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Residents' parking covers a lot of Plaistow and the terraces rarely have off-street space, so where the van stands is the first thing to settle. The council can suspend bays given at least ten working days' notice.

Established local firms handle the application routinely. Ask whether the fee is inside the quoted price.

The ULEZ covers all London boroughs, Plaistow included, and applies every day to non-compliant vehicles.

Compliant fleets are now the norm among east London firms, but the confirmation belongs in writing alongside the quote, not in a phone call.

The typical terrace has a small forecourt, a narrow hall and a steep staircase, with a return at the top on the larger houses. Conversions add a communal entrance and shared landings that need protecting. Some properties have rear access down an alley, which occasionally helps with bulky garden items.

Barking Road and Plaistow Road are busy with peak-time restrictions. Residential turnings narrow considerably once cars are parked, and some are closed off by bollards or gates.

The main roads are heavily congested at either end of the day, so a mid-morning start makes a real difference to the loading window.

Weekends bring more cars parked on the residential streets, which usually makes a weekday the easier choice.