How much to tip the moving crew? While there’s no hard and fast rule, here are some general guidelines for tipping your moving company crew. The amount will depend on the work involved, distance moved and even the speed of your move.
How Much to Tip Local Movers?
The general rule is to tip for service above and beyond. 15% is a good average to tip your movers. You may want to tip based on how well you’re treated from start to finish. In some cases, a token of appreciation rather than money can be in the form of refreshments or a meal.
How Much to Tip?
If you have an antique or something very valuable, you may want to tip above the average. You may also want to consider how much the crew helped you throughout the move. Did they load and unload your items or just handle them when they got to their destination?
When deciding how much to tip your movers, remember it’s not included in the moving price so you can give them whatever you want but it’s usually best to round up to the nearest dollar. This way your tip won’t be perceived as cheap or stingy but not too much for the service given.
Here are some guidelines to help you figure out how much to tip local movers:
Factors to Consider
1. Heavy items: Crews who have to lift heavy items like appliances, furniture and boxes get a bigger tip than those who don’t.
2. Distance moved: Movers who travel farther distances sometimes charge more for the move because they incur more costs in relocating. So it may be good to consider
3. Hours worked: Movers who work longer hours or on a weekend should be tipped more because they may have taken time off from their regular job.
4. Items left in the truck at the end of the move: Movers who leave less in their trucks have been very efficient and deserve a bigger tip.
5. Items at the new location: If your belongings are in better shape than when you packed them and the movers get all the credit for this, you should tip more.
6. If the crew went above and beyond with great service, you may want to tip more.
7. Be wary of movers who ask for a tip in advance, sometimes this is followed by bad work or even your valuables and possessions disappearing.
In the end it’s up to you if you want to tip or not. Don’t feel obligated especially if it’s beyond your budget. In most cases you can just write a separate check before the move to cover any expected tips for service above and beyond. While Abreu movers appreciate any kind of tip, we also understand that sometimes people can’t give big tips.
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