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Moving to Crete

See below for the Top 12 Reasons why Nomad International is recognised as the number one company for removals to Crete:

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and one of the most beautiful.  Crete’s warm beaches and snow-capped mountains attract millions of visitors each year, and yet the island still feels sparsely populated, without the over-development commonly seen in Spain and Portugal.  The laid-back Cretan lifestyle is envied by other Europeans, so it is no wonder more people every year move to Crete.

Nomad International are the experts at removals to Crete, conducting more overland removals to Crete than any other British company.  We have our own experienced team based on Crete, ready to conduct your collection or delivery.  But this is just one of the many reasons why Nomad International is the number one company for transport to and from Crete.

Top 12 Reasons to Use Nomad International for Removals to Crete

1. Very Frequent Departures
2. Cost-Effective Pricing
3. Our Own Team in Crete
4. Secure Storage in Crete and UK
5. BAR Members
6. Specialist Removals Insurance
7. Overland Transport
8. Container Unloading in Crete
9. Vehicles
10. Packaging
11. Testimonials
12. New! Crete Express

Very Frequent Departures

Nomad International sends large, articulated 3300cft trucks to and from Crete at least once every two weeks, allowing us to accommodate loads of any size, from tiny consignments to several homes.  The frequency of our visits to Crete makes it easy to time the arrival of your belongings with your own visit or permanent arrival in Crete.

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Cost-Effective Pricing

Because we transport furniture to and from Crete so often, we can offer our premium service at very reasonable prices.  You could say that we’re “going to Crete anyway”, so we don’t have to make a special trip to Crete just for your goods, which makes our quotes consistently cheaper than other large removal companies.  Part loads to Crete are no problem of course – in fact, almost every job we do is a part load.

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Our Own Team Based in Crete

We have a highly-skilled team of British removal professionals who now live on Crete and know the island extremely well.  Some of our team members have been with us for more than four years, and always do an excellent job.  We are lucky to have such a fine team, and our customers regularly refer to them personally in testimonials.  Most importantly, you will have the confidence that only trusted and experienced Nomad team members will be handling your goods, from collection until delivery.

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Secure Storage in Both Crete and the UK

We have large, secure storage facilities in both Crete and Peterborough, UK, enabling us to store any volume of goods for any length of time.  

BAR and FEDEMAC Members

We are members of the prestigious British Association of Removers, the key governing body for the removal industry in the UK, and FEDEMAC, the European governing body.  BAR membership gives you the confidence that you are dealing with a professional, regulated company.  In contrast, companies who choose not to be members of regulating bodies like these are allowed to operate however they choose.

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Specialist Removals Insurance

Through the FSA-regulated removals insurance specialist Basil Fry & Co, Nomad International is able to offer specialist insurance designed for European household removals.  The option of taking out Standard Liability protection gives you the peace of mind that your goods will be covered for repair or replacement value, should anything unforeseen occur.  Nomad International has a very low claims history, and is therefore able to offer this protection at very reasonable rates.  Be cautious about general haulage companies offering basic “Goods in Transit” insurance – this type of product frequently provides only a very basic level of protection, and is often misunderstood.

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Overland Transport

By far the most reliable way to transport your goods within Europe is via overland transport.  Deep sea container transport is frequently subject to delays (of between 2 weeks and 4 months), and cannot be relied upon if you are planning to visit Crete for only a short period of time to receive your goods.  Besides this uncertainty, there is a great deal of paperwork to be completed with container shipping, and this often has to be completed by the owner, at the port.  Nomad International sends the vast majority of our goods via overland transport in our own vehicles, which is much more reliable and much faster, with transit times from UK to Crete typically 6-7 days.  We can of course provide quotes for container shipping if you would prefer.

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Container Unloading

With our own team in Crete, other removal companies often call on us to assist them with the unloading of containers that arrive on the island.  If for some reason you choose to send your goods via sea container but the removal company does not have a plan for transporting the goods from the container into your home (which is not uncommon), we can help.

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Vehicles

Nomad International uses large vehicles with air-ride suspension systems to transport goods between the Greece and the rest of Europe.  These vehicles provide a much smoother ride than small vans, resulting in better protection for your goods during transit.

However, we know better than anyone that the roads in Crete can often be small, steep or winding, so we use smaller vehicles on Crete to transport your goods to your door.  We offer true door-to-door transport to and from Crete, with our team staying with your goods throughout the whole journey and carrying them inside your home at the other end.

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Packaging

Our professional team can fully export-wrap all of your goods for you, or you are welcome to do the packing yourself in order to reduce the cost.  We can also provide full unpacking services if required.

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Testimonials

If you would like to see what our customers have to say about us, please see our Testimonials page.  Many of these testimonials are from happy customers that we have moved to and from Crete.

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Crete Express

Once you arrive in Crete, you may like to make use of our innovative Crete Express service. This new service allows you to shop in the UK and have small consignments delivered to Crete for a very low price.  For more details see here.

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There is no question that Nomad International are the experts when it comes to Crete removals.  With extensive experience and an excellent reputation, we are the stress-free move masters.  For a free quotation or to book your removal to Crete, call +44 1733 311 561 and we will be happy to help you.