{"id":1171,"date":"2026-04-13T14:42:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/?p=1171"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:42:07","slug":"paketaroun-oi-metaforeis-ta-pragmata-sas-ola-osa-prepei-na-xerete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/paketaroun-oi-metaforeis-ta-pragmata-sas-ola-osa-prepei-na-xerete\/","title":{"rendered":"Do the movers pack your things? Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving is an important step in the life of any person who needs to move their home or business to a new location. Many times the moving process can be complicated and stressful, especially when you don't know exactly what services the moving company provides and what packing entails when moving. In this article, you will find detailed information on what exactly movers do, how items are prepared and packed, and tips on how to choose a reliable mover and ensure the safety of all valuable items or business equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03c4\u03b9-\u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03ad\u03c7\u03b5\u03b9-\u03bc\u03b9\u03b1-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae-\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9\u03c1\u03b5\u03af\u03b1-\u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03ac-\u03c4\u03b7-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03bc\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7\">What a moving company provides when moving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moving company is responsible for the proper planning, insurance and transportation of your belongings to the new location. Professional movers usually provide the following basic services: furniture disassembly, packing, loading into a truck, transport to the new space and unloading. There are variations from company to company on what moving services include and whether packing of items is included, or if it is priced extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03c4\u03b9-\u03ba\u03ac\u03bd\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd-\u03c3\u03c5\u03bd\u03ae\u03b8\u03c9\u03c2-\u03bf\u03b9-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03b5\u03af\u03c2\">What do carriers usually do?;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Movers usually take care of loading and unloading large furniture and bulky items, as well as securing them during transport. Many movers also offer the option of packing (unpacking), but this may or may not be included in the basic service package. Therefore, it is important to request a detailed quote and specify exactly what work is included in the deal you are making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03b7-\u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03b4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1-\u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1\u03c2-\u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03ac-\u03c4\u03b7-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03bc\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7-\u03c0\u03ce\u03c2-\u03b3\u03af\u03bd\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9\">The packing process when moving: how it is done<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The packaging of the items is a critical parameter for the success of the move. It prevents damage or destruction of valuable items and guarantees a smooth transition to your new address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1-\u03b5\u03c0\u03af-\u03c4\u03cc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c5-\u03b1\u03c0\u03cc-\u03b5\u03c0\u03b1\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03af\u03b5\u03c2-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03b5\u03af\u03c2\">On-site packing by professional carriers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professional carriers have specialised packaging materials and techniques to ensure increased safety. Indicative examples of packaging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-74b29cf\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-74b29cf\"><ul><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Wrap delicate objects (such as glassware and electronic devices) with bubble wrap or special paper.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">They use secure boxes, lampshades and special protective materials for furniture and dense objects.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Dismantle and pack furniture in a way that minimises the risk of damage.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the size and nature of the site, the cost of packing a move can vary significantly. A price comparison is therefore recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03c3\u03c5\u03bc\u03b2\u03bf\u03c5\u03bb\u03ad\u03c2-\u03b3\u03b9\u03b1-\u03c4\u03b7-\u03c3\u03c9\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae-\u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03b5\u03c4\u03bf\u03b9\u03bc\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1-\u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1\u03c2\">Tips for proper packaging preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you choose to pack the items yourself, follow the \u201cone room at a time\u201d method and opt for high-quality materials. Do not store fragile items with heavy items. Mark boxes for easier sorting in the new location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03ba\u03cc\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c2-\u03ba\u03b1\u03b9-\u03c4\u03b9\u03bc\u03ad\u03c2-\u03c5\u03c0\u03b7\u03c1\u03b5\u03c3\u03b9\u03ce\u03bd-\u03c3\u03c5\u03c3\u03ba\u03b5\u03c5\u03b1\u03c3\u03af\u03b1\u03c2-\u03ba\u03b1\u03b9-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03bc\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2\">Costs and prices of packing and removal services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cost of moving depends on many factors: how many items will be moved, whether furniture packing services or full house packing will be included, whether it is a house move or an office move, whether it is an in-town or out-of-town move. Packing services usually cost in addition to the move and are billed either per hour or based on the total size or number of items. As an example, according to market research (Moving.com, HireAHelper.com), the cost of this type of service varies widely depending on the size of the home or office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac-\u03b1\u03c0\u03cc-\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd-\u03b1\u03b3\u03bf\u03c1\u03ac-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03bf\u03bc\u03af\u03c3\u03b5\u03c9\u03bd\">Statistics from the removals market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research shows that 65% of customers choose to do some of the packaging themselves to reduce costs, while 35% of professional store owners prefer full-service services to minimise preparation time and ensure a professional result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03b1\u03c3\u03c6\u03ac\u03bb\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1-\u03b1\u03bd\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b5\u03b9\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03c9\u03bd-\u03ba\u03b1\u03b9-\u03b5\u03b3\u03b3\u03c5\u03ae\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2-\u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03ac-\u03c4\u03b7-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03bc\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7\">Security of objects and guarantees during the move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The safety of your belongings is a top priority when moving. Ask the moving company for detailed information about the type of insurance they offer. The best companies usually provide basic insurance at the base price and the option to upgrade to full insurance as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03c0\u03ce\u03c2-\u03bd\u03b1-\u03b4\u03b9\u03b1\u03c3\u03c6\u03b1\u03bb\u03af\u03c3\u03b5\u03c4\u03b5-\u03c4\u03b7\u03bd-\u03b1\u03c3\u03c6\u03ac\u03bb\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1-\u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03ac-\u03c4\u03b7-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03bc\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7\">How to ensure safety when moving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-iconlist gspb_iconsList gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-cfebd69\" id=\"gspb_iconsList-id-gsbp-cfebd69\"><ul><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"0\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Contact the carrier in writing for the type and amount of insurance.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"1\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Check if you have item coverage in case of damage or loss.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"gspb_iconsList__item\" data-id=\"2\"><svg class=\"\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 1024 1024\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path style=\"fill:#565D66\" d=\"M871.696 166.932l-526.088 526.088-193.304-193.304c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.942 0l-56.568 56.568c-9.372 9.372-9.372 24.568 0 33.942l266.842 266.842c9.372 9.372 24.568 9.372 33.942 0l599.626-599.626c9.372-9.372 9.372-24.568 0-33.942l-56.568-56.568c-9.372-9.372-24.568-9.372-33.94 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"gspb_iconsList__item__text\">Maintain an inventory list of all items to be transferred.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03bf\u03b4\u03b7\u03b3\u03cc\u03c2-\u03b5\u03c0\u03b9\u03bb\u03bf\u03b3\u03ae\u03c2-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\u03c2-\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03b9\u03c1\u03b5\u03af\u03b1\u03c2-\u03b3\u03b9\u03b1-\u03b5\u03c0\u03b9\u03c4\u03c5\u03c7\u03b7\u03bc\u03ad\u03bd\u03b7-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03bc\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7\">Guide to choosing a moving company for a successful move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a moving company is critical to the success of the move. Investigate the company's history, customer reviews, services offered, guarantees and request detailed quotes with a price list. Always choose professional movers who will respect your time, property and business equipment, especially if you are moving an online store or office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03b2\u03ae\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1-\u03b3\u03b9\u03b1-\u03bc\u03b9\u03b1-\u03bf\u03bc\u03b1\u03bb\u03ae-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03ba\u03cc\u03bc\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7-\u03bc\u03b5-\u03b1\u03be\u03b9\u03cc\u03c0\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03b7-\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae\">Steps for a smooth move with a reliable moving company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Compare 3-4 companies on services, offers and insurance coverage.<br>2. Check experience in special removals (e.g. office removals, commercial removals).<br>3. Discuss details about furniture packaging, palletizing and the responsibilities of each party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u03c7\u03c1\u03ae\u03c3\u03b9\u03bc\u03b1-tips-\u03b3\u03b9\u03b1-\u03b5\u03c0\u03b1\u03b3\u03b3\u03b5\u03bb\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03af\u03b5\u03c2-\u03ba\u03b1\u03b9-\u03b9\u03b4\u03b9\u03ce\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2\">Useful tips for professionals and individuals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-organized move with proper packing by professional movers can prove to be an investment for both individuals and professional movers interested in safe and fast transfer of costs to a new location. Knowing the services offered, how the packing is done, insurance options and the right choice of moving company ensures that risk is minimized and your items are protected. A successful move requires preparation, organization and the right information. Trust professionals and make your move a pleasant experience, taking advantage of the benefits of a well-structured and organized process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hireahelper.com\/do-movers-pack-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/blog.hireahelper.com\/do-movers-pack-for-you\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/moving.com\/move\/moving-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/moving.com\/move\/moving-tips\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/home-improvement\/moving\/moving-company-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/home-improvement\/moving\/moving-company-cost\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/hireahelper.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/hireahelper.com\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving requires proper planning, an experienced moving company and proper packing to ensure the safety of the items. Learn what professional movers do, what the key steps in packing are, and how to choose reliable moving services for your home or office. 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