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Controlled parking covers the streets around the town centre and station, and thins out considerably further from them.

Where controls apply, a suspension goes through Barking and Dagenham Council with at least five working days' notice. On the estates the bigger question is often whether the van can reach the block entrance at all, so check the internal roads and any height barriers first.

Barking is inside Greater London and therefore inside the ULEZ. Older vans pay daily, and that cost tends to reappear in the price one way or another. Ask for confirmation that the vehicle allocated to your job is compliant, not just that the company owns compliant vehicles.

Estate flats usually have a lift, though it may be small, and the walk from the parking area to the lobby can be long. Terraced houses bring narrow halls, a turn on the stairs and no off-street parking. New riverside blocks generally have a service entrance and a booking system for moves.

The A13 and A406 carry the through traffic and both back up at peak times. Estate roads have height barriers and tight turning circles that rule out the largest vans.

Both commuter peaks are heavy on the A13, and the town centre is busiest on market days. Mid-morning to early afternoon on a weekday is the clearest window, and it also suits estate blocks, where lifts quieten once residents have left.