Handyman in Upminster, east London
Yes, Emir Handyman covers Upminster and the whole RM14 postcode district, including Cranham, Corbets Tey, North Ockendon and Bulphan. Upminster is about 3.5 miles from Emir's base in South Ockendon, around 15 minutes by car without traffic. WhatsApp 07950 606 931 with a few photos of the job for a free, no-obligation estimate.
Photo: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0Upminster was a rural Essex parish, first linked to London by rail in 1885. It grew into a garden suburb in the 20th century, joined Hornchurch Urban District in 1934 and became part of Greater London in 1965. Its best-known landmark is Upminster Windmill, a smock mill built in 1803 and listed at Grade II*.
The railway divides the town: the north is mostly homes, while the main shops line Station Road, St Mary's Lane and Corbets Tey Road to the south. The RM14 postcode also stretches beyond the M25 to North Ockendon, which is in Havering, and Bulphan, which is in Thurrock.
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Places Emir covers around Upminster
- Upminster
- Cranham
- Corbets Tey
- North Ockendon
- Bulphan
Jobs Emir takes on in Upminster
Having work done in Upminster
Useful local details for home improvement jobs, with links to the official pages.
Three conservation areas in RM14
Havering has conservation areas at Cranham (designated 1968), Corbets Tey (1990) and North Ockendon (1990), all within the Upminster postcode. Each has its own appraisal and management proposals, so check with Havering Council before changing the outside of a home there.
Gerpins Lane tip is in Upminster
Havering's Reuse and Recycling Centre is on Gerpins Lane, Upminster, RM14 2XR. DIY waste needs a booking made at least 24 hours ahead, even in a car, and you will be asked for a council tax bill or driving licence as proof of address.
East London Waste Authority: Reuse and Recycling Centre bookings
Hall Lane Policy Area
Around Hall Lane, just north of Upminster station, Havering's Hall Lane Policy Area guidance from 2009 aims to keep the character of its large houses and long, well-planted rear gardens, and limits new building to small infill plots.
Havering Council: Hall Lane Policy Area Supplementary Planning Document (2009)
Bulphan uses Thurrock Council
Bulphan has an Upminster RM14 postcode but is in Thurrock, so planning, building control and skip permits there go through Thurrock Council rather than Havering. GOV.UK's council finder confirms which council covers any postcode.
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Upminster: good to know
How far is Upminster from South Ockendon?
Upminster is about 3.5 miles from South Ockendon in a straight line, or around 15 minutes by car without traffic. Emir Handyman is based in South Ockendon, RM15, and covers the whole Upminster post town, RM14, including Cranham, Corbets Tey, North Ockendon and Bulphan.
Who handles building control in Upminster?
Havering Council handles building control for Upminster, Cranham and North Ockendon. Applications can be made online as full plans, a building notice, or a regularisation for work already done. Bulphan also has an RM14 postcode but sits in Thurrock, so building control there goes through Thurrock Council instead.
Do I need a skip licence in Upminster?
A skip on a Havering road needs a skip licence, because the Highways Act 1980 makes it an offence to leave anything on the highway without one. The skip hire company applies, uploading its own waste carrier's licence and other documents, and skips on the road must carry reflective signs, cones and lamps at night.
A job to do in Upminster?
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