Saudi Express is a moving company in Al-Qunfudhah that moves apartments and family homes within the city and to its centres such as Al-Qouz, Hali, Duqa and Al-Mudhaylif, with dismantling, assembly and packing designed for the humid coast. A two- or three-room apartment move within the city starts from SAR 325.
- 2–3 room apartment in town: from SAR 325
- Whole house in town: from SAR 830
- Al-Qunfudhah to or from Jeddah: from SAR 1,390
- Distance to Jeddah: about 367 km on the coastal road
- Centres served: 9, including Al-Qouz, Hali, Al-Mudhaylif, Duqa and Kinanah
- Two-room apartment in town: usually half a day to a day
What is different about moving in Al-Qunfudhah?
Two things: sea humidity, which affects wood and appliances if packing is careless, and a mix of housing from older buildings near the centre to newer schemes on the edges and traditional houses in the villages.
Al-Qunfudhah sits on the Red Sea in the south of Makkah Region, and the air carries humidity and salt most of the year. The damage does not show on moving day; it shows weeks later if plastic was sealed over damp wood or boxes stood on a wet truck floor. So we start with a dry fabric layer, never seal plastic over visibly damp pieces, and raise boxes off the floor on boards. In the older central areas, narrow stairs and streets call for a medium vehicle or two trips; in newer schemes such as Al-Shati, Al-Shamaliyah and Al-Khalidiyah the box truck reaches the door easily.
How much does moving cost in Al-Qunfudhah?
A two- or three-room apartment within the city starts from SAR 325, a whole house from SAR 830, and Al-Qunfudhah to Jeddah from SAR 1,390.
The table shows starting prices; your quote is based on your item list, room photos, floor and distance:
| Service | Details | Starts from (SAR) |
|---|---|---|
| 2–3 room apartment in town | Beds and wardrobes dismantled and refitted, fragile items packed, closed truck | 325 |
| Whole house in town | Full crew, carpenter, complete packing, setup in new home | 830 |
| Al-Qunfudhah – Jeddah | Box truck and full long-distance packing | 1,390 |
| Moves to the centres | Depends on the centre and volume | Ask on inspection |
| Lift for upper floors | Depends on floor and pieces | Ask on inspection |
| Furniture storage | Closed warehouse, agreed period | Ask on inspection |
The gap between an apartment and a whole house is not just room count. A family home may have a men’s majlis, a women’s majlis, a dining room and a courtyard with outdoor seating, all needing boxes, wrapping and time, which is why photos of rooms and courtyard help us give an accurate figure.
Moving services in Al-Qunfudhah
We offer the full move from dismantling to assembly, or only the parts you need.
The full service suits people relocating for a new job who have no time to organise everything; those moving within the same district may only need transport with dismantling and pack boxes themselves. See furniture moving for the general service.
How we pack in Al-Qunfudhah’s humid air
Two layers: dry fabric against wood and leather, then bubble or stretch wrap outside, with appliances left lightly ventilated so condensation does not form.
Pressed wood used in most modern bedrooms swells at the edges when it meets water, so wardrobe and bed edges get corner guards. Mirrors and glass are bubble-wrapped and stood upright between mattresses. Plates are wrapped in paper and stood on edge in boxes like files rather than stacked, which alone cuts breakage noticeably.
Dismantling and assembling bedrooms and majlis seating
Dismantling and assembly are part of every apartment and house move and cover beds, wardrobes, dressers and bookcases; kitchens and curtains are agreed beforehand.
The carpenter starts with large wardrobes, removing doors and shelves and bagging screws by number. In the new home the order reverses: beds first so the family can sleep that night, then wardrobes. Majlis cushions need no dismantling but are wrapped in clean covers and tied in sets so they do not get mixed up.
Districts and centres we serve
We cover the city’s districts and all nine centres of the governorate: Al-Qouz, Hali, Al-Mudhaylif, Sabt Al-Jarah, Duqa, Kinanah, Ahad Bani Zaid, Thuluth Al-Khurm and Khamis Harb.
- Central and older areas: Al-Sharqiyah, Al-Burj, Al-Khai’.
- Newer districts: Al-Shati, Al-Shamaliyah, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Salihi.
- Centres south and east: Al-Qouz, Hali, Sabt Al-Jarah, Kinanah, Ahad Bani Zaid, Thuluth Al-Khurm, Khamis Harb.
- Centres to the north: Al-Mudhaylif and Duqa.
For moves to or from Al-Mudhaylif see Moving Company in Al-Mudhaylif. For distant centres, send us the map pin so we can choose the right vehicle.
Moving vehicles in Al-Qunfudhah
Closed dynas for apartments, box trucks for large homes and long routes, and a dabab or wanet for a few items:
| Type of move | Vehicle | Note |
|---|---|---|
| One or two pieces | Dabab or wanet | Short trips and sealed boxes |
| 2–3 room apartment | Closed dyna | Protects from humidity and dust, fits narrow streets |
| Family house or villa | Box truck or dyna in two trips | Depends on street width |
| To Jeddah or Makkah | Box truck | Full packing, straps and dividers |
If you only have a fridge, a washer and a few boxes, small moves cost less than a full truck and crew.
When do you need a furniture lift?
In buildings with narrow stairs from the third floor up, or for corner sofas and tall wardrobes that will not pass the stairwell. Most of Al-Qunfudhah is low-rise, but newer blocks in some schemes reach three or four floors. The lift needs space in front of the building, so if the street is tight we agree parking arrangements beforehand.
Moving from Al-Qunfudhah to Jeddah and Makkah
We move to Jeddah, Makkah and other cities in box trucks; Al-Qunfudhah to Jeddah starts from SAR 1,390.
Al-Qunfudhah is about 367 km from Jeddah and 348 km from Makkah, linked by the Jeddah–Jazan coastal road. On these routes everything is fully packed, rows are separated with boards and strapped. Loading is usually in the morning and the furniture typically arrives the same day. See Moving Company in Jeddah or Moving Company in Makkah for the destination service; moving abroad is covered on international shipping.
Moving traditional houses in the villages
We move from traditional courtyard houses in Al-Qunfudhah’s villages and centres, sending a vehicle that suits the access road. These homes often have rooms around a large courtyard, a storeroom full of years of belongings, an outdoor kitchen and farm tools, so the move starts with sorting before packing: what really goes, what stays and what is discarded. Where a large truck cannot enter, a medium dyna shuttles items to the main road, and we load in the morning so assembly is finished in daylight.
What sets the price in Al-Qunfudhah?
- Volume: decides the vehicle, the number of trips and the crew size.
- Dismantling: large wardrobes and kitchens take longer than single beds.
- Floor and lift: long staircases double the effort.
- Distance: within a district is different from Hali, Kinanah or Jeddah.
- Extras: lift, storage and split AC removal.
To stay close to the starting price, pack small boxes yourself, discard what you do not need and choose a mid-week date away from month-ends. Offices and small shops are moved after hours or on a day off, with each employee’s files boxed under their name and the layout rebuilt to your plan; these are priced after a survey.
Steps of your move
- Send both locations and room photos or a list of large pieces.
- We send the price with included services and fix the date and crew.
- The crew and carpenter arrive and dismantle and pack room by room.
- Heavy pieces load first, fragile ones last, all strapped in a closed vehicle.
- We unload room by room, assemble beds and wardrobes and clear the packing.
- You check everything with the crew before they leave.
Furniture storage in Al-Qunfudhah
Yes, we store furniture in a closed warehouse, priced by volume and period. In a coastal city we use breathable covers, keep furniture on raised boards and separate appliances from mattresses. See furniture storage.
