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Recent Heavy Lifting reviews

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

Moving some heavy boxes in storage unit into straight piles.

$60

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

Hard workers!! Very grateful!

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

$200

Awesome service! Punctual... diligent!

Move a heavy table

$100

Super helpful and communicative!

Pick up IKEA order. 2 heavy 8-ft countertops

$100

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

What's the average cost of a heavy mover

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$77

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$205

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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

Lifting heavy items from 1st floor to 2nd and 3rd floor.

$150

Ladera Ranch CA 92694, USA

May 15th 2026

I want someone to carry heavy items from ground floor to 2nd and 3rd floor. There are around 20-30 boxes/items.

Move a one bedroom, no heavy furniture

$100

Stone Mountain GA 30088, USA

May 14th 2026

Just a small room full of items. No bed or heavy furniture Pickup location: Stone Mountain GA 30088, USA Drop-off location: Norcross GA 30093, USA Removals size: A few items Stairs: At pickup

Move heavy furniture

$200

Valley Center CA 92082, USA

May 14th 2026

i have heavy antique furniture and need movers

Help move my heavy boxes of furniture upstairs

$60

Brooklyn NY 11213, USA

May 12th 2026

Help move my furniture upstair

Was very helpful and sweet especially , because my boxes were very , very heavy

Lift heavy desk onto pickup truck

$50

Sugar Land TX 77498, USA

May 12th 2026

Lift and load a heavy desk into pickup truck

Move heavy items, help unload some boxes, move boxes/bags upstairs

$100

San Diego CA 92103 4107, USA

May 10th 2026

I need help with moving some heavy items, unpacking some boxes, hauling things up the stairs, and taking empty boxes to the alley. I have a chronic pain and condition, which makes it very hard to go up and down down the stairs so that is mostly what I need help with. Possibly a 2 hour job.

Chaotic but self-aware goth seeks moving help during life implosion

$100

Las Vegas NV 89121, USA

May 10th 2026

thanks for the reading. We just need someone to pick up the heavy stuff that I can't help my husband move anymore and then help offload it at the storage unit about a mile away. Some of it isn't heavy, it just won't fit in his tiny useless car. But the gym set, antique jukebox, freezer, and China cabinet are definitely hefty. My motorcycle also needs to get tossed in there probably in stealth mode. She rolls freely and won't give you a hard time. I'd ride her there but the battery is as dead inside as I am. Oh! And the TVs. One's 65", the other is 55". Both flat screen dinky things, I just can't help move them safely. The piece of crap that'll probably give you the most struggle is our poorly assembled IKEA storage bed. The headboard is one piece and then there's the bottom storage thing with 4 drawers and a few side planks. We'll empty everything out first, but I'd really like to keep the panels constructed if possible. I'm not sure any amount of Xanax and spite would help me put it together. The lighter stuff is 3 cheap shelving units from Amazon and two wall-mounted nightstand things. Maybe a desk. Then the couches. Standard black leather couches. I don't even want them, I think they're the most uncomfortable things ever built. I'd personally take a torture chair from the Spanish Inquisition. But those are just life goals. Unless you want the couches. Lastly I think is my antique casket I purchased from a Herman Munster impersonator. She's got some weight to her, but she's large and in charge. Possibly full of skeletons from my closet. I can't remember anything else off the top of my noggin right now. I'm just trying to survive this situation for some reason.That being said, 1-2 guys, my husband, a 15ft truck, and about two hours. Hoping you can grab the TV boxes too, if not I'll make the husband figure it out. I don't know what day or time yet. Within the next two weeks and possibly emergency status. We're in a really weird place right now and need a new abyss

Move two dressers and two heavy boxes to the second floor

$200

Dawsonville GA 30534, USA

May 8th 2026

Two heavy boxes and two dressers moved to the second floor

Moving a couple heavy items into a moving truck

$100

San Antonio TX 78253, USA

May 8th 2026

I need help moving a big mattress and the bed frame and some boxes into a moving truck

Help moving heavy, and suitcases up into my apartment. No elevator

$100

Carrollton GA 30117, USA

May 7th 2026

Two 40 gallon storage bins 3 Suitcases Packages with mattress and foldable desk inside Packages with rollable carts/ behind toilet rack Package with desk chair TV

Heavy furniture moved to storage.

$200

Hemet CA 92545, USA

May 7th 2026

I am moving and putting everything in storage here in Hemet. There are some heavy things I can’t lift but others I can. Would like to get those moved early and then I can finish myself. The only appliance is a small freezer. The rest is from a villa. Sofa, queen bed, tables and chairs , small desk bookshelves, those sorts of things.I am boxing everything else and may need help then but will try to do it myself. I have boxes I have collected. I have not done this in a long time and would like to know the hourly cost or however it is done. Also,, need a suggestion for the closest place to house this.

6 heavy duty bages shipped

$50

Buffalo NY 14261, USA

May 7th 2026

6 bags of clothes and other dorm items, pick up at c536 Greiner hall

Need help moving a heavy dresser upstairs

$100

Lake Elsinore CA 92532 0221, USA

May 7th 2026

I need help bringing my dresser upstairs to my room it’s super heavy my husband and brother in law need help 250lvs the dresser weighs

Lifting boxes to the car

$20

Collegedale TN 37315, USA

May 6th 2026

Lifting college dorm bags

Need Help Lifting Personal Sauna To Go over Rug

$100

Los Angeles CA 90027, USA

Apr 6th 2026

Hi there, I am trying to put a rug underneath my personal wooden sauna (it weights about 160 pounds). I need help lifting it up so I can put the rug underneath evenly.

Arthur is the best! So professional, kind, and thoughtful. A true perfectionist (in a good way!) with great ideas for my home! Love working with him.

Help to move large/ heavy sofa

$100

Venice CA 90291, USA

Mar 17th 2026

Sofa dimensions: Dimensions: Width: 103" Height: 32" Depth: 38.5", is one piece and a few hundred pounds. Need two people who can menuever it with ease. Fitting it in the elevator (if it fits) or taking it up four flights of stairs. Lifting it over head and at angles.

Was friendly and communicative

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

Lawrence was extremely helpful and expedient with carrying a treadmill to a second floor room. Very communicative and friendly. Thank you for the help, I will definitely keep you in mind for the next time we need help.

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!