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Hard workers!! Very grateful!

King mattress/heavy bed frame downstairs, old frame/mattress to garage

$200

Very professional.. He was concentrate of all safety concerns being that it was my first time using the service ..Great Job

Move a heavy item

$75

Very fast, efficient and reliable!! Thank you for your help!!

Moving some heavy boxes in storage unit into straight piles.

$60

Richard was perfect for this task! It was a very heavy piece of equipment, but he was determined to fulfill my request. He was the consummate professional and very personable. I would recommend him for any job he's listed for. Thank you!!

Move a heavy elliptical machine within my community

$50

Thanks so much Darin and friends!! The work was meticulously done and with much attention to detail. Darin reassabled the furniture piece and went above and beyond. Great helper and much appreciated. Thank you

Move heavy bed from truck

$145

Super helpful and communicative!

Pick up IKEA order. 2 heavy 8-ft countertops

$100

What's the average cost of a heavy mover

$75 - $200

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$75

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$120

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$200

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Why book a heavy lifting help through Airtasker?

If you need help moving heavy boxes, bulky furniture, and large appliances or equipment, booking heavy lifting help through Airtasker gives you fast access to reliable local movers across the US. Instead of spending hours calling multiple moving companies, you can post your task once and receive offers from heavy movers who are ready to handle anything from a quick room rearrangement to a full home relocation.  

Airtasker lets you review each mover’s ratings, experience, and past feedback, so you can choose someone who’s trustworthy, well-prepared, and equipped with the right tools to lift safely. With upfront pricing and no surprise charges, the platform makes heavy lifting more transparent and affordable.

So if you’re searching for heavy movers or heavy lifting help near you and want a mover who’s efficient, friendly, and available on your schedule, Airtasker makes it easy to get the help you need.

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Top Heavy Lifting related questions

Yes. Airtasker allows you to hire skilled local heavy movers 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 help near you by using the platform. You can also negotiate for help with packing, depending on the Tasker.

In the United States, heavy lifting help (or labor-only, short-haul moves) varies based on the length of the job, the number of movers, surge fees, building access conditions (stairs, narrow hallways), and included services. For local moves or lifting tasks, hourly rates for a standard two-man crew, moving truck included, often fall in the range of $100 to $160 per hour.

On Airtasker, you can post your task, get competitive quotes from local businesses and compare price, availability and reviews to find the right fit.

Professional heavy movers 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 heavy movers 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 heavy movers 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 services on Airtasker cover a wide range of home, apartment, and office moving tasks across the US. Whether you need assistance lifting heavy furniture between floors, transporting home gym equipment, or moving awkward items up or down stairs, you’ll find experienced movers who arrive with the right gear and techniques.

Many people search for heavy lifting help near them when tackling physically demanding jobs like moving their belongings. Airtasker makes it simple to connect with trusted local heavy movers who can get these tasks done safely and efficiently while making sure that their customers have a great experience:

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 home rearrangement or relocation, you can also book a full furniture moving service 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 moving services if you need specialized 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 heavy 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 interstate moving services 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 specialize in these kinds of heavy lifts.

Recent Heavy Lifting tasks

Help move heavy furniture

$200

Portland OR 97225, USA

Feb 27th 2026

Need help lifting some heavy furniture from a U-Haul to a 2nd floor apartment (one flight of stairs)

Help moving a very heavy treadmill the up stairs

$30

Chippewa Falls WI 54729, USA

Feb 27th 2026

Need help moving my very heavy and akward treadmill up stairs from the basement to the living room

Lift treadmill to second floor room

$300

Greenport NY 11944, USA

Feb 27th 2026

Nordic track treadmill Pickup location: Greenport NY 11944, USA Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Help moving a vending machine very heavy

$100

Victorville CA 92394, USA

Feb 26th 2026

Move a vending machine , 4 minutes between pick up and drop off

Flip over heavy dining table (325lb)

$250

Foristell MO 63348, USA

Feb 26th 2026

We just moved and our movers left our dining table upside down. It weighs 325lb or so and my husband and i are unable to flip it ourselves. It is located where it needs to be, just needs flipped over.

Help moving a heavy box upstairs

$20

Raleigh NC 27604, USA

Feb 25th 2026

Only moving one box up three flights of stairs Pickup location: Raleigh NC 27604, USA Drop-off location: Raleigh NC 27604, USA Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Empty car/bring in everything from car (its too heavy)

$40

Victorville CA 92395, USA

Feb 24th 2026

Bring in everything from car, recently moved back here but totes are too heavy to finish bringing in myself.

Moving heavy sculptures from studio to gallery in same building

$500

New York NY 10013, USA

Feb 24th 2026

I need help moving and installing some heavy sculptures made of concrete. They are around 100-250 lbs. They are currently on dollies and I need help moving them from one floor of the building to the gallery floor, (there is elevator access), and installing them at desired locations. Two of them will have to be dead lifted down from a mezzanine to the ground floor via straight stairs (1 flight, 10 stairs). I will need movers on site for 2-3 hours in case any adjustment is needed.

Lift some packages from cart to inside home

$100

New York NY 10017, USA

Feb 23rd 2026

Crate being delivered between 9-2 Need someone to help open and unload the crate Has 4 pieces of sculptures… and 3 stands…

Help move my heavy two seater couch

$25

Austin TX 78757, USA

Feb 22nd 2026

i have a heavy two seater couch that doubles as a sleeper that i need moved up one flight of stairs and into my apartment

Carry a heavy table upstairs

$50

Thornwood NY 10594, USA

Feb 22nd 2026

a wooden credenza table with shelves need to move upstairs to office, up 14 carpeted stairs

Move a heavy bookshelf down the hall to another storage unit.

$75

Mar Vista CA 90066 4501, USA

Feb 21st 2026

Just need to move a heavy bookshelf down the hall to another storage unit. Max 30 min job. Need to be strong & able to move 300 lbs. with a dolly , I will be looking for two more guys to help you. I am just moving to a smaller space. 9 ft tall - 5 ft wide solid hardwood. It can roll on 2 to 3 dollys on its side. at the corner it will need to stand up to make the turn and then put on side again to the other unit on the same floor. It is wrapped in moving blankets. Will need 3 dollys and 1 hand truck to wedge it onto the dolly. Storquest 12821 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90066

Moving heavy gym equipment into our basement

$75

Hollis NY 11423, USA

Feb 21st 2026

Need to move gym machine into the basement

Moving heavy furniture around the den. I think we need two peoplr.s

$200

Pasadena CA 91107, USA

Feb 21st 2026

heavy desk.(30 x 60) 4 bookshelves (25 x 30)with books, 3 small bookcases, lamps, tv, cable and extension cords

A heavy wood dresser

$80

Glendale AZ 85301, USA

Feb 21st 2026

Heavy wooden dresser Pickup location: Glendale AZ 85301, USA Drop-off location: Glendale AZ 85301, USA Removals size: Apartment Stairs: At pickup

Move a heavy elliptical machine across a room

$300

Austin TX 78731, USA

Feb 18th 2026

Have a very heavy commercial grade Precor elliptical machine and need it moved about 12 feet to the other side of a room.

Help me move some large heavy wood pieces upstairs

$75

Austin TX 78746, USA

Jan 31st 2026

New sauna needs to go upstairs. Some heavy walls to move. One male helper (homeowner) can help.

Strong and efficient with great communication. Five stars.

Move furniture and a few heavy boxes to a new location

$225

Queen Creek AZ 85142, USA

Jan 17th 2026

1. Two queen bed frames and box spring 2. Box of fine China-Heavy so likely need two people. 3. A table with legs already removed 4. A few other Random boxes/bins, less than 5. 5. A Xmas tree in box 6. Lastly, An entry table, a few misc household pictures and a bin of purses and shoes to be brought to donation. Pickup location: Queen Creek AZ 85142, USA Drop-off location: Mesa AZ 85209, USA Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Michael was quick with loading the truck of my items. He was courteous and warm. I’d recommend Michael every time!

Lift furniture from van to house

$194

Berkeley CA 94708, USA

Nov 10th 2025

Help me lift furniture from a van to a bedroom in the Berkeley Hills on Tuesday 11/11. Midday, ideally 10 AM. There’s one short flight of stairs to the room on the second floor. The larger tems include: one full size mattress and one wooden chest (46” x 34” x 18”). There’s also two smaller side tables and boxes. Everything is already in a van at the destination, ready for unloading. This job probably takes 1 hour with 2 people helping.

Ecko and their partner were reliable and delightful help.

Help me lift 150 gallon reptile tank

$25

Los Angeles CA 90025, USA

Sep 23rd 2025

Help me lift 150 gallon reptile tank. It’s currently on the floor and I need to lift it onto the cabinet. I live by myself so I have nobody to help me. This will take 5 minutes.

Daniel did a great job and was easy to work with.