Should You Tip Movers?

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Tipping as form of gratitude for a good service you receive is widely practiced everywhere - in salons, pizza delivery, restaurants, getting a cab, and more. But have you ever wondered if movers should also get a tip from you? Read along.

If you hired a moving company, deciding how much to tip your moving crew can be tricky. You can give cash or other incentives but one thing is for sure: Movers who provided excellent service deserve an appreciation.

Professional movers emphasize that different moving companies have policies on tipping so be sure to ask first. If you decide to hire a reliable mover to help you with packing and loading, find out if they allow tipping or if it's against their policy.
If they do allow tipping, the question now is: How much do you tip movers? This is solely based on your preference as there's no fixed amount you can give. You can give $30, $60, or even $100, whatever amount you are comfortable with, especially if the movers are really good and have done something exceptional, such as carefully packing fragile items, showing up earlier than the specified time, showing professionalism, or assisting with last-minute moving. You can give the money to your moving crew or to their supervisor so he will be the one to distribute it accordingly.

On the other hand, if you feel you received a service less than your standards, it is important to note that you are not obliged to give a tip. Remember, tipping movers is optional.

Aside from cash, there are many ways to show your appreciation towards movers especially if their company doesn't allow them to accept tips. You can buy them snacks, cold drinks, or coffee. You can leave a great feedback to review sites or recommend them through their social media pages.

What are your thoughts about tipping movers? If you recently made a big move, how did you show your thanks to your moving crew? We'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment below for any questions you may have.