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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews in East Melbourne

Great communication and reliable service. I will definitely use Wai again.

Transport heavy recliner from Templestowe to Mitcham

$150

2 awesome strong and very polite guys. We’re on time, innovative in the task that had to be done. Would use again and highly recommend. Thanks for your help.

Lift 4 large heavy plants into van. 2 people.

$100

Absolutely amazing ! Leonard was so helpful and caring towards us. His help was genuine and was happy to add in extra furniture for no extra help. A really nice guy and highly recommend. I wouldn’t hesitate to contact him as he is brilliant. Thank you so much Leonard, you really helped us out when we needed it. Thank you very much. 🙂

My furniture and help lift couch into house

$100

Did a great job. Easy to organize and deal with.

2 people to move heavy dining table

$100

Pleasant and professional removalist

Pickup and delivery of very heavy Buddha statue.

$150

Came straight away and got the job done

Move a heavy bookcase into the garage and then move it back in a week

$60

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

$100 - $242

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$100

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$150

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$242

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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 East Melbourne

Lift a Guitar amp into a car in Mont Albert. 15kg

$15

Mont Albert VIC, Australia

30th May 2026

Lift a 15kg guitar amp into a car boot. Line 6 power can plus 112

A hand to lift a few items upstairs

$100

Doncaster VIC, Australia

30th May 2026

Need to help me lift a few items upstairs, must be strong

Hire this guy. On time and a absolute great bloke and just gets the job done

I need a furniture lift to put a fridge over a balcony

$100

Canterbury VIC, Australia

29th May 2026

One fridge that needs to be lifted over a balcony Pickup location: Canterbury VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Canterbury VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Pick up and transport a heavy dining sideboard from Kew to Hawthorn.

$100

Kew VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

Pick up a heavy sideboard from Kew and transport to Hawthorn. No steps. This will probably require a dolly, moving straps, blankets, and a truck with a lift.

Carry heavy wooden crate with marble table inside house

$350

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

Need a reliable crew of at least 3 experienced movers/labourers to assist with a delicate marble dining table delivery tomorrow. JOB DETAILS: • Marble dining table inside timber crate • Approx. weight: 220kg • Move from garage into house (there are a few steps) • Carefully open/uncrate the timber packaging using appropriate tools • Lay protective blankets down before handling • Gently place the marble tabletop onto blankets once unpacked • Experience handling heavy, fragile furniture is essential The piece is extremely heavy and delicate, so we need people who are confident carrying marble/stone furniture and know how to manoeuvre weight safely without damaging the item or property. Would really appreciate anyone available at short notice tonight. Please message ASAP with: • Number of people available • Experience with marble/heavy furniture • Availability/time you can attend • Your rate Thank you so much.

Lifting furniture, boxes to a storage box within the house

$150

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

28th May 2026

Moving furnitures; beds, couches, tall boys, washing machine, tables, etc to a container within the house. From 11 am, between 4 to 5 hours. Must have trolley to move boxes and heavy stuff. Will pay hourly rate. No stairs

Urgent - Strong person to help builder lift an aircon unit

$100

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

27th May 2026

Urgent help needed with builder to lift out front door -20 m max - not stairs - see photo

Alex was amazing. Strong and did the job !

Slightly move a large, heavy Gainsville bed to allow door to close

$40

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

26th May 2026

Hi, I have a large, heavy, assembled Gainsville bed that unfortunately blocks my bedroom door from closing. I need it moved a couple of centimetres south so that my bedroom door can close completely.

Sam was able to help quickly and did a great job

Removalist ground floor apartment to apartment with lift.

$200

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

25th May 2026

3 steps at entrance 1 bed 1 chest of drawers 1 tv unit 1 desk and chair 2 bedside tables Moving boxes Pickup location: Hawthorn VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Richmond VIC, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: No

Pickup a heavy chair and deliver it to Brunswick

$50

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

1 delicate but heavy chair. Pickup location: Abbotsford VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Brunswick VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Wonderful experience. Everything completed as promised. Thanks.

Move a few heavy items

$250

Blackburn VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Hi there, need help moving a headlight cabinet, heavy doorframe and a washing machine. Not going far - only 1km! But very heavy and must move before or on Saturday this week. Pickup location: Blackburn VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Nunawading VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Thank you.. great work

Move some heavy furniture for me from Surrey Hills to Hawthorn East

$400

Surrey Hills, Victoria

8th Mar 2026

Fridge Washing Machine Queen bed double bed 3 tall bookcases 5 small bookcases desk small cupboard tv unit tv Pickup location: Surrey Hills VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Hawthorn East VIC, Australia Removals size: House Stairs: No

Easy to work with. Very Efficient and kind. Highly recommend.

Move heavy sideboard from Box Hill South to Lower Plenty

$150

Box Hill South VIC, Australia

16th Feb 2026

One big timber sideboard. 234 cm long by 45wide and 60 high 5 steps at pickup location (porch) and 2-3 steps at delivery. Single storey houses Pickup location: Box Hill South VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Lower Plenty VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Great communication. Trustworthy. Efficient. Would use again

2 strong heavy-lifters to move stuff around my house (9am-12/1pmish)

$500

Hawthorn East VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2026

No truck required - items stay on the property just moved to different locations. I need some rooms cleared and furniture moved from residence to the garage, the street for collection or to an area above the garage (note: stairs). There is heavy lifting involved! All the tools and trolleys and tricks will help you. Items include: Sofas, buffet & hutch, 20 boxes, mattress, bedhead, 2 sideboards, desk, armchair, coffee table, appliances and more. Today is probably only going to be phase one! Pickup location: Hawthorn East VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Hawthorn East VIC, Australia Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

What an extraordinary service! I am not joking when I say Iosif changed my life today 😂 10/10

Lift marble temple from garage to living room

$250

Doncaster East, Victoria

29th Jan 2026

One heavy marble temple, 920mm wide, 450mm deep and 1200mm high, weighing approximately 250kgs, that needs to go from Garage to living room, which is 2 stairs steps up (500mm) Pickup location: Doncaster East VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Doncaster East VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Chris and boys made the job look too easy. Recommended

Help me carry some large or heavy items downstairs to my garage

$100

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

I’m transferring some bulky items from my 2nd floor apartment down stairs to my garage, in preparation for hard rubbish collection in March. I need to move: a dryer (bulky but fairly light), a microwave, planter box (small but heavy), a large rug, some boxes of clothes, a cat scratching pole, old bedding, and some other misc boxes and items that are light but bulky. It must be done on Sunday arvo/evening as I’m about to travel and need these items out of my house beforehand. Expected to take about 1-2hrs, must be able to carry heavy objects and have fitness for going up and down stairs. No transport / vehicle required.

Tarli and her partner were incredibly helpful and efficient at moving household items and white goods into storage for me. Lovely to work with and reliable, would highly recommend!

Need someone to help me lifting an appliance

$50

Surrey Hills, Victoria

21st Jan 2026

I need someone fit / with strength to help me lift and guide a heat pump into position. No more than 15 minutes of work. Weight 103 kgs. Unit is on a trolly

Punctual, efficient

Moving heavy aquarium tanks and Stand

$200

Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

19th Jan 2026

Heavy marine tank 4ft x 2.5ft x 2ft, aquarium stand, tank sump(inside stand) water holding storage and some odd bits that won’t fit in my car. Tank is on stand just inside the house (access directly from the garage door). Other belongings are in garage easily accessible. Pickup location: Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia Drop-off location: Kurunjang VIC 3337, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Thank you for you great help with moving my belongings and making it easier to move a marine tank. Much recommended and would book again.

Help me move a very heavy bookshelf within my home

$80

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

15th Jan 2026

We need to get this heavy bookshelf (about 160cm x 100cm x 25cm) up two flights of stairs and around a corner between the flights - see photos. We need about 2 strong people who can manage this task and put the shelves in my daughter’s bedroom. Photos taken of the item, and the stairs up which it must be taken and the corner between flights. My husband can help too if required. I fear the shelves are about 75-100kg. Questions? Feel free to ask. Thanks, Diana

Made moving a 100kg bookshelf, look like child play. Careful with my house while moving the awkward furniture! Thanks so much!

Would love 3 hours of work to help carry some heavy furniture items

$200

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

13th Jan 2026

Need help moving furniture into a taxi box - fridge, sofa, tv unit and washing machine

So efficient and lovely to deal with! Highly recommend!!!!!