 trailer and large SUV • Short storage unit runs (10 min drive – my son will drive) • Unloading and stacking items carefully in the storage unit Details: • Date: Friday • Time: 10:00pm – 5:00pm (may finish earlier, timing is a little flexible) • Location: Wanniassa • Storage unit: 10 minutes away • Equipment onsite: 2 trolleys, trailer, SUV, packing supplies • Additional helpers onsite: my adult son + cleaner/supervisor Requirements: • Experience with heavy furniture • Physically fit • Careful with furniture (mid-century modern pieces + full bookcases) • Team player, efficient, no disappearing acts • Comfortable loading trailers & working to a plan Please tell me: • Your moving experience • If you have a teammate you work with • Any relevant equipment you bring • Your hours and desired rate I have already booked the other 2, this one was a cancellation. Thanks – looking forward to smashing this out efficiently 💪📦

Would book again. Tristan worked hard and followed instructions very well.

Pick up recliner lift chair and deliver

$120

Campbell ACT 2612, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Pick up a recliner lift chair from a house in campbell and deliver to nursing home in calwell. Will need to take into the nursing home and deliver to the room. Chair weighs approx 50kg.

Communication was great and job was finished on time

Packing & heavy lifting – house clear for flooring (between 10am–5pm)3

$150

Oxley, Australian Capital Territory

19th Jan 2026

Hi there 👋 I’m clearing 4 rooms in preparation for flooring & painting and need 3 strong, reliable Airtaskers to help with: Tasks: • Heavy furniture lifting (approx 6 large items) • Disassembling furniture where needed • Packing boxes (books, household items, kitchen cabinets) • Loading a 6×4 trailer and large SUV • Short storage unit runs (10 min drive – my son will drive) • Unloading and stacking items carefully in the storage unit Details: • Date: Friday • Time: 10:00pm – 5:00pm (may finish earlier, timing is a little flexible) • Location: Wanniassa • Storage unit: 10 minutes away • Equipment onsite: 2 trolleys, trailer, SUV, packing supplies • Additional helpers onsite: my adult son + cleaner/supervisor Requirements: • Experience with heavy furniture • Physically fit • Careful with furniture (mid-century modern pieces + full bookcases) • Team player, efficient, no disappearing acts • Comfortable loading trailers & working to a plan Please tell me: • Your moving experience • If you have a teammate you work with • Any relevant equipment you bring • Your hours and desired rate Thanks – looking forward to smashing this out efficiently 💪📦

Bau was great. Worked hard and followed instructions well. Would definitely use again.

Packing & heavy lifting – house clear for flooring (between 10am–5pm)2

$150

Oxley, Australian Capital Territory

19th Jan 2026

Hi there 👋 I’m clearing 4 rooms in preparation for flooring & painting and need 3 strong, reliable Airtaskers to help with: Tasks: • Heavy furniture lifting (approx 6 large items) • Disassembling furniture where needed • Packing boxes (books, household items, kitchen cabinets) • Loading a 6×4 trailer and large SUV • Short storage unit runs (10 min drive – my son will drive) • Unloading and stacking items carefully in the storage unit Details: • Date: Friday • Time: 10:00pm – 5:00pm (may finish earlier, timing is a little flexible) • Location: Wanniassa • Storage unit: 10 minutes away • Equipment onsite: 2 trolleys, trailer, SUV, packing supplies • Additional helpers onsite: my adult son + cleaner/supervisor Requirements: • Experience with heavy furniture • Physically fit • Careful with furniture (mid-century modern pieces + full bookcases) • Team player, efficient, no disappearing acts • Comfortable loading trailers & working to a plan Please tell me: • Your moving experience • If you have a teammate you work with • Any relevant equipment you bring • Your hours and desired rate Thanks – looking forward to smashing this out efficiently 💪📦

Wishav had a personality issue with my onsite supervisor and left be a bit high and dry. Pleasant to me but careless with my items - once annoyed he was dropping boxes heavily which had precious items in them.

Lift from Canberra airport to Mollymook / Batemans Bay / nearby

$150

Canberra ACT, Australia

27th Dec 2025

I need a lift from Canberra airport to Batemans bay or mollymook or nearby area today. My flight lands at 11:30 so can leave as soon as possible after this time.

Jonathon was amazing. Very prompt, great communicator, very safe driver and lovely company on the ride from Canberra to mollymook. I highly recommend Jonathon for any future transfers to air tasker job.

Massage chair moved heavy

$200

Gungahlin ACT, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Heavy massage chair 2 people minimum Pickup location: Gungahlin ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Weetangera ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Punctual and professional

Move 4 heavy plants to new house around the corner

$100

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

24th Nov 2025

4 heavy pot plants from old house Pickup location: Ngunnawal ACT, Australia Drop-off location: Ngunnawal ACT, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Nice guy, did the job well

Moving heavy washing machine

$70

Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

3rd Nov 2025

Needing a heavy washing machine (90/100kg) moved from Braddon to Mitchell in Canberra. Both addresses have lifts no stairs so is easy but I don’t have a trolley/ easy access to lift into a vehicle.

James took a great deal of care with moving my washing machine. Responsible and clear communication, punctual and super friendly. 5 out 5 star service.