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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

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

Thanks for your help Robert

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

£150

Professional, friendly and efficient

Move a shelving unit up 2 flights of stairs - not heavy just big

£80

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

Wonderful duo. Friendly and helpful

Move heavy Air Dresser upstairs

£50

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

£70 - £153

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£70

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£105

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£153

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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.

Airtasker offers a flexible, convenient way to get the job done that’s perfect when you’re searching for heavy lifting help near you and want someone efficient, reliable, and locally available.

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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 2 move 1 heavy item, sm vintage slots machine from upsatirs

£40

Church End, Greater London

11th Jan 2026

Need to move a small but heavy vintage slot machine from first floor of house to my car. Sorry dont have immage but its a counter top machine and i can help with moving it. Should just be a 5 min job.

Help pick up a heavy treadmill and deliver to my house

£30

Bromley, Greater London

10th Jan 2026

So basically I bought a tredmill for free on Facebook market however am not capable to go pick it up I’m in need of someone picking it up from his address ( E3 3LB) to my adress E16 1TA 12 gatcombe road

Help me move heavy furniture e.g bed up & down the stairs in my house

£50

Balham, Greater London

10th Jan 2026

I need a bed, desk, chest of drawers etc to be moved within my house but am not strong enough to do it myself/with my boyfriend. We are moving our bedroom upstairs and turning the downstairs room into a study so need to move around all the furniture

Move heavy object onto work bench

£30

Jesmond, Tyne and Wear

10th Jan 2026

Assist me to Move a boxed shaped heavy object from front garden onto work bench. Will only be on ground level. Item is 100kg

Moving heavy furniture

£75

Burley, West Yorkshire

10th Jan 2026

Bed 2 desks 2 desk tops Book shelf 2 chairs 2 bed side tables Pickup location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1, England Drop-off location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

I need to lift something quite heavy - approx 200kg.

£200

Dalston, Greater London, E8

9th Jan 2026

I've got a large steel door that weighs approx 200kg. I need it moving into my garden from the street, approx 20meters.

Lovely guys. Mad strong too.

Move a very heavy pottery wheel

£200

Short Heath, Derbyshire

9th Jan 2026

A very heavy pottery wheel in a frame - about half a metre wide and about a metre long - probably 80s high - needs collecting and moving from shed in rear garden at other property to our garage at this one Pickup location: Measham, Derbyshire, DE12 , England Drop-off location: Temple Normanton, Derbyshire, S42 5, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Heavy lifting and loading

£150

Surrey Quays, Greater London, SE16

8th Jan 2026

2x Wodden Crates Boxes I would like to arrange the collection of two wooden boxes from the following address: Collection address: 237 Record Street Southwark London SE15 1TL The boxes are stored at ground level. They need to be delivered to: Delivery address: 85 Buckingham Gate London SW1E 6PD The delivery point is on the sixth floor, and there is a lift available. Once delivered, I will also need the wooden boxes to be opened/uncrated. Please let me know your availability, estimated cost, and whether you require any further details.

Get rid of heavy fridge

£100

Hockley, West Midlands

8th Jan 2026

Commercial fridge 150-200kg Pickup location: Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1U, England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup Extra: the fridge is wide and it doesnt go down the stairs. I don't mind if the fridge gets cut or anything. I just want it gone

Lifting a heavy machine up stairs

£100

Coulsdon, Greater London

7th Jan 2026

Carrying a heavy price of gym equipment up some stairs

Cast iron bath taken down 1 flight of stairs ( very heavy)

£100

Leyton, Greater London, E10

7th Jan 2026

Cast iron bath needs to be carried down one set of stairs and outside. The bath is already at the top of the stairs and the front door is at the bottom of the stairs - so not far to move. Just down the stairs. Staircase will be fully cleared for the task. I cannot help so will need minimum of two people.

Car with a big boot ( back space ) OR Small Van for Electric bicycle

£50

West Green, Greater London

7th Jan 2026

Taking me and my foldable Electronic bicycle from N153LS to UB1 1SQ .

Really good service .

Help needed with heavy lifting for pre house move prep

£120

Swanley, Kent

7th Jan 2026

Need help with general jobs . Removal van arriving tomorrow , lifting boxes, disconnecting washing machine , moving boxes etc

Polite, hard working and honest. Great .

A very heavy wardrobe literally 6 metres

£70

Balls Cross, West Sussex

6th Jan 2026

I have a drinks cupboard that is 55cm by 1.8 high and roughly 90 cm wide but very heavy so def needs a board on wheels to move it easier instead of lifting it ..... it literally is 6 metres but would need 2 stronge guys !

Grea t app and a wonderful helper ! Especially since I and an equine disaster unfolding as he arrived and I just had to leave the house and leave them to do the job which he and his son Did perfectly and put back my other furniture for me ! Thank you so much - highly recommend

Help move heavy exercise bike

£100

Kirk Hallam, Derbyshire

6th Jan 2026

1 x bulky and heavy exercise bike Pickup location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4, England Drop-off location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

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!

2 men to move heavy panel. 2mx2m.

£75

Addiscombe, Greater London

30th Jul 2025

I need a couple of guys to move the panel from the side of the garage into the front of the garage. It is heavy and a bit awkward so will need to be done by 2 guys - shouldn’t take long to do.

Brilliant job. Thanks guys. Would use again.