Do you tip tradesmen?

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Originally Posted by Dembe

Tip if you want, don't if you don't want to.

I thought these types of "help" thread were Sludgies forte, he's been lacking lately.

As for the "cup dilemma" shall we say, what a bunch of pompous twats :hehe:

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Proper message board type reply that proper going over the top overreacting

****ing grow up you hysterical child

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

My problem is not knowing what the current rate is. I’m having a lot of work done on the outside of the house at the moment and the quotes varied massively, like 3x in some cases. I used to get maybe 10% - 20%. It’s tough to know who to trust. I’ve just paid, £11k for a job where I ended up doing the floor tiling, painting & lighting myself. The bricky told me yesterday that the builder hasn’t paid him the money I paid the builder. My trust is very thin at the moment.

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It doesn't change Des. Standards have dropped, people will go in heavy with prices if they're busy, then end up with too much work, not enough Labour. It's a bit of a free for all and becaue there's such a shortage of skilled Labour (I wonder why) prices have risen sharply, or builder just try it on.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

As someone who works in the building industry, i find this thread really insulting. Now i know what people really think of us, the untouchables eh....

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I am of the option that if a customer thinks I deserve a tip for doing a good job ( now keep in mind they are paying us to do a good job, so it should be expected that the job is done well, its a shame thats not the case anymore ) then crack on and give me a extra £20

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Originally Posted by blue matt

I am of the option that if a customer thinks I deserve a tip for doing a good job ( now keep in mind they are paying us to do a good job, so it should be expected that the job is done well, its a shame thats not the case anymore ) then crack on and give me a extra £20

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I don't care about the tip, just pay me what i quoted and i'll be on my way. It's the shit crockery, like we're lepers or something.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I don't care about the tip, just pay me what i quoted and i'll be on my way. It's the shit crockery, like we're lepers or something.

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:hehe::hehe::hehe: we are in the building trade, we cant expect the wedgewood out :hehe:

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I don't care about the tip, just pay me what i quoted and i'll be on my way. It's the shit crockery, like we're lepers or something.

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Who said you were getting shit crockery
You’re just not getting my Ramsey mug. Or my FAW one with the old badge.
Or whatever the Mrs favourite set of 4 is at that given time.
You’re getting one of the previous favourite set of 4, or one from lanzarote or other foreign holidays which, while aren’t anywhere near daily use, are perfectly adequate.
And they’ll have been thoroughly rinsed of dust and spiders

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I'm more concerned that you have 'Best Crockery' Do you get it out on sundays while tuning in the wireless that's the size of a young Elephant?

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So I’m a valve set enthusiast. F*ck you. You’re getting the jam jars if you ever set foot in my manor matey!

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

Who said you were getting shit crockery
You’re just not getting my Ramsey mug. Or my FAW one with the old badge.
Or whatever the Mrs favourite set of 4 is at that given time.
You’re getting one of the previous favourite set of 4, or one from lanzarote or other foreign holidays which, while aren’t anywhere near daily use, are perfectly adequate.
And they’ll have been thoroughly rinsed of dust and spiders

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Don’t apologise mate. I can’t blame you wanting to look after your best mugs. I’ve got a Prince Charles Investiture mug that no riff raff’s lips are getting anywhere near.

And I’m the only one who tips. Well that’s not gonna happen anymore. Mrs C is already stocking up the Tesco bags after hearing the truth about tradesmen getting caught short.

My Mrs still tips the postperson at Christmas

Not the dust people though, as they leave shite all over the street

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

Proper message board type reply that proper going over the top overreacting

****ing grow up you hysterical child

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This is the equivalent of premature ejaculation.

I would've kept that retort for better use.


:fishing:

1-0 dembe

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

Who said you were getting shit crockery
You’re just not getting my Ramsey mug. Or my FAW one with the old badge.
Or whatever the Mrs favourite set of 4 is at that given time.
You’re getting one of the previous favourite set of 4, or one from lanzarote or other foreign holidays which, while aren’t anywhere near daily use, are perfectly adequate.
And they’ll have been thoroughly rinsed of dust and spiders

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But why the distinction though? I don't get it at all, it comes across as there being different grades of crockery for different grades of people

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Originally Posted by 2b2bdoo

Not generally, I did have a guy come in and skim some walls, paint and a few bits, he was much cheaper than expected and did a very good job, gave him and the lad an extra £20 each for a drink, in the hope if I need him again he sees it as a good job to come back to.

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Sensible and fair, I've done the same if you get a really good one, you want a chance to get the good ones back :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

As someone who works in the building industry, i find this thread really insulting. Now i know what people really think of us, the untouchables eh....

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I wouldn't take it personally, I think people who have said that are more worried about cement and mud and stuff getting on the mugs outdoors.

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Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue

I wouldn't take it personally, I think people who have said that are more worried about cement and mud and stuff getting on the mugs outdoors.

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I'm not, I was half joking. I couldn't care less what type of cup my brew comes in. Most people make a shit cup of tea anyway, and they buy that awful cheap Coffee, or maybe that's for the tradesmen, we're not good enough for Maxwell House... Never mind boys, you just keep ****ing your houses up and we'll come over and put it right for you👍🤣

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Originally Posted by delmbox

But why the distinction though? I don't get it at all, it comes across as there being different grades of crockery for different grades of people

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Delm….I’m making it all up. It’s all BS mate. I don’t even have a valve radio. Though I do find it funny to think there are grades of crockery depending on status. But seriously…I’ve got 2 Cardiff City mugs and a jam jar for cold drinks. I think we have 1 plate. Now I am being truthful. We can’t be arsed with all that stuff. I spend the money on tech for work. Mrs C spends it on shrooms and clothes. We love everybody and treat everyone equally…..except plasterers….we try to avoid them. Shifty.

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Originally Posted by blue matt

:hehe::hehe::hehe: we are in the building trade, we cant expect the wedgewood out :hehe:

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I've got standards, Matt.

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

Who said you were getting shit crockery
You’re just not getting my Ramsey mug. Or my FAW one with the old badge.
Or whatever the Mrs favourite set of 4 is at that given time.
You’re getting one of the previous favourite set of 4, or one from lanzarote or other foreign holidays which, while aren’t anywhere near daily use, are perfectly adequate.
And they’ll have been thoroughly rinsed of dust and spiders

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I had one on a job with the words " Best Dad Ever!" I think that the wife was trying to get at the Husband.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I'm not, I was half joking. I couldn't care less what type of cup my brew comes in. Most people make a shit cup of tea anyway, and they buy that awful cheap Coffee, or maybe that's for the tradesmen, we're not good enough for Maxwell House... Never mind boys, you just keep ****ing your houses up and we'll come over and put it right for you����

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Aye good time for you boys, demand is in your favour make the most of it, and there is always a new trend to keep things moving on :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I had one on a job with the words " Best Dad Ever!" I think that the wife was trying to get at the Husband.

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:hehe:

I had a builder do an extension, the boss was a bit prick his number two did all the work and was a nicer bloke, I used to give him the mug "the Boss" to p!ss his boss off :hehe:

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Originally Posted by delmbox

But why the distinction though? I don't get it at all, it comes across as there being different grades of crockery for different grades of people

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I don't understand the issue :shrug:

If you're coming over to sit on the settee and have a chat, you can have my rambo mug.

If you're having your brew on the top of a ladder, plastering, by a cement mixer outside, building a wall, doing some tiling, sawing up wood, you're having a second rate mug so that you can chip or smash it to your heart's content. My rambo one cost me 8 quid and i'm not going down the city shop anytime soon.

And you'd think it was one of my first rate mugs if I hadn't told you it was one of my second rate mugs. And the second rate ones were first rate once.

You'll even feel like someone who loves you got it for you from Fuerteventura.

What's the matter with people :sherlock:

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

I don't understand the issue :shrug:

If you're coming over to sit on the settee and have a chat, you can have my rambo mug.

If you're having your brew on the top of a ladder, plastering, by a cement mixer outside, building a wall, doing some tiling, sawing up wood, you're having a second rate mug so that you can chip or smash it to your heart's content. My rambo one cost me 8 quid and i'm not going down the city shop anytime soon.

And you'd think it was one of my first rate mugs if I hadn't told you it was one of my second rate mugs. And the second rate ones were first rate once.

You'll even feel like someone who loves you got it for you from Fuerteventura.

What's the matter with people :sherlock:

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I like a little rest during the afternoon, I'd expect the use of your king-size for an hour or so, and puff the pillows up for me. Anything else is disrespectful.

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

I don't understand the issue :shrug:

If you're coming over to sit on the settee and have a chat, you can have my rambo mug.

If you're having your brew on the top of a ladder, plastering, by a cement mixer outside, building a wall, doing some tiling, sawing up wood, you're having a second rate mug so that you can chip or smash it to your heart's content. My rambo one cost me 8 quid and i'm not going down the city shop anytime soon.

And you'd think it was one of my first rate mugs if I hadn't told you it was one of my second rate mugs. And the second rate ones were first rate once.

You'll even feel like someone who loves you got it for you from Fuerteventura.

What's the matter with people :sherlock:

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I just don't rate my mugs by grade but I yeah alright well explained, fair enough :hehe: :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I like a little rest during the afternoon, I'd expect the use of your king-size for an hour or so, and puff the pillows up for me. Anything else is disrespectful.

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:hehe::hehe:
This has all made me question myself so much that I've smashed up all my mugs. I've ordered a pack of 12 solid gold mugs on klarna so that nobody feels bad.
I've also ordered identical furniture to put said mugs on outside, for when it's that type of work. No coasters, obvs.

Can't afford to tip now, who says CCMB can't come up with the answers.

One mug and 4 straws on the job we're on and there’s 5 of us there:shrug:

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

:hehe::hehe:
This has all made me question myself so much that I've smashed up all my mugs. I've ordered a pack of 12 solid gold mugs on klarna so that nobody feels bad.
I've also ordered identical furniture to put said mugs on outside, for when it's that type of work. No coasters, obvs.

Can't afford to tip now, who says CCMB can't come up with the answers.

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:thumbup::hehe:

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Originally Posted by delmbox

But why the distinction though? I don't get it at all, it comes across as there being different grades of crockery for different grades of people

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And how deep does this "separating based on class" go :sherlock:

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

:hehe::hehe:
This has all made me question myself so much that I've smashed up all my mugs. I've ordered a pack of 12 solid gold mugs on klarna so that nobody feels bad.
I've also ordered identical furniture to put said mugs on outside, for when it's that type of work. No coasters, obvs.

Can't afford to tip now, who says CCMB can't come up with the answers.

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Careful with Klarna. Theres a scam letter going around for a collections agency, they tried to us DHGate on my letter and an unpaid bill of £77 odd had all the klarna company details on the bottom as well, I googled the number they put on the letter though and it came back as a scam. Others may not be so sharp. Spoken to people who said thrive heard the same thing with different companies and amounts using Klarna. I've never used them as my bank offered a BNPL service.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

Never mind boys, you just keep ****ing your houses up and we'll come over and put it right for you👍🤣

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I heard there's a lot of repair work needed at the moment. People keep f**cking up their houses by smashing holes in walls to release birds 🤣

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Originally Posted by chrisp_1927

I heard there's a lot of repair work needed at the moment. People keep f**cking up their houses by smashing holes in walls to release birds ��

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The bird is Alive and Well. He lives in a bird house and i feed him every day. He flies on to my shoulder. There would have been no chance of me saving it if i had, had to pay for the repairs... :hehe: :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

The bird is Alive and Well. He lives in a bird house and i feed him every day. He flies on to my shoulder. There would have been no chance of me saving it if i had, had to pay for the repairs... :hehe: :thumbup:

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It’s one of those heart-warming stories we get after the sh*t news. Like the appointment of a right-wing Work & Pensions Minister. I know you know what I’m doing here. Fighting talk. 👍 I f*cking love what you did and are doing.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

The bird is Alive and Well. He lives in a bird house and i feed him every day. He flies on to my shoulder. There would have been no chance of me saving it if i had, had to pay for the repairs... :hehe: :thumbup:

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I hope he doesn’t read this board after your last sentence! Although he most probably spends his time tweeting on X or X ing on Twitter. Confusing that is now, do people still tweet? Anyway, now he spends time on your shoulder, there’s a budget Treasure Island production coming up at the Memorial Hall in Rumney, they can’t afford a parrot for Long John Silver, I’ve booked you in to have your leg off next Tuesday, you’ll get the part, no problem :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Dembe

Tip if you want, don't if you don't want to.

I thought these types of "help" thread were Sludgies forte, he's been lacking lately.

As for the "cup dilemma" shall we say, what a bunch of pompous twats :hehe:

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You’ll not see Sludge in this thread. It’s about work 😂

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Originally Posted by William Treseder

You’ll not see Sludge in this thread. It’s about work ��

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Hes on PIP and lives in Cowbridge. Go figure.

Ive always rounded up with tradesman up to a maximum of £50 before covid but after covid their rates are crazy.

Had a handyman, who always did little things for £30/40 quid for me pre covid, to refit fit two broken decking boards for me. Little hobble after work one day. He was here for 20 minutes tops and charged me £80 fecking quid. No way rounding up to a ton.

Yes 100. After job .

Yes 100. After job .

You may need a future favour

I’m not sure what happened in this thread, I just wanted to know if people tip trades or not
Then it turned into mug class warfare
Before finishing with arguments

This seems to be the same as every thread now, except without the mug section

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

I’m not sure what happened in this thread, I just wanted to know if people tip trades or not
Then it turned into mug class warfare
Before finishing with arguments

This seems to be the same as every thread now, except without the mug section

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No.

To the original question.

Does make me think of that scene from Resevoir Dogs though.

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Originally Posted by superfeathers

I’m not sure what happened in this thread, I just wanted to know if people tip trades or not
Then it turned into mug class warfare
Before finishing with arguments

This seems to be the same as every thread now, except without the mug section

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Some posters are common denominators regarding schoolboy exchanges on here.

And a germane response to the question posed is that tipping tradespeople has never occured to me.