Garden and Outdoor Furniture Moving in Jeddah
If your home has a garden, a roof terrace or an outdoor annex, you own pieces that look nothing like indoor furniture: outdoor chairs and seating sets, iron, aluminium or rattan tables, parasols, swings, planters, barbecue equipment and sometimes children’s play items. These pieces live under sun, dust and humidity, so they are often weaker than they look. Rust at the joints, cracking rattan and faded plastic are common in Jeddah.
This page explains how we move garden, roof and outdoor majlis furniture in Jeddah: what we inspect, how we dismantle and wrap, what we do for each material and how we plan loading. If your move covers a whole villa, you can read our general method on the villa moving page.
Outdoor Materials and What Each One Needs
- Rattan (synthetic and natural): attractive but it scratches and cracks if pressed or dragged. We carry it, never drag it, and separate pieces with soft padding.
- Wrought iron: heavy, with sharp edges that mark floors and lift walls. It needs floor protection and padding for neighbouring items.
- Aluminium: light but it dents and scuffs. It is wrapped in soft layers and never compressed.
- Treated wood: reacts to moisture and rubbing, and needs a breathable cover that does not trap water.
- Plastic and fibreglass: suffers in strong heat and becomes brittle with age. We do not leave it in direct sun during loading.
- Cushions and pillows: wrapped separately and kept dry, because they absorb moisture easily.
Before choosing a method we ask for photos and the material, because a six-piece rattan set is a different job from a heavy iron table with its chairs.
How Jeddah’s Climate Affects Outdoor Furniture
Jeddah combines heat, humidity, dust and sometimes salt carried from the coast. These speed up rust on iron, fade plastic colours and loosen rattan fibres over time. During a move we avoid sealing damp pieces inside tight plastic, because moisture trapped in the wrap gives a smell and mould within hours on the road. We prefer a breathable wrap or cotton blankets over delicate pieces, with a dust cover outside.
For that reason we suggest you clean pieces before the move and let them dry fully in the shade. This simple step prevents many of the smell and staining problems that outdoor furniture shows after moving. Tips on protecting furniture from Jeddah heat are in our packing tips article.
Dismantling, Numbering and Keeping Small Parts
The thing most often lost in an outdoor furniture move is the small hardware: screws, bolts and joints. We take apart whatever can come apart, put each group of parts in a small numbered bag and stick it to the piece with tape that leaves no mark. At the new place everything is ready for reassembly. If you have complicated pieces, photograph the stages with your phone before they come apart. For more on this side of the work see our disassembly and assembly page.
Outdoor Majlis Sets and Floor Seating
Floor seating and outdoor majlis sets are large in volume and relatively light in weight, so they need loading space more than muscle. We detach the backrests where possible, wrap cushions, and stack similar pieces with soft spacers. For glass-top tables on roof terraces we take the glass off and wrap it separately. For parasols we separate the fabric from the frame and wrap the frame to avoid rubbing.
Barbecues and Grilling Equipment
Before moving a barbecue it must be cleaned of charcoal, ash and grease and cooled completely. Any gas cylinder must be closed and carried separately, and we do not carry active gas cylinders inside the truck with furniture. We advise draining flammable liquids. The grill itself is wrapped so it does not stain other pieces with soot.
Swings and Children’s Outdoor Equipment
Garden toys may be iron, plastic or wood, and they usually share one feature: many bolts. We take apart what comes apart, photograph the parts before dismantling and keep the screws numbered. The pieces must be clean and dry, and plastic should not sit in the sun for long. If a child is at home on the day, keep them away from the carrying route.
Plants and Planters
Live plants suffer from heat, humidity and movement, and we do not promise their survival in Jeddah heat. If you have valuable plants, the better option is to move them yourself in an air-conditioned car, or last in the loading order and at a cooler hour. Large empty planters we carry gently and fill gaps with padding so they do not crack. Water plants the day before, not on the same day, to avoid leaks.
Roof Terraces and Balconies: When Do We Need a Winch?
A lot of outdoor furniture sits on a roof or balcony far from the lift, and the stair to the roof may be narrow or spiral. Hand carrying only suits light pieces. Heavy tables and large majlis sets may be better lowered or raised from the outside, which also scratches less. We decide after photos of the route, and you can read how the idea works on the winch and hydraulic lift page. We never lift a piece in strong wind, because large light pieces behave like sails.
Is It Worth Moving, or Better to Replace?
It is fair to say that some outdoor furniture is not worth the cost of moving. If the rattan is worn, the iron has rusted until the welds are weak, or the plastic has cracked in the sun, replacement may cost less than moving and reassembly. We tell you our view after seeing photos, and the decision stays yours. On the other hand, good pieces of heavy aluminium, treated iron or thick rattan are worth moving, since replacing them is expensive.
Dust and Sand: Another Enemy
On some Jeddah days the dust rises and gets into everything. Outdoor furniture with cushions picks up dust quickly, and under tight plastic that dust can mix with moisture and turn into a light mud. We shake out cushions before wrapping, use a cloth cover and then a light plastic layer that allows airflow. On very dusty days we may suggest delaying the move by some hours or a day to protect the pieces.
Loading Order in the Truck
Outdoor furniture is loaded by weight: heavy iron tables and large chairs first against the truck wall, then dismantled majlis sets and parasols, and on top the cushions and fabrics. We strap heavy pieces so they cannot shift and fill gaps with padding so light pieces do not move. The barbecue and its tools go in a corner away from fabrics to avoid soot transfer. If your move also includes indoor furniture, we plan the two together so indoor pieces do not pick up outdoor dust.
Protecting Floors and Walls Along the Garden Route
The route between the garden and the truck may cross outdoor tiles, marble, artificial grass or gravel. We cover sensitive floors with boards or thick cardboard, protect gate edges and glass doors, and avoid dragging anything. If the route passes through the house we protect indoor floors too, because shoes carry grit that scratches tile and marble.
Temporary Storage for Outdoor Furniture
Sometimes the new home has no ready garden or the roof is not set up, so the pieces wait for weeks. They can be stored temporarily, but they must be dry, clean and covered with a breathable cover, and not stacked so that weight presses on fragile pieces. Look at our furniture storage in Jeddah page before deciding, and check that the place is away from damp.
Preparation Checklist
- Clean pieces of dust and mud and let them dry.
- Empty planters of excess soil where possible.
- Photograph complicated pieces before dismantling.
- Prepare bags for screws and tape for numbering.
- Decide where each piece will go in the new home: garden, roof or annex.
- Tell us about outdoor stairs, narrow gates or side entrances.
- Empty the barbecue, cool it and remove gas cylinders.
Moving Day Steps
- Inspect the garden route, gate and corridor and fix the truck position.
- Protect indoor floors if the route passes through the house.
- Dismantle, number and wrap the pieces that come apart.
- Carry heavy pieces with two or more people without dragging them.
- Load so heavy items are secured first and light items go above them.
- Unload at the new place, position the pieces and reassemble.
Quick Table: Handling Each Item
| Item | Preparation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rattan set | Cotton wrap and padding | Never dragged on the floor |
| Iron table | Floor protection, wrapped edges | Heavy with sharp corners |
| Parasol | Separate fabric, dismantle frame | Protect fabric from rubbing |
| Swing | Dismantle, number bolts | Photograph before dismantling |
| Barbecue | Clean and cool | Remove gas cylinders |
What Affects the Cost
There is no single price because it depends on the number of pieces, whether dismantling and numbering are needed, the distance between the garden and the truck, the crew required, and whether the move is within a district, across Jeddah or out of the city. Send photos on WhatsApp and we will estimate what is needed. For general pricing factors see furniture moving prices in Jeddah.
Common Mistakes
- Sealing wet pieces in tight plastic.
- Dragging iron chairs across floors.
- Forgetting to take down the parasol before loading.
- Leaving bolts unnumbered.
- Moving gas cylinders with the furniture.
- Leaving plastic in the sun during loading.
After Arrival: Setting Up Again
Place outdoor furniture in shade where possible and avoid damp floors. If you have cushions, let them air before use. Check joints and bolts and tighten them again after a few days of use, because vibration can loosen them slightly. If the furniture is exposed to light rain or high humidity, cover it with a breathable cover.
Moving Between Districts and Out of Jeddah
Within Jeddah, for example between Obhur, Al-Shati and Al-Rawdah, one day is usually enough to prepare outdoor items alongside the rest of the move. For longer routes the distance raises the need for strapping, and it is better not to load these items at the very back where vibration is greater. See moving from Jeddah to Makkah for intercity options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you move outdoor furniture made of rattan, iron or aluminium?
Yes, and we treat each material differently: rattan scratches and cracks under pressure, iron is heavy and marks floors, and aluminium is light but dents easily. We wrap each type with what protects it.
Should I wash outdoor furniture before the move?
Clean off dust and mud and let it dry fully. Moisture trapped inside wrapping can cause mould or rust at joints during transport, especially in Jeddah.
How do you move floor seating and outdoor majlis sets?
We take apart whatever comes apart, number the pieces, wrap cushions and backrests separately, and load large items in a fixed position so nothing shifts.
Can you move parasols and metal shade structures?
Yes, once they are taken down. We separate the fabric from the frame and wrap the fabric against rubbing.
What about plants and planters?
We carry empty and small planters carefully. Live plants suffer in heat, so we suggest moving them last at a cooler time, or taking valuable ones yourself in an air-conditioned car. We cannot guarantee a live plant survives hot conditions.
Do you handle swings and outdoor children’s equipment?
We dismantle swings and toys that come apart, protect plastic parts from heat and keep the bolts in numbered bags for reassembly.
Get in Touch
If you have a garden or roof whose furniture needs moving in Jeddah, call us or send photos on WhatsApp so we can set the method and timing. More information is on our packing and wrapping page.