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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in Melbourne

Thanks so much Stephen for helping us out of a sticky situation!

Help move heavy luggage down two flights of stairs

$100

Excellent service prompt on time and very friendly would definitely book again !

Move a few items upstairs (in lift)

$150

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

Max was punctual, efficient and trustworthy. He handled everything super well and quickly. Would recommend!

Pick up and drop off furniture - South Yarra to Clifton Hill

$150

Great service.. Highly recommended

Three men to remove large fridge from second storey flat.no lift.

$300

Arthur is such a legend. We would happily use his services over and over again. Did such a great job and just a lovely guy. Super handy!

Dismantle king size gas lift bed and reassemble

$150

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

Lifting up a glass aquarium onto a stand

$300

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

15th Nov 2025

Need to lift this up to the other room, then placed into a stand. 2 people, please.

Removal 12 bags (1/3 full not heavy) filled with cutup Ikea deck tiles

$50

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

15th Nov 2025

removal of 12 green garden bags that only 1/2 full so they are quite light, each bag contains IKES decking tiles that have been cut into smaller pieces. Tiles are wood slats on plastic. See images

Lift from Fitzroy to strawberry fields festival

$80

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2025

Lift from Fitzroy to strawberry fields festival on 21st November at 11.30am for 2 people pleaseeee (drive approx 3 hours)

Lift to strawberry fields

$100

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2025

Hey me and 1x friend need lift to strawberry fields festival from Fitzroy with a few bags / tents pleaseee !! (Festival is in tocumwal about 3 hour drive) Leaving around 12pm midday

Lifting heavy furniture upright, no move required

$50

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

13th Nov 2025

2 really heavy concrete tables (100+ kg each) and 4 concrete benches need to be put upright again. They were flipped to avoid damaging winds. No moving required. In an office, so during office hours, please.

Bring sofa up via lifts

$50

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Bring sofa up from downstairs to level 7 via lifts

West Melbourne - Help move fridge/heavy items up 2 flights of stairs

$150

West Melbourne, Victoria

11th Nov 2025

I need help carrying a fridge, washing machine, dryer and bed frame into my new apartment. There’s about 2-3 flights of stairs.

Move heavy table up 1 flight of stairs

$30

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2025

I need someone to take a brand new table up one flight of stairs, it is very heavy (50kgs) and the stairs are quite narrow. I tried to take it up piece by piece so the cardboard box has been opened, but it was too heavy.

ASAP REMOVALISTS - HEAVY FURNITURE MOVED FROM STREET INTO APARTMENT

$150

Brunswick VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2025

We have 2x Taxi Boxes on the street which contain heavy items (listed below). The removalists we booked to complete this task did not show. We need strong removalists ASAP. Taxi box is picked up at 3:30pm TODAY. The taxi boxes are outside our property, and furniture needs to moved to first floor apartment with elevator access. Items to move: refrigerator, washing machine, tv, tv cabinet, lounges, chest of drawers, ikea book shelf and mattress. Pickup location: Brunswick VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

saved our bacon! thanks so much for the last minute help

Move furnishings (some large/heavy)

$235

St Kilda, Victoria

3rd Nov 2025

-Queen size mattress, Koala bed pieces, large table with folding legs, small light file cabinet, heavy side table, large heavy framed picture, 2 x industrial fans, a few bags of clothes. The pickup apartment (7th floor) and drop off apartment (3rd floor) both have elevators. Both apartments are in St Kilda about 1.5 km apart. he delivery apartment is 150 meters away door to door and has an elevator. The job can only be done before 10am 6th Nov 2025. Pickup location: St Kilda VIC, Australia Drop-off location: St Kilda VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items

Great job! On time and quick and very polite! Will use again for sure!

Crane/lift bed frame into 3rd story balcony/bedroom

$10

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

30th Oct 2025

Bed frame/ slates cannot fit up stairs. Need to be craned or lifted through 3rd story balcony into main bedroom. Bed frame -Weighs less than 10kgs

Very helpful and has many means to help move! Was efficient

Need a crane to lift household goods

$500

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

29th Oct 2025

need to move furniture and white goods by crane from outside of building onto level1 balcony to get into apartment

Jackson was extremely professional and made the move a breeze!

Carry my extremely heavy electric sofa upstairs

$100

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

26th Oct 2025

Carry very heavy leather sofa from Ground floor carpark, through main door, up 1 flight of stars (to level 1) all the way through the hallways and into my apartment lounge 2 to 3 man job minimum Approx dimensions: width 220cm depth 95cm & height 92cm Will need to carry from carport to street to main entrance

All sorted! Highly recommend

Move heavy tree outside

$150

St Kilda Road VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2025

I need to move a very heavy tree onto my balcony. A trolley will be needed to transport it the majority of the way although it is a very short distance - around 50m. Will need two people at least to lift

Absolute legends! SO QUICK

Transport bath from Northcote to Preston (no lifting required)

$30

Northcote VIC, Australia

17th Oct 2025

Pickup needed on time at 12:30pm as it is a marketplace collection. One bath. My friend and I will do the lifting. We just need a driver with a van to drive the 15min trip from pickup to drop off locations. Quick and easy! No lifting required. Let me know your offer. I looked up FB for hourly prices but I don’t need that long. Looking for offers from here for such a quick job with no lifting Pickup location: Northcote VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Preston VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Jamie is a total legend! Super punctual, friendly, accomodating and gave extra help on the day. Arrived with all the vehicle and tie down equipment needed for a smooth delivery. Highly recommend and will be using his services again.

3 Strong Men. Lift/Carry 2 x large sofas up stairs

$180

Armadale VIC, Australia

16th Oct 2025

We need 3 strong men to help our delivery driver carry 2 x large sofas up the stairs in Armadale. Price is $60 per person. Job should take about 20 - 40 minutes from start to finish for 4 guys.

Great guys to work with!

Large bar fridge removal (truck with lift required)

$200

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Very large, very heavy 3M long bar fridge for disposal Pickup location: Fitzroy VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Smooth sailing, professional, a delight to deal with. Phenomenal service and would absolutely book again. Thanks legends!

Lifting fish tank

$100

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

13th Oct 2025

I brought a new fish tank and I can’t move it up the stairs into my appointment it’s quite heavy around 100kg so two strong people would be ideal

Very good communication and very fast would recommend

Lift a washing machine on to a shelf

$50

South Yarra, Victoria

13th Oct 2025

Lift washing machine off ground on to a shelf 700m off the ground. 1 person required to assist. Must not be afraid of dogs.

Extremely responsive, great care and a great attitude.

5 tonne Truck - w ramp / lift - 2 men/ 2 drop off near by

$200

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

12th Oct 2025

Heavy work bench (ramp required) Dining Table 8 x Chairs 2 - 4 miscellaneous items Pickup location: Prahran VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Prahran VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup Photos added ...

Great and efficient