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
- Suzanne J.Excellent experience with Pavel. He was flexible with my timeline and came with a great attitude and helped move multiple pieces of furniture up and down stairs without making any marks on the walls. Would definitely hire him again!Heavy Lifting
- Toni A.Terrell was very communicative and stayed in contact with me until he got to the front door which takes the guess work out of arrival time. He was quick, courteous and thoughtful. Will definitely hire him again! Heavy Lifting
- Brenda M.Giovanny braved some intense Chicago traffic for us. He ensured our bookshelf was well secured and wrapped during transport and was easy to work with. Thank you! Heavy Lifting
- Aya B.Efficient and hard worker. Made the move a lot easier. Very accommodating. I would definitely hire him again. Heavy Lifting
- Ezi O.Thank you so much. He was extremely helpfulHeavy Lifting
- Ellen B.We hired Oguz and Yurii to bring some awkward (large and/or heavy) items down 3-4 flights of stairs down to our ground floor including a loveseat and 2 dressers. They were amazingly quick and able to navigate our tight stairwell. Would hire again! 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.