You would be surprised just how much and when you should tip your movers. A move can be an emotional and stressful time in the life of an individual or a family unit. However, whether you are moving to work in a new city or just want a change of scenery, this relocation event can be made more positive with the right help from professional moving teams.

Having a professional moving team makes the relocation experience easier and more comfortable, where the staff will help you with fragile objects, as well as heavy furniture or a very delicate family antique and for which many people believe it is appropriate to show your appreciation of this work, with an extra pleasure.

When tipping professional movers, it is advisable to assess both the amount of time they are working on their move as well as the obstacles they are being asked to face, in addition to the willingness to do an optimal job and even empathy in the way of doing the job, just as you feel good treatment by a waiter in a restaurant, the same applies in this area of the service industry.

This brings us to the question, how much should you tip your movers?

A general rule is to tip $4-$5 per hour per move or 5-10% of the total cost of the move. For example, if you plan to spend $1,000 on your move, you can tip anywhere from $50 to $100 and split it equally among the crew helping you with your move.

Since tips are not required during the move-in process, deciding the right amount depends on the subjective. You can choose to tip your movers a flat amount or give them a percentage of the total cost of the move.

WHAT FACTORS SHOULD I CONSIDER TO DECIDE HOW MUCH TO TIP MY MOVERS?

People can assess how much to tip taking into account several factors of all the relocation work. Some of these include:

– How organized are your objects. If you have all your boxes sorted easily, your movers will really appreciate it. If you have boxes that are not labeled and the movers take the extra time to coordinate with you and put them in the correct rooms, you might consider giving them a small extra tip for their efforts.

– Weather conditions, when it is sweltering hot, when it rains or when the ground is frozen, the movers do a great job in these challenging conditions, you might want to consider tipping them.

– How many hours are they working on the site with you. An average move for a 3-bedroom house can take 7-10 hours. However, if the move takes longer than anticipated, noting that the movers are working hard and putting in more hours than expected, a tip could be greatly appreciated.

– If you live in a very large house or one that has several floors. If movers make multiple trips up and down stairs, moving oversized items into place, this saves you long hours of relocating items on your own. You might consider tipping a bit more because of the extra time and energy expended with all those flights of stairs.

Another factor to consider is depending on the place where you are going to move, it is not the same logistics to move from a different part of a city to move to another state or country, since many times more workers are involved and even different companies movers and carriers.

If you are planning a local move, you can tip at any time during the process. Many people want to wait until the end of the day to ensure the move is completed to their satisfaction, while others tip at the beginning of the day as a way to provide additional motivation.

Anything between $4 and $8 for every hour of hard work is a normal expectation to keep in mind when considering a tip. Therefore, for two hours of work, anything between $8 and $16 is appropriate.

Some people also choose to make different non-cash tips throughout the day’s process to keep everyone’s spirits up. For example, providing water or drinks and meals or snacks.

If you are moving to another country, you will probably involve more staff, and tipping a percentage could get very expensive very quickly. In this case, it might make sense to give a fixed tip to the carriers and drivers who manage the process. You can check with your moving company to find out how many people will be involved in your moving process and plan accordingly.

HOW TO TIP MOVER WORKERS IN A NUTSHELL:

Should movers be tipped? Yes, but only if their service was exceptional and you think they deserve a tip!

How much to tip the carriers? A standard tip is $4-8 per hour.

Do you have to tip moving companies with money? Nope! Food, drinks or any other form of appreciation is always welcome.

In addition, if you are now thinking of making a contract in the next few days, you can contact us at the number (305) 6768389 or [email protected], Online Movers & Storage will be ready to help you.

Happy moving!