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Very helpful, turned up on time and very short notice. Polite and efficient.

Help me move a heavy wardrobe and 2 two seater sofas

£80

Excellent service, Rashid went the extra mile to help me with a collection and delivery way more complicated than expected. I really appreciated his professionalism, patience, empathy and willingness to do a great job despite the challenges. Highly recommended!

Collect 2 second hand Ikea wardrobes, not too heavy

£80

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

Great, came within 2 hours of posting and got it sorted - Thank you so much

Move extremely heavy vending machine

£50

Fantastic lad with excellent work ethic and respect. Couldn’t be happier with his help

Moving heavy items upstairs

£65

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

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

£70 - £153

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£70

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£102

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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.

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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 furniture upstairs

£100

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

1st Apr 2026

Moving furniture from van up two double flights of stairs.

Help moving a large chest of drawer from 2nd to 4th floor, heavy 76kg

£60

Bayswater, Greater London, W2

31st Mar 2026

This recquires a 2 man job, 76kg

Thank you for the efficiency

Lift heavy plants onto a balcony

£500

Redland, Bristol

31st Mar 2026

3 plants to lift, all approx 2m high including pot, weight varies - heaviest is around 250kg. Balcony height: 3m from ground to top rail, which is 1m above balcony. Access: See photos. Balcony is on the raised ground floor flat, accessible from the road. 1m wide planted verge, except at corner next to entrance.

Heavy Dishwasher removal

£120

Sydenham, Greater London, SE26

31st Mar 2026

Hi, I need to move an old dishwasher from our restaurant kitchen for our fron yard, the dishwasher is a 60x60x80cm but quite heavy and my team cannot manage, it will need two strong people to manouvre it out, the space is quite limited and it needs to be done between 14:30 a 16:30. The dishwasher needs to be moved from the kitchen to the front of the cafe.

Loading furniture and heavy boxes from a house into a moving van.

£200

Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11

30th Mar 2026

Moving boxes and packed furniture. Most of it is already downstairs. We are renting our own moving van so no vehicle is necessary for this job. Pickup location: Harwell, Oxfordshire, OX11 , England Removals size: House Stairs: At pickup

Carrying a heavy table top upstairs

£75

Surrey Quays, Greater London, SE16

30th Mar 2026

Need help carrying a large 2m*1m and heavy wooden table top (too big for the lift) from the ground floor to my flat on the 4th floor. It's flat-packed (see photo), weighing about 30kg. Will probably need 2 people.

Arrived on time, really good communication, finished the task quickly, would strongly recommend!!

Move two heavy wardrobes

£100

Westham, Dorset

30th Mar 2026

Move two heavy wardrobes

Move two heavy wardrobes

£100

Westham, Dorset

30th Mar 2026

Move two heavy wardrobes

Moving my heavy piano from garage into house on uneven ground uphill

£50

Alston, Cumbria

29th Mar 2026

I’m in need of moving a very heavy upright piano from my garage into my house, I have no equipment to do so, the ground is uneven drive and gravel outside the back door as it wouldn’t fit through the front, door also may need to be removed as it did in my previous home, thank you in advance

Carefully move heavy 3 seater sofa requiring two men

£160

Marylebone, Greater London

29th Mar 2026

Two items - one heavy sofa 300cm ( does not separate) & matching ottoman stool to be transported from first floor with steps in W1 to a ground floor in Croydon 16 miles away. Also in same house in Croydon need to move a sofabed from ground floor to upstairs bedroom & move the bed & mattress in this bedroom to the outside as it’s unwanted. Preferably 13 or 14 April. Pickup location: West End, London, W1U 8, England Removals size: large van Stairs: At pickup

Move heavy stuffs

£40

Banister's Park, Hampshire

27th Mar 2026

Bags and luggages Pickup location: Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 , England Drop-off location: Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Take heavy suitcases down 2 flights & transport to another location

£60

Oxhey, Hertfordshire

27th Mar 2026

Carry 7 large suitcases down two flights of stairs and transport to another address which is less than a 10 minutes drive

Heavy bulky unwanted household items

£200

Anstruther Easter, Fife

27th Mar 2026

Chest of drawers 2room carpets kitchen table and chairs another couple of units miscellaneous items unfit for recycle

Lifting a heavy cupboard up stairs

£100

Kelham Island, South Yorkshire

27th Mar 2026

I need to lift a heavy free standing cupboard up one flight of stairs - two person lift This is in Kelham Island - wont let me change address from Norton

Carry a heavy chest of drawers down the stairs

£10

De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1

26th Mar 2026

Might need to strong men to carry a big chest of drawers down the stairs

Carefully help move heavy 3 seater sofa requiring two men

£150

Marylebone, Greater London

25th Mar 2026

One heavy sofa 300cm ( does not separate) & matching foot stool to be transported from W1 first floor which has steps. The house is in Croydon CR8 no steps here. Preferably after Easter. Pickup location: West End, London, W1U 8, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Small scale removal of household items -1 heavy - require 2 people

£100

Strand On The Green, Greater London

25th Mar 2026

1 heavy chair Numerous small items Pickup location: Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW9 3, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Magnificent help, delightful team

Heavy lifting

£80

Walworth, Greater London

25th Mar 2026

carry luggage to 4th floor

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