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
Just wondered if it's frowned upon to pay the exact amount.

[North Cardiff Blue]

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
Just wondered if it's frowned upon to pay the exact amount.

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]

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

[Citizen's Nephew]

Yes.

[Citizen's Nephew]

Yes.

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

[WJ99mobile]

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
Just wondered if it's frowned upon to pay the exact amount.

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]

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

What a bastard

[Citizen's Nephew]

What a bastard

😎😜I know…vicious!

[Citizen's Nephew]

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]

,,,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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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).

[bobh]

No

[Kitman]

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

[lincoln blue]

I give delivery operatives a can of Coke, if they want it and I've had a 100% take up so far!!

[Citizen's Nephew]

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).

Haha! The old back of the cupboard switcharoo!

[North Cardiff Blue]

I give delivery operatives a can of Coke, if they want it and I've had a 100% take up so far!!

Nice gesture

[superfeathers]

Haha! The old back of the cupboard switcharoo!

They just don't look after them well enough. I found one in the garage yesterday

[superfeathers]

I give delivery operatives a can of Coke, if they want it and I've had a 100% take up so far!!

When you say delivery operatives, I'm guessing you mean for particularly big deliveries?
Would cost a fortune otherwise

[delmbox]

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).

I have never heard of anyone doing this and wouldn't even cross my mind to do it sorry

[BLUETIT]

Impossible to do, as there is no such thing as a tradesperson these days !

Two week course and you’re deemed qualified

[BLUETIT]

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).

What happens if they need a Tom tit ?