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Completed the job before it was due to be collected by the company. Had to rearrange timings but I understand circumstances change and was still able to complete task in time

Moving a heavy treadmill from upstairs to downstairs

£150

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

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

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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£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.

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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

Move heavy glass dining table to other side of the room

£30

Stamford Hill, Greater London

7th May 2026

Need two people to help move a very heavy glass top dining table to the other side of my living room.

Lifting two heavy items up stairs

£20

St George, Bristol

6th May 2026

One heavy single wardrobe and the bottom of a wardrobe need to be lifted up the stairs

Move heavy things around the house

£100

Crouch End, Greater London, N8

6th May 2026

I need to get a large mattress from second floor to first floor. Need people with exprience with moving. Also then to help.move desks and drawers between floors.

Moving heavy items up stairs 9th May

£170

Perry Barr, West Midlands

5th May 2026

Heavy lifting 9th May £150 We need help moving some bulky items from a house to rooms in a *3rd floor flat*. This job requires the moving of heavy items up to a third floor flat (stairs at destination pictured) ITEMS TO BE MOVED: Ikea shelving unit (pictured) Microwave Air fryer Large reclining chair (pictured) Clothes horse Small plastic drawer unit Pickup location: Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2, England Drop-off location: Aston, West Midlands, B6 5H, England Removals size: A few bulky items Stairs: YES- At both places

Another great job by Nathan and his team! Thanks folks, I appreciate how cheerful, friendly and careful you are. Fast, efficient service!!

Lift a (very) heavy cast iron radiator up a flight of garden steps

£150

Endcliffe Edge, South Yorkshire

5th May 2026

This will probably take 4 strong people. Heavy, cast iron radiator needs to come in from the garden up a flight of steps

Many thanks for the quick and efficient work. Got us out of a real hole with some heavy lifting. Very much appreciated.

Move heavy futon down 4 floors (no lift) to another flat (lift)

£125

Bermondsey, Greater London, SE1

5th May 2026

heavy futon Pickup location: Bermondsey, London, SE1 3, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Heavy dining room suite

£50

New Brighton, Merseyside

5th May 2026

Table and chairs Pickup location: Wirral, Merseyside, CH45 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Transportatin of heavy landscape rocks.

£250

Lapal, West Midlands

5th May 2026

The collection and transportation of appoximately 12 heavy bolders from Worcester to Halesowen.

Collection of heavy rocks from Worcester and delivery to Halesowen.

£200

St Peter The Great, Worcestershire

5th May 2026

Collection and delivery of heavy garden rocks from worcester to Halesowen

Arrange,sort,clean and move heavy equipments in garage

£50

Rose Hill, Suffolk

4th May 2026

Garage: arrange, sort,clean move heavy equipments in garage

Move heavy table from kitchen to living room

£40

Yoker, City of Glasgow

4th May 2026

Move a large stone sideboard from kitchen to next room.

Move a heavy piece of equipment

£50

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

4th May 2026

A printing press. It can be divided into 2 parts but still heavy (30kg) and needs to go up 4 flights of stairs at drop off location. I think it will need two people. The stand is one wheels but the press will still need lifting up the stairs. It also needs to be moved/carried carefully. In addition there is a desk (already collapsed) and a paper drying rack to move. Both are much easier to move than the press! Pickup location: Bethnal Green, London, E2 9J, England Drop-off location: Bethnal Green, London, E2 0E, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Really polite and friendly and all went to plan in an efficient manner. Would highly recommend

Move heavy furniture from ground floor room and back again.

£100

Sardis, Dyfed

4th May 2026

Move into other ground floor rooms and back again after carpet cleaning. Possibly 2 trips at the beginning and the end of the day; two tall wide bookcases, two large wooden computer desks, Pine 3 drawer cabinet, tall pine cabinet with 5 drawers, 3 under desk large metal tool drawer cabinets, 2 computer chairs, 15 boxes of books from the bookshelves.

Move heavy boxes to allow me to sort contents

£30

Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire

3rd May 2026

I am disabled and cannot lift. Recently moved and need to unpack and sort contents of boxes.

Need 1 heavy item moved between 2 locations 5 minutes apart

£80

London, Greater London, EC2V

3rd May 2026

I large heavy chest of drawers I oven Pickup location: Liverpool Street, London, EC2A , England Drop-off location: Shoreditch, London, E2 8H, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

I need two guys to lift heavy furnitures

£30

Yeading, Greater London, UB5

3rd May 2026

I need two guys to lift heavy furnitures and move around in one same room.

Lovely it's done in the matter of 10 minutes

Move Heavy Furniture

£300

Cambridge Heath, Greater London, E2

1st May 2026

Hello! I am moving to a new studio on the 11th of May and will be unpacking and settling in on the 12th. I would like someone who can be on hand from 10am - 5pm to build some furniture (shelves, tables, desks) and to move heavy items around. I have a fashion studio and office so it will mostly be heavy boxes that need to be put in the right place so that my team can unpack!

Help with lifting a heavy treadmill from car into basement

£50

Tooting Bec Common, Greater London

1st May 2026

I need two people to help me lift a heavy treadmill from my car down some stairs into the basement. The treadmill is quite heavy. Will need you for 30mins to 1hr max. Must be today 1st May before 3pm.

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