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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

Excellent service. Good communications before doing the task- which was done promptly and efficiently. Will certainly consider hiring again for similar future jobs.

Heavy glass table top moved from garage to 3rd floor flat- 42 steps up

£30

Julien was outstanding as was his second in command! They were friendly, kind and knew exactly what they were doing as well as being super efficient. Despite the size of the task I was completely reassured, from start to finish. I really would highly recommend him.

Dismantling and moving a big heavy treadmill into storage.

£100

Thanks for your help Robert

Hellp move 5 heavy wooden tables from lower ground office to 3rd floor

£150

Erwa did an amazing job. Above and beyond what was asked for! Very professional. A good guy! Thank you , your help was much appreciated. Jayme

Move a 2 heavy chairs upstairs

£50

Rob and his colleague were very efficient and friendly, they got the task done very quickly. I'd recommend them.

Heavy lifting (fridge/freezer and dishwasher)

£50

Wonderful duo. Friendly and helpful

Move heavy Air Dresser upstairs

£50

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

£70 - £150

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£70

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£105

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£150

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Why book a heavy lifting help through Airtasker?

When you need a hand for shifting a chest of drawers, large appliances, or heavy equipment, booking help through Airtasker makes the whole process quicker and far less stressful. The platform connects you with heavy lifting help providers across the UK who are experienced, properly equipped, and ready to aid with anything from a room reshuffle to moving houses.

Instead of contacting multiple removal firms for quotes, Airtasker lets you post your job once and receive tailored offers from movers who are available in your area. You can review each mover’s profile, moving process, ratings, and previous feedback, giving you confidence that you're choosing someone skilled and trustworthy.

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Top Heavy Lifting related questions

Yes. Airtasker allows you to hire skilled local removals experts for heavy lifting tasks of any size. Whether you need help shifting furniture, transporting appliances, or moving a fragile item, you can easily find heavy lifting near you by using the platform. You can also negotiate for help with packing, depending on the Tasker.

If you’re booking a mover via Airtasker for heavy lifting help only (rather than a full house removal), you might expect to budget somewhere from £100 to a few hundred pounds, depending on how much lifting is involved and how complex the job is. The cost for a full home removals with many heavy items will be around £800-£1,200+.

Professionals trained in removals services use tools such as dollies, trolleys, lifting straps, sliders, and sometimes even mobile lifting machines. These help reduce strain and ensure safe handling of bulky or awkward equipment and furniture that don’t easily fit in boxes.

The 5 P’s (Plan, Position, Pick, Proceed, and Place) are guidelines for lifting safely. They help ensure you assess the load, position your body correctly, lift carefully, and set the item down safely.

Yes, many Taskers are experienced in moving heavy or bulky items up and down stairs. When posting your task, it’s helpful to mention details such as stair width, number of flights, and whether there are tight corners. This ensures you receive offers from removals expert who have the right skills and equipment to complete the job safely.

Yes! You can find Taskers experienced in heavy lifting and moving a vending machine. They can safely disconnect, transport, and, if requested, they may also help reinstall your vending machine at its new location.

Pinball machines are heavy and delicate, so it’s best to book heavy lifters who know how to safely move and handle pinball machines. They can help with disassembly, secure transport, and if requested, basic reassembly of your fragile gaming equipment. 

What do heavy lifting help services include?

Heavy lifting help services booked through Airtasker cover a wide range of home, office, and commercial moving tasks throughout the UK. Whether you need assistance moving heavy furniture between rooms, transporting gym equipment, or lifting awkward or oversized items up or down stairs, you’ll find experienced removals experts who arrive with the right tools and safety equipment.

Many people search for heavy lifting help near them when tackling physically demanding jobs, and Airtasker makes it easy to connect with local professionals who can get these tasks done:

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 movers 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 mover 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 long-distance moves, you can also conveniently book long-distance removals 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

Help moving heavy bath up one flight of stairs

£80

King's Heath, West Midlands

2nd Feb 2026

Help moving 140kg bath up one flight of stairs

Move a skinny heavy bookshelf from Highgate to Greenwich

£60

Highgate, Greater London

1st Feb 2026

I am moving a skinny tall wooden shelf Pickup location: Highgate, London, N6 4Q, England Drop-off location: Deptford, London, SE8 3, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Disassemble large heavy wardrobe, reassemble in another home, need van

£150

Wood Green, Greater London, N22

1st Feb 2026

Very large and heavy double wardrobe Pickup location: Wood Green, London, N22 5, England Drop-off location: Southgate, London, N14 6, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Lift 2 heavy wardrobes and place them on top of base drawers

£60

Crystal Palace, Greater London, SE19

31st Jan 2026

I have 2 sets of wardrobe+drawer and I'd like to put the wardrobe on top of the drawer.

Help loading van with heavy items.

£50

Brancepeth, Durham

31st Jan 2026

I need an extra pair of hands to help load a Luton for moving house. We already have two men loading it but a third pair will help because I have an item that is quite heavy to lift.

Lifting a heavy refrigerator up a flight of stairs, through a window.

£130

Pentonville, Greater London

30th Jan 2026

I need a heavy, large refrigerator lifted up a flight of stairs to my kitchen. The landing is too narrow for the refrigerator to fit so it needs to be lifted through the window in my staircase either out to the balcony where it can easily be brought in through the kitchen door or just semi out the window to clear the banister then brought upstairs. This task requires two to three strong lifters. Additionally, the old refrigerator needs to be brought downstairs in the same way (in reverse). Image of window in staircase provided.

Pickup large, heavy props

£150

Strand, Greater London

30th Jan 2026

We need a fairly large van to pickup large props from two prophouses in London, then take all the props to our studio in Covent Garden.

Move a drawer, a small wardrobe, a single shelf and an heavy bed

£100

Chafford Hundred, Essex, RM16

29th Jan 2026

I need the items moved out of the room for a quick deep clean, and the bed will be lifted on its side.

Move heavy items with own van to eastham from Chigwell.

£50

Hainault, Greater London

29th Jan 2026

Please can we get help lifting a few large slightly heavy boxes from Chigwell to eastham. We also have a lot of small items in our back gym

Lift heavy boxes and furniture into vans

£120

Lower Morden, Greater London

28th Jan 2026

To help me lift c.15 heavy boxes plus some furniture into 2 loading vans. I will take it to storage with them but need help getting the goods into the vans. Probably about 2 hours work. Storage guys are coming between 9.30&10.30 so there may be a little waiting around. I will make you tea!

Moving a heavy super king bed

£100

Bayswater, Greater London, W2

28th Jan 2026

Moving a super king bed to the front door

I need a heavy planter moving from one house to another

£100

Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire

27th Jan 2026

A stone planter & 2 wooden outside benches Pickup location: Prestbury, Cheshire, SK10 , England Drop-off location: Prestbury, Cheshire, SK10 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Help move heavy furniture such as bookcase and kitchen dresser

£100

Plumstead, Greater London, SE18

27th Jan 2026

Moving heavy furniture, bookcase ,kitchen dresser, as well as some outdoor pots which are heavy up some stairs into the garden.

Daniel was a great help moving my furniture and heavy garden pots. I would definitely recommend him.

Remove a very heavy marble table top 180cm x 100cm

£100

St John's, Kent

27th Jan 2026

Need a very heavy marble table top removed and taken away.

To remove a very heavy stone marble table top that is 180cm x 90cm

£150

St John's, Kent

26th Jan 2026

Just a heavy stone marble table top. Pickup location: Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move heavy book case

£50

Shottery, Warwickshire

26th Jan 2026

move full size heavy book case one room to another - it has doors and draws

Thanks very much very quick and shift!

Move heavy furniture

£10

Woodfield, Oxfordshire

26th Jan 2026

Help me with moving a furniture from the living room back to the kitchen

Collect 6 heavy bags take to Bookbank, Foodbank and Charity Shop.

£75

Rotherhithe, Greater London

14th Dec 2025

Collect bags from me at Rotherhithe SE164NF and take to Foodbank, Bookank locations in Dalston or Euston, plus 1 bag to a nearby charity shop. Bags are heavy.

Great bloke, on time and helpful

Moving + packing heavy tiles , delivering to second address

£150

Limpsfield, Surrey

31st Oct 2025

700 ceramic tiles Pickup location: Limpsfield, Surrey, RH8 0, England Drop-off location: Hither Green, London, SE6 1, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Very hard worker! Great communication

Move heavy sofa into a different room need done TONIGHT

£40

Hendon, Greater London

26th Aug 2025

Move a heavy sofa into a different room - 2 person job will take 15 min. Need done tonight or early tomorrow morning between 7am and 7:30am at maximum.

A very difficult task completely very efficiently by this lovely guy and his friend! Really recommend!