Engineering Services on Samos Island
Falling in love with a stone house above Pythagorion is the easy part. The permits, surveys, and paperwork that turn it into your Samos home — that’s where we come in. Licensed civil engineers and topographers, working in English and Greek, handling every technical step from first viewing to final keys.
Buying a property in Greece from abroad? We represent you in person on the island, so you don’t have to keep flying back.
What We Do for Property Owners on Samos
Six services, one team. Whether you’re buying a ruin to restore, building from a blank plot, or selling a home that needs paperwork sorted before the notary will sign — here’s how we help.
Building Permits & New-Build Construction
Architectural drawings, structural calculations and environmental studies, submitted through the Samos Urban Planning Office (Πολεοδομία). We coordinate the Forestry, Archaeological and Municipal services so nothing stalls your project.
Construction services on Samos →Renovations & Stone-House Restoration
Sympathetic renovation of traditional stone homes and neoclassical buildings — new plumbing, rewiring, insulation, seismic reinforcement, all while keeping the timber beams, exposed stone and original character that made you fall for the place.
Renovation projects on Samos →Topographic Surveys & Land Plans
Detailed topographic plans (τοπογραφικό) in the EGSA ’87 system — boundaries, contours, road access, GPS coordinates. Required by the notary for every transfer, every building permit and every Cadastre dispute. RTK GPS and drone mapping.
Topographic survey on Samos →Property Valuations
Certified market valuations for sales, mortgage applications, inheritance settlements and Greek tax assessments — based on real Samos sale data, not algorithm guesses. Accepted by Greek banks and notaries.
Property valuation in Greece →Energy Performance Certificates (EPC / ΠΕΑ)
The energy rating (A+ to H) is legally required for every sale, every long-term rental over three years and every new permit in Greece. We issue it and, if you want, advise on insulation, heat-pump and solar upgrades that move you up a band.
Energy certificate (EPC) details →Building Legalisation & Electronic Building ID
Almost every older Samos house has an extension, a balcony or a basement that was never declared. Under Law 4495/2017 we legalise the unpermitted parts and prepare the Electronic Building ID (Ηλεκτρονική Ταυτότητα) — without it, no notary will sign the sale.
Building legalisation on Samos →Why Owners Across Europe Choose Samos Housing
TEE Licensed
Civil engineers and topographers registered with the Technical Chamber of Greece — the only professionals permitted to sign permits and certifications.
English & Greek, Plus Basic German
Every contract, drawing and email is delivered in your language. We translate the notary’s questions, not just the documents.
End-to-End Project Management
One point of contact from the first survey to the final keys. Weekly photo and video updates straight to your phone — whether you’re in London, Berlin, Sydney or Stuttgart.
15+ Years on Samos
We know which planning zones allow what, which villages have Forestry conflicts, and how the Samos Πολεοδομία actually moves — not how it looks on paper.
Real Estate & Engineering Together
Buyers, surveyors, architects and the legalisation team in the same office. One invoice, one timeline, one team for the whole journey.
How a Project Runs With Us
Free Initial Call
You send photos or a Cadastre printout. We tell you, in plain English, what the property needs — and what it will cost.
On-Site Survey
Our topographer visits the plot, measures with RTK GPS, and pulls Cadastre, Forestry and Πολεοδομία records.
Fixed-Price Quote
You receive a written, itemised quote. No surprise extras — the Greek bureaucracy is unpredictable, our pricing isn’t.
Permits & Build
We file every form, attend every inspection, manage every contractor. You watch progress through weekly updates.
Handover
Final inspection, Electronic Building ID, energy certificate, keys. You arrive to a finished home, not a building site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a topographic survey and do I need one on Samos?
A topographic survey (τοπογραφικό διάγραμμα) is a detailed land plan showing boundaries, contour heights, road access and GPS coordinates in the EGSA ’87 system. It is required for every property transaction in Greece — attached to the sale contract and verified by the notary — and for every building permit, land subdivision and Cadastre dispute. The plan must be signed by a topographer registered with the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE).
What is the Electronic Building ID (Ηλεκτρονική Ταυτότητα Κτιρίου)?
A digital certificate, mandatory for every property transfer since Law 4495/2017, that documents the building’s legal status, permits, floor plans and any past legalisations. No sale can proceed through a Greek notary without it. Our engineers prepare and submit the full Building ID package on your behalf.
Can you legalise an unpermitted (αυθαίρετο) building on Samos?
Yes. Greek law (N.4495/2017) provides a framework for legalising unpermitted extensions, basements, balconies and outbuildings. We assess the building, calculate the fine, prepare technical drawings and submit electronically. Legalisation is almost always a prerequisite before selling, renovating or connecting utilities on older Samos properties.
What is an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and when is it required?
An EPC (ΠΕΑ) rates a building’s energy efficiency from A+ (best) to H (worst). It is legally required in Greece for every sale, every long-term rental of three years or more, and every new building permit. The certificate is valid for ten years and must be issued by a state-certified energy inspector.
Can you manage my Samos project if I live abroad?
Yes — most of our clients are based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, the USA and Australia. We provide full project management with weekly video updates, photo documentation, contractor coordination and budget oversight. Contact us to discuss your project.
How much does a topographic survey cost on Samos?
Fees start from around €350 plus VAT and depend on plot size, terrain, access conditions and whether additional research is needed (Cadastre, Forestry maps, old contracts). Request a topographic quote →
Talk to a Samos Engineer Today
Planning to buy a property on Samos, build on a family plot, or finally sort the paperwork on a house you already own? Our engineering team is ready — in person, by phone or by video call.
