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Post by sacteach on Jul 30, 2014 14:18:24 GMT
I'm getting my windows washed today and the guy will be using a tall ladder to get to the top of my living room windows. I do not own that tall of a ladder and live alone. I was considering asking him to change the battery in my smoke detector that's too high for the ladder I have. I normally have to ask a neighbor to bring his over, but I figure that other guy will already be in my living room with a tall ladder... is it okay to ask him to do that for me? Or is that inappropriate? I know he could just say "no" if he wasn't comfortable doing so, but I don't want to put him on the spot. ETA (also posted below): Thanks! I'll ask him and tip him more... which leads to my next question... how much would you tip? He charges $150 and he washes all of the windows inside and out, the screens, etc. I think he's here for about 3 hours (I haven't had it done for a couple of years and don't remember how long it took or how much I tipped him previously). I live entirely on the second floor, so all of the exteriors require him to move around the ladder. It will be a hot day so I also have plenty of cold water for him. UPDATE: It ended up being a "moo point"  He didn't bring a tall ladder into the house, he only used it outside. He has an extension rod thing that he uses to wash the tall windows on the inside and a little step ladder. So it looks like I'll just have to borrow my neighbor's ladder another time. I wasn't going to ask him to bring in a tall ladder if he didn't already have it in here. |
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Post by sharlag on Jul 30, 2014 14:19:21 GMT
I would! I work at a business where we go into homes for repair. Our technicians are frequently asked to do that sort of thing.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jul 30, 2014 14:19:53 GMT
It don't hurt to ask. If he is able to I would slip him a nice tip for a thank you.
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Post by sheepea on Jul 30, 2014 14:21:26 GMT
Yes, I think it's ok to ask! My SO has helped move furniture while in homes to do repairs and he doesn't mind if they are nice people!
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Post by River on Jul 30, 2014 14:22:40 GMT
Yep and I agree with a nice tip. If you're still uncomfortable, you ask to use the ladder for a second to change the battery yourself. Most nice guys will offer to do it for you.  |
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Post by ljs1691 on Jul 30, 2014 14:27:09 GMT
I would ask and I have a dh. Most of these guys are happy to help, especially for women. It is in their DNA.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 30, 2014 14:27:58 GMT
I would and I'd give him extra for doing it.
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Post by sacteach on Jul 30, 2014 14:30:53 GMT
Thanks! I'll ask him and tip him more... which leads to my next question... how much would you tip? He charges $150 and he washes all of the windows inside and out, the screens, etc. I think he's here for about 3 hours (I haven't had it done for a couple of years and don't remember how long it took or how much I tipped him previously). I live entirely on the second floor, so all of the exteriors require him to move around the ladder. It will be a hot day so I also have plenty of cold water for him.
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Post by akathy on Jul 30, 2014 14:31:22 GMT
I would ask if I could borrow his ladder for 5 minutes and do it myself.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 30, 2014 15:18:41 GMT
I'd probably give him $20?
I have never tipped my window guy. We live in a multi-level home and he charges $200. I guess I don't tip because he owns the business.
I would definitely tip him if he did something extra.
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Post by sacteach on Jul 30, 2014 15:20:04 GMT
That's what I was thinking. He does own the business and he's the only employee but he does a great job and it's something I'd never be able to do.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jul 30, 2014 15:22:00 GMT
I'd probably give him $20? I have never tipped my window guy. We live in a multi-level home and he charges $200. I guess I don't tip because he owns the business. I would definitely tip him if he did something extra. Yeah I was thinking $20-$25 as a tip. |
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Post by grammyj64 on Jul 30, 2014 15:46:44 GMT
I agree with $20 - and he might even refuse it, but I'd definitely offer.
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Post by mimima on Jul 30, 2014 22:45:29 GMT
I'd probably give him $20? I have never tipped my window guy. We live in a multi-level home and he charges $200. I guess I don't tip because he owns the business. I would definitely tip him if he did something extra. Mine fired me. Maybe it's because I didn't tip - I had no idea I was supposed to tip. |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 31, 2014 4:14:29 GMT
It's too bad that you weren't able to cross that chore off your list.
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He didn't bring a tall ladder into the house, he only used it outside. He has an extension rod thing that he uses to wash the tall windows on the inside and a little step ladder. So it looks like I'll just have to borrow my neighbor's ladder another time. I wasn't going to ask him to bring in a tall ladder if he didn't already have it in here.
