{"id":1801,"date":"2026-05-20T10:18:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T07:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2026-06-05T17:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:51:56","slug":"megali-metacomisi-ellada-odigos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/megali-metakomisi-ellada-odigos\/","title":{"rendered":"Big move to Greece: plan, organisation and safe transport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A <strong>big move<\/strong> is not just \u00abmore boxes\u00bb. It usually means more rooms, bulky furniture, special items (e.g. antiques\/piano), difficult access (floors, narrow streets) and greater risk of damage or delays. With proper planning, the process becomes predictable and safe.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F5F7FA;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-left:4px solid #FFC300;padding:16px;border-radius:12px;margin:18px 0;\">\n  <strong>Quick idea:<\/strong> If the move has a lot of bulky\/fragile items, start with <strong>autopsy<\/strong> and timetable. The \u00ablast minute surprise\u00bb is the 1st cause of cost.\n<\/div>\n<h2>What is a \u00abbig move\u00bb and when it becomes complex<\/h2>\n<p>In practice, a move is considered \u00abbig\u00bb when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a large volume of building (many rooms, storerooms, attics).<\/li>\n<li>There are heavy\/special items (piano, safe, large sofas, marble surfaces).<\/li>\n<li>Access is limited (narrow staircase, small lift, difficult parking).<\/li>\n<li>There is time pressure (property delivery, contract, renovation).<\/li>\n<li>There are transfers to another city or island (coordination of routes\/shipping).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The more of the above applies, the more \u00abcomplex\u00bb the move becomes and the more it is worth treating as a project with a clear plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Start with an autopsy and a realistic timetable<\/h2>\n<p>In order for a big move to \u00abcome off\u00bb without stress, you need insight into the volume and difficulties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>List of objects<\/strong> per room (and separately: fragile, heavy, high value).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Measurements<\/strong> for bulky items (sofas, wardrobes, refrigerators) and check if they pass through doors\/stairs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision on services<\/strong>: packing, disassembly\/assembly, lifting, emptying spaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>7-14 days schedule<\/strong> (or more during peak periods\/long distance).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Access, parking and permits: the \u00abhidden\u00bb point that is holding things up<\/h2>\n<p>In Greece, especially in city centres, access determines speed and safety. Check early:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Truck parking<\/strong>: if there is a legal space near the entrance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use of lifting equipment<\/strong>: if there is a suitable mounting point and a safe \u00abline\u00bb to a balcony\/window.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common area<\/strong>: in some cases a procedure\/permission from the municipality is required (e.g. occupation of public space for vehicle\/work).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understanding with management<\/strong>: timetables, lift use, lift\/elevator protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Packaging for bulky, fragile and high value<\/h2>\n<p>In a big move, proper packing is the \u00absafety\u00bb before the security:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Furniture<\/strong>: protective covers, stretch film, corner\/edge reinforcements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glassware\/sharps<\/strong>: double cartons where needed, fill in blanks, clear marking \u00abWASHINGTON\u00bb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong>: disconnection with photos, cables in bags, if possible the original boxes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Piano\/antiques\/artworks<\/strong>: special materials and stabilization to avoid vibrations and \u00abplay\u00bb in transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Organisation by room: boxes that \u00abwork\u00bb for you<\/h2>\n<p>Organization is what separates a simple move from a large move with control.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coding<\/strong> per room (e.g. BOX-01, BOX-02) and list of contents in each box.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: heavy boxes break easily and tire the crew - keep them small.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00abFirst day cutaway\u00bb<\/strong>: medicines, chargers, basic cleaning items, 1-2 sets of clothes, documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Moving to another city or island: what changes<\/h2>\n<p>When the move is not \u00abin-town\u00bb, the project needs another layer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time limits<\/strong> for loading\/routing\/unloading (and possible overnight stay).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maritime coordination<\/strong> if there is an island, with a realistic buffer for delays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intermediate storage<\/strong> if the new space is not ready (e.g. renovation, cleaning).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What drives up the cost of a big move (and how to control it)<\/h2>\n<p>Costs do not go up \u00abby accident\u00bb. It usually comes from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Volume\/weight of the building.<\/li>\n<li>Floors and access (no elevator, difficult parking).<\/li>\n<li>Hoist, special items, disassembly\/assembly.<\/li>\n<li>Long distance or island.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To check, ask for a clear written quote with what's included, and avoid \u00abopen\u00bb charges without a description.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F5F7FA;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;padding:16px;border-radius:12px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\">Prime services that help with a big move<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/metacomiseis-thessaloniki\/\">Removals<\/a> (organisation, loading, transport)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/anypsotica-michanimata\/\">Lifting machinery<\/a> for high floors\/difficult access<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/synarmologisi-epiplon\/\">Furniture assembly<\/a> for safer transport<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/adeiasma-chorus\/\">Emptying of premises<\/a> before delivery or renovation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/prime-metaforiki.gr\/en\/micrometafores\/\">Microtransports<\/a> for additional routes\/\u00absecond phase\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>After the move: check and change of address<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a <strong>quick check<\/strong> on furniture\/appliances and note any damage immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Organize <strong>documents and accounts<\/strong> (electricity\/water\/internet) to update data.<\/li>\n<li>If necessary, proceed to <strong>updating register data<\/strong> (e.g. home address).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"prime-faq-accordion\" style=\"margin:32px 0 28px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:#FFFFFF;\">\n<div style=\"background:#003566;color:#FFFFFF;padding:16px 20px;border-bottom:4px solid #FFC300;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin:0;color:#FFFFFF;\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:16px;background:#F5F7FA;\">\n<details style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:6px;margin:0 0 10px;overflow:hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700;color:#001D3D;\">When is a move considered \u00abbig\u00bb?;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;color:#4B5563;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">When the volume of the building is significant (many rooms\/storage rooms) and\/or there are bulky, heavy or high-value objects, especially together with difficult access (floors, narrow streets). Then a major move needs a plan and proper coordination.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:6px;margin:0 0 10px;overflow:hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700;color:#001D3D;\">How far in advance do I need to book a date for a big move?;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;color:#4B5563;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">Ideally 7-14 days in advance (and earlier during peak periods or if there is a transfer to another city\/island). This allows time for an autopsy, scheduling a crew and, if necessary, a forklift.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:6px;margin:0 0 10px;overflow:hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700;color:#001D3D;\">Do you need a permit to park a truck or use a forklift?;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;color:#4B5563;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">Depending on the area and circumstances, a procedure may be required by the municipality concerned (e.g. for occupation of public space). Before the day of the move, we check access, safe location and any restrictions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:6px;margin:0 0 10px;overflow:hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700;color:#001D3D;\">How do I protect antiques, artwork or a piano in a big move?;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;color:#4B5563;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">With reinforced packaging, proper stabilization, vibration protection and safe loading\/binding. For high-value items, careful preparation is more important than \u00abspeed\u00bb.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:6px;margin:0;overflow:hidden;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:700;color:#001D3D;\">What should I do with the change of address after moving?;<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;color:#4B5563;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;\">Update your providers (electricity\/water\/internet) and, where applicable, your registration details. Keep evidence (lease\/bills) in a folder so the process is quick.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"prime-sources\" style=\"margin:26px 0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;border-radius:14px;background:#F5F7FA;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;color:#001D3D;\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/piraeus.gov.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/%CE%A0%CE%9B%CE%97%CE%A1%CE%9F%CE%A6%CE%9F%CE%A1%CE%99%CE%95%CE%A3-%CE%93%CE%99%CE%91-%CE%9A%CE%91%CE%A4%CE%91%CE%98%CE%95%CE%A3%CE%97-%CE%91%CE%99%CE%A4%CE%97%CE%A3%CE%95%CE%A9%CE%9D.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Municipality of Piraeus - Information for filing applications (permit to occupy public space)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big move to Greece? 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