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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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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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Heavy Lifting Services in Chicago

Save on the service you need

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.

Hire experienced help

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.

Schedule for your convenience

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

Discover local experienced heavy lifting services

When you book through Taskrabbit, your money goes to your neighbors—not big companies that don’t care about you or your belongings.

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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