Giving the builder a bonus after the house is completed?
Is there a custom/expectation/etiquette about tipping (or giving a bonus) to the builder after he completes your house? We just finished construction of a vacation home in Western Maryland and the builder is a really small local outfit (one main guy with a 6-man crew). We’ve really dealt with just 1 person. Should I give hims something? How much? No rude answers, please.
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20. October 2008 at 7:31 pm :
No. Not if it was a fair deal. Send a fruit basket, or better yet, offer to send over lunch for him and his crew on a Friday.
I think you should seriously occupy the dwelling for awhile and see how it plays out over time before you give him cash. I think my idea of a lunch is better, and it’s a perk for his crew as well, not just for the boss.
22. October 2008 at 3:18 am :
I have personally never heard of “tipping” a builder. You pay him to do a job and expect it to be done as agreed upon and in a professional manner.
22. October 2008 at 6:34 am :
I’m sure he was paid well for his services. Your compliments, testimonials, and referrals are your best gifts to an honest man who did good work for you.