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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

Great service. Would use again.

Heavy lifting

£100

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

Shane was polite, punctual and a fast worker. He cleared my loft completely and very quickly. Thanks so much Shane!

Loft needs clearing (heavy boxes up there!)

£40

Excellent work

Moving heavy items for house move

£100

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

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.

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 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 a bookcase down a flight of stairs (heavy)

£50

Summersdale, West Sussex

11th Feb 2026

We have a large ikea bookcase we need dismantling (the top) and brought down a flight of stairs, not a big job just tricky and too heavy for us to move ourselves!

To move 2 very heavy items

£400

Highgate, West Midlands

10th Feb 2026

Pizza oven and large piece of glass Pickup location: Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 7E, England Drop-off location: Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Help moving very heavy wardrobe

£50

Northfleet, Kent

10th Feb 2026

We are looking to move the wardrobe from one side of the room to another

Move heavy Range cooker down stairs ( first floor )

£50

Westcliff On Sea, Essex

9th Feb 2026

I need a heavy range cooker carefully taken down a staircase and placed into the hallway below ( item staying, just moving downstairs) Will require 2 to 3 experienced people with proper lifting straps and a stair climber or similar equipment. This is not a one person job. Cooker weighs roughly 100-130kg Access is clear, but care is needed due to the narrow turn at the bottom of the stairs. ( door can come off ) Please only get in touch if you have experience moving heavy appliances down stairs.

Move a heavy digital piano from first floor to ground floor

£75

West Green, Greater London

9th Feb 2026

Piano can be separated into two parts

Brilliant work Thank you

To move a large heavy settee upstairs please

£50

Allestree, Derbyshire

9th Feb 2026

to move a large heavy settee upstairs please

Return Heavy Desk to retailer Secretlab

£75

North Cheam, Greater London

9th Feb 2026

I am returning a desk to a retailer Secret Labs to NN11 8NW - it is a heavy item and will require two men. There are 8 packages in total. The largest two are heavy, the other 6 are normal sized packages. Please could you provide a quote? I need the packages to be insured also, their collective value is £1,200.00.

Carry chest of drawers up stairs. Drawers removed, still heavy.

£100

Maney, West Midlands

8th Feb 2026

We have a solid wood chest of drawers that currently is under the stairs. We need two people to move it up to the next floor. Drawers are already taken out, but it’s still heavy. I’m unable to help due to serious health problems.

Lovely bloke, gets straight to business and takes care with the work. Book him!!!

Carry a heavy unit up a flight of stairs

£50

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

6th Feb 2026

I've had a double larder unit delivered (weights around 110kg) and the lift is broken. I need help to carry it up the stairs into my apartment.

Im moving house same area SS0 to SS0, not much stuff just mostly heavy

£180

Southend On Sea, Essex

6th Feb 2026

Boxes Picture frames Tv Bed 2 coffee tables Washing machine Fridge Vacuum Bags Pickup location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7, England Drop-off location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0, England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At delivery

Very large and extremely heavy American style fridge

£140

Wardley, Greater Manchester

5th Feb 2026

A single American style fridge. Extremely heavy and large. Must be tipped over to remove from storage unit.approx 390kg Pickup location: Worsley, Lancashire, M28 2, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move heavy furniture into storage 4 miles away

£250

Deeping St Nicholas, Lincolnshire

4th Feb 2026

Fridge freezer, triple wardrobe, 2 kingsize ottoman beds ( dismantled), sideboard, cast iron garden chair x2, washing machine x2, large mirror Pickup location: Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 , England Drop-off location: Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

My heavy desk lifted from bottom floor to 2nd floor

£50

Upper Holloway, Greater London

3rd Feb 2026

Need to lift a very heavy desk up a few flights of stairs

Heavy chest of drawers from Beckenham to 1st floor in North London N8

£100

Eden Park, Greater London

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy chest of drawers Pickup location: Bromley, Kent, BR3 3, England Drop-off location: Hornsey, London, N8 9S, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Lift heavy furniture

£100

New Cross, Greater London

2nd Feb 2026

Lifting a bed on ropes through a window

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

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!