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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in West Melbourne

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Truck with rear lifter need tomorrow

$350

George was wonderful - so helpful, on time, and had everything he needed to handle the sideboard with care. Really appreciated it as was nervous about the purchase. Would highly recommend George to anyone looking to have any precious items delivered. Thank you very much George, I know who to go to if I need anything else moved.

Pick up and deliver a sideboard (Wiilliamstown - Clifton Hill)

$120

Really nice bunch of guys trying every which way to get this huge treadmill up a flight of stairs. Good effort guys. Thanks for caring not to damage anything along the way.

Help move a heavy treadmill up a flight of stairs

$200

Great service

Removal of large heavy work bench

$100

Thanks so much, Sam. Excellent job and very friendly. Sam was on time and got the job done without fuss. Would definitely book Sam again.

Moving a heavy treadmill into a new room

$100

Very helpful and accommodating and quick to respond.

Help unload heavy sideboard off a ute

$40

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

$95 - $250

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$95

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$150

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$250

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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 West Melbourne

Cherry picker hire + operator to lift fridge onto balcony – Footscray

$500

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

1st May 2026

Need a fridge lifted up to a balcony on a double storey house in Footscray. Can’t get it up the stairs - needs to go over the balcony. Looking for someone who can organise the equipment, bring helpers, and get it done. Please quote with everything included — equipment, labour, and extra hands. Budget: $500 openly

Help moving 2, 2.4m large and heavy mirrors, in need of a van

$170

Derrimut VIC 3026, Australia

30th Apr 2026

2 extremely large and heavy mirrors Pickup location: Derrimut VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Sunshine North VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

George was great definitely recommend

Paver removal, approx 25, I have already lifted them up

$125

South Kingsville VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2026

I have 25 concrete pavers I have lifted up, need them removed from my backyard, I will help you load them into your vehicle, open access to my backyard via my garage

Crane lift

$2,000

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

26th Apr 2026

20ft container swimming pool. Requires lifting into back garden of property. The lift would be over adjoing propertys back yard. We have been informed it would be a 26 meter lift.

I need help moving heavy treadmill inside the house

$50

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

25th Apr 2026

I have a treadmill. The treadmill is outside. I would like the treadmill inside. We need to take it up one little step. Only 15 cm. I can't lift it by myself. Please help. Then the treadmill will be inside. Where the treadmill belongs. I pay you money.

Deliver heavy wooden table melton to carrum

$180

Kurunjang VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

Pickup heavy real wooden table- base and top come apart. Need 2 people to carry. Largest areas 1.30x1.50 - deliver to carrum

Easy to deal with and great communication!

Help lifting large fish tank from Ute to inside

$50

Werribee VIC, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Large fish tank is the the back of the Ute, need help lifting inside at around 5-5:30pm

Very helpful! Will definitely hire Tom again

Moving house few heavy lifts, rest packed in carton boxes

$300

Truganina VIC, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Read description before apply Truganina to Truganina under 10km 30 may 2026 2 bedroom stuff Washing machine 2 mattress 1 study table Sofa Dinning table chairs 1 tv table small 1 small table 1 wardrobe Rest all packed in 30-40 medium size boxes. Price flat: $300 Don't send me your offers if you happy to do then send me request No stairs Pickup location: Truganina VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Truganina VIC, Australia Removals size: House Stairs: No

Truck Needed – 184 Cartons Derrimut to Altona (Tail Lift Preferred)

$200

Derrimut VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2026

184 cartons of packaged inventory (no furniture) 100 cartons Size: 39 × 28.5 × 38.5 cm Weight: 7.8 kg each 84 cartons Size: 51 × 36 × 57 cm Weight: 17 kg each Stack limit: max 4 high Total: ~13 m³ ~2,200 kg Pickup from warehouse (forklift available) Drop-off to ground-level storage container Pantech truck required (tail lift preferred) Pickup location: Derrimut VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Altona North VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

I recently used Warren and his team to move some boxes from a warehouse, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Communication was clear and on point from start to finish, which made the whole process easy and stress-free. Warren arrived exactly as promised, got the job done efficiently, and was friendly and courteous throughout. What really stood out was his willingness to go above and beyond to help—highly recommend.

Moving a heavy stove

$200

Maribyrnong VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I need a heavy stove moved into place from the rear of my house to my porch. Maybe 100kg. Distance. 25m

Good and reliable work

Need help lifting 5x heavy items

$70

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

I need help lifting 5x heavy items on top of each other, shouldnt take more than 1 hour

Luke was great, very punctual, hard working, would highly recommend. Thanks Luke

Move a large and heavy crate 220kg

$750

Laverton North VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2026

I need a crate picked up from a warehouse in Laverton North VIC and transported to another warehouse in Collingwood VIC. 1x wooden crate Crate Dimensions: 2600mm x 700mm x 950mm (220kg) Contents: stone benchtop You will need a forklift or hiab truck to load and unload the crate. You will need multiple strong people to safely carry the crate at delivery. The benchtop inside weighs 125kg and is 2400mm x 800mm x 30mm. I am seeking quotes from professional removalists. This task needs to be completed before Feb - the earlier the better. Pickup location: Laverton North VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Collingwood VIC, Australia

Fantastic service. Peter collected a very large crate and delivered it safely. There was nobody to collect at delivery and Peter rang me straight away and waited at site until we sorted out what to do. He provided photos. So happy with his work ethic. Would definately hire Peter again!

Move a heavy glass study desk from seaholme to Canterbury 3126

$140

Seaholme VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Move a heavy glass study desk. 2 people and a van required. No stairs, must be experienced if you are located in the west even better as I require regular furniture mover from Werribee and surrounds

Amazing job wonderful would use again

Courier 155kg Item. UPRIGHT ONLY. Tail Lift Required.

$150

Brooklyn VIC, Australia

9th Jan 2026

I need a professional who can help with courier to pick up a brand new commercial machine from a warehouse and deliver it to a vehicle builder. Item Details: * Item: Commercial Machine * Weight: 155 kg (This is extremely heavy. Requires hydraulic tail lift or ramp) * Dimensions: 450mm (W) x 870mm (H) x 860mm (D) * Condition: Brand New, crated/palletized. Pickup Location: Majors Group Warehouse (5 Export Dr, Brooklyn VIC 3012) Drop-off Location: 15 Kookaburra St, Frankston VIC 3199 CRITICAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must Remain Upright: The machine CANNOT be laid on its side at any point. It contains oil and compressors. If you lay it down, the machine is destroyed. 2. Tail Lift Required: You cannot lift this into a ute by hand. You must have a vehicle with a hydraulic tail lift or a heavy-duty ramp and trolley. 3. Strapping: Must be strapped securely to a bulkhead during transport so it does not tip.
 Please quote only if you have the correct equipment (Tail lift + upright transport). Pickup location: Brooklyn VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Frankston VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Really good work!! Quick and efficient. 100% Recommend them!!

Deliver heavy dining table + 6 chairs to my home

$100

Mambourin VIC, Australia

31st Dec 2025

Purchased a dining setting off FB Marketplace, and need help getting it home. Available around 6pm today Pickup location: Mambourin VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Williams Landing VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Gary was amazing with getting our new dining table setting home. Highly recommend!

Need a forklift and forklift operator for like 30 mins

$400

Tarneit VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2025

Need a forklift and forklift operator to unload 3 wooden boxes off a truck and in front of our house on Monday. The boxes contain furniture like sofas and lamps. Price negotiable.

Mason did such an amazing job! Amazing bloke, very pleasant. He was here 20 minutes before he was meant to be so that he could set up his forklift and he even waited an extra 20 minutes as our delivery driver was running late, without batting an eye. A great bloke, extremely punctual, very professional and very polite. If I could give 10 stars out of 5 I would!

Move a heavy poker table to the garage

$50

Footscray VIC, Australia

19th Dec 2025

15 minute job. Need help carrying this poker table down two flights of internal stairs and then up on easier flight of stairs to a garage approx 50 meters away. Must be confident you can help carry this before bidding thanks.

Very efficient and pleasant to work with.

Move a heavy oven 132kg from point cook to Yarraville

$100

Sanctuary Lakes VIC 3030, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Just an oven from point cook to Yarraville not moving there just yet. It’s coming out tomorrow midday. Pickup location: Point Cook VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Yarraville VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Great job Recommend

Full-Day Removalist (2km)– Large Truck + Hydraulic Tail Lift – 3 Bed

$700

Altona VIC, Australia

25th Nov 2025

I am moving house just 2 streets away and require professional, reliable removalists with a large truck equipped with a hydraulic tail lift. This will be a full-day job. The property is a 3-bedroom double-storey townhouse. All furniture will be ready to move, and all boxes will be packed. 🏡 Items to Move Bedrooms (x3) • Double beds • Mattresses • Bed frames • Chest of drawers / tallboy / shelving units Living & Dining • Large L-shaped couch • TV unit • Feature chairs • Dining table • 6 dining chairs Laundry • Washer (heavy – requires tail lift) • Dryer Garage / Misc • Racks / shelving • All packed moving boxes (number to be confirmed on the day, estimate medium-to-large volume) 🚛 Requirements • Large truck with hydraulic tail lift for bulky furniture • 2 professional movers minimum • Must supply all equipment: • Trolleys • Straps • Experience with full-house moves • Careful handling of furniture • Must be comfortable with stairs ⏱ Timing • This job will take approximately one full day • Prefer fixed-price quotes • Please confirm your availability and start time 📍 Access • Good access at pick-up • Parking available for a large truck • Drop-off location will also have clear access (details provided once assigned) 💬 Please include in your offer: • Your fixed total price for a full-day move • Number of movers included • Confirmation that your truck has a tail lift Pickup location: Altona VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Altona VIC, Australia Removals size: House Stairs: At both places

So very efficient! Very happy with Ogi service and would definitely use again

Move two large heavy Olive Trees

$10

Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

17th Nov 2025

Two large and tall olive trees. VERY HEAVY. Only moving 3 minutes down the road. Needs 3 very strong people there isn’t anyone here who can help. Pickup location: Williamstown VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Newport VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Absolutely amazing, thank you so much. Super easy to deal with and great work!