If you are having goods delivered into Pimlico or other London based apartments, then make sure you have some details to hand that will be useful for your delivery company.

Pimlico is in the congestion zone so the congestion zone fee will be added to your bill unless your delivery company has exemptions. Motorbikes and LPG vehicles are exempt at present. You may want to ask the courier / delivery service at the time of booking, so that you are not caught unawares.

Some flats or apartments in Pimlico are two or three floors from the ground. Make it clear whether you want the courier to bring up the item or leave it in the hallway or reception area. As many Pimlico Apartments have ‘residents only’ parking, you can understand the drivers reluctance to deliver the door – it may mean he gets a parking ticket.

By the same token, if you are a person who is not very mobile just let them know at the time of booking so the courier/delivery driver can leave a sign on the dashboard to let parking wardens know he will be back in a few minutes.

The biggest problem your courier will face when delivering to you will be the traffic. Apartments in central London are highly sought after so the resident can avoid the queues around Victoria and other stations but that means someone else will drive through the very same traffic to reach you.

Some same day courier companies will deliver out of hours which is great for avoiding London traffic and avoiding the congestion charge / traffic wardens. If this kind of service suits you better,  just let your company know at the time of booking – then your day won’t be wasted waiting in for a delivery.

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Sarah Arrow
Sarah Arrow is a director of a same day courier company based in Essex. They deliver in and out of London daily and help companies deliver in a sustainable, greener way. They can be contacted on 0844 884 3331 (local rate).