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[lulu2]

On 7/14/2014 Shaunac said:

There is no way I would tip a contractor. Don't you think you're paying enough as it is? And, don't you think they've jacked up the prices enough to give themselves a tip???

I would have to agree.

[Yuban3]

On 7/14/2014 lulu2 said:

On 7/14/2014 Shaunac said:

There is no way I would tip a contractor. Don't you think you're paying enough as it is? And, don't you think they've jacked up the prices enough to give themselves a tip???

I would have to agree.

I would have to agree also.

[beckyb1012]

Extra effort to do a good job or to go above and beyond for you and your family on a job well done would definitely deserve a big plate of brownies or some such item to enjoy on his next job site.

[sunshine45]

we have a refrigerator/freezer in the garage. i always tell contractors to go in and get sodas, juices, waters out of the refrigerator OR they can store their lunches and drinks in there. i also place a large box of snacks (individual bags of chips, gummies, fruit roll ups, granola bars, etc...) nearby that i tell them about also. occasionally i will order them a pizza on me.

[Clover29]

You tip in restaurants because wait staff get $3/hour in wages. Contractors are not the same thing at all.

[Winkk]

Thanks all for your replies. After reading your responses I am not going to tip him, but I will find another way to show my appreciation.

Reading the boards always provides good information. Thanks again.

[Cakers1]

Providing lunch/water/etc. is a nice gesture and an offer to be a reference for them would seem sufficient.

[spot555]

I would never tip a contractor.

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A great referral and/or review is the best tip.

[TheKingsMistress]

I would most definitely tip his assistant who is doing the majority of the work but NOT the owner of the company who is making all the profit and likely just paying the assistant an average wage.