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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

Great service. So grateful.

Heavy mirror taken downstairs. 2 or 3 man job

£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 - £152

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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.

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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.

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Tail lift man with a van to lift a heavy photobooth this afternoon

£500

London, Greater London, EC2V

4th Jun 2026

Need a man with a tail lift van to lift a heavy photobooth from floor to ground level

Moving of very heavy equipment to the shed from facility rooms

£100

Eastwood, Essex

3rd Jun 2026

I need two heavy Lab equipment moved from one of the rooms to the shed at the back. The job won’t be long but it does require man power as the machines are 120kg each.

Move a large heavy box upstairs. Box weighs 30 kg..

£60

Belgravia, Greater London

3rd Jun 2026

Move heavy box upstairs and help with unpacking bulky items from it.

Heavy lifter loading up van

£40

Hampole, South Yorkshire

2nd Jun 2026

Loading up furniture on two van and off of van deliveries coming in switching furniture for different deliveries out of container also possibly some assembly of furniture

Move heavy bbq onto stand

£50

The Wells, Surrey, KT18

2nd Jun 2026

I have a pizza oven I need to lift onto a stand.

Move heavy furniture and drive van from St Albans to London

£300

Bernards Heath, Hertfordshire

1st Jun 2026

Double mattress 3 seater sofa Dining table (flat pack) Dining chairs (not built) Boxes of household items Pickup location: Sandridge, Hertfordshire, AL4 9, England Drop-off location: Grays Inn, London, WC1X , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Help moving some heavy of furniture in my house

£130

Hammersmith, Greater London, W6

1st Jun 2026

two heavy chest of drawers to be moved round within a room, a cupboard to be moved top floor to landing/middle floor. Two chest of drawers to be moved to new room

Heavy boxes

£25

Maze Hill, Greater London

31st May 2026

Load heavy cartons onto trolley in storage unit, and unload into another storage unit 3 floors down. There is a lift between floors.

Help moving some heavy furniture

£150

Snape Hill, Derbyshire

31st May 2026

Coffee table, bed, mattress, large storage unit, desk Pickup location: Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 2, England Drop-off location: Norton, South Yorkshire, S8 0P, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

man with a transit van now. No heavy lifting.3 min drive twice

£30

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire

30th May 2026

Bags and boxes Pickup location: Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN8 7, England Drop-off location: Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN8 7, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Moving heavy boxes

£150

Canterbury, Kent, CT1

29th May 2026

We need help to move half a Luton van size of heavy boxes. They are the size of banana boxes.

Lift heavy motor for a recliner chair up a flight of stairs.

£50

Potter Street, Essex

29th May 2026

Would need two person to lift a heavy box up a flight of stairs

Moving a heavy tabletop with sculpture up 15 steps and into a van.

£50

Orchard Leigh, Buckinghamshire

29th May 2026

We need assistance moving a 2.5m x 0.75m tabletop from a basement, up 15 steps, and into a van. There is a food art sculpture on the table top. The total weight will be roughly 60kg. There are two of us to help carry, but we need another person to assist. I think it will take less than an hour. Starting time at 6am, unfortunately, as we will be driving the van to London for an 8.30am delivery.

Help to move heavy objects

£100

Heston, Greater London

29th May 2026

Beds, sofa, fridge and cupboards Pickup location: Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0, England Drop-off location: Ealing, Middlesex, UB2 5, England Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Collect and deliver heavy iron bath from one garden to another

£100

Mackerel's Common, West Sussex

28th May 2026

Heavy bath Pickup location: Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 , England Drop-off location: Hickstead, West Sussex, RH17 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Help moving heavy furniture for a house move

£100

Peckingell, Wiltshire

28th May 2026

Heavy desk Fridge/freezer Tumble dryer Washing machine Sofa and chair Pickup location: Monkton Park, Wiltshire, SN15 , England Drop-off location: Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Put heavy things in loft

£200

Tilsmore, East Sussex

26th May 2026

I need some help putting some boxes in my loft following a recent house move

Stephen was brilliant helping me and my partner get some very heavy boxes into my loft. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him

Help needed to move large heavy piece of furniture, two people needed

£100

Nag's Head, Greater London

24th May 2026

Hello, Help needed to move large heavy piece of furniture from downstairs to upstairs bedroom. It will require two people, and the chest of draws comes apart in two pieces which helps with movement. Size: Width: 98 centimetres Height: 173 centimetres Depth: 48 centimetres Thank you!

He's such a babe, efficient and professional, would recommend :)

Help move a heavy wardrobe

£50

Fernwood, Nottinghamshire

24th May 2026

I need help moving this wardrobe a few feet

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

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