How much do movers tip?
When moving, many people ask themselves the same question: should I tip the movers? If the tipping is required in certain circles, it also remains a personal choice. In all cases, we tip to express our appreciation for exceptional service.
Should you tip movers?
In general, service staff in restaurants, hotels, transportation (taxis, shuttle drivers), hairdressers, and wellness centres such as spas are tipped.
Movers are also service providers. So it makes perfect sense to consider tipping movers when the service provided exceeds expectations. It’s a way of showing appreciation for their efforts, which are sometimes titanic!
When to tip the mover?
When the service is excellent of course! Exceptional service for movers goes far beyond transporting goods. Providing excellent service includes paying great attention to detail, handling your fragile items with care and respect. Avoiding damaging floors and walls when traveling is another mark of delicacy and respect that can be emphasized. All these little touches that go above and beyond basic service can be enough to justify tipping the movers.
Things to consider before tipping movers:
- Did they take overtime to gather your stuff?
- Was the weather difficult (rain, snow, heatwave)?
- Did they have to handle very heavy objects?
- Did you have any possessions requiring special attention (e.g. a piano)
- Did they dismantle and reassemble furniture?
- What was the total duration of the move in hours?
- Were the movers professional and courteous?
How much to tip movers?
Tipping the mover is a personal decision based on the quality of the service received, but also on the budget planned for your move. To determine how much to tip movers, you must consider these elements.
Common practice suggests tipping around $5 per hour per mover. For complex moves with fragile and valuable goods, the standard suggests around 10% of the total amount, divided between the different members of the team.
Other elements to consider when knowing what to tip your movers: difficult weather conditions (hello heatwave!), many stairs, etc. In short, all elements that complicate the movers’ task can justify a higher tip.
Tip money? Not necessarily
If you’re not comfortable tipping your movers with cash or are strapped for cash, know that there are other ways to show your appreciation.
Aside from money, another way to express your gratitude can be to leave a positive review on the web. This is always appreciated by businesses.
Other ideas for what kind of tip to give movers: Offering refreshing drinks can be another smart way to thank your movers, especially in the summer. A simple gesture that can greatly contribute to their well-being and productivity.
Finally, avoid beer and alcohol, because your movers are not allowed to drink during their shift!
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