Tipping the Builders
Discussion
We're coming to the end of our building work after 4 or so months,
The builders have been great. They've been polite, friendly and worked very hard. Above all they've helped out in several areas which weren't strictly part of the build like helping to move furniture, unblocking drains and clearing guttering etc with out a moments hesitation or complaint. They've even made me cups of tea
Having been in the building trade for more than 25 years, until ill health forced early retirement, I know how lucky we've been with them.
I'd like to give them a little "thank you" but I'm not sure what's appropriate.
Suggestions?
The builders have been great. They've been polite, friendly and worked very hard. Above all they've helped out in several areas which weren't strictly part of the build like helping to move furniture, unblocking drains and clearing guttering etc with out a moments hesitation or complaint. They've even made me cups of tea
Having been in the building trade for more than 25 years, until ill health forced early retirement, I know how lucky we've been with them.
I'd like to give them a little "thank you" but I'm not sure what's appropriate.
Suggestions?
stuartmmcfc said:
longshot said:
I figure you owe them dinner at the Ritz and £1200 each.
If they were getting 10% like you're meant to in a restaurant they'd be doing very well and I'd be skint Seriously, if they've been with you 4 months and have gone that extra mile, I think I'd go to £100 each.
That extra digit makes all the difference.
What has it taken them 4 months to build? Your own football stadium?
stuartmmcfc said:
Money was the obvious idea to me, but what's "the right amount"?
There's 4 of them and we're moderately well off but far from loaded!
£50 each??
I'm a bit out of touch nowadays and this doesn't seem much but there again it's not like they're expecting anything
To be honest, it's not about the actual amount, but more showing your appreciation. A bottle of spirit, or case of beer always go's down well. If going with money, then after several months £50 is prob a minimum. There's 4 of them and we're moderately well off but far from loaded!
£50 each??
I'm a bit out of touch nowadays and this doesn't seem much but there again it's not like they're expecting anything
My scaffolders gave me a hand placing some steel beams (circa 300kg each)
It only took them 15 mins but the alternative was to hire a crane.
I was going to give them some money but didn't want to offend with £10ea so I gave them a case of lager each - they were over the moon !
I think yours would be happy with £50 - but personally I'd get a load of lager / bitter / whiskey and offer them the equivalent in that.
It only took them 15 mins but the alternative was to hire a crane.
I was going to give them some money but didn't want to offend with £10ea so I gave them a case of lager each - they were over the moon !
I think yours would be happy with £50 - but personally I'd get a load of lager / bitter / whiskey and offer them the equivalent in that.
I had builders ( same firm) on and off for 12 months. I asked the main gang independentally what the others drank and on the last day had a BBQ with beers and sent them off with a envelope with £50 each plus £50 of their favourite tipple. Their after job efforts have been outstanding. Money plus the personal touch goes a long way.
I bought my builders (who were similarly good) each a torch. Sounds a bit crap but they were approx 35 quid ish from memory - nice aluminium led ones a decent make (like fenix if you don't know nothing about torches). Its the sort of thing they probably wouldnt buy themselves, but would come in useful in their game. They seemed appreciative.
I used to get tips when I worked for companies, but as the boss I rarely got anything other than the odd bottle of plonk which was still always appreciated (even though I rarely drink ) . My lads were always happy if they got a pack of Fosters or £20 quid. A bottle of something or pack of beer and £20 would be greatly appreciated by most trades, it's the thought that counts as some customers don't tip so anything is welcome.
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