Furniture moving guides and articles
Practical guides on moving furniture in Egypt: cost, packing, high floors, choosing a company, and moving between governorates.
Guides and articles
The Cost of Furniture Moving in Cairo and Giza: How to Estimate the Price and Compare Offers
How is the cost of furniture moving in Cairo and Giza calculated? The factors that raise and lower the price, how to compare moving company offers without surprises, and what should be written in the agreement.
How to Pack Furniture for Moving, Step by Step
A practical guide to packing furniture before the move: the tools needed, how to protect wardrobes, mirrors, appliances and mattresses, and the mistakes that cause scratches and breakage.
Moving Furniture from High Floors and Narrow Stairs: When Do You Need a Crane?
What do you do if the furniture does not fit through the stairs or the elevator? When is the hydraulic crane the solution, how to prepare the place, and what to measure before the move.
How to Choose a Reliable Furniture Moving Company: 8 Questions to Ask Before Booking
Before you book a furniture moving company, ask these eight questions: the price, the guarantee, the team, the truck, payment, and the details that protect you from problems on moving day.
Moving Furniture Between Governorates: How to Prepare Your Move from Cairo to Alexandria, the Delta and Upper Egypt
A guide to moving between governorates: how to prepare, what affects cost and time, and tips for packing and protecting furniture on the long road, from Cairo to Alexandria, the Delta and Upper Egypt.
Furniture Moving in the Fifth Settlement and New Cairo: Compound Permits, Timing and Preparing for Moving Day
A guide to furniture moving in the Fifth Settlement and New Cairo: how to deal with compound permits and the service elevator, the best time for moving, and what to prepare before moving day.
Furniture Moving in Sheikh Zayed: A Guide to Moving to Compounds, Villas and Towers
A guide to furniture moving to and from Sheikh Zayed: compound entry conditions, preparing villas and large pieces, and how to agree a clear date and price before loading.
Furniture Moving in 6th of October: A Guide to Moving Between Districts and Over Long Distances
A guide to furniture moving in 6th of October: how to deal with the size of the city and the distances between districts, packing furniture for long distances, and temporary storage until the new home is ready.
Dismantling and Assembling Bedrooms and Kitchens When Moving: What You Should Know
How are bedrooms and kitchens dismantled and assembled when moving furniture? What gets dismantled, how to prepare the new place, and why dismantling reduces scratches and breakage in furniture.
Moving an Air Conditioner, Water Heater, Screens, Fridge and Washing Machine: Steps and Warnings
How do you move air conditioners, water heaters, screens, chandeliers, the fridge and the washing machine safely? What is dismantled by a technician, and what you prepare yourself before the move.
Moving Mirrors, Glass, Chandeliers and Antiques: How to Protect Them from Breaking
How to move mirrors, glass tables, chandeliers, antiques and old pieces safely: packing, the right way to hold them, and the mistakes that cause breakage.
Moving Offices and Companies Without Stopping Work: A Practical Plan
A plan for moving your office or company with the least downtime: inventory and numbering, backups, the loading time, and dismantling and assembling desks and cabinets.
Temporary Furniture Storage: When You Need It and How to Protect It from Moisture and Scratches
When do you need temporary furniture storage? How to prepare pieces for storage, what should not be stored, and how to agree the duration and cost before starting.
10 Common Mistakes When Moving Furniture and How to Avoid Them
The most common mistakes that cause problems on furniture moving day: verbal agreements, late packing, neglecting measurements, not recording the condition of the furniture, and how to avoid them.
Moving an Apartment for the First Time: Where to Start and How to Calculate the Budget
Moving your furniture for the first time? Preparation steps from listing the furniture and choosing the date to calculating the cost of moving, packing and assembly and avoiding surprise expenses.
Moving Rental Furniture: How to Avoid Disputes with the Landlord
Moving from or to a rented apartment? How to document the apartment’s condition, hand over the keys, dismantle what you installed and avoid disputes over damage and the deposit.
Moving Between Floors in the Same Building: When Do You Need a Company?
Moving from one floor to another in the same building? When you need professional moving, how to deal with stairs and the elevator, and how to avoid scratching walls and doors.
Moving a Children’s Room and Delicate Wooden Furniture
How to move a child’s bed, wooden wardrobes and toys safely: dismantling, wrapping, protecting edges and screws, then reassembling in a way that suits the child.
Moving Antiques and Old Wooden Furniture: How Do You Protect Them?
Old wooden furniture and antiques need special care: how to document their condition, wrap them, carry them and protect them from humidity, scratches and breakage during the move.
Moving a Whole Kitchen: Steps and Warnings
Moving a whole kitchen: when it is dismantled and when it is moved whole, how to disconnect gas, water and appliances, wrap dishes and drawers, and protect marble and wood.
Moving Furniture in Multi-Floor Villas: How Do You Plan It?
How to plan the move of a multi-floor villa: dividing the rooms, the loading order, large and outdoor furniture, and organizing the team to avoid chaos.
Preparing the New Apartment Before the Furniture Arrives: A Practical List
Before the furniture arrives: how to prepare the new apartment with cleaning, electricity, water, measurements and floor protection so it receives the furniture quickly and without mistakes.
Furnishing Your Home After the Move: How to Arrange the New Apartment Room by Room
Practical steps for furnishing the new apartment after your furniture arrives: where to start, how to arrange bedrooms, the kitchen and the living room, how to distribute boxes, and when to use a team.
What to Do If an Item Is Broken During the Move
Was an item broken or scratched during the move? How to document the damage and tell the team, and our compensation policy: financial compensation, or an apology with a discount on future moves.
Moving Permits, Building Management and the Elevator: What to Ask
What to ask building or compound management before the move: truck entry permit, elevator booking, moving hours, fees and deposits, and coordinating with neighbors.
Furniture Moving in Rehab and Madinaty: Permits, Preparation and Moving Day
A complete guide to moving furniture to and from Rehab and Madinaty: address and group, truck entry permits, elevator booking, the preparation schedule, common mistakes and what affects the price.
Furniture Moving in Shorouk and Obour: Distance, Preparation and Moving Day
A guide to moving furniture to and from Shorouk and Obour: pinning the address, the distance from Cairo, packing furniture for the road, preparing new apartments and villas, and what affects the price.
Furniture Moving in Dokki and Mohandessin: Traffic and Old Buildings
A guide to moving furniture in Dokki and Mohandessin: traffic and parking, old buildings and narrow stairs, coordinating with management, moving offices and clinics, and what affects the price.
Furniture Moving in Hadayek El Ahram: Address, Preparation and Moving Day
A guide to moving furniture to and from Hadayek El Ahram: pinning the address on the map, internal streets, buildings and villas, packing and the date, the schedule and what affects the price of the move.
Furniture Moving in Faisal and Haram: Busy Streets and Stairs
A guide to moving furniture in Faisal and Haram: busy streets and parking, buildings without elevators and narrow stairs, packing and dismantling, the schedule and what affects the price.
Best Time to Move Furniture: How to Choose the Right Day and Hour
When should you move your furniture? How to choose the day and hour, avoid congestion, holidays and peak times, and why booking early and preparing the new place before the date helps.
Furniture Moving in the New Administrative Capital: How to Plan a Long-Distance Move to Compounds and Towers
A guide to furniture moving to the New Administrative Capital: planning the long trip, compound and tower permits, and dismantling and assembling wardrobes on the same day.
Furniture Moving in Maadi: Narrow Streets, Villas and Old Buildings
A guide to furniture moving in Maadi (Degla, Zahraa El Maadi, New Maadi and Sarayat El Maadi): narrow streets, villas, where the truck parks, and the best time.
Furniture Moving in Nasr City: Tall Buildings, Crowded Streets and Offices
A guide to furniture moving in Nasr City: the 7th, 8th and 10th Districts, Makram Ebeid and Abbas El Akkad, parking, building elevators, and moving offices.
Decluttering Before a Move
How to sort your belongings before moving: what to move, sell or donate, and how this reduces the number of boxes and the truck space needed and makes unloading easier.
Moving Rugs, Curtains and Mattresses
How to move rugs, carpets, curtains, mattresses and furnishings without damp, dirt or damage: cleaning, drying, rolling, wrapping, loading and arranging them in the new home.
What determines the price of furniture moving in Egypt?
The factors that determine the price of furniture moving and what we need to set it accurately.
Pre-move furniture preparation checklist
A practical order of work from a week before the move to after unloading.
Moving a Newlyweds’ Trousseau: How to Move Furniture and Appliances Safely
A guide to moving a newlyweds’ trousseau: when to move, how to protect new appliances and furniture, and how to list and arrange the pieces in the marital home without damage or delay before the wedding.
Moving a Small Apartment: How to Move Fast and Organize the Space
A guide to moving a small apartment: measuring entrances, reducing pieces, dismantling furniture, small boxes, the right truck, and temporary storage so your new apartment starts out tidy.
How to Choose the Right Truck Size for Your Furniture
How do you choose the size of a furniture moving truck? The factors that determine the right size: number of rooms, large pieces, boxes, floors and street width, and when one trip is enough.
Moving Furniture by Type: Wood, Glass, Sofas and Appliances
How to move each type of furniture? Tips for wood, MDF, glass, mirrors, sofas, leather, mattresses, appliances and metal furniture, and how to wrap them so they arrive without a scratch.
Moving Furniture and the Weather: Heat, Rain and Dust, and How to Protect Your Furniture
How does weather affect moving furniture? Tips for extreme heat, rain, dust and humidity: the best hours to move, covering furniture, protecting floors, and what to do if the weather turns bad.
The Moving Agreement: What Should Be Written Before You Book?
What to write in a furniture moving agreement? A list of the clauses that protect you: the price and what it includes, the deposit, the date, the condition of items, the guarantee and cancellation, with a ready-made message template.
Moving Furniture with Pets: How to Keep Your Cat or Dog Safe on Moving Day
How do you move home with a cat, a dog or birds? Steps before, during and after the move to reduce your pet stress and keep it from getting lost or hurt during loading and unloading.
Moving Important Documents, Gold and Valuables: What Stays With You on Moving Day
What should never go in the moving truck? A list of official documents, gold, cash, devices and medicines to carry yourself, and how to gather and document them before the move.
Moving Heavy Items: Pianos, Safes, Gym Equipment and Large Fridges
How do you plan a move for a piano, a safe, gym equipment or a large fridge? What to tell us before booking, when you need a crane, and how to prepare the route and the new place.
Labeling Boxes and Making a Moving Inventory: A Simple Method That Saves Hours of Unloading
A practical way to name and number boxes and make a simple inventory of your belongings, so you know where everything is after the move and cut the time spent unloading and arranging the new home.
Moving Day with Children and Elderly Family Members: Keeping Them Comfortable and Safe
How to prepare moving day if you have children or elderly parents with you: a safe quiet place away from the noise, an essentials bag, a plan for stairs and the elevator, and setting up their rooms first in the new home.
Moving Computers, TVs and Routers: How to Protect Your Devices and Prepare the Internet for the New Home
How do you move computers, TVs, routers and game consoles without damage? Photographing connections, wrapping screens, backing up data, and organizing the internet before the move.
Moving Plants and Balcony and Garden Furniture: How Do You Move Them Without Damage?
How do you move houseplants, planters and balcony and garden furniture, umbrellas and grills? Preparing plants, wrapping pots, protecting outdoor furniture and arranging it in the new place.
Electricity, Water, Gas and Internet When Moving: Meter Readings and Handing Over the Old Apartment
What do you do about electricity, water, gas and internet when moving? Photographing meters, paying bills, handing over the old apartment, and checking the utilities in the new apartment before moving day.
Moving for Students and Shared Housing: A Few Pieces on a Tight Budget
How does a student or young person move their things to new housing on a limited budget? Letting go of the non-essential, choosing the right truck, agreeing with housemates, and organizing moving day.
Moving a Home Office: How Do You Move Your Desk, Devices and Files Without Stopping Work?
How do you move your work office from home without stopping work? Preparing files, devices and furniture, arranging the internet, and setting up the office first in the new place so you are back to work quickly.
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