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How Much to Tip Movers Long Distance

15-20% of the total move cost is an appropriate tip for long distance moving services. Our moving experts recommend using the standard tip formula for long-distance movers typically you're looking at around $5 per hour, per mover.

How Much to Tip Movers?

15-20% of the total move cost is an appropriate tip for long distance moving services. Our moving experts recommend using the standard tip formula for long-distance movers typically you're looking at around $5 per hour, per mover.

Can You Tip Long Distance Movers With A Credit Card?

If you're moving across the country, the people loading your belongings for the move may not be the same as those transporting all of your precious possessions to your new home. You also might have a different crew unloading at your new property. It's a good idea to tip each team that handles your stuff rather than waiting until the final crew is tipped.

How Much to Tip Movers?

Should I Tip My Long Distance Movers?

The first thing to note is that tipping in general is showing your gratitude for the services provided and is not required. Criteria for if you should tip or not are often based on the following factors.

How organized were you prior to their arrival?
If you already have your boxes easily sorted and labeled, you've done a lot of the work for them. But you may consider tipping a little extra if the movers have to help you decide where to put the boxes, or if they have to pack and unpack your belongings for you. Most long distance moving companies offer packing and unpacking as a service. If you ordered this service then a tip isn't as required as if you didn't.

How many hours were they working on site with you?
The average 3 bedroom house takes between 7-10 hours. Did your move take longer? If delays in the move are because they are moving slowly then that is on them, but if they are working hard you should consider tipping your movers a little extra for their efforts.

Was there weather issues?
Moving is a hard task in any weather. But if the weather outside is abnormally hot or the ground is icy or even flooded, you should tip your movers.

Are stairs involved in your move?
Moving a couch upstairs to a game room takes significantly more effort than moving it to a downstairs living area. The extra time and energy required for maneuvering your items to small corridors is another big factor as to whether or not your movers deserve a tip.

How many oversized items are involved in your move?
Speaking of couches, do you have a lot of oversized items such as fish tanks, jacuzzi, grand piano, or even a pool table since were talking about game rooms. These oversized items should have been discussed and accounted for during the long distance moving quote phase of your move, however they are still not the easiest items to move. If you have a lot of oversized items it's not really generous to add a few extra bucks at the end, but almost obligatory since they saved you so much time and effort on moving these items.

You may also give tips to movers based on intangibles: whether they're particularly kind and pleasant to your family, or if they do anything to make the move easier on your kids. These factors aren't as measurable and are more left up to your judgement.

Do You Tip Long Distance Movers Before or After A Move?

Communication is vital in any long distance moving endeavor. You should typically tip after the move. However, there are circumstances in which the team that helps you load the truck will differ from the team that helps you unload your items. In this case you should tip the first team and the second team after their task is complete. Be sure to let your movers know that a tip awaits them after the move, this will help encourage the crew to work more efficiently and safely.

Typically a tip ranges anywhere from $40-100 per mover who helps you. If you aren't sure don't ask the mover how much the tip should be, as they will always say that you don't need to tip, that's because you don't. However, if you choose to it should be around 15% of the move divided by the number of the movers to each mover.

Do You Tip Movers If A Company Is Paying For It?

Absolutely, you got the move paid for but the company probably isn't including a tip for the movers. If you appreciate their efforts tip them, show your gratitude for the time spent to help you move your belongings. People will tell you that it's customary to buy lunch for movers, and that is a good way to show that you care about them which often times they will reciprocate to your items. Remember movers are human, showing compassion and appreciation to them will go a long way in keeping your items safe.

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