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Daniel was honestly wonderful. I had a delivery that needed moving but didn't quite know the date it was coming in. Daniel was flexible but also really great on communication before the job. While they were here the work was swift and efficient. Would not hestitate to get them back for a job or recommend them to others. Thanks so much again Daniel and merry christmas.

Moving heavy delivery items up one flight of stairs into 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

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

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 helpful! Great communication and spirit. Highly recommend Imran and his team. :)

Heavy lifting

£100

Thomas made the process of moving furniture from 2 different addresses very easy.

Deliver 2 pieces of heavy furniture (2 men)

£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.

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

Carrying 3 heavy cast iron radiators to a first floor room

£100

Aldersbrook, Greater London

24th Apr 2026

To move 3 very heavy cast iron radiators from ground floor to first floor, will need 2 people

Move heavy furniture to and from loft area

£50

Kelham Island, South Yorkshire

24th Apr 2026

I have a large wooden desk I need taken down from my loft and placed in my bedroom. As well as an armour moved from my bedroom to my loft. My bedroom is up a flight of stairs. My loft is up a steep ladder.

Move two heavy wardrobes

£30

Mitcham, Greater London

23rd Apr 2026

Move a double wardrobe and a triple wardrobe from one room to another - rooms both on the same floor so no moving up or down stairs needed

Heavy marble furniture positioning- 3 helpers needed (Shoreditch)

£90

Spitalfields, Greater London

22nd Apr 2026

We have two large real marble tables that need to be carefully lowered and positioned into place — one large coffee table and one large side console. They’ve already been delivered and unpacked but are currently standing on their side and need to be laid flat and moved into position ready for use. Marble is extremely heavy so we need 3 people who are comfortable lifting very heavy items. We’ll have a 4th person on hand to help (my partner is a removal specialist) so you won’t be going in blind! The job should take no longer than 30–60 minutes. 📅 Friday, 25th April 🕛 12:00pm 📍 Shoreditch, London 💷 £90 for the full job (£30 per person) Please only apply if you’re confident lifting very heavy items. Experience in removals or furniture handling is a bonus!

Move heavy machine

£80

Kensal Town, Greater London

22nd Apr 2026

We have an ice cream machine in storage above the shop. I just need to move it from the storage above the shop to the shop . It’s heavy and needs 2 people to lift.

Great ! Thanks so much

Moving a pizza oven kit with heavy concrete parts from kerbside

£100

Chorlton Cum Hardy, Greater Manchester

22nd Apr 2026

moving a vitcas pizza oven kit - several heavy concrete parts - from kerbside to property. needs 2 men!

Heavy lifter loading up van

£35

Hampole, South Yorkshire

22nd Apr 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 a deliver of heavy boxes from downstairs to floor 2

£80

Colindale, Greater London, NW9

21st Apr 2026

I am expecting a delivery of heavy boxes from the builders' depot of wood and need assistance to move them from downstairs via a lift to the 2nd floor flat.

Adrian was punctual and conducted himself with a high level of professionalism. He was respectful throughout and a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others. He provided a five-star service.

Heavy lifting and loading

£29

Cambridge Heath, Greater London, E2

20th Apr 2026

To move furniture (wardrobe, side tables and chest of drawers) from one room to another.

A heavy upside down table requiring 2 people to lift upright.

£100

Tang Hall, North Yorkshire

19th Apr 2026

Lifting heavy table upright.

Made the job seem so easy when in effect it was not. Excellent work.

Help load home removal van . large size mattress and heavy units.

£200

Biddenham, Bedfordshire

19th Apr 2026

Mattress super king plus bed Mattress King plus bed Mattress double Wardrobe Washing mschine A few other smaller lighter units Pickup location: Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40 , England Drop-off location: Holbeach, Lincolnshire, PE12 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At both places

Lifting heavy items from back garden & load in car for dump

£80

Hounslow, Greater London, TW3

19th Apr 2026

My family need help moving heavy equipment from the back garden into the front garden. Will also need help loading most items into our car for multiple trips to the dump. May need to help with unloading at the dump too. Equipment includes: bicycles, garden equipment, multiple shelving units , chairs, garden umbrella, pots, bookcase, metal bbq, plus more

Move 10 heavy boxes from 2nd floor flat to hallway attic (ladder).

£150

South Leith, City of Edinburgh

19th Apr 2026

Hi, I'm looking for two strong, physically capable people for a heavy internal move at my flat in Leith (EH6). No van required — everything stays within the building. The job: Move approx. 10 large, heavy boxes (books/CDs — quite dense/heavy) from my mezzanine to shared attic storage. Access / route (important): Second-floor walk-up (no lift) Internal stairs up to mezzanine (to collect boxes) Back down to main level Short distance along shared hallway Final access via pull-down attic ladder Important: You must be comfortable carrying heavy boxes on stairs and up a pull-down attic ladder. Please confirm this when replying. Requirements: Two people required (not a one-person job) Physically strong and experienced with heavy lifting Careful handling essential — archival and irreplaceable materials Timing: Approx. 2–3 hours Preferred: Afternoon (after 12pm) on Thu 30 April or Fri 1 May Location: Leith, Edinburgh EH6 (full address provided on booking; standard street access) Please confirm: You can provide two people Your total hourly rate (for both people) Your availability on the dates above That you're comfortable with the attic ladder access Many thanks, Melissa

I need a sofa and a heavy sideboard moved

£70

West Kilbride, Ayrshire and Arran

19th Apr 2026

To move furniture move about in my livingroom

Dismantle and move my heavy dressing table and chair

£50

Wood Green, Greater London, N22

19th Apr 2026

Heavy dressing table which needs dismantling A chair I need these to be chucked at a skip or something Pickup location: Wood Green, London, N22 5, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Help move heavy machine

£100

Gorse Covert, Cheshire

18th Apr 2026

Lift a machine weighing over 100 kg from the floor and place it onto a table about 90 cm high.

He was punctual and delivered a good service!

Move items from storage to flat - no heavy lifting needed

£150

Higham Hill, Greater London

17th Apr 2026

We will do all heavy lifting, we just need someone with a big van that is happy to drive us :) We have a medium size cabinet, 10 boxes, laundry bags with clothing & bedding, picture frames, 4 bicycles and some plants. A luton is preferable. Pickup location: Tottenham, London, N17 0, England Drop-off location: Hastings, East Sussex, TN37 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

fridge, cooker & heavy bed frame moved from garden to front drive .

£150

Shamley Green, Surrey

17th Apr 2026

tall fridge, small cooker & heavy bed frame moved from garden to front drive .

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