OT: Do you thank contractors?

We have been having an addition put onto our house and also having some other work done by some contractors who have been wonderful. I had been thinking about ordering some pizza and beer for the crew on their last day of work. But then I started wondering if you should thank them in some more meaningful way.

For anyone else who has undergone a project like this, did you do something to thank the workers and, if so, what did you do? I don't want my thanks to end up being insulting if the rule of thumb is to tip them, or something.

As some companies won't allow workers to accept monetary tips, ordering pizza sounds like the way to go.......

I used to run a contractor's office. Pizza and beer would be a lovely gesture.

In addition, the best form of thanks is to offer your recommendation for the contractor, tell him he is welcome to use your home as a reference (and bring prospective clients to see his handywork) and spread his name around. The best flattery is word of mouth.

Glad to hear you had such a successful experience!

-m

We had a new roof put on last week and my husband took the guys some beers when they were cleaning up, and they were very surprised appreciative. I think many people don't even say hi to the people doing work on the house, so your idea is wonderful!

Susan
WAHM to Nicholas 10/01/01
& Baby #2 due 4/23/04!!!!