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:
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by superfeathers
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 feel the quote you get would likely be with enough tip built in.
Yes.
,,,as to how much? Usually £20….if they’re sh£t I let them use my season ticket.Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew
My father is a builderQuote:
Originally Posted by superfeathers
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.
What a bastard :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew
😎😜I know…vicious!Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
I only let them use the crockery if they leave a deposit. Usually £20.Quote:
Originally Posted by WJ99mobile
That's really harsh. Just don't pay them or something surely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew
Well I do make sure they are well-beveraged.Quote:
Originally Posted by WJ99mobile
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.
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 pointQuote:
Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by superfeathers
I’d tip but I’ve usually given all my spare dosh annd belongings away. Kept my Billy Bragg vinyl though.Quote:
Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue
This may be bad but we have separate crockery for trades so this isn't an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew
I hope this is common practice. For us it's the ones at the back of the cupboards (rinsed first of course).
No
Heck no - the tip is in the inflated cost they are passing onto me!
But as a courtesy I’ll do a coffee run or bacon sandwich run for them
I give delivery operatives a can of Coke, if they want it and I've had a 100% take up so far!!
Haha! The old back of the cupboard switcharoo!Quote:
Originally Posted by superfeathers
Nice gesture :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by lincoln blue
They just don't look after them well enough. I found one in the garage yesterdayQuote:
Originally Posted by Citizen's Nephew
When you say delivery operatives, I'm guessing you mean for particularly big deliveries?Quote:
Originally Posted by lincoln blue
Would cost a fortune otherwise
I have never heard of anyone doing this and wouldn't even cross my mind to do it sorry :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by superfeathers
Impossible to do, as there is no such thing as a tradesperson these days !
Two week course and you’re deemed qualified
What happens if they need a Tom tit ?Quote:
Originally Posted by superfeathers