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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

These were two seriously hardworking guys who got the job done in less than half the time I thought it would take. They were happy and smiling throughout what was a seriously hard task! Thanks guys.

Heavy boxes moved down from third floor

£100

Brilliant service: arrived promptly, saved my day with moving heavy items, and both great guys. Thank you!

Needed immediately - Move heavy items into flat

£100

Great service, very quick and efficient!

Flat-pack boxes and move heavy items NEED THIS DONE TODAY BEFORE 4PM

£200

Great , prompt and friendly service. I was late but they waited kindly. Highly recommended !

Move heavy mattress from a narrow boat

£25

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

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£100

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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 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

Help move wardrobe and some heavy stuff

£100

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

29th Oct 2026

I need some help to move heavy stuff from a room to another upstairs

Hello I need help moving heavy furniture to my new flat today

£95

Royal Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

29th Oct 2026

I’m looking to move my furniture - 1 bed, 3 dressers and 1 large cupboard-my new flat is right next door and up 1 flight of stairs Pickup location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1, England Drop-off location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1, England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At delivery

Incredibly efficient and pleasant to work with

Help move sofa and heavy bed

£200

Rylands, Nottinghamshire

29th Oct 2026

Sofa and heavy bed Pickup location: chilwell storgage locker Drop-off location: Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, NG10 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move heavy stone

£400

Fulflood, Hampshire

29th Oct 2026

Stone coffee table Chaise lounge Arm chair Pickup location: Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 , England Drop-off location: Newtown, Powys, SY16 , Wales Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Lifting up heavy bag 125kg+ to hang up bags really heavy

£50

Cheetham Hill, Greater Manchester

29th Oct 2026

Need to lift up the bag and clip it to chain

Help needed with heavy lifting furniture and moving it between 2 rooms

£60

Rushden, Northamptonshire

29th Oct 2026

Hello, I’m needing to move furniture between two bedrooms in Higham Ferrers. I need two people to move a double bed, dressing table and small wardrobe upstairs, and move another bed, dressing table and wardrobe back into the first bedroom. The second wardrobe may need dismantling.

Move only heavy items for house move

£250

Heathcote, Warwickshire

29th Oct 2026

Garage Car Gearbox: Approx. 50 kg, 0.5\text{ m}^3 volume. Kitchen Washing Machine: Standard freestanding appliance. Dishwasher: Standard freestanding appliance. Conservatory Large School Shelving: Heavy/bulky storage unit. Large Heavy Dining Table with 4 Chairs: Set. Dining Room Dining Table with 6 Chairs: Set. Very Large Heavy Mirror: Fragile/heavy wall or floor-standing mirror. Set of Drawers: Medium-to-large furniture. Cabinet: Storage cabinet. Living Room 3-Seater Sofa: Large upholstered seating. 2-Seater Sofa: Medium upholstered seating. Large Single Armchair: Heavy/bulky single seating. Upstairs / Bedrooms Single Bed and Mattress: Includes under-bed rolling storage units. Double Mattress (Only): Mattress without bed frame. King-Size Mattress (Only): Mattress without bed frame. Set of 3 Drawers: Bedroom storage unit. Set of 4 Drawers: Bedroom storage unit. Pickup location: Heathcote, Warwickshire, CV34 , England Drop-off location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Help heavy lifting furniture from house to luton

£110

West Blatchington, East Sussex

28th Oct 2026

We are moving 300 miles away and have decided that we need help with heavy lifting either end. We live in a 3 floor 1930s semi. We need help moving the heavy furniture from our house into a Luton van. I can send photos of items which will all be dismantled. Just working on exactly what but includes: Super king bed frame & mattress (in loft), wooden double bed & mattress, kids bunk bed + 1 single heavy mattress + 1 single ikea light foam mattress, dining table with legs taken off, x4 dining chairs, some sideboards, washing machine, tumble dryer, tall fridge freezer, sofa, lightweight dressing table, bedside tables, coffee table, chest of drawers. I can add more detail later, but if you can help on Wed 4th November. Looking for 2 people or 1 with my husband helping

Help carry heavy duffle bags upstairs

£50

Greenwich, Greater London, SE10

28th Oct 2026

We have two pallets being delivered in the morning and we need help to unload the duffle bags inside, bring them upstairs and pack down the pallets.

Would hire again for future tasks

Heavy item - treadmill move within a house

£125

Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire

28th Oct 2026

Moving a treadmill from an upstairs bedroom to a garden room in the same house. The treadmill can be disassembled but the base is very heavy and needs 2 people to lift.

Great service and communication

Moving 4 heavy items of furniture within my house

£50

Greenend, Oxfordshire

27th Oct 2026

Moving a desk, a sofa, an armchair and a cupboard into a different room. Needs 2 people

Lift heavy mattress and headboard upstairs.

£100

Crofton Park, Greater London

27th Oct 2026

We have a very heavy new packaged superking mattress and wooden headboard that need to be carried to an upstairs bedroom please.

Mohammed and his colleague were excellent and did exactly what was agreed. Mo also communicated really well throughout the process.

Help to move large chest freezer into garden shed, and heavy table

£50

East Saltoun, East Lothian

26th Oct 2026

Large 8ft commercial chest freezer needing lifted through patio doors into garden shed. Will need 2 or 3 lifting. Then help get legs onto a farmhouse style kitchen table and place in the kitchen where the freezer was.

Help with moving 3 heavy furniture pieces upstairs

£50

North Cheam, Greater London

26th Oct 2026

Hi, I’m looking for two people to help move three heavy pieces of furniture from downstairs to an upstairs room at a property in Cheam, SM3, today. The items are: • One large desk • One two-door storage cupboard • One large shelving unit with removable glass shelves Everything is already at the property, so no van or transportation is required.

Very professional and efficient. Will definitely book them again

Move a very heavy wardrobe between rooms

£100

Lower Clapton, Greater London

25th Oct 2026

I have a double wardrobe which needs moving from my hallway into my spare room. I have just had the floors redone so it cannot be dragged. It will require two people who are strong - I can’t help it’s too heavy. I also need help moving a king size mattress back into that room and repositioning a kitchen bench (again very heavy, cannot be dragged and will require two people)

Really nice guys and super helpful in moving some heavy furniture around for me

To lift move a very heavy sofa from ground floor to the first floor

£50

Cupid Green, Hertfordshire

23rd Oct 2026

A very heavy sofa, 3 seaters , around 80/90 kg need to be moved from the ground floor to the first floor.There is no lift in the building.We are based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

We are very happy with the provided service. Hightly recommended!

Full commercial kitchen move. Very heavy equipment

£500

Bell Green, Greater London

14th Oct 2026

Full commercial kitchen move from kitchen and storage facility. 2 x full Luton van. SE26 to SE5. Requires 3 strong men. Not possible with 2. Must be able to lift heavy weight. Will need approx 6 hours. Needed from 7am. Very big double 1300 litre commercial freezer and professional baking equipment

Lovely guys and efficiently completed our job safely!

A man with a van to collect heavy items and deliver them to me

£100

Westminster, Greater London, SW1A

22nd Sep 2026

I need to collect heavy goods. A double bed, small garden table and chairs. Dining table and chairs. Microwave, kettle and some rugs.

Perfect delivery. No problems and very helpful. Thank you so much. Couldn’t of had a better service !!

Heavy Lifting

£160

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

8th Aug 2026

NEEDS TWO PEOPLE Tops 2 hours Reassemble 1 double bed that was dismantled when the floors were redone. Carry 1 dresser down one flight of stairs. needs two people Carry 1 chest down one flight of stairs. carry the double bed bits downstairs (two people to carry the base it is light but big) Carry 1 heavy glass table upstairs via a narrow staircase — requires two people. Carry 1 small coffee table downstairs via the narrow staircase.

Teddy came with a friend they were lovely!

Move a Few Heavy Items Within My House

£75

Stockwell, Greater London

2nd Aug 2026

I’m looking for someone to help move a few heavy items from my living room to my kitchen. This is all within the same house, so there’s no transport involved. The job should take a few hours and needs someone who is physically able to lift and move heavier items safely. I can assist where needed. I’m hoping to have this done as soon as possible, preferably today if you’re available.

Nice hardworking guy, highly recommend!