
Hire Heavy Lifting Services in Chicago
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Frequently asked questions about heavy lifting in Chicago
What's considered a local move in Chicago?
The distance considered local might vary depending on who you ask, but generally, a local move requires travel under 100 miles, while a long-distance move is 100 miles or more.
How much do you tip movers in Chicago?
As a general rule, it’s best to tip furniture moves about 20%, possibly more if they deliver outstanding service.
How do you move large pieces of furniture in Chicago?
Easy—just use Taskrabbit to search “heavy lifting services near me” and select the right Tasker for your schedule and budget.


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See what happy customers are saying in Chicago
- Kapil B.Craig did an amazing job helping me move! His creative thinking was crucial to getting my large couch and several other big items into my uhaul. He worked fast and efficiently while still being careful to not damage anything. I definitely would hire him again and can’t recommend him enough!Heavy Lifting
- Kapil B.Damarius did an amazing job helping me move! His creative thinking was crucial to getting my large couch and several other big items into my uhaul. He worked fast and efficiently while still being careful to not damage anything. I definitely would hire him again and can’t recommend him enough!Heavy Lifting
- Lindsay S.Micheal was very helpful moving some furniture. Heavy Lifting
- Stephanie W.Helped us deconstruct a huge table in our basement. Fast, efficient, and kind! Heavy Lifting
- Bonita O.Saif very efficiently helped us load our packed kitchen for a long road trip. He was able to fit everything in very efficiently. Good communication skills. On time and efficient Heavy Lifting
- Gina J.Very professional. Highly recommended. He responds to messages very quick. He even messaged me about a 5 min. delay due to rush hr traffic. I asked for his service for rearranging my furniture. He can lift a 65 inch tv by himself. I would use his service again. Thanks, Sondley!Heavy Lifting
Heavy Lifting Services in Chicago
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Types of Heavy Furniture and Appliances We Move
Taskers have experience moving virtually every type of furniture (and appliance). Here are some examples of items they can handle:
Antiques
Pool tables
Pianos
Trampolines
Refrigerators
Large pieces of art
Jacuzzis
Washers/dryers
Some Taskers specialize in removing unwanted furniture, so you can find someone to get that old furniture out of your home, too.