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Ugh, how much to tip?

I hate trying to figure out what the right amount tip is!

We are having a patio, mulch and some sod put in.  There are three guys working and they will probably be here 3 total days.  How much should we tip them?  They are not the owners of the company.

Re: Ugh, how much to tip?

  • $40 each?  I have no idea really...
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  • Maybe I'm cheap, but I would bring cold drinks and not tip. I never knew you had to tip for lawn care/landscapers...
  • imageMommyLiberty5013:
    Maybe I'm cheap, but I would bring cold drinks and not tip. I never knew you had to tip for lawn care/landscapers...

    Cold drinks - maybe some cookies and this is me too!

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    imageMommyLiberty5013:
    Maybe I'm cheap, but I would bring cold drinks and not tip. I never knew you had to tip for lawn care/landscapers...

    Cold drinks - maybe some cookies and this is me too!

    I would do this.

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  • Seriously?  People tip landscapers now?  I had no idea.  I'd offer something cold to drink a few times each day when I was able to do it, but I wouldn't tip. I'm sure it would be appreciated as would the offer of cold drinks, but My guess is that it is unexpected.
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  • We've tipped movers and furniture delivery guys so why wouldn't we tip people who have worked very hard for three straight days in the 90 degree weather? 
  • imagekate2904:
    imagehawkeyes00:

    imageMommyLiberty5013:
    Maybe I'm cheap, but I would bring cold drinks and not tip. I never knew you had to tip for lawn care/landscapers...

    Cold drinks - maybe some cookies and this is me too!

    I would do this.

    I agree. If they did a great job, I would highly recommend them to others and work with them again should I have the need for their services.

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  • Oh good gracious - NOTHING! Our society has gotten tip happy. If they are your regular lawn service/landscaping company - meaning they come every week and mow your yard and perform you seasonal tasks - then at the end of the year or season you could give them a bonus/tip.

    I don't tip the plumber, the electrician, the pest guy, I don't tip the kid at mcdonalds or target or walmart or trader joes, etc. 

    If they are friends doing you a favor - then yeah tip them something. 

    IF they are a professional company then you tip nothing because they are being paid for their service. Now if ... while there ... they help you do something non-related to what they are being contracted to do (oh I don't know - help you re-arrange some heavy lawn furniture) then give them a little tip. 


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    We've tipped movers and furniture delivery guys so why wouldn't we tip people who have worked very hard for three straight days in the 90 degree weather? 

     

    Because it is their job and I assume you are paying a nice price to have that work done. Why not tip the worker at mcdonalds or walmart or target then? They are on their feet all day dealing with crazy people and sometimes not in the best working conditions and they sure as heck get paid a whole lot less than the guy doing landscape. 

  • ITA with above on not tipping and how we're "tip happy". 

    Along with a cold drink, maybe come out with some ice cream bars or Popsicles in the afternoon. Sounds silly, but would be a nice 5 minute break from the heat. 

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    Seriously?  People tip landscapers now? 
    No, they don't. Landscapers don't get tipped and don't expect to.

    I work in the landscape industry and I have been outside every day, sweating my assoff, this week.

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  • How about providing them lunch for the 3 days they are going to be working there.
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    imagefinally:):
    We've tipped movers and furniture delivery guys so why wouldn't we tip people who have worked very hard for three straight days in the 90 degree weather? 

     

    Because it is their job and I assume you are paying a nice price to have that work done. Why not tip the worker at mcdonalds or walmart or target then? They are on their feet all day dealing with crazy people and sometimes not in the best working conditions and they sure as heck get paid a whole lot less than the guy doing landscape. 

    Ditto. And well said.

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  • imagevgunter3:
    How about providing them lunch for the 3 days they are going to be working there.
    That's a good idea - I did that for our roofers, although they were friends of ours, we were still paying them for the work but also stopped and picked up some Jimmy Johns subs for them along with cold drinks throughout the day.
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  • Maybe I'm just a *** but I don't tip anyone but waiters in restaurants. Well occasionally there are a few other circumstances. Tipping is such a dumb concept anyway. I think companies should just pay people a normal wage.
  • If its the positive feeling you have for doing such a good job a compliment and referral would be way more appreciated. But a tip will always be some thing nice to receive. The amount depends on your budget, something like I have extra and wont really feel being spent
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