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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.

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

I need help moving a heavy sofa bed + mattress downstairs.

£40

Whitehawk, East Sussex

21st Jun 2026

I need help moving one sofa bed (heavy) + one mattress downstairs, and also moving the downstairs mattress upstairs. The stairs are a bit narrow.

Lift very heavy washing machine up to first floor and lighter one down

£60

St Paul's, Gloucestershire

20th Jun 2026

Lift a very heavy (100kg+) washing machine up 22 stairs (inc half landing) - definitely not a one person job! And lift a lighter one down to the ground floor outside.

At 4oclock unpacking a van with heavy furniture for one 1

£30

West Gorton, Greater Manchester

20th Jun 2026

We will be arriving at a storage unit at 4 o’clock and need help for one hour unpacking heavy furniture from a large van. M11 2DZ

Carry heavy item up 2 floors

£50

Rochford, Essex

20th Jun 2026

I need someone to carry a 25 kg air-conditioning unit up two flights of stairs (a metal spiral staircase). Then take the item into my Parents flat and unpack it and set it up for them.

Salim was very helpful in a difficult situation.

Help move some heavy items

£300

Stratford, Greater London, E15

19th Jun 2026

Move some heavy items from a room at the top of the building through to the waste area at the back. If you have a van and can take some stuff to the tip, even better!

Move heavy boxes up stairs

£75

Marylebone, Greater London

19th Jun 2026

Move 320kg objects, distributed into several boxes, from the street to an apartment - 7 flights of stairs (4th floor) no elevator

A very heavy B

£50

Islington, Greater London, N1

19th Jun 2026

A large B&o tv/video/stand all in one and very bulky and heavy to be carried up from basement level up one flight of stairs and out onto the pavement for disposal

Clear 10 bags of heavy garden pebbles and 6 pots

£50

Sands End, Greater London, SW6

18th Jun 2026

Hello! I need (ideally) to get rid of 10 heavy bags of garden pebbles and 6 garden pots. They need to go either before 1030am or between 3-4pm tomorrow - very random I know. Anyone want to clear them for me? Thanks

Reza was a superstar - really rate him. He was super efficient!! Thanks Reza!!

Transport of a heavy slate water feature. Lifting equipment required.

£100

The Warren, Berkshire

18th Jun 2026

The water feature is in Romford. Two people tried and failed to lift it. Lifting equipment of some kind will be required. Water feature is approx 90cm x 50cm x 20cm Transport required to Bracknell

Two heavy sofas from garage into living room and table

£80

Shavington, Cheshire

16th Jun 2026

Two heavy sofas and table from garage to house

Moving heavy furniture in house

£100

Northiam, East Sussex

15th Jun 2026

Moving two heavy objects one to another part of the room the other to outside of the house for the council to take . Also to lift a large carpet from under a piano and taken to another room

Help move 8 very heavy boxes

£30

Westminster, Greater London, SW1A

15th Jun 2026

Carry 8 boxes up three flights of stairs

Help move a heavy running machine to another house in a van

£70

Bengeworth, Worcestershire

15th Jun 2026

Help move a heavy running machine from one house to another flat in town up some outdoor stairs and stairs inside the flat

Move a heavy bbq out of my back garden to the front of my house

£50

Merton, Greater London, SW19

14th Jun 2026

Move a heavy (90kg) bbq off the decking in my back garden over some lose gravel through a very tight back gate and round the path to my front door. It will need at least 2 people.

Arrived on time and got the job done with no fuss. Would definitely use again

Move heavy plant pots downstairs

£80

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

14th Jun 2026

Two men to move very heavy plant pot down a narrowish staircase to floor below Pickup location: Notting Hill, London, W11 1, England Drop-off location: Notting Hill, London, W11 1, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Move a few heavy items to another address

£200

Ewell, Surrey

13th 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

Vasyl and his partner were very helpful, friendly, and professional - I would definitely use them again. This task involved moving heavy and awkward shaped items.

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

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