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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

Daniel was honestly wonderful. I had a delivery that needed moving but didn't quite know the date it was coming in. Daniel was flexible but also really great on communication before the job. While they were here the work was swift and efficient. Would not hestitate to get them back for a job or recommend them to others. Thanks so much again Daniel and merry christmas.

Moving heavy delivery items up one flight of stairs into 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

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

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

Heavy lifting

£100

Thomas made the process of moving furniture from 2 different addresses very easy.

Deliver 2 pieces of heavy furniture (2 men)

£150

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

£70 - £151

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£70

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£100

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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.

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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

Move a heavy piece of equipment

£50

Haggerston, Greater London, E2

14th Apr 2026

A printing press. It can be divided into 2 parts but still heavy (30kg) and needs to go up 4 flights of stairs at drop off location. I think it will need two people. The stand is one wheels but the press will still need lifting up the stairs. It also needs to be moved/carried carefully. Pickup location: Bethnal Green, London, E2 9J, England Drop-off location: Bethnal Green, London, E2 0E, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Pick up heavy wooden dresser from charity shop to my living room

£35

Chasetown, Staffordshire

14th Apr 2026

1 heavy wooden dresser. There are 2 reliable lifts at my property. Pickup location: Burntwood Business Park, Staffordshire, WS7 3, England Drop-off location: Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

I need to move a very heavy old safe

£200

Wallsuches, Greater Manchester

14th Apr 2026

A very heavy old safe Pickup location: Horwich, Lancashire, BL6 6, England Drop-off location: Arnside, Lancashire, LA5 0, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Offload HEAVY Oven 142kg from van to Kitchen no fitting needed

£50

West Tarring, West Sussex

13th Apr 2026

Offload HEAVY Oven 142kg from van to Kitchen there is no fitting of the oven needed.

Moving home 1 bed flat, Van needed, more than 1 person. Heavy lifting

£100

Earlsfield, Greater London

13th Apr 2026

I am moving from London to Worthing roughly 1 hour 30 min drive. I need 2+ or more Men to lifting 142kg oven out of the van the worthing end of the move as it will already be in the van, household boxes/belongings moved to worthing. Let me know what other details you need, hope to hear from you.

Lifting a very heavy cast iron radiator down a flight of stairs

£50

Hale, Greater Manchester

13th Apr 2026

We need someone to move a very heavy cast iron radiator down a flight of stairs - weight is 102kg so will require a two man lift.

Efficient and came the next day for the job. Very strong!

Move heavy trade mill mc frm 3rd floor to my garage

£50

Wootton, Northamptonshire

13th Apr 2026

Remove from top floor old trademill to garage ,its old type and heavey

Heavy lifting

£200

Northfields, Lincolnshire

13th Apr 2026

To help unload a Luton van to first floor. Would pay £100 per person for 2 hours work.

Help move heavy chest of drawers downstairs (2-person job)

£50

Chiswick, Greater London

12th Apr 2026

Chest of drawers (Heavy) Pickup location: Chiswick, London, W4 4N, England Drop-off location: East Sheen, London, SW14 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Moving a heavy upright piano from one room to another

£60

Arnos Grove, Greater London, N11

11th Apr 2026

A heavy old piano needs to be moved carefully from one room to another. Should be someone who has done this before as it needs special equipment.

Move a heavy 3m x 1m worktop upstairs (with help!)

£40

St Johns, Greater London, SE8

11th Apr 2026

Need to help lift up a heavy worktop up one flight of stairs and into my flat. I can't do it alone. It is 3m x 2m

Super helpful for a last minute heavy lifting job. Would recommend!

Move a heavy massage table

£50

South Acton, Greater London

11th Apr 2026

Heavy massage bed needs to be moved from the shed to the car to the location Pickup location: Hounslow, Middlesex, TW8 9, England Drop-off location: Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 9, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Heavy long sideboard lifted into a lounge via a first floor balcony

£150

Longford, Kent

10th Apr 2026

Lift a heavy long sideboard into a first floor lounge via the balcony on first floor as it won’t go up the stairs

Help move heavy items into my flat and remove the pallets they came in

£50

Somers Town, Greater London

10th Apr 2026

Bring heavy items into my flat, dismantle pallets and leave them in bin room

They were an excellent help!

Heavy bags

£30

Tottenham Green, Greater London

10th Apr 2026

I’ll be moving heavy bags of clothes Pickup location: Seven Sisters, London, N15 5, England Drop-off location: Seven Sisters, London, N15 5, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

G20 8QY, 2 heavy sofa moved from upper flat to lower flat

£100

North Kelvin, City of Glasgow

9th Apr 2026

Sofa x 2 (both heavy) Pickup location: Wyndford, Lanarkshire, G20 8, Scotland Drop-off location: Wyndford, Lanarkshire, G20 8, Scotland Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

I need help with loading a moving van - many heavy boxes to shift.

£50

Millbrook, Hampshire

6th Apr 2026

Need to move heavy boxes and a few chairs. Starts at 8 AM.

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