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Tipping for Home Services

How to tip for home services, from installing cable to selling your house

Tipping for Home Services
James Worrell
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Tipping Your Contractor

Average Tip
Not required.

Exceptional Circumstances
If a contractor clearly worked more hours than he billed, thank him with tickets to a game or concert.

Things to Consider
Tips aren't standard, but lunch or a bottomless cup of coffee are always appreciated.


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