BBI tip threads are always entertaining. Wanted to get some opinions. I have 2 guys installing a new boiler in my house today. Not an easy job bc it's in my crawlspace. What would be an appropriate tip for each guy? It's about an 8 hour job (cost of the job is $5K). I'm thinking $40-$50 each. Too light? Too much?
Thanks
If you're having renovations done, do you tip every guy who is subcontracted? Plumbers, painters, electricians, roofers? No you pay them for the job as contracted. In fact you're paying a huge amount for the labor.
I just don't think you tip tradesmen.
If not, no tip - they are professionals.
^This. In particular, would go with the difficulty of the job (if they're carefully dragging an extremely heavy unit to avoid any damages to your property, they earned an extra something). Otherwise, they're skilled labor, even if they're employees they're not really dependent on tips to make a living.
I always tip the installers, usually about $20.