Furniture Moving in Madinaty: Permits, Groups and Moving Day

Madinaty is a large city divided into residential groups. The fastest move is the one where you agree on the group, building, entry permit and elevator booking in advance.

Last updated: November 10, 2026

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What makes moving in Madinaty different?

Madinaty is a planned residential city in New Cairo, divided into residential groups that each have their own entrances and security. That organization works well for residents, but it means a moving truck needs more than the name of the city: it needs the group, the entrance and the building, and it has to follow what your group’s management allows for vehicles and workers.

The city is large, and the distance between one group and another can be noticeable. So moving time is usually lost in three places: searching for the building, waiting for the permit at the gate, and waiting for the elevator. All three can be prepared before moving day.

The Fast Movers team moving wrapped pieces inside a residential building lobby — The moving team inside a residential building lobby

The address we need from you

Writing “Madinaty” in your message is not enough. Send us on WhatsApp:

The group or area inside Madinaty, plus the building or villa number and the entrance.
The floor, and whether there is an elevator and whether it can be booked.
The building’s location on the map (a pin) so the driver can go straight there.
The name and phone number of someone who will meet the truck at the gate.
Both the loading and the unloading address if you are moving within Madinaty.

An exact address is the simplest way to save an hour on moving day.

Entry permits for the truck and the workers

Each group or authority has its own procedures, and we do not assume one rule for everyone. The best approach is to ask the party responsible for your group directly, then follow these steps:

Ask management or security what they require for a moving truck and workers, and which days and hours moving is allowed.
Tell us what management asks for; it is usually the vehicle details and the workers’ names, so we can prepare them well before the date.
Ask about any fees, deposits or refundable amounts.
Confirm the permit has been accepted the day before, rather than waiting until the morning of the move.
Keep a copy of the permit on your phone and send it to us.

If the permit is delayed, tell us right away so we can arrange another date instead of leaving the truck waiting at the gate. For more general questions to put to building or compound management, read Moving Permits, Building Management and the Elevator: What to Ask.

The service elevator and apartment buildings

In apartment buildings, a service elevator saves a lot of time and reduces scratches on walls and doors. Ask when it can be booked and for how long, what its load and size limits are, and whether management requires protection for the elevator and corridors.

Measure your apartment door and the elevator before moving large pieces such as the wardrobe, the corner sofa and the bed. If the unit is on a high floor and the elevator is not available, a crane may be needed instead of carrying pieces on the stairs; see Moving from High Floors and Narrow Stairs.

Villas and detached homes

In villas the obstacle is usually the internal staircase, the width of the entrance, or a garden and a long path to the truck. Send us photos of the entrance, the stairs and the doors so we can decide whether dismantling and wrapping are enough or extra workers are needed. For a plan for multi-floor villas, read Moving Furniture in Multi-Floor Villas.

Two workers wrapping a sofa in stretch film inside a room before moving it — Wrapping the sofa before the move

Moving to and from Madinaty

Moving within Madinaty, or between Madinaty and Rehab, is relatively short but needs entry and exit to be coordinated with more than one party. Moving to New Cairo, Cairo, the New Administrative Capital or any governorate is affected by main-road traffic at peak hours; an early loading time, away from the start and end of the month if possible, works best. See The Best Time to Move before choosing a date.

To compare destinations, read the Rehab and Madinaty guide and the New Cairo guide.

A new unit that is not fully finished

Many units are handed over before fitting-out is complete. Before moving day, make sure electricity, water and the elevator are working, finishing debris is cleared from the corridors, floors are protected, and you have decided where each room and the large pieces will go before unloading. For arranging things after the move, see Preparing Your New Home.

The preparation schedule

Two weeks before: ask management about the permit, fees and elevator booking, and book your date with us.
One week before: start packing what you do not use daily, and review the moving checklist.
Two days before: unplug appliances, empty the fridge and washing machine, and send us the permit details.
One day before: confirm the permit is accepted and the elevator is booked, and keep entrances clear.
Moving day: we record the condition of key pieces with you in photos, then load, move, unload and assemble.

Common mistakes in Madinaty

Writing only “Madinaty” in the address, without the group and building.
Waiting until moving day to ask management about the permit.
Not booking the service elevator, or booking it for too short a time.
Not measuring doors and the elevator before moving large pieces.
Leaving appliances plugged in or full until the morning of the move.

For more, read Common Mistakes When Moving Furniture.

Moving day: what happens, in order

The team arrives at the gate according to the permit, and we register entry if required.
We review the key pieces with you and photograph their condition before anything is moved.
We dismantle what is needed, wrap the furniture in stretch film and bubble wrap, and put belongings in boxes labeled with the room name.
We load along the agreed route (service elevator or stairs) and arrange the pieces inside the closed truck.
In the new unit we place each piece in its room and reassemble what we dismantled.
We review the condition with you the same day before we leave.

What affects the price?

Prices start from EGP 1,200, and the final price is set after an inspection, either in person or through photos on WhatsApp. The price depends on:

The amount of furniture and the size of the pieces.
The distance between the loading and unloading locations.
The floor, and whether there is an elevator or a crane is needed.
Extra services: packing, dismantling and assembly, and storage.
The date of the move and waiting time at the gates.

Read What Determines the Price of Moving Furniture to compare offers more accurately.

Our services in Madinaty

We wrap furniture, dismantle and assemble bedrooms, kitchens and air conditioners, and move in closed trucks, and we can provide secure storage if the new unit is handed over late. Also see our furniture moving page for Rehab and Madinaty for the details of the service there.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for the moving truck to enter Madinaty?

Many groups and authorities ask for a permit or for the vehicle and workers’ details to be registered, but rules vary. Ask management or security well before the date, and tell us what they require so we can prepare it.

How do I give my address to the moving truck in Madinaty?

Send us the group, the building or villa number, the entrance and floor, the building’s location on the map, and the number of someone who will meet the truck at the gate.

Can the service elevator be booked?

In many buildings yes, but it varies by building and management. Ask in advance about booking times, duration and load limits.

Do you move from Madinaty to Rehab, New Cairo or Cairo?

Yes. We move within Madinaty, from it and to it, and to and from Cairo, New Cairo, the New Administrative Capital and all governorates. Tell us the destination and floor so we can set the date and price.

What if my unit is new and fitting-out is not finished?

Before the date, make sure electricity, water and the elevator work and that finishing debris is cleared from the corridors, and tell us the condition of the unit so we can plan loading and unloading accordingly.

Do you dismantle and assemble furniture and air conditioners?

Yes. We dismantle and assemble bedrooms, kitchens and appliances such as air conditioners, water heaters and chandeliers on request.

How much does moving start from?

Prices start from EGP 1,200, and the final price is set after an inspection, in person or through photos.

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