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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

Completed the job before it was due to be collected by the company. Had to rearrange timings but I understand circumstances change and was still able to complete task in time

Moving a heavy treadmill from upstairs to downstairs

£150

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

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

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 - £154

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£70

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£105

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£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.

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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

Move heavy granite work top up 2 flight of stairs

£100

Black Corner, West Sussex

20th May 2026

Need a heavy granite 210cmx11cm)worktop moved from garage tomorrow house - upstairs - 2 flights of stairs - would need some form of trolley to take to stairs before taking up step at a time (staircase is spiral )- not moving the base unit, just the work top

Move a very heavy granite work up 2 flights stairs -

£100

Black Corner, West Sussex

20th May 2026

Move a heavy granite work (210x110) top up 2 flights of stairs - approx 150kg weight - would need some form of trolley . Just the worktop not the base unit.

Take away a large round heavy marble top bar table

£30

Worcester Park, Surrey

20th May 2026

Tall bar table with heavy marble round top needs removal and disposal

Lifting heavy boxes

£50

Waverley Park, City of Glasgow

19th May 2026

I am looking for help moving boxes and items from our car up to a 2nd floor flat

Move All My Heavy Furniture from my Old house to my New House

£150

New Malden, Greater London, KT3

19th May 2026

Need a mover (or moving team) with a van who can fully remove and transport all large furniture from our current home to our new flat. Current property: * House above a shop * Stairs up to the property * Additional stairs inside the property New property: * Flat approximately 10 minutes away * Lift access available We need someone who can: * Move all large furniture out of the current property * Load everything into a van * Transport it to the new flat * Carry everything into the new flat Furniture/items include: * Double sofa * 2 armchairs * TV * TV stand * Coffee table * Fridge freezer * Freezer * Washing machine * 2 double beds * 2 mattresses * Wardrobe * Chest of drawers * Large packed bags of clothes and appliances Important: * None of the furniture is dismantled or packed * We will need help with dismantling larger furniture if required. You must be able to reassemble any furniture that was dismantled * Heavy lifting required * Please only apply if you are comfortable handling large furniture and stairs * I won’t be able to assist much with lifting but I can help Pickup location: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT3 6, England Drop-off location: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7, England Removals size: House Stairs: At pickup

Noras and his team did an amazing job! They were time efficient, they kept all of our furniture safe and they were very friendly. I 100% recommend and I will be a returning customer whenever I am in need of their service!

2 men and transit van to help with moving some heavy pots for an event

£75

White City, Greater London, W12

19th May 2026

10x large, heavy plant pots and a few boxes. Pickup location: Notting Hill, London, W11 4, England Drop-off location: Kensington, London, W8 5S, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

Drive Bath to Blenheim (London) with heavy parcel and a person.

£100

Beechen Cliff, Somerset

19th May 2026

Large model with glass dome. Pickup location: Bath and North East Somerset, Avon, BA2 3, England Drop-off location: Bladon, Oxfordshire, OX20 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Moving of heavy furniture.

£100

Dover, Kent

18th May 2026

Wardrobe Bed Fridge freezer Washing machine Coffee table Sofas Showcase Pickup location: Dover, Kent, CT16 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Heavy lifting

£35

Chesterton, Cambridgeshire

17th May 2026

Help lifting furniture into a van. No external stairs. Will take no more than 30 mins

Moving dinning table. Need 3-4 people as marble top is very heavy.

£50

Little Heath, Greater London

17th May 2026

Need to move a marble table which is quite heavy. Will need 3-4 people to move it. Also need to move a couch.

Punctual and job well done

Dismantle and move my heavy dressing table and chair

£50

Wood Green, Greater London, N22

17th May 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

Move a heavy powerplate machine

£80

South Ascot, Berkshire

17th May 2026

Powerplate machine approx weight 150kg needs to be moved from my garage to my house. 30-40kg weight. Would suit use of moving dolly or two strong men with moving straps. Probably requires two men to do job

Move heavy chest of drawers upstairs (one flight).

£50

East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19

16th May 2026

I have a new large and heavy chest of drawers that is already assembled but needs to go up to room on first floor. Also need help to attach feet then stand upright. It’s 144cm width. Can’t take drawers out ( or I haven’t worked out how to).

I would definitely recommend Ali for furniture moving. He communicated well and got the job done with care.

Help moving a heavy table (150 x 100cm)

£100

Mayfair, Greater London, W1J

16th May 2026

Heavy coffee table (150 x 100cm) Pickup location: Mayfair, London, W1K 3, England Drop-off location: Notting Hill, London, W11 1, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At delivery

2 men needed to help move a heavy garden table and some garden pots

£45

The Close, West Sussex

16th May 2026

2 men needed to help move a heavy garden table and 2 garden pots. Max 30 mins job.

Thank you Lucien for all the help getting the job done beautifully

Heavy lifting of long worktop from hallway to kitchen

£80

Queen's Park, City of Glasgow

16th May 2026

Help lifting a very heavy worktop from the hallway to the kitchen and placed on top of the units. The kitchen is at the end of the hallway so no stairs involved.

Good comms, turned up on time and helped do the job. No problems 👍

Move heavy household items into flat

£150

Haslemere, Surrey

15th May 2026

Sofa, wardrobe, drawers, sofa bed, desk, other household items. Pickup location: Grayswood, Surrey, GU27 , England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Move bed and mattress from 2 floor to basement mattress is heavy

£150

Chelsea, Greater London

15th May 2026

one bed to be disassembled and moved from 2 nd floor to basement mattress to be moved from 2nd floor to basement bed to be re assembled in basement room size of bed 164 cm over 210 cm mattress size 160 cm over 200 cm Pickup location: Chelsea, London, SW3 6, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Excellent on time Excellent communication

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