Movers in Renfrew County, Ontario

Our crews move families throughout Renfrew County, from Petawawa and Arnprior to Laurentian Valley, the town of Renfrew and the lake country along the Ottawa River. Two things set moves here apart: postings to and from CFB Petawawa, which send many households across provincial lines, and more than 900 lakes, which mean a steady stream of cottage and waterfront moves.

Military postings and lake cottages: moving in Renfrew County

Most homes in Renfrew County are detached houses with some age on them, so a typical move means a full family home with older stairways, a basement and a garage or shed to empty. More than one household in five rents, and with military families arriving and leaving on postings, lease-end moves, tight timelines and storage between homes all come up regularly. About three in ten households are one person, which keeps plenty of jobs small: a one-bedroom unit, a couple of rooms' worth of furniture, or a single piece headed across the county. Condos are almost non-existent and apartments are mostly in low-rise buildings, so elevators rarely factor into the plan, but stairs and parking often do.

The county is spread out, with its member municipalities strung along the west bank of the Ottawa River and back into lake country, so drives between communities can be long and we plan routes with that in mind. Lakeside cottages dot the landscape, and they can come with steep paths, docks, narrow lanes and limited parking, so it helps to know about all of that when you book. White-water rafting on the Ottawa River and the many lakes draw visitors, so lakeside and riverside roads see more traffic in summer. Postings to and from CFB Petawawa come with their own deadlines, so book as soon as your dates are set, and ask about storage if your new home is not ready.

Our crews work in Petawawa, Arnprior, Laurentian Valley and the town of Renfrew, and across the smaller townships out to the lakes. Pembroke, the county seat, runs separately but sits within the county, and we serve it too. Ottawa is roughly 115 km off and Lanark County roughly 99 km, and moves toward either are routine for us. Military and civilian families heading to other provinces get full long-distance service: packing, a written inventory and secure loading. Get in touch with your dates and addresses for a quote.