Most people in Al Khobar live in flats and towers, and many move from flat to flat because of renting. Taking furniture apart and putting it back here means a lift, a shared corridor, a building manager, and fixing into walls that aren't yours. Sea air and the balcony are hard on doors and wood. Here is what to check yourself, what to ask, and how to avoid trouble with the landlord.
Simple things with an ordinary screwdriver. If the wood is broken or the piece is heavy, leave it to the carpenter.
Ask the building manager: are there set hours for moving and assembly? Is the lift reserved for moves? Some buildings ask for a booking or a deposit.
If you're fixing wardrobes or shelves to the wall or changing anything in the flat, ask the landlord first and keep the approval on WhatsApp.
Before taking furniture apart, photograph and count every piece, and photograph the flat, corridor and lift before the move so you aren't blamed for old damage.
A door or wardrobe door hanging crooked? Tighten the hinge screws. That fixes many cases.
Only a carpenter can say for sure, but this helps you understand what they tell you.
Sea air and humidity swell the wood, especially on the balcony door. The carpenter adjusts it or planes its edges and seals them.
Loose screws after a move, or a missing part. Tighten the screws; if the wood has split around them, it needs a carpenter.
Wrong assembly makes a wardrobe lean or drawers stick. Photograph the pieces, send them to the carpenter and ask for one price.
MDF that has absorbed water from a leak or humidity. Fix the leak with a plumber first, then replace the panel.
Scratches on the wall or in the lift become a problem with the management. Cover the corners before the move starts.
Usually needs adjusting or replacing. In a rented flat, tell the landlord before changing the lock, and keep the old one.
The kind of job changes how it's priced.
Taking furniture apart in one flat and putting it together in another.
A boxed room, wardrobes, a TV unit, or IKEA.
A door, a hinge, a drawer or damaged wood.
Before fixing anything to a wall or changing something in the flat, keep the landlord's approval on WhatsApp.
Dated photos of the walls and doors protect you when you hand the flat back and claim your deposit.
In flats near the sea, and for wardrobes on an outside wall, leave a small gap between them and the wall so air can pass and damp doesn't build up.
The balcony door and woodwork face sun and humidity. Renew the protective coat every year or two.
Ask before any work starts. A good carpenter won't mind.
Agree how it's priced from the start, and get the price in writing on WhatsApp.
Send them photos and a list of every piece before they come, so the price is clear.
Ask whether they've handled moving hours, lifts and covering corridors before, so you don't have trouble with the management.
Ask who supplies the screws and brackets, and make sure the landlord has agreed.
If something leans or squeaks after assembly, will they come back and adjust it free?
Look at real photos of past work and reviews from earlier customers.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
If they say «we'll see later» and start, think twice.
You may be charged for the wall when you hand the flat back. Get permission first.
Scratches in a shared corridor cause trouble with the management, and you're the one who pays.
If you pay everything first, you have nothing left to hold back if the job isn't done properly.
Most carpenters charge per piece or per room. These are rough prices; use them to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices. The floor and the lift can change the price.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Assembling a bed or a single piece | From SAR 100 |
| Taking apart and assembling a children's room | From SAR 250 |
| Taking apart and assembling a master bedroom | SAR 400 – 600 |
| A bedroom, including the move to another place | From SAR 700 |
💡 For a move between two flats, ask for one price covering taking apart, moving and assembly, and ask whether the floor and the lift change it.
📦 We couldn't find reliable prices for doors or kitchens in Al Khobar, so ask for a written price once they've seen the job, ideally from 3 carpenters.
We couldn't find a price list for carpenters in Al Khobar alone, so these are Eastern Province prices from a Dammam carpenter page (November 2026). We expect Al Khobar prices to be similar, but we couldn't confirm it. Most sites advertise discounts without base prices, so treat these as rough. We've left out door and kitchen prices because we found no source. The final price is agreed between you and the carpenter. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
It's best to get the landlord's permission in writing before fixing or changing anything. Holes in the wall can be charged to you when you hand the flat back.
Humidity and sea air swell the wood. It usually needs adjusting or a light planing with edge protection, not a new door.
Going by Eastern Province prices: a children's room from about SAR 250, a master bedroom SAR 400 to 600, and from SAR 700 if it includes a move.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the carpenter directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: November 2026
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