5 Ways To Show Your Appreciation For Movers Besides Tipping

In the United States, it can sometimes be confusing to know when you should or should not tip. If you are hiring local movers, you may wonder if you need to budget for a tip. For many professional moving companies, tipping is considered unnecessary because the full cost of labor is covered in your moving quote. Despite the fact that movers may not expect a tip, most people still tip between $10-$20 per mover for local moves. If you want, you may add a tip into your budget. However, if you feel that your movers are doing an excellent job, there are several ways that you can express your appreciation besides extra monetary compensation. 

A Kind, Courteous Greeting 

Moving can be stressful, and it can be easy to lose your temper under the stress of packing and loading your items. Many movers will appreciate a warm smile and a greeting from you. Simply shaking hands and introducing yourself to the entire team can go a long way towards making your movers feel welcome. Also, keeping a polite tone throughout the day when you have questions to ask or concerns about packing methods can help maintain a positive environment. 

Refreshing Drinks 

While it is not necessary to provide refreshments to your movers, offering cold drinks during warm weather or warm drinks during winter can show your movers that you recognize and appreciate their physical effort. This can be as simple as leaving out disposable cups and a pitcher of lemonade or a canister of hot coffee. However, you should not get offended if the movers decline your offer of refreshments as they usually come prepared with snacks and drinks of their own. 

A Comfortable Place to Relax During Breaks 

Depending on the size of your move, your movers may take multiple breaks or a longer lunch break while they are packing and loading your belongings. These breaks are a normal part of the moving process and should not be counted towards your total billable hours. However, many people forget that the movers will need to take breaks, so the movers end up taking a break around the back of the truck or wherever they can find shade. 

You can make their break time more comfortable by pointing out a comfortable place for them to take their breaks. This could be on a patio or in your yard. Alternatively, if you live near a coffee shop or convenient lunch spot, you might want to point it out as a possibility for their breaks. 

A Note On the Customer Satisfaction Survey 

If you are thoroughly pleased with your movers, you should consider letting your moving company know. This way the company can reward the movers appropriately. Likewise, if you are not happy with your movers it is important that you let your moving company know on your satisfaction survey or through a call to the main office so they can fix any problems with movers by taking appropriate disciplinary actions.  

A Referral 

Finally, one thing that most moving companies and the movers that they employ will appreciate is a referral if you appreciated their service. You may be able to leave a referral on their website, on a third-party website such as Yelp, or directly to your friends and family that are also contemplating a local move. 

While tipping may feel customary, it is not the only way that you can show your appreciation for quality, timely service during a move. These other simple actions will also be appreciated by your moving team and will let them know that you appreciate their hard work. 

If you're looking for a moving company to help you with your move, contact a company like Walsh Moving & Storage.

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