When you hire a moving company to help you with your relocation, it's a sign of courtesy to tip the movers. This should be taken into account when you plan your move and budget for it. The industry standard is to tip 15-20% of the total cost of the move. However, the question isn't always “How much do you tip those who move?” but rather “Do we tip the movers?” Before moving day, make sure to call the company and check if they accept tips. If your policy doesn't allow tipping, you can show your appreciation by providing non-alcoholic food or snacks for your moving team.
This is especially welcome when the move takes place on a hot day or during mealtimes. You can also skip tipping if it was already included in the cost of the move, which is a practice adopted by some moving companies for long-distance relocations. Finally, tipping is not necessary if the process was excessively delayed, if your property or belongings were damaged, or if you received poor service. In this case, dissatisfied customers may offer a lower tip than the established guideline. Once the relocation is complete, put the cash tip for each mover in a separate envelope and distribute it individually.
Avoid giving a lump sum to the foreman (supervisor of the moving crew) to be divided. This way, you can make sure that your money reaches its intended recipient right after they finish their job. Although it's customary to give the same tip to each mover, you can give a higher tip to anyone who provides an exceptional service. When it comes to household moves, tipping or not tipping is not the question. While it's common to give a certain amount as a tip, if your moving agents don't do their job properly, you can choose not to give them a tip. Tipping in the moving industry is common and its workers, like most workers in the service industry, appreciate this gesture.
As it's not something that happens often, you may not be sure if you need to tip your movers or how much to give them.
