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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in Melbourne

So helpful! Thank you so much Felipe!

Help lift a large desk out of a garage and into a room

$80

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

Thanks Nick great service

Pickup a grinder and vacuum - Tail lift required

$100

So good!! Would use Finn all the time

Need a heavy pot transported to another address

$40

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

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$150

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$240

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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

I need a person that can help me m move heavy things.

$80

Windsor VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

I'm taking a bunch of stuff to the local tip in stonnington. Must be available this Monday between 10 & 12. Located in Windsor. Pay $40 per hour cash.

Lift basketball hope onto base post

$100

Middle Park VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Need 2 people to lift a heavy basket ball hoop and back board onto the post that has already been concreted in. No installation required just need muscle to lift it on to the post.

Help me move home- 2brm apartment (lift)

$500

Prahran VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2026

2 Bedroom Apartment: - 2x beds - 2x mattresses - Lounge - Washing machine - Fridge - Outdoor table and chairs - Large cabinet - Desk - Stools - Glass coffee table - Mirrors - Armchair - Artwork Pickup location: Prahran VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Prahran VIC, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: No

Need hands to lift delivery to 4th floor (no lifts)

$200

Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

6th Mar 2026

We have a delivery taking place today with the latest delivery time being 5pm. Customer is located in BRUNSWICK EAST, VIC 3057. Once the items are delivered, we need 2 people to attend to assist the customer in taking the 5 x cartons from the bottom floor to the 4th floor as the customer's unit no lift and no place available in the lobby for this to be left long. Boxes / Dimensions Box 1 - Armrest & back cushions Dimensions: W102 × D74 × H44cm Boxed weight: 24kg Box 2 - Backrest & front panel & top panels Dimensions: W206 × D71 × H15cm Boxed weight: 40kg Box 3- Slip cover Dimensions: W86 × D60 × H13cm Boxed weight: 12kg Box 4 - Seat support panels & pull out frame side rail Dimensions: W90 × D60 × H13cm Boxed weight: 21kg Box 5 - Seat cushion & front beam & topper & hardware box Dimensions: W219 × D41 × H41cm Boxed weight: 28kg This needs to be completed today after 5pm. Thank you for your help :)

Help to move my 240cm table (147kg) from Collingwood to Clifton Hill

$200

Collingwood VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2026

1 table - 147kg and 240cm long, but legs can come off. Need help to disassemble, move and then reassemble. Only a few stairs at pick up. Pickup location: Collingwood VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Clifton Hill VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

A few hours of helping move some heavy furniture into storage

$150

Flemington VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Need a few strong people to help move some furniture into storage nearby. Apartment is down a few flights of stairs. No lift access. Ideally you have your own transport. I've hurt my back so I can't really help too much but I'll be there on the day. It's all packed up and ready so it shouldn't take longer than an hour/hour and a half

Sebaedin and Con were amazing to work with. Super quick, really great communication and brought everything they needed. Would book him again 👍

Labour lift boxes from truck

$10

Carlton VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2026

8:30am start 5-6 hours of work $40 ph. Moving boxes from the truck, unwrapping boxes, general labour. Some heavy, most light. No tools required. Bring gloves if you want. In Melbourne CBD / Carlton

Good worker would use again

Lift to and from Tallarook

$350

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

4th Mar 2026

We are 4-5 people with camping gear looking for someone to drive us to a festival in Tallarook leaving Northcote at around 9am on April 4 and also driving us back from Tallarook to Northcote leaving at around 11am on April 6.

Help me move my suitcase and other bags; no lifting required.

$35

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Task Description: Moving from Student Living, 800 Swanston Street to West Tower, Melbourne Quarter, Flinders Street, Docklands, VIC. The distance is approximately 4.3 kilometers. We do not require help with lifting or carrying the items, as we can handle that ourselves. However, we need a vehicle with a large enough capacity to transport all our belongings in one trip. We have around six suitcases plus several additional boxes.

highly recommend!Eva was helpful and polite throughout the entire moving process!

Move exercise bike (heavy) downstairs + Move headboard upstairs

$150

Richmond VIC, Australia

4th Mar 2026

Need peloton exercise bike (heavy) moved downstairs to garage (down one small flight of narrow stairs), double bed head moved up one flight of stairs

Super fast and efficient! Would recommend!

Collect package from Clifton Hill and deliver to Newtown Geelong

$90

Clifton Hill VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

I need a package (artwork) collected from Clifton Hill after 4pm today (or tomorrow) and delivered to Newtown Geelong. It is 88cmX94cm and approx 10cm high.

Nice guy, great communication and gave updates along the way. Perfect delivery of an artwork from Melbourne.

Lift from Dandenong to Melbourne Airport

$10

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Hey everybody, I need a lift from Dandenong to Melbourne Airport. One passenger no luggage pickup from Dand tonight at 8pm

I think Colleen might just be one of the best people I have ever met. I’m a mess but she was the punctuality I needed. Fantastic chats filled with intellect and whimsy

Lifting / moving heavy item

$100

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

I need a hand lifting some new gym equipment that is being delivered on a truck and needs to be taken up one flight of stairs.

Good work. Good bloke

Need a person to help me move a couch inside lift

$50

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Need someone to help me to check if my couch can be fit inside the lift.

Very handy and practical. Highly recommend him.

Move in the Heavy cooktop into my commercial kitchen

$150

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Commercial cooktop will be delivered kerbside. Need to move it into the commercial kitchen. It will come on a pallet, so it has to removed from the pallet and make it ready for installation. If you can install it as well then I am ok go with install as well

Excellent comms and work

Disassemble queen gas lift bed and transport that and a few other item

$100

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

24th Feb 2026

I need someone to disassemble my queen size gas lift bed and transport it to my parents home from Prahran to Malvern. Along with an outdoor plant and pot, small Weber bbq and stand and a small occasional chair and 1 x bedside table The bed does not need to be remade and there are no stairs at either property :)

I can’t say thank you enough for the last minute help and the efficiency of the work! Best ever!!! Thanks again!!!

Move heavy boxes to Burwood

$80

Melbourne VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

I have a few boxes of stuff to be transferred to Burwood

Great thank you a lot

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

Highly recommend and thank you

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.