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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

Completed the job before it was due to be collected by the company. Had to rearrange timings but I understand circumstances change and was still able to complete task in time

Moving a heavy treadmill from upstairs to downstairs

£150

Very helpful! Great communication and spirit. Highly recommend Imran and his team. :)

Heavy lifting

£100

Thomas and Charlie did an excellent job getting our extremely heavy washer drier up our spiral staircase with care and efficiency. Thomas kept good comms throughout and both they were friendly and professional - I'd thoroughly recommend.

Heavy washer drier (~85kg) one floor up via a spiral staircase

£100

So speedy and straight to the point. Will defos use again.

Help me move large heavy unit in tight space from one to the other

£80

Ricci and Kate we wonderful. Helped me out in a pinch last minute, were friendly and efficient. Wouldn't hestitate to reach out to them again or recommend them for other jobs. Thanks so much to you both!

Moving heavy delivery up one flight of stairs into designated room

£85

Very efficient at their job. Quickly came in and got the job over and done with, being careful and extra cautious.

I need help with heavy items such as furniture and kitchen appliances

£150

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

£70 - £151

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£70

median

£105

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£151

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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 Tasker 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 experts 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 Taskers 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

Moving heavy boxes

£150

Canterbury, Kent, CT1

29th May 2026

We need help to move half a Luton van size of heavy boxes. They are the size of banana boxes.

Lift heavy motor for a recliner chair up a flight of stairs.

£50

Potter Street, Essex

29th May 2026

Would need two person to lift a heavy box up a flight of stairs

Moving a heavy tabletop with sculpture up 15 steps and into a van.

£50

Orchard Leigh, Buckinghamshire

29th May 2026

We need assistance moving a 2.5m x 0.75m tabletop from a basement, up 15 steps, and into a van. There is a food art sculpture on the table top. The total weight will be roughly 60kg. There are two of us to help carry, but we need another person to assist. I think it will take less than an hour. Starting time at 6am, unfortunately, as we will be driving the van to London for an 8.30am delivery.

Help to move heavy objects

£100

Heston, Greater London

29th May 2026

Beds, sofa, fridge and cupboards Pickup location: Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0, England Drop-off location: Ealing, Middlesex, UB2 5, England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Collect and deliver heavy iron bath from one garden to another

£100

Mackerel's Common, West Sussex

28th May 2026

Heavy bath Pickup location: Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 , England Drop-off location: Hickstead, West Sussex, RH17 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Help moving heavy furniture for a house move

£100

Peckingell, Wiltshire

28th May 2026

Heavy desk Fridge/freezer Tumble dryer Washing machine Sofa and chair Pickup location: Monkton Park, Wiltshire, SN15 , England Drop-off location: Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Put heavy things in loft

£200

Tilsmore, East Sussex

26th May 2026

I need some help putting some boxes in my loft following a recent house move

Help needed to move large heavy piece of furniture, two people needed

£100

Nag's Head, Greater London

24th May 2026

Hello, Help needed to move large heavy piece of furniture from downstairs to upstairs bedroom. It will require two people, and the chest of draws comes apart in two pieces which helps with movement. Size: Width: 98 centimetres Height: 173 centimetres Depth: 48 centimetres Thank you!

He's such a babe, efficient and professional, would recommend :)

Help move a heavy wardrobe

£50

Fernwood, Nottinghamshire

24th May 2026

I need help moving this wardrobe a few feet

Help move 7 heavy items from 2nd floor flat to a house in B37 area.

£300

Kingshurst, West Midlands

23rd May 2026

1x Standard fridge freezer 1x Washing machine 1x Undercounter fridge 1x 3-seater sofa 1x TV table/stand 1x Pine double bed (already dismantled) 1x Double mattress Pickup location: Kingshurst, West Midlands, B37 6, England Drop-off location: Kingshurst, West Midlands, B37 6, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Heavy marble dinning table

£60

Sandy Lane, West Yorkshire

23rd May 2026

Our dinning table top is marble and heavy. It needs few people to lift it maybe 6 or 7

Move heavy bookshelf up one flight of stairs

£70

Spitalfields, Greater London

23rd May 2026

Carry a heavy bookcase from one floor of my flat to another. Up one flight of internal stairs. It's quite narrow but I think it'll fit. I can't help so this is a job for 2 people.

Guarav and his pal were friendly, punctual and great communicators. They carried a bookshelf up a tricky narrow bit on the stairs. Made it look easy!

Move a heavy bookshelf up one internal flight of stairs.

£40

Spitalfields, Greater London

23rd May 2026

Carry a heavy book case from one floor of my flat to another. Up one flight of internal stairs. It's quite narrow but I think it'll fit.

Help moving heavy boxes from house into shed.

£300

Hallingbury Street, Essex

22nd May 2026

Moving boxes from annex bedroom/kitchen and living area into nearby shed storage.

Heavy sideboard up the stairs, 3rd floor

£120

Earl's Court, Greater London

22nd May 2026

Hello, I need to move a heavy sideboard up the stairs, 3rd floor. The size is 98cm x 201cm x 61cm, solid wood (probably around 100kg). It does not fit into the elevator.

Good communication and everything well done

Move a heavy unit down stair - 7 steps

£30

Tavern Quay, Greater London

21st May 2026

Need to move a heavy piece of equipment down 1 flight of stairs (7 steps). The unit weighs 55kgs and is largely rectangular in shape

Completed the task timely and to a high standard. Would recommend

Move heavy granite work top up 2 flight of stairs

£100

Black Corner, West Sussex

20th May 2026

Need a heavy granite 210cmx11cm)worktop moved from garage tomorrow house - upstairs - 2 flights of stairs - would need some form of trolley to take to stairs before taking up step at a time (staircase is spiral )- not moving the base unit, just the work top

Move a very heavy granite work up 2 flights stairs -

£100

Black Corner, West Sussex

20th May 2026

Move a heavy granite work (210x110) top up 2 flights of stairs - approx 150kg weight - would need some form of trolley . Just the worktop not the base unit.

Take away a large round heavy marble top bar table

£30

Worcester Park, Surrey

20th May 2026

Tall bar table with heavy marble round top needs removal and disposal

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