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Hire Heavy Lifting Services in Chicago

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Moving heavy furniture on your own is hard. But with Taskrabbit, it doesn’t have to be.

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51 Featured Taskers in Chicago, IL

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Jose R.
Elite
5 (108 reviews)
149 heavy lifting tasks
20 years experience in help moving
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Johnny N.
4.9 (37 reviews)
58 heavy lifting tasks
I have my own supplies and have experience in loading and unloading.
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Giovanny T.
5 (467 reviews)
691 heavy lifting tasks
Experienced mover and physically capable of moving larger and heavier objects. I have an appliance dolly and a smaller dolly to aid in moving.
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Vasyl S.
5 (247 reviews)
390 heavy lifting tasks
I don’t have van❗️I will provide the best service for you! I Have tools 🧰 15 years experience
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Oleksandr T.
5 (1 reviews)
1 heavy lifting tasks
I have more than 2 years professional moving experience. Hire me and you will get the best care about your staff and full service during your moving. 🚚✅
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Mark p.
5 (208 reviews)
297 heavy lifting tasks
I have experience moving boxes As well as furniture around the house. Worked at UPS as loader, undloader. Liketo keep boxes and items under 100.I am 1 mover work with others, organize rooms, have largesteel/ large flat dolly, no appliancedolly/straps. Don’t have truck. Don’t rent. I am hands or help moving.
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Frequently asked questions about heavy lifting 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.

As a general rule, it’s best to tip furniture moves about 20%, possibly more if they deliver outstanding service.

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

  • Casey E.Absolutely fantastic worker!  Olivia is smart, quick and present for the job; she pays attention to detail, works very hard, and thinks on her feet.  Very capable of doing anything, I’m sure. Heavy Lifting
  • Joseph W.Outstanding work, very efficient and carefully doneHeavy Lifting
  • Shameer R.Roman was excellent. Arrived on time and made/lifted both my bed frame and large TV stand. Will continue to hire him and recommend to my friends.Heavy Lifting
  • Geena R.Very efficient and easy. He came with a partner and I just got to watch. Helped my move so much!!Heavy Lifting
  • Elizabeth R.This was the second time I used Andrii for helping me move with loading a truck. I would highly recommend him with any moving help! Heavy Lifting
  • Aikaem T.Darnell was prompt and wasted no time helping me move. He has a great personality and made it easy to connect. He is very reliable and his work ethic is unmatched! 10/10 great working with him. Heavy Lifting

Heavy Lifting Services in Chicago

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Hiring furniture movers doesn’t have to break the bank. When you search “heavy lifting service near me” on Taskrabbit, you can view and compare Taskers’ rates to find the one who best fits your budget.

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It’s easy to hurt yourself moving furniture without knowing what you’re doing. Fortunately, when you search “furniture movers near me” on Taskrabbit, you’ll connect with Taskers who have experience moving even the most unwieldy pieces.

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Need furniture moved fast? No problem. Many Taskers offer same-day heavy lifting services.

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There’s a better way

Hiring furniture movers shouldn’t take hours. When you use Taskrabbit to find “moving help near me,” you can compare Taskers and choose your favorite in minutes. Let the experts handle the lifting while you enjoy a pleasant trip to Navy Pier.

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.

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