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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 - £153

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£70

median

£100

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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

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.

Help me move heavy gym equipment

£100

Brighton, East Sussex

6th Apr 2026

Help me move gym equipment down one flight of stairs from a basement car park into a basement gym. You will NEED to be strong and without injury to do this, they’re all heavy pieces - I will be helping but several pieces are at minimum a 2 person job navigating a stairwell. I expect it’ll take 2 hours tops.

Move a heavy chair

£20

Wormwood Scrubs, Greater London

6th Apr 2026

Chair bed Pickup location: Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 0, England Drop-off location: West Kensington, London, W14 8, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Move house, alot of heavy wooden items,bed frame, matress and a fridge

£200

Adamsdown, South Glamorgan

5th Apr 2026

Bed frame and mattress, boxes, large wooden furniture X5ish, house plants and bags of clothes Pickup location: Waunadda, Cardiff, CF24 , Wales Drop-off location: Cardiff South, Cardiff, CF24 , Wales Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Move heavy planter and tree

£200

Quickwood, Greater Manchester

5th Apr 2026

Large container and tree Pickup location: Mossley, Lancashire, OL5 0, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Move heavy things

£200

Bearwood, West Midlands

4th Apr 2026

wardrobe matress Pickup location: Edgbaston, West Midlands, B17 8, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

I need a solid heavy shed moving 15ft ish

£50

Marks Tey, Essex

4th Apr 2026

I want a solid metal shed moved around 15ft in my garden

Moving heavy settee & chair from flat/ground floor to flat/first floor

£75

Heaton, Greater Manchester

4th Apr 2026

Large heavy settee and chair Pickup location: Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 5, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Abrar & colleague turned up on time and completed a difficult & manually labour intensive task with ease and efficiency. 5 stars. Will not hesitate to use them again

Help move heavy chest and rug

£150

Finsbury Park, Greater London, N4

3rd Apr 2026

A chest / TV stand TV A heavy rug x2 Pickup location: Upper Holloway, London, N19 4, England Drop-off location: Stamford Hill, London, N16 5, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Move a heavy cupboard up stairs

£100

Forest Hill, Greater London

3rd Apr 2026

We are having a 128kg cupboard delivered but they will only take it to the ground floor. We need it lifting up stairs and placed in our living room.

Help move heavy things

£150

Broughton, Hampshire

2nd Apr 2026

Wadrobe and beds Pickup location: Middle Wallop, Hampshire, SO20 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Heavy item to be moved from curbside delivery into ground floor prop

£100

East Sheen, Greater London

2nd Apr 2026

I I need to have a heavy item (175kg, dimensions 360x570x1000) lifted from curbside delivery through garden into a specific placement in the ground floor property, with a three step mini staircase. The unit is not allowed to be tilted more than 45 degrees.

2 heavy boxes to location 10 minutes drive and taken upstairs

£20

Strand On The Green, Greater London

1st Apr 2026

Two boxes containing basin and cupboard flat pack Pickup location: Chiswick, London, W4 3L, England Drop-off location: Chiswick, London, W4 3Q, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

I needed help at very short notice to get heavy boxes to my friend and Mohamed was excellent in contacting me and keeping me advised. He arrived very promptly and did just what was needed. Recommended.

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.

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