- You don’t need to tip plumbers, but consider leaving one if the work was well done, if the job took longer than expected, or if they responded to an emergency.
- Give plumbers a 10–15% tip of the total bill if you’re happy with the service.
- Offer food and drinks, recommend the plumber to friends and family, and leave a review online as an alternative to a monetary tip.
Are you expected to tip a plumber?
Plumbers don’t expect tips but still appreciate it if you give them one. Most plumbers are paid by the hour or day, and don’t rely on tips as part of their income. However, if your plumber did an exceptional job, worked on a long, strenuous project, or responded to an emergency call, then offering them a tip will really show your gratitude and be a nice bonus for them. It’s not necessary to tip for small jobs, like fixing a simple leak or unclogging a drain, but consider tipping for jobs like installing a toilet or running new pipes through your home. Some plumbing companies don’t allow their employees to accept tips. If you try offering a tip and they refuse, they may have a no-tip policy in place. If you’re feeling financially burdened and can’t afford to tip, don’t worry about giving one.
How much should you tip?
Tip a plumber 10–15% Check the bill from your plumber and find the subtotal for their services. If the job was straightforward and easy, like a simple drain cleaning or leak repair, then it’s okay to tip on the lower end since it wasn’t a lot of work. For larger repairs, like replacing pipes, installing appliances, or running new water lines through your home, then consider the higher end of the range. Some common jobs and the standard tip amounts are: Drain cleaning: $20–30 USD Leak repairs: $20 USD or more (depending on the leak’s severity) Appliance installations: $20–50 USD Water line installations: $100–200 USD
Alternatives to Cash Tips
Provide snacks or food while the plumber is working. Rather than giving extra cash at the end of a plumbing job, offer them coffee, tea, water, or a snack, especially if they’re working all day. They’ll appreciate the refreshments while they’re making repairs so they can stay focused on the job.
Recommend the plumber to other people. If you have a friend or family that’s looking for a plumber, tell them about the good experiences that you’ve had with the one you hired. The positive word of mouth will help the plumber get more paying customers for their business. You could also give a recommendation on a relevant social media or neighborhood group or page.
Leave a review of their business online. Find the plumbing business on Google or Yelp, and click the “Write a Review” button. Give the service a rating out of 5 stars and give your review a short title, like “Phenomenal service” or “Best plumber in town.” Then, write your review, being sure to note how the plumber went above and beyond. Your positive review will help convince other people to choose the plumber’s business.
Should you tip other contractors?
Tip contractors if they do provide exceptional service. Most home contractors, like electricians, HVAC installers, painters, and window installers, don’t expect tips since gratuities are usually already worked into the service costs. Still, if you’re really happy with the service and the workers went above and beyond, then it doesn’t hurt to offer a tip that’s less than 20% of the total bill. If you’re tipping a cleaner or yard maintenance worker, give them a larger tip or gift around the holiday season rather than providing one every time they visit. If there are multiple workers, split the tip amount evenly between them.
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