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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

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

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

Perfect for what we needed

Help move a heavy wardrobe upstairs

£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 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 - £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.

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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

Wardrobe to move upstairs. not heavy couldnt get the angle

£80

Stepney, Greater London, E1

12th Jun 2026

I need to move this wardrobe upstairs

Great work was a tricky one thanks

Move a few heavy items to another address

£200

Ewell, Surrey

12th Jun 2026

sofa, drinks cabinet, old safe ~4' x 4' x 4' (plus cabinet) Pickup location: Ewell, Surrey, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Help to lift a heavy electric wheelchair out of my boot

£25

Felpham, West Sussex

12th Jun 2026

I have my sister’s electric wheelchair in my boot (we are on holiday). My nephew lifted it in and normally I can lift it out with assistance from my sister. But she is in a lot of pain and can’t assist. I need someone to lift it it out for me, or with me. Thanks

Akos was friendly and very helpful. Stayed after the task was done to make sure the wheelchair was set up. Definitely an above and beyond person!

Move something heavy

£50

Blackheath Park, Greater London

12th Jun 2026

I have a cast iron trough i need moving down some stairs

Move 5 pieces heavy furniture

£50

Flexford, Surrey

12th Jun 2026

I need to move 4 or 5 pieces of furniture from upstairs to downstairs: A folding desk which is super heavy A 2 seater couch which isn't heavy, just awkward A Credenza which is quite light A Dressing table (which comes apart) Please message me if you'd be able to help.

Move a heavy item into house

£100

Oxshott, Surrey

10th Jun 2026

A large table needs to be moved into the house. Around 1.5mx1mx0.5m (currently inside delivery box on pallet). Weight is about 160kg. Ground floor only, moving about 20-30m total distance

Great communication, professional service and great price

Parcel (heavy) collection and re-delivery

£150

Sneyd Park, Bristol

9th Jun 2026

I am looking for someone to take receipt of a heavy parcel (c.30kgs), and then arrange for it to be re-delivered to a second floor (up two flights of steps, so likely to be a two person job). Delivery is likely to be from DPD, but small possibility it is delivered via a pallet service.

Heavy lifting and moving

£100

Sydenham, Warwickshire

9th Jun 2026

I need men to lift / move large freezer from seating area to kitchen area. Dimensions of the freezer is Height 83 inches width 57 inches Depth 32 inches Photo of the feezer and passage to the kitchen area is attached.

2 /3 man crew for a day, lifting/removals, heavy gym kit across grass

£500

Seal, Kent

8th Jun 2026

I have built a new shed/ gym and need gym equipment moved from the old space. along with some storage cabinets and contents clearing. some of the gym equipment is very heavy. cross trainers and treadmills etc. Proper removals kit, trailer/ dolly board is essential.

Lift a heavy oak wardrobe top unit onto its base

£40

Kingsknowe, City of Edinburgh

7th Jun 2026

A new wardrobe unit we have bought consists of a base and two upper units. The upper units are heavy and need lifting onto the base unit. No assembly is necessary just lifting the units onto the base. It’s large so requires a two man lift.

I need help transporting/ heavy-lifting all my stuff between flats

£90

Churchhill, City of Edinburgh

7th Jun 2026

Hi all! The moving company I booked just pulled out and as I’m traveling in less than 48 hours, so I urgently need help moving all my belongings between two flats. Starting address in: Bruntsfield End address: Marchmont As you can see, the flats aren’t far apart from each other so ideally a truck/ van would be great, but if not any vehicle would work as long as we could take 2-3 trips. I also need at least 1-2 people to help carry the items into the flat. Lots of boxes and storage bags. Thank you so much!

Help move heavy coffee table upstairs

£75

Frenchay, Gloucestershire

7th Jun 2026

Moving heavy coffee table (around 100 kgs) upstairs

Move my sofa and 2 heavy items

£100

Hastings, East Sussex

6th Jun 2026

I need someone to help me move a sofa and two chest of drawers from my flat, down 5 flights of stairs and into a waiting van which is already booked. Then travel as passenger (with my partner) 5 mins up the road and bring the items into a house which is on street level.

Help move a heavy wardrobe upstairs

£100

Clapham, Greater London, SW4

5th Jun 2026

We need help lifting a large cupboard upstairs. We need another pair of hands from a strong man. There are already two men at home who will be helping too

Perfect for what we needed

Storage boxes moved to loft not heavy

£25

Fetcham, Surrey

5th Jun 2026

As described in title of task

I have two lockers heavy weight and i need them to put in a place

£60

Canklow, South Yorkshire

5th Jun 2026

I have two very big and heavy lockers and I want them to set in a place. It’s a maximum one or two hour job if you have proper tools and technique to lift.

Unload heavy bags and transfer upstairs

£150

Greenwich, Greater London, SE10

4th Jun 2026

Unload two pallets on a van, transport the duffle bags up two flights of stairs. The duffle bags are heavy (10kg - 40kg) so someone strong is necessary. Then breakdown the pallets and put them upstairs.

Did the works quickly and efficiently. Will rehire

Taking heavy item to a room

£20

Eaglescliffe, Durham

4th Jun 2026

I was delivered a heavy item from oak furniture land and they have left the item in the hallway on first floor. I need the item getting moved to the top floor into a room. The item is really heavy for me to carry. Hence I need help with that.

Tail lift man with a van to lift a heavy photobooth this afternoon

£500

London, Greater London, EC2V

4th Jun 2026

Need a man with a tail lift van to lift a heavy photobooth from floor to ground level

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