<p>We have been having some work done on a small project and are very appreciative of the excellent workmanship and attitudes of the crew. We’d like to get them some sort of final thank you gift, budget about $100 per guy.</p>
<p>Any suggestions or creative ideas?</p>
<p>I know it’s not what you had in mind but probably the best gift to them would be referrals to other people so they can get other jobs.</p>
<p>But if you want to give them something personally, something that works out well is a gift card to a restaurant or restaurant group (like the Chili’s/Macaroni Grill/On the Border one). This is something for them outside of their profession (in other words - not tool related) and something they can share with their family which if they’re a busy independent contractor is an especially good thing since some of these people work unbelievable hours. It also demonstrates concretely to their family how their clients really appreciated them and how the family can take part in that appreciation.</p>
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<p>It was greatly appreciated by the construction guys and their families.</p>
<p>I’d just give them the cash. Is this so very different from a very generous tip for someone who provides you with excellent service? Giving a non-monetary gift to someone you know and whose tastes you know is one thing, giving a small token gift (ie. Starbucks gift certificate or other gift certificate, ie.) is yet another. $100 each seems to me more than a token, and I think cash would probably be most appreciated.</p>
<p>I didn’t know what to give to “the guys” as a thank you, so I invited them all to a catered lunch. They seemed to really enjoy and I made sure they took home any extras. I gave an extra gift to our foreman.</p>
<p>I think cash is the best idea, but I know that construction workers in our home have always loved food gifts.</p>
<p>Wow!! You are generous! I agree that food is always appreciate, but green cash is appreciated more.</p>
<p>When we had our kitchen done two years ago, we invited the crew and their families to a party that we hosted, then made sure they had a good time. One of the wives told me it was the first time she’d ever seen a job her husband had done.</p>
<p>I think $100 bills would be the most appreciated presents. Some sort of breakfast or lunch in addition would be good on the day the $ gifts are given.</p>
<p>My sister frequently has remodeling or gardening workers at her house and she often makes them coffee/tea and omelets and toast in the morning. They seem to always be most appreciative.</p>
<p>We did $100 gift cards at Target.</p>
<p>We had a contractor who ultimately turned into a total jerk, but before he did he was complaining of some back issues and we offered to get him a massage. He really liked the idea (but never followed through).</p>
<p>Just curious, what was the total labor cost and how many workers are on the crew? $100/each seemed high, unless it is a large job.</p>
<p>for a two days(10+ hours/day) painting job, I gave about $200 for the 4 guys and I took care of the lunches and drinks. I was basically act as general contractor though. I had to provide everything including material, tools and transportation. None of them speak English and drive a car.</p>
<p>We always give cash…we found that most construction workers really struggle just to meet the basic needs of their families.</p>
<p>cash-- we did something similar and in Spanish. It was appreciated.</p>
<p>Cash would be most appreciated by construction guys. </p>
<p>I would also provide pizza or cold drinks the last day</p>
<p>My husband gave $100 and a cold six pack to each worker as they were walking out the door on the last day.</p>
<p>I do some construction… As a volunteer with no salary on my free time… As part of habitat.</p>
<p>I love when people provide lunch. So anything lunch related would be great. Recommendations would be great too. Cash is always nice for any occasion… ;)</p>
<p>Please make sure if you have a general contractor with subs that all the workers have been paid. (We knew someone who’s contractor called immigration just as they finished up. All the workers were arrested and sent back to Mexico The family who knew nothing took cash down to where they were held and paid them). After that cash and a lunch the day BEFORE they finish is wonderful.</p>
<p>My relatives try to provide lunch and beverages most days to the crew when they are having work done. They feel they get better quality work. I would probably provide a beverage that is non-alcoholic and food, with cash for an exceptional job as well as referrals. </p>
<p>Awful of that contractor to turn on his employees and turn them in, probably to avoid paying them. He should be prosecuted for having undocumented workers, which he exploited!</p>
<p>Give each a nice crisp $100 bill with a note.</p>