Do I Tip My Hardwood Floor Installers
Like many have said have you don t have to but do do you ever have to tip any services you recieve.
Do i tip my hardwood floor installers. For installation only carpet installers are usually tipped 5 to 10 each. It s not customary to tip floor installers for their work. I am using a local company only 1 store not a franchise. And tip generously 20 to 50.
Some companies may include furniture moving in their quote although it s not a standard. If you do have this option it can save you time and maybe a sore back. My ex boyfriend was a flooring installer and so is my best friends. 20 per person per day seems most common.
On average about 50 of people seem to tip. Regardless if you feel the installers have done a great job and gone above and beyond it s up to you. I just bought a house and am having the floors replaced was carpet putting in vinyl hardwood looking ones. I won t be at the house while they are working i am still in my apt not moving into the house until early may.
However unless the company has a no tipping policy or a tip built into the fees most installers accept. However it may increase the total cost of your installation. Many people do agree that high quality work or excellent service deserves some sort of tip. They have to pay for the supplies if any are needed like glue padding tack strip quarter round etc.
That way the worker may be more likely to come to your house first the. The tips range from 10 40 per installer. Majority of them are contractors and their fees are built into their prices. As of 2014 carpet installers are usually tipped 10 to 15 per job when the job includes removing old carpeting installation and cleanup.
I prefer to tip at the end of the season so that my tip is more closely tied to the work. Since floor installers are skilled laborers they have usually received some training. You can give them a tip or reward them with refreshments and snacks. Do your hardwood floor or carpet installers move furniture.
And most don t get paid for the furniture moving and most customers have. They are typically paid adequately for their services.