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should I tip cabinet installers?

frola123
9 år sedan
2 guys installed kitchen cabinets in 3 days (slow, but methodical & pleasant) . I bought them coffee& donuts. should I tip then & how much?
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  • PRO
    Main Line Kitchen Design
    9 år sedan
    Ändrades senast: 9 år sedan
    I'm a big tipper and regularly tip 40% or even more at restaurants, but I don't think you tip a carpenter. I was a carpenter for 10 years. One of the guys is the business owner and that would be odd or they all work for someone else and then you should tell the owner what a great job they did but not give them money on the side. That would encourage the workers doing customers favors on the side that they aren't supposed to in order to get tips at the business owner's expense. One day the owner will find out that an employee took a tip and did extra work for free and if I'm the owner I probably fire my carpenter at that point, especially if it happened before.

    Tipping well when you are expected to tip can be a generous way to express your gratitude. Tipping for jobs you aren't expected to tip for can open a can of worms sometimes.

    Kommentarer (10)

    • PRO
      Indigo Kitchen & Bath
      9 år sedan
      If you agreed on a price and paid them in full, there is no need to tip. However, the coffee and donuts were fabulous! I try to buy my installers a Coke or lunch occasionally.
      frola123 thanked Indigo Kitchen & Bath
    • grobby
      9 år sedan
      Ändrades senast: 9 år sedan
      Do you usually tip people who work in your home, i.e. , electrician, plumber. If you do or if you just want to because you liked their work, I say tip. Personally, I do tip the lawn person 10% because he gives me a great rate and he's working in horrible temperatures,something I hope I never have to do.
      Nice of you to give them coffee and doughnuts. You sound like a very kind person and I think working with someone who appreciates good work is a plus. Of course, tipping isn't required, but I say go with your heart, you won't regret it.
      frola123 thanked grobby
    • PRO
      Main Line Kitchen Design
      9 år sedan
      The one thing I'm sure of is that you must have been a pleasure to wok for. Coffee donuts and generosity always signals a great customer!
      frola123 thanked Main Line Kitchen Design
    • Nicole Hetherington
      9 år sedan
      What about if you're getting work done by a small independent company and the owner is doing all of the work and has been going above and beyond the call of duty? Still no tip?
      frola123 thanked Nicole Hetherington
    • PRO
      GN Builders L.L.C
      9 år sedan
      Tip is never expected, but sometimes Homeowners order a pizza, make coffee, etc On rare occasion a homeowner will tip the worker or two.

      With that said, its hard for me to give advise on tipping because I tip everyone LOL the mail man, ups, garbage guys, you name it LOL It's just the way I was brought up and in my neighborhood in Brooklyn everyone gets a tip... My wife always yells at me for doing that.
      frola123 thanked GN Builders L.L.C
    • pattikee
      9 år sedan
      Be sure to let their boss or the company owner know what a great job they did. Write a letter of praise. Maybe they'll get a raise!
    • mcbmd3
      9 år sedan
      I tip the workmen, but never the owner. Even if it's a modest $10 each, it is a thoughtful gesture for a job well done. I also buy them lunch and fetch them coffee. Again, it is just a nice gesture of appreciation.
    • PRO
      Artisan Custom Closets
      9 år sedan
      In the custom closet business, tips are certainly not expected, but our installers do frequently receive them. Usually, if the homeowner asks for extra work (help moving a couch, hanging a large portrait, etc.) then they may throw the installer a few extra dollars. Sometimes, they get tipped for being fast, extra clean, pleasant to deal with, going out of their way, etc. Please don't feel obligated, though. Custom closets are quoted with an "all inclusive" price and tips are never expected.
    • PRO
      Artisan Custom Closets
      9 år sedan
      Yes, drinks and snacks are always nice!
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