Do you tip tradesmen?

[superfeathers]

So just interested in people's opinions do you tip tradesmen?
I normally do, but have a lot of work going on at the moment and the tips are adding up :sherlock:
Just wondered if it's frowned upon to pay the exact amount. :sherlock:

[North Cardiff Blue]

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So just interested in people's opinions do you tip tradesmen?
I normally do, but have a lot of work going on at the moment and the tips are adding up :sherlock:
Just wondered if it's frowned upon to pay the exact amount. :sherlock:

No, unless it's a good mate and I know he's doing the work too cheaply, I make it up to what I think it should have been.

If they won't take the extra I try and make it up to them with beer or tickets or something in the future.

[Trigger]

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I feel the quote you get would likely be with enough tip built in.

[Citizen's Nephew]

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Yes.

[Citizen's Nephew]

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Yes.

,,,as to how much? Usually £20….if they’re sh£t I let them use my season ticket.

[WJ99mobile]

Re: Do you tip tradesmen?

So just interested in people's opinions do you tip tradesmen?
I normally do, but have a lot of work going on at the moment and the tips are adding up :sherlock:
Just wondered if it's frowned upon to pay the exact amount. :sherlock:

My father is a builder

He's never expected a tip in his life and gives it back. But does expect to be given teas, coffees etc.

Probably why he's booked up all year round.

[the other bob wilson]

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,,,as to how much? Usually £20….if they’re sh£t I let them use my season ticket.

What a bastard :hehe:

[Citizen's Nephew]

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What a bastard :hehe:

😎😜I know…vicious!

[Citizen's Nephew]

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My father is a builder

He's never expected a tip in his life and gives it back. But does expect to be given teas, coffees etc.

Probably why he's booked up all year round.

I only let them use the crockery if they leave a deposit. Usually £20.

[superfeathers]

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,,,as to how much? Usually £20….if they’re sh£t I let them use my season ticket.

That's really harsh. Just don't pay them or something surely.

[superfeathers]

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My father is a builder

He's never expected a tip in his life and gives it back. But does expect to be given teas, coffees etc.

Probably why he's booked up all year round.

Well I do make sure they are well-beveraged.
For example, I have one coming up that is £1950. In my head I should be giving £2000. But £50 is £50.
I'm tempted by the above to go with the actual amount but just interested to see the general consensus.

[superfeathers]

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No, unless it's a good mate and I know he's doing the work too cheaply, I make it up to what I think it should have been.

If they won't take the extra I try and make it up to them with beer or tickets or something in the future.

Yes totally agree with this I've got a good mate who always does a cheap job but I always make sure that he's paid properly. I've also got no issue to not tip if it's a one-off job. My problem is more when it's someone used more often but not "mates" if that makes sense, when you know you'll have them back at some point

[Citizen's Nephew]

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Well I do make sure they are well-beveraged.
For example, I have one coming up that is £1950. In my head I should be giving £2000. But £50 is £50.
I'm tempted by the above to go with the actual amount but just interested to see the general consensus.

If I get on with them. Have a decent chat. They do a cracking job and go above and beyond then it’s a no-brainer for me. If they chip the bone china whilst having a brew then I just get Mrs C to pay them.

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: Do you tip tradesmen?

No, unless it's a good mate and I know he's doing the work too cheaply, I make it up to what I think it should have been.

If they won't take the extra I try and make it up to them with beer or tickets or something in the future.

I’d tip but I’ve usually given all my spare dosh annd belongings away. Kept my Billy Bragg vinyl though.

[superfeathers]

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If I get on with them. Have a decent chat. They do a cracking job and go above and beyond then it’s a no-brainer for me. If they chip the bone china whilst having a brew then I just get Mrs C to pay them.

This may be bad but we have separate crockery for trades so this isn't an issue.
I hope this is common practice. For us it's the ones at the back of the cupboards (rinsed first of course).