[Camie]

Should I tip the guy installing carpet at my house. If so, how much? He doesn't own the business, he's the installer for the company from which I purchased the carpet.

[Fr_Chuck]

I would say no, he is either a contract or employee of the carpet company most likely making more money a hour than you are.

[manimuth]

Should I tip the guy installing carpet at my house. If so, how much? He doesn't own the business, he's the installer for the company from which I purchased the carpet.

I usually try to tip someone who is doing physical work for me (installers, fixers, etc.). But I think I do it more for myself since I have seen them at work and I tip if I felt they did their job well.

[s_cianci]

If he's not the owner and he does a good job then I'd give him a little something, say $20.

[Thomas1970]

Any time physical labor in particular is involved I would always try to tip someone. I don't know about installing carpet, but I worked off and on as a professional mover for almost a decade, and we made a heck of a lot less than most people would assume, the same with landscaping. Twenty dollars is a very respectable tip, and such was always truly appreciated. It never hurts to be a bit kinder than is perhaps necessary. :)

[Jessyfay]

If you think he did a prompt good job I would tip.

[tinsign]

NO, trust me you tip them in the price you pay to have it installed... you could offer the person something to drink during the time (soft drinks only)