Knowing whether you should tip your movers and how much is not always easy. Here we offer you some tips to help you to decide if and how much you should offer.
The movers that you hired are working very hard to do their jobs. You are pleased with their speed,
efficiency, and their level of professionalism. But, what you are unsure about is whether you are expected to tip the moving people and if you are, then how much the amount should be. Is there a going rate and if yes, then what is it?
Tipping moving people and the decision about how much they should be tipped is not an easy one to answer and is not always cut and dry. There is no book of proper moving etiquette that you can consult to find out exactly how much you should pay those that do all of the heavy lifting and make sure that your personal property is transported safely from point A to point B.
While there is no right and wrong answer when it comes to the question about tipping movers, generally speaking, you should tip if you receive good service, but if you feel that the service was subpar, then you should not feel obligated to do so. Tipping is about rewarding movers who are deserving of it. If movers are extremely helpful and go out of their way to be accommodating to you, then you should tip them accordingly.
As the customer, you should provide beverages for the moving company that is appropriate for the time of day and the weather. Cold drinks, coffee, or hot chocolate are all good choices. If the move will take many hours and will extend through lunch and/or supper, then providing sandwiches, burgers, or pizza that can be eaten relatively fast and eaten while the move is underway would be greatly appreciated by the movers responsible for helping you with your relocation.
If one or two people are moving you, then tip in the range of $40 to $60. If there are two people, then they can split the money evenly. In determining the amount, you should also consider how difficult it was. In other words, think about whether you have heavy boxes to move, awkward pieces of furniture, or plenty of stairs to carry items up and down on.
If you are moved by more than two people, then tip each person $20 or thereabout. Give the total amount of money to the supervisor or head mover to be divided up amongst the team.
There may be instances where you feel that the service you received was exceptional. If this is the case, then you can tip up to $100, if you wish. However, this should only be reserved for the best of the best service. For instance, if someone helps you to pack items at the last minute or helps you to find your scared pet that got out of an opened door, then they are going beyond the call of duty to be helpful and kind and you may wish to thank them with a generous tip.
