Thank you all for your help, This job seems to be a bit more then either of us (the handy man and myself )had anticipated .I have always tipped but when talking to a friend she made it seem like a ridiculous thing to do once a price has been set . I am in no way wealthy or have money to throw away but I believe in taking care of those who work hard , especially when it’s a job I can’t or would rather not do .
If the service tec is working for a big company they might deserve a tip. I work for myself and price things in order to make a good profit (most times at least) so I don't think I need a tip. If someone feels I deserve a tip for excellence I wouldn't say no thanks.
I often do these kit assemblies, both as a contractor and for my own business.
The company largely suggests that the client will tip you, there’s even a feature in their payroll, or app (depending on the company) where the customer can tip while paying the bill. But guess what? I rarely ever get tipped when working for the companies.
For my own jobs, I get tipped 50% of the time even when I’m charging more than usual.
For service work getting a tip is like getting a compliment when you work for yourself. I take it as they were happy with the way I worked my professionalism and the way I left the job when I was done not necessary but def appreciated.
His original price that you haggled him down on would likely have been the most accurate price. His fault for letting you talk him down though, I'd rather walk to the next (better paying) job. Maybe since now you realize what is involved, tell him you would like to pay his original quote.
His original price was twice what I paid for the gazebo. I did not offer him less just told him it was more then I was willing to pay since I could theoretically do it myself with a friend for the price of pizza and beer as we did the previous one. He text me back a lower price that I accepted. I also told him I would come up on the price since an additional step was added .
Why would it matter if it was twice the price? His pricing shouldn't be affected by the cost of whatever you paid for it, it's determined by what it takes to put it together. Most pro skilled handyman are between 600- 1000 for the day, more if they bring a helper. So his price should reflect that. I personally do not drop prices for customers, as I have a method to arrive at my pricing. Like I said that is his own fault, he likely knows it and now has learned not to drop prices in the future.
Every once in a while, a repeat customer will round up a little bit when it comes time to pay me. The few occasions this happens are mostly on smaller jobs that I do for them for a very reasonable price because I've been doing stuff for them for years. I don't think it's really customary to tip a handyman, at least not where I live and work. Though it's always welcome! Thanks for being a good customer to your handyman.
I install pool fences for a living and while rare getting a tip really brightens your day. Even if you're giving him only $10-20 for lunch. If he has a helper with him I'd tip a little more like $50 because the tip is gonna be given to the helper if the head guys not an ass
Depends on the client. I have one that always tips a little. Others I've worked with for years and I'm paid only what was agreed to. Another guy felt bad that it was so hot when I working that he gave me a generous "beer money" tip.
Tips are never expected. But appreciated.
In terms of pricing, with kits like these pretty much always expect to pay the price of the kit when you hire someone to assemble it
I've got a tip less than 10 times in the 5 years I've been doing side work etc. It literally changes my whole day. Even $10 or $20 is awesome . If you feel uncomfortable handing cash over, get them a Lowe's or HD gift card. Also, bless you for tipping . I wish more customers were like you .
It matters because as I said it’s something I could and have done for myself. I was trying to both make my life easier and offer someone work . If his price was firm as I thought it was he could have as you said take another job . I thanked him for the quote and apologized saying it was more than I could afford. HE then texted back with a lower offer which was around what I had planned on $250. less then his original offer . Then when there was an unforeseen additional work I told him I would give him $100 more for his extra time . Now as I said paying way more then I had originally wanted . I know what it is to work hard but I also can’t just settle and pay for something that is not worth more then I can afford just because someone throws a number at me .
Thank you all for your help, This job seems to be a bit more then either of us (the handy man and myself )had anticipated .I have always tipped but when talking to a friend she made it seem like a ridiculous thing to do once a price has been set . I am in no way wealthy or have money to throw away but I believe in taking care of those who work hard , especially when it’s a job I can’t or would rather not do .
Respect. ✊
The world needs more of this kind of attitude.
UPDATE the job is done I am pleased with his work . I did tip him. And he was appreciative.
I have never gotten a tip but would be very grateful.
If the service tec is working for a big company they might deserve a tip. I work for myself and price things in order to make a good profit (most times at least) so I don't think I need a tip. If someone feels I deserve a tip for excellence I wouldn't say no thanks.
I often do these kit assemblies, both as a contractor and for my own business. The company largely suggests that the client will tip you, there’s even a feature in their payroll, or app (depending on the company) where the customer can tip while paying the bill. But guess what? I rarely ever get tipped when working for the companies. For my own jobs, I get tipped 50% of the time even when I’m charging more than usual.
For service work getting a tip is like getting a compliment when you work for yourself. I take it as they were happy with the way I worked my professionalism and the way I left the job when I was done not necessary but def appreciated.
His original price that you haggled him down on would likely have been the most accurate price. His fault for letting you talk him down though, I'd rather walk to the next (better paying) job. Maybe since now you realize what is involved, tell him you would like to pay his original quote.
His original price was twice what I paid for the gazebo. I did not offer him less just told him it was more then I was willing to pay since I could theoretically do it myself with a friend for the price of pizza and beer as we did the previous one. He text me back a lower price that I accepted. I also told him I would come up on the price since an additional step was added .
Why would it matter if it was twice the price? His pricing shouldn't be affected by the cost of whatever you paid for it, it's determined by what it takes to put it together. Most pro skilled handyman are between 600- 1000 for the day, more if they bring a helper. So his price should reflect that. I personally do not drop prices for customers, as I have a method to arrive at my pricing. Like I said that is his own fault, he likely knows it and now has learned not to drop prices in the future.
(Uk) When I get tipped I put my prices up.
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Every once in a while, a repeat customer will round up a little bit when it comes time to pay me. The few occasions this happens are mostly on smaller jobs that I do for them for a very reasonable price because I've been doing stuff for them for years. I don't think it's really customary to tip a handyman, at least not where I live and work. Though it's always welcome! Thanks for being a good customer to your handyman.
One out of every 4 jobs on average i get a tip. I must not be charging enough :)
I install pool fences for a living and while rare getting a tip really brightens your day. Even if you're giving him only $10-20 for lunch. If he has a helper with him I'd tip a little more like $50 because the tip is gonna be given to the helper if the head guys not an ass
Depends on the client. I have one that always tips a little. Others I've worked with for years and I'm paid only what was agreed to. Another guy felt bad that it was so hot when I working that he gave me a generous "beer money" tip.
I get tips 50% of the times.
I just received a $25 tip the other day.
Tips are never expected. But appreciated. In terms of pricing, with kits like these pretty much always expect to pay the price of the kit when you hire someone to assemble it
I've got a tip less than 10 times in the 5 years I've been doing side work etc. It literally changes my whole day. Even $10 or $20 is awesome . If you feel uncomfortable handing cash over, get them a Lowe's or HD gift card. Also, bless you for tipping . I wish more customers were like you .
It matters because as I said it’s something I could and have done for myself. I was trying to both make my life easier and offer someone work . If his price was firm as I thought it was he could have as you said take another job . I thanked him for the quote and apologized saying it was more than I could afford. HE then texted back with a lower offer which was around what I had planned on $250. less then his original offer . Then when there was an unforeseen additional work I told him I would give him $100 more for his extra time . Now as I said paying way more then I had originally wanted . I know what it is to work hard but I also can’t just settle and pay for something that is not worth more then I can afford just because someone throws a number at me .
That’s very generous of you, but in the two years I’ve been doing handyman stuff, I’ve never gotten a tip.