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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

Thanks for your help Robert

Hellp move 5 heavy wooden tables from lower ground office to 3rd floor

£150

On time, polite and job done fast. Thanks!

Help move my very heavy sideboard

£40

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

Dilan was really helpful, worked really hard and still had a smile on his face. Would definitely recommend him and use him again!

Move some heavy boxes up stairs

£70

What's the average cost of a heavy lifter

£65 - £154

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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 mover 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 expert 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 a heavy lifters 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

Six heavy boxes to be taken one mile E10 up one flight of stairs

£20

Temple Mills, Greater London

27th Nov 2025

To collect six heavy large boxes from the dpd depo which is midland news shop near leyton midland station and deliver a mile away to my property which is on the first floor Boxes contain canned drinks there is no lift, you will need a trolley as boxes are heavy to get to the First floor I am available tomorrow evening from 7 to 8 or al day Saturday

Tv and clothes, nothing heavy

£50

Thornton Heath, Greater London

27th Nov 2025

Television and some clothes Pickup location: Croydon, Surrey, CR7 6, England Drop-off location: Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Move heavy furniture inside house

£100

Risinghurst, Oxfordshire

26th Nov 2025

I have furniture that I need moved around inside my house before Sunday as I have guests coming. There are 3 very heavy cabinets that are on their sides that need to be stood up and placed along the wall in the room where they are now. I also have some smaller pieces of furniture and a dismantled antique wardrobe that need moving out of the way.

Hi, These guys were really professional and efficient; I was really surprised that what I thought would take 2-3 hours only took one.

Lift a heavy ding room table through a grand floor window

£120

Collingham, West Yorkshire

25th Nov 2025

Need 4 men to lift a heavy table through a ground floor window 15 minutes work

Help Needed Offloading Heavy Tables from Truck (7:00 AM, Thu 27 Nov)

£200

Farringdon, Greater London

24th Nov 2025

I need assistance with offloading several heavy tables from a delivery truck arriving at 7:00 AM on Thursday, 27th November. The tables are on wheels. Their approximate sizes and weights are: 1 × 1500 × 750 mm (~53 kg) 4 × 2000 × 750 mm (~66 kg) 4 × 2500 × 750 mm (~85 kg) The truck will have a tail lift, but some tables are too long to fit fully on it, so they will need to be carefully supported while being unloaded. Once off the truck, the tables need to be wheeled approximately 100 metres into the office. In addition, there will be several unconnected shelves that can be wheeled on top of the tables Please only respond if you are experienced with heavy lifting and have appropriate insurance for this type of work.

Really helpful, thank you so much!

Heavy safe - Move from ground floor to top floor (6 flights of stairs)

£100

Hampstead, Greater London, NW3

24th Nov 2025

Moving safe upstairs - 6 flight of stairs from ground floor to top floor https://www.safe.co.uk/products/chubbsafes-zeta-grade-1-50e.html - 86kg

Move household items - nothing heavy

£150

Streetly, West Midlands

22nd Nov 2025

Household items - nothing heavy Pickup location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 3, England Drop-off location: Broome, West Midlands, DY9 0, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Heavy mattress ,need people to take to my room upstairs

£50

Armley, West Yorkshire, LS12

22nd Nov 2025

Attached images of mattress

Moving heavy artwork from downstairs to upstairs- no truck needed

£80

North Kensington, Greater London, W10

21st Nov 2025

moving about 10-12 artworks from downstairs to upstairs- no truck or equipment required- just 2 muscles for an hour to 2 hours max.

Help moving a heavy American fridge up stairs

£30

Baguley, Greater Manchester

21st Nov 2025

Heavy double sided American fridge needs to be brought up a set of 10 stairs. There is a small break inbetween each set of stairs.

Move a shelving unit up 2 flights of stairs - not heavy just big

£80

North Kensington, Greater London, W10

21st Nov 2025

I need a shelving unit brought up two flights of stairs and unboxed Not heavy just big - Needs 2x people - No assembly required When done, cut up the cardboard box to bits be recycled and put in recycle bags Will take 30 mins tops

Professional, friendly and efficient

A double electric bed to be moved upstairs. Very heavy

£25

Bedlington, Northumberland

20th Nov 2025

A heavy double bed that is electrix needs to go up one flight of stairs. From the dinning room to the bedroom. At least 2 peope needed

Help loading van, heavy furniture

£60

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1

20th Nov 2025

Help to clear furniture out of store and load van. We will hire van, just help lifting needed.

Move 2 cast iron radiators up 3 flights of stairs (heavy rad is 132kg)

£100

Cressington Park, Merseyside

20th Nov 2025

Need a team to lift two cast iron radiators up three flights of stairs. From garage to third floor of house. Heaviest radiator dry weight is 132kg.

To move a large heavy carpet up two flights of stairs

£80

Dartmouth Park, Greater London

20th Nov 2025

it is a large heavy carpet that needs to be lifted up the stairs to the second floor

The service I received from Asif was excellent. He was on time and very professional. The difficult job I tasked him with was completed very fast. I will highly recommend Asif and his strong and resourceful team and will use him again. 5 stars all round

Moving heavy things down the building

£35

Hotwells, Bristol

20th Nov 2025

I need someone to carry heavy suitcases, boxes and bags downstairs. I live on the fourth floor. There are roughly 25 in total but there is another guy helping. The driver will be here from 1-3pm. I need you for roughly 0.5-1 hour.

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!

2 men to move heavy panel. 2mx2m.

£75

Addiscombe, Greater London

30th Jul 2025

I need a couple of guys to move the panel from the side of the garage into the front of the garage. It is heavy and a bit awkward so will need to be done by 2 guys - shouldn’t take long to do.

Brilliant job. Thanks guys. Would use again.

Heavy lifting from ground floor hallway to flat’s second floor.

£50

Paddington, Greater London, W2

30th Jun 2025

Need 2 strong muscled men to safely lift granite kitchen countertop from flat’s ground floor hallway to second floor kitchen.

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