Movers in Pembroke & the Upper Ottawa Valley

Men In Trucks Moving Inc. is an owner-operated moving company that has served the Ottawa Valley since 2010, and Pembroke is a regular part of our Upper Valley work. Roughly 150 kilometres northwest of the capital along the Ottawa River, Pembroke is the seat of Renfrew County and the commercial heart of the Upper Ottawa Valley. Whether you are moving into a heritage home off Pembroke Street, settling a family near Garrison Petawawa, or relocating a rural property out toward Indian River, we bring our own trucks, our own crews, and a working knowledge of Valley homes and roads.

Moving between Ottawa and Pembroke

A move between Ottawa and Pembroke covers about 150 kilometres: west on Highway 417 past Arnprior, where it becomes Highway 17, then up the Ottawa River past Renfrew and Cobden into the Upper Valley. It is a route our crews know well, and that matters on moving day: we know where the highway narrows and how long the run takes with a loaded truck, so the timing in your quote is realistic.

Our crews and trucks are stationed in the region, so Pembroke moves don’t start with a long drive from downtown Ottawa. Every Ottawa–Pembroke job is priced with the flat first-3-hours rate, so there are no surprises. A move that stays entirely local within Pembroke — for example, one Pembroke East address to another — is priced the same way: flat for the first 3 hours, then hourly. On a move within Pembroke or between Pembroke and Ottawa, the crew that loads your home is the same crew that unloads it.

What we move in Pembroke

Pembroke households come in every shape, and we handle the full range. We move downtown heritage homes with their tight staircases and original woodwork, newer builds in the west end, condos and apartments near the waterfront and marina district, and rural and river properties on the outskirts where a long laneway or a detached workshop is part of the job. We move families relocating for postings at Garrison Petawawa, staff joining Pembroke Regional Hospital or the Algonquin College Waterfront Campus, and retirees right-sizing into something easier to maintain.

Our crews are equipped for the practical realities of Valley homes: protecting hardwood and trim in older houses, navigating narrow stair runs, and loading appliances, pianos, and oversized furniture safely. If you need a hand before the truck arrives, our packing services can wrap kitchens, glassware, and fragile items, and for delicate or high-value pieces our specialty moving crews handle the items that need extra care.

Pembroke areas and nearby Upper Valley communities we serve

We move throughout Pembroke and the surrounding Renfrew County region, including:

• Downtown and Pembroke Street — heritage homes and the central core
• The west end — established residential streets and newer builds
• Pembroke East — family neighbourhoods on the east side
• The Indian River area — rural and semi-rural properties
• The waterfront and marina district — condos, apartments, and riverside homes

We also serve the surrounding Upper Valley communities, including Petawawa, Cobden, Eganville, Renfrew, Deep River, and Beachburg. Many of our Pembroke jobs connect to the wider region — see our Ottawa Valley movers page for the full picture, or our dedicated pages for Petawawa and Renfrew if your move starts or ends in one of those towns. For moves beyond the Valley, see our long-distance Pembroke moving service.

West along Highway 60, our coverage continues into the Madawaska Valley — see our Barry’s Bay movers page.

Simple flat-rate pricing in Pembroke

Every move outside Ottawa is priced the simple way: one flat rate covers your first 3 hours — crew and 26-foot truck — then straight hourly billing after that. No surprises on move day.

• 2 movers + truck — $750 + tax for the first 3 hours, then $150/hr
• 3 movers + truck — $950 + tax for the first 3 hours, then $195/hr
• 4 movers + truck — $1,200 + tax for the first 3 hours, then $245/hr
• 5 movers + 2 trucks — $1,600 + tax for the first 3 hours, then $325/hr

Your written quote shows the flat price for the first 3 hours and the hourly rate after that.

Military and hospital moves near Garrison Petawawa

Pembroke and neighbouring Petawawa are shaped by Garrison Petawawa, and we move plenty of military families — those settling into the area on a new posting and those leaving it for the next one. We understand that postings come with firm timelines and a lot of moving parts, and we plan around your dates so the move fits the schedule the posting demands. We are experienced with military relocation moves, though we want to be clear that we are not an officially accredited BGRS or IRP provider — we are simply a moving company that has done a lot of these jobs and knows how to handle them.

The same care applies to the professionals who keep the region running. Staff relocating for roles at Pembroke Regional Hospital or the Algonquin College Waterfront Campus often work demanding shift schedules, and we book around them — including the longer notice that a busy season or a tight calendar sometimes requires.

Why Pembroke customers choose Men In Trucks

What sets us apart in the Valley is accountability. We own our trucks, employ our own crews, and offer secure indoor warehouse storage in the Ottawa area. The company has been owner-operated since 2010, which means the standards on your Pembroke move are set by people who answer for the result. Pricing is transparent before we lift a box, the crew that arrives is the crew we trained, and your quote is in writing before move day. For seniors right-sizing in the Valley, our senior moving crews bring extra patience and care to the process.

Pembroke move planning: city services and setup

A few City of Pembroke rules are worth knowing before moving week. Garbage goes out every second week, paired with the yellow bin, and each pickup is capped at four bags or bins under 23 kg (50 lb) apiece. Large items are collected curbside only in one spring week and one fall week, so plan early for furniture you are leaving behind. Downtown streets, Pembroke Street included, are metered, and the Alexander Street and Market Square lots allow two and three free hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., so plan helpers’ parking for a long downtown move.

Accounts to open or close in Pembroke

• Electricity — Ottawa River Power Corporation serves addresses inside the city; its request a service page has the Standard Supply Contract for moving in and the Move-Out Form for leaving.
• Water and sewer — City bills arrive four times a year. If one arrives for a property you have sold, return it to the City, and send mailing-address changes in writing (water and sewer services). Collection zones and days are on the garbage and recycling page.
• Natural gas — Enbridge Gas is the city’s gas distributor: start or stop gas service.
• Ontario documents — through ServiceOntario, change the address on your driver’s licence and your vehicle permit within 6 days and on your health card within 30 days; a health card that shows your address must be updated in person.

Frequently asked questions — Pembroke moves

How far in advance should I book a Pembroke move?

We recommend booking a Pembroke move as early as you can — a couple of weeks’ notice is ideal, and more during peak summer months and around month-end. The earlier we know your date, the easier it is to schedule your move and lock in the crew size you want. If your timeline is tight, reach out anyway; we will tell you honestly what we can do.

How does flat-rate pricing work for a Pembroke move?

One flat rate covers your first 3 hours — crew and truck — then hourly billing after that: $750 + tax then $150/hr for 2 movers, $950 then $195/hr for 3, $1,200 then $245/hr for 4.

Do you handle military and posting-related moves?

We do. We have moved many military families in and out of the Pembroke and Garrison Petawawa area, and we plan around posting timelines and firm dates. To be transparent, we are not an officially accredited BGRS or IRP provider — we are an experienced mover that handles these relocations regularly.

Can you handle heritage homes with narrow stairs?

Yes. Pembroke’s downtown and Pembroke Street area are full of older homes with tight staircases, original trim, and tricky doorways, and our crews are equipped to protect woodwork and floors while moving furniture safely through them. If you have a particularly difficult staircase or an oversized item, mention it when you book so we can bring the right crew size and equipment.

Can a rural Pembroke move run over two days?

It can. For larger rural or river properties, or moves with a long distance on the far end, a two-day plan is sometimes the most sensible approach — loading one day and delivering the next. If your move looks like a two-day job, we will lay that out clearly in your quote, so you know exactly what to expect.

Book your Pembroke move

If you are planning a move in Pembroke, Petawawa, or anywhere in the Upper Ottawa Valley, we would be glad to put together a clear, itemized quote with no surprises. Tell us your dates, your addresses, and a sense of what is moving, and we will recommend the right crew size and give you the flat rate in writing. Call (613) 800-0917 to get started, or visit our Ottawa movers hub.

Between the towns, the same crews serve Eganville, Cobden and the Whitewater Region.