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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

Excellent job from Laszlo. Highly recommend, he was able to move the equipment in a timely manner and without any issue.

Moving heavy equipments to 1st floor

£200

Excellent service. Good communications before doing the task- which was done promptly and efficiently. Will certainly consider hiring again for similar future jobs.

Heavy glass table top moved from garage to 3rd floor flat- 42 steps up

£30

Julien was outstanding as was his second in command! They were friendly, kind and knew exactly what they were doing as well as being super efficient. Despite the size of the task I was completely reassured, from start to finish. I really would highly recommend him.

Dismantling and moving a big heavy treadmill into storage.

£100

Excellent work

Moving heavy items for house move

£100

Erwa did an amazing job. Above and beyond what was asked for! Very professional. A good guy! Thank you , your help was much appreciated. Jayme

Move a 2 heavy chairs upstairs

£50

Rob and his colleague were very efficient and friendly, they got the task done very quickly. I'd recommend them.

Heavy lifting (fridge/freezer and dishwasher)

£50

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

£70 - £150

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£70

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£102

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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

Help me move large heavy unit in tight space from one to the other

£80

St John's Wood, Greater London, NW8

20th Feb 2026

Large heavy 50cm deep, 80cm tall, 2m long. Needs to go from front room to spare room in very tight narrow hallway.

So speedy and straight to the point. Will defos use again.

Get out a heavy fridge

£60

Harrow Weald, Greater London, HA3

19th Feb 2026

I got a double door fridge that needs to take put from my kitchen and stored in the driveway

A lot of work but all good

Drawers upstairs, chest of drawers and a heavy wardrobe downstairs

£50

Kingston Hill, Greater London, KT2

19th Feb 2026

I have heavy furniture that needs lifting. A heavy set of drawers to move upstairs, a chest of drawers to move down chairs and a large wardrobe to move downstairs

House move just the heavy stuff 21 items can supply list for quote

£200

Winton, Dorset, BH9

19th Feb 2026

1 x Dining Table legs removed 1 x Dining table (medium size) legs attached 1 x quite large TV 1 x TV Table 1 x High Single door fridge 1 x High single fridge freezer 1 x Ooni BBQ Table 1 x exercise rowing machine 1 x exercise bike 1 x flat packed double bed 1 x double bed mattress 1 x flat packed king size bed 1 x king mattress 2 x single high back chairs 2 x small coffee tables 1 x small Computer Table 1 x glass cabinet 1 x small wooden table 2 x small IKEA computer tables Pickup location: Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2, England Drop-off location: Bournemouth, Dorset, BH10 , England Removals size: House Stairs: No

Move heavy furniture from second floor to the ground floor.

£100

Barking, Greater London

18th Feb 2026

Move heavy oak furniture from second floor to ground floor

Help moving heavy furniture

£40

Alcombe, Somerset

18th Feb 2026

Lifting furniture from van to house one hour labour only

Move heavy table upstairs and move four person sofa downstairs

£100

Chelsea, Greater London

18th Feb 2026

Need heavy table moved upstairs to spot where four person sofa was - which needs to be moved down

A trolley or car to move a few heavy household objects just 2 blocks

£25

Shacklewell, Greater London

17th Feb 2026

We're moving 2 blocks away around the corner and need help with a trolly or a car to move large household things like a king size mattress and a dresser and heavy boxes. Not more than a few loads/trips. Should only take 45mins. We have 6 strong people with hands ready to help lift and move but a trolley or something on wheels would make it infinitely easier for the biggest items.

Heavy items from inside house to boundary for council collection

£150

Stanmore, Greater London, HA7

17th Feb 2026

Moving heavy furniture items from house to public footpath for Council Collection.

Moving a heavy treadmill from upstairs to downstairs

£150

Kilton, Nottinghamshire

16th Feb 2026

I need completing ready for collection on 23rd of feb, i cant have it much before then as its so large. I have a heavy treadmill that is being collected at my property due to it being faulty- i need it moving from a tight upstairs bedroom to a downstairs room It weighs over 100kg and is not packaged so would probably require straps to move and secure- the product can be unscrewed to fold down but will still need securing. It is important that the treadmill does not get damaged as it is requiring a refund. Very heavy so would require at least 2 strong people with the right equipment - reposting job as I have a problem with respinding to offers on last post

Heavy load lifting

£300

Lisson Grove, Greater London

15th Feb 2026

I need 4 people to unload a pallet being delivered tomorrow morning and move the content (a marble table 2.85m long) to the basement. The top of the table weighs 200kg. The individual legs weigh 40kg each. The top and the legs come disassembled. My architect will be on site to oversee and help.

Move a large heavy table top up stairs from ground level to 1st floor

£25

Shacklewell, Greater London

15th Feb 2026

Need help moving a heavy large table top up stairs from ground floor to first floor ideally could help and assist with assembly of the table as well. Will need 2 people

Heavy table carried down stairs and taken to another location

£100

Hollingdean, East Sussex

14th Feb 2026

One large heavy table wood and metal Pickup location: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN1 7, England Drop-off location: Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN1 4, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Moving pieces of my heavy fitted wardrobe upstairs.

£50

Thornton Heath, Greater London

14th Feb 2026

I have a large wardrobe in pieces, and the pieces need to be Carried upstairs before they are built in by wren on Tuesday 17th February.

Large heavy mattress to be taken to 1st floor

£50

Elm Park, Greater London

13th Feb 2026

I have a large emperor mattress that i need to move in my bedroom on 1st floor.

Excellent service !!

Man with a van 2 men to remove a heavy desk in Shoreditch today

£10

Shoreditch, Greater London, EC2A

13th Feb 2026

Large desk chair and mirror Pickup location: Liverpool Street, London, EC2A , England Drop-off location: Shoreditch, London, E2 8D, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

People to shift heavy items to second floor

£50

Benhilton, Greater London

12th Feb 2026

Luggages, sofa, Tables etc Pickup location: Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3, England Drop-off location: Sutton, Surrey, SM1 4, England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At both places

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

Move heavy sofa into a different room need done TONIGHT

£40

Hendon, Greater London

26th Aug 2025

Move a heavy sofa into a different room - 2 person job will take 15 min. Need done tonight or early tomorrow morning between 7am and 7:30am at maximum.

A very difficult task completely very efficiently by this lovely guy and his friend! Really recommend!