Do you 'Tip' a Morton crew?
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If you feel they did a great job, tip them. I'd give them enough to have lunch etc.
justanengineer
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Food. Snacks of the sweet variety, especially donuts, are appreciated by any hardworking person. Water, sweet tea, Kool-aid, etc on hot days is definitely appreciated, but bring a pitcher of it with plastic cups (no glass!). At lunchtime I'd suggest a bit of bbq'ing and sharing if theyre that darn friendly. Access to the bathroom should definitely be considered as well, and may become a necessity.
I would never tip cash personally for various reasons.
I would never tip cash personally for various reasons.
marty_p
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Bring 'em donuts in the morning, grill/BBQ for 'em for lunch, then send 'em home with a 12-pack! 
That will be a much more genuine 'thank you' than slipping them some cash or gift cards. My Dad taught me this years ago, and I still employ it today with roofers, etc.
That will be a much more genuine 'thank you' than slipping them some cash or gift cards. My Dad taught me this years ago, and I still employ it today with roofers, etc.Chuck122
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Tried that the other day... Now I have to go to court
I'll just post some of the garage instead. Please don't PM me either. It's not gonna happen.
Here's what they got to start with...
And what they get to deal with now...
Forecast is calling for rain on/off the next few days. Talk about a nasty mess to work in. The kind of mud that builds up on your boots once there's already mud built up on your boots.
I always take care of anyone here working for me. I tip furniture deliveries, feed the AC crew, just make them feel welcome. I figure a little bit of kindness from me might be just what they need to get thru another day or week.
slip knot
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I always tip my contractor help. I've found that its much easier to get guys to do a little extra if you've been good to them. Now if they do crappy work they get nothing but most guys try to do good work and get rewarded. The others don't get invited back for the next project. I actually have contractors asking when i'm going to do another rehab. I usually give gift cards to the local steakhouse. supervisors get enough to treat the family and workers get enough to treat the spouse. Works for me.
cyamaha2007
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I always make sure a cooler is full of water and beer. That seems the most appreciated.
dreamingmuscle
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Donuts and a hot drinks in the morning and Endless cold drinks threw out the day. Add a hot grill in action during lunch and you will get you a bang up job.
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denis4x4
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I'll second that! However, due to potential liability issues, we don't allow alcohol on the premises.
marty_p
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Root beer = zero liability! 
From what I've heard that Morton charges to put up a building, I wouldnt have anything left to tip them.
Seriously though, if yor impressed with the quality of the work and the time it took them, definetly kick them back some thing extra.
The guys that did my grading work didnt charge me much as far as the " dollar " goes, but they got to keep all the lumber which could have ran into some pretty darrn good money ( maybe same or more as I paid them in cash ) there were 3 guys everyday and twice I gave them 40$ for lunch
When it came time to frame the building and put the metal roof and siding on, Most of the guys were voluteers, 2 were " hired guns " because of they're experience. I paid them from the minute they pulled up until the minute they left, paid for their lunches, through breaks and one of them got sick on a hot day doing the roof and he got paid 2 hours for laying down.
It was well worth it on my part, these guys were smart, knew exactly what was going on and I got a better job done having them around. Plus its never been a problem getting them to come over to do other things at a moments notice and they do it for free now most often.
Seriously though, if yor impressed with the quality of the work and the time it took them, definetly kick them back some thing extra.
The guys that did my grading work didnt charge me much as far as the " dollar " goes, but they got to keep all the lumber which could have ran into some pretty darrn good money ( maybe same or more as I paid them in cash ) there were 3 guys everyday and twice I gave them 40$ for lunch
When it came time to frame the building and put the metal roof and siding on, Most of the guys were voluteers, 2 were " hired guns " because of they're experience. I paid them from the minute they pulled up until the minute they left, paid for their lunches, through breaks and one of them got sick on a hot day doing the roof and he got paid 2 hours for laying down.
It was well worth it on my part, these guys were smart, knew exactly what was going on and I got a better job done having them around. Plus its never been a problem getting them to come over to do other things at a moments notice and they do it for free now most often.
jaker10
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When I had my building put up I always had a cooler full of beer waiting for them. They never drank till they were off work. They would get off work before I got home and would wait for me to get there and then we all would have a beer 2,3,?. Then they would take me around to show what they had done and ask for my input. If there were any ? or changes I wanted. Super group of people. I think it broke the ice with them. Not just another job/another day, lets get the hell out of here. It showed me that they did care about there work and they cared about me as a customer.
Zeke
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That's very nice looking. The weather vane is a great touch. The pic ^^^^ is very nice too.
As a contractor I'll chime in. Any courtesy extended is welcome. You've read here long enough about the dicks that are never satisfied.
Not all workers like heavy food so plan a little buffet if you're going to serve food. I haven't eaten meat for 28 years and I get offered food all the time. But, it's usually something like a ham sandwich and I don't feel like explaining that I don't eat ham. It puts the customer in an awkward position.
Therefore, I carry my lunch to every job and simply decline any food. Now, if there is a crew, well every man for himself. But make sure the odd one like me can get a PB&J sandwich. Maybe some simple fruit.
Drinks, yes. Mexican people don't like water in a pitcher nor do they like ice. Cold bottled water is what to have on hand. And real Cokes. Mexican Coke if you can find it.
In a lot of cases, if you provide a grill, they will cook themselves. If they are back for more than one day and they understand you will have a grill or cook stove, they will bring on the tortillas and ingredients.
Other crews will have other ideas so you can simply ask. Some might go for a bucket of Kentucky. But don't forget the slaw for me.
As a contractor I'll chime in. Any courtesy extended is welcome. You've read here long enough about the dicks that are never satisfied.
Not all workers like heavy food so plan a little buffet if you're going to serve food. I haven't eaten meat for 28 years and I get offered food all the time. But, it's usually something like a ham sandwich and I don't feel like explaining that I don't eat ham. It puts the customer in an awkward position.
Therefore, I carry my lunch to every job and simply decline any food. Now, if there is a crew, well every man for himself. But make sure the odd one like me can get a PB&J sandwich.
Maybe some simple fruit.Drinks, yes. Mexican people don't like water in a pitcher nor do they like ice. Cold bottled water is what to have on hand. And real Cokes. Mexican Coke if you can find it.
In a lot of cases, if you provide a grill, they will cook themselves. If they are back for more than one day and they understand you will have a grill or cook stove, they will bring on the tortillas and ingredients.
Other crews will have other ideas so you can simply ask. Some might go for a bucket of Kentucky. But don't forget the slaw for me.
We had an ice storm on '94 and were without power for 16 days. We gave coffee and snacks to all the utility companies. I asked the power company guys if they needed anything as they were staying in another town at a motel that did not have power. He said the town had a curfew and they could not buy anything when they got off. He said that after over 2 weeks, they would love a beer. I told him to come by the house when they got off. I bought 2 coolers and iced down 2 cases of beer. I told them to drop the cooler off every day and I would refill it for them.
I had power the next day!!!
I had power the next day!!!
1jjpop
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Had a carpet layer do our basement , at noon he didn't have his lunch, I asked him if he would eat a hamburger ,ff and a can of pop, if I would go get it , he said sure. When he got done eating ,he had the steps to do, he done a wonderful job . Thank me all the time he was picking up his tools . It pays to treat people like you would be wanted treated. worked good for both of us......
Homebody
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Wow, that is a great looking building and one I'd love to duplicate!
Modifieddriver
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My wife and I took our crew out to lunch a couple of times. A family restaurant and a BBQ restaurant.
My wife made it clear SHE was doing this and I was along for the ride. She wanted a weather vane installed and they all lined up to do it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Work crews consume calories and usually want a REAL meal. MickeyD's ain't even in the running.
My wife made it clear SHE was doing this and I was along for the ride. She wanted a weather vane installed and they all lined up to do it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Work crews consume calories and usually want a REAL meal. MickeyD's ain't even in the running.
Too_Many_Tools
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Good advice...treat them that way you would want to be treated.
We all have dealt with the public who treats you like dirt.
One thing I have done with the buildiings I have had built is all the workers get to sign their signature on the inside of the building. Knowing your name is on your work for all to see is a big incentive to do it right and take pride in your work.
We all have dealt with the public who treats you like dirt.
One thing I have done with the buildiings I have had built is all the workers get to sign their signature on the inside of the building. Knowing your name is on your work for all to see is a big incentive to do it right and take pride in your work.