Some may think twice about tipping movers when they think of the total service cost they paid but, really, only a small percentage of the bill goes to a mover’s salary.
While professional movers normally do not expect clients to tip, the act will surely be appreciated when you offer it. Tipping moving companies is a way to say “thank you” for taking care of your belongings and for doing the hard work of lugging your stuff in and out of the truck to your new place. More than that, tipping is a form of recognition of quality service.
After a move, it can be tough for many to decide how much to tip movers. First of all, remember that tipping is generally done based on performance. Tipping moving companies is only applicable if you received a good service from them. You shouldn’t feel guilty about not giving a tip if the service is not tip-worthy at all. However, tip appropriately if a mover is professional, friendly, and goes the extra mile to accommodate your needs.
Rough Guidelines When Tipping Movers
– You should have suitable beverages on hand for the crew such as coffee, cold bottled water, or sports drinks.
– Prepare some food, especially if the move extends over a mealtime. Some offer to buy the crew a meal, usually lunch, in lieu of tipping moving companies. Some give a tip and feed the crew. Both offers are fine; just do what you’re comfortable with.
– The average tip for one to two movers ranges from a total of $40 to $60, depending on the length of hours they worked and the difficulty of the move, such as whether they had to lift heavy boxes or had to go up a flight of stairs.
– For a group of movers, the standard tip is $20 per mover for 8 hours or a full day of work, and $10 per mover for four hours or a half day of work.
– It is best to hand the money to each mover personally so you can show you recognize his or her individual effort.
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