Furniture Moving in Shorouk and Obour: Distance, Preparation and Moving Day

Shorouk and Obour are new cities east of Cairo, and distance and pinning the address are the most important things to agree on before the move.

A smiling worker carrying a box in front of a villa

Moving to Shorouk and Obour: what is different?

Shorouk and Obour are new cities east of Cairo, with buildings, villas and residential compounds, and some areas still under development. What differs most here from moving inside Cairo is the distance, the accuracy of the address and the readiness of the new unit.

The truck travels a longer road, some new streets do not show clearly on maps, and the new apartment may have no working elevator or no complete electricity and water on moving day. Knowing this in advance changes the loading and unloading plan completely.

Pin down the address

Send us on WhatsApp:

The city (Shorouk or Obour) and the district, neighborhood or compound.
The building number and floor, and whether there is a working elevator.
The unit’s location on the map, and the nearest clear landmark.
The number of someone who will guide the truck if the streets do not show on the map.

These details reduce circling in new streets and save time that can be lost looking for the building.

The date and the distance from Cairo

The longer the distance, the more important it is to leave early so loading and unloading finish in a single day. Choose a date away from the morning peak and the return from work, and avoid days when the eastern roads are jammed. See the best time to move furniture before booking.

When we agree, we tell you the proposed loading time and the expected arrival time, and the clearer our picture of the floor and the distance, the more accurate the date.

A worker writing the room details on a wrapped box

Packing furniture for long roads

A longer road means more vibration and friction, so furniture deserves tighter wrapping. We wrap wooden pieces and upholstery in stretch film, glass and mirrors in bubble wrap, and put small belongings in boxes labeled with the room name so unloading is easy. Read how to pack furniture before moving as well as moving fragile items.

Empty drawers of valuables and documents and take them with you.
Remove glass shelves and sliding doors before loading.
Photograph important pieces before dismantling to document their condition.
Mark boxes with the room and the box number to make arranging easier.

New apartments and villas: prepare the place before we arrive

Many units in the new cities are handed over before finishing is complete or utilities are running. Before moving day make sure of:

Electricity, water and the building’s elevator are working.
The main door is open and the floors are ready for loading.
Finishing debris is cleared from the corridors.
The place of each room and of the large pieces is decided before unloading.

In multi-floor villas, send photos of the stairs and entrances so we decide whether we need extra workers or a crane. For setting up after the move, read preparing the new home.

The preparation schedule

Two weeks before: set and book the moving date, and make sure the new unit is ready.
A week before: start packing and review the preparation checklist.
Two days before: disconnect appliances, and send us the building location and the guide’s number.
The day before the move: prepare the corridors and the elevator, and keep documents and jewelry with you.
Moving day: we record the condition of pieces, then load, wrap, move, unload and assemble.

Moving day: what happens, in order?

Because of the length of the road, we arrange the day so no time is lost at any stop:

The team arrives early at the loading place at the agreed time.
We record the condition of important pieces with photos together with you, then wrap and dismantle what is needed.
We load the closed truck in an order that protects heavy and fragile pieces on the road.
We set off on the agreed route, and stay in touch with you all along the way.
On arrival we unload, assemble and arrange according to your room plan, and review the condition with you.

Appliances and air conditioners on a long move

On long moves appliances need care: disconnect the fridge and washing machine well before the move, empty and dry them, and keep the fridge upright before switching it on after unloading, according to the manufacturer’s guidance. Dismantling and installing air conditioners and water heaters needs a technician at the new place, and we can arrange that with you. Read moving appliances and air conditioners.

What affects the price?

Prices start from EGP 1,200, and the final price is set after the inspection by visit or by photos. In Shorouk and Obour the distance clearly affects the price, alongside the amount of furniture, the floor, the elevator and extra services. See the cost of furniture moving in Cairo and Giza to learn how to compare offers.

Our services there

We serve Shorouk and Obour to and from Cairo, Giza, the other new cities and the governorates, and we provide packing, dismantling and assembly, closed trucks and secure storage when needed. Read the furniture moving in Shorouk and Obour page.

Frequently asked questions

Does distance affect the price of moving to Shorouk or Obour?

Yes, distance is one of the price factors alongside the amount of furniture, the floor, the elevator and extra services, and we set the final price after the inspection.

Is moving from Cairo to Shorouk done in one day?

In many apartments loading and unloading can be completed in a single day, but it depends on the amount, the distance, the floor and the readiness of the new unit, and we decide it with you after the inspection.

My area’s streets do not show on the map. What do I do?

Send us the building’s location on WhatsApp and the nearest landmark, and leave the number of someone who will guide the truck as it approaches.

Do you wrap furniture for long roads?

Yes, we wrap pieces in stretch film and bubble wrap and put belongings in boxes sorted by room.

Do you move from Shorouk or Obour to other governorates?

Yes, we serve all governorates of Egypt. Give the destination and the floor and we set the date and price.

Request a fixed quote

Send the details and photos and we will reply with a clear price.

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