Do people normally tip handymen?

Do people normally tip handymen is common question, and answer is tipping handymen is not normally expected or required in US, unlike tipping servers or movers, but it is appreciated for good work. Handymen typically charge hourly rate of 50 to 100 dollars or flat fee for job, and that rate includes their profit, so tip is not required as part of income, unlike restaurant workers who rely on tips. Most customers do not tip handymen for routine jobs like fixing leaky faucet, hanging shelves, or minor repairs. However, tipping is appreciated and sometimes done for exceptional service, difficult job, working in extreme conditions, completing job faster than expected, or for small independent handyman who goes above and beyond. If you want to tip, 10 to 20 percent of job cost or 20 to 50 dollars for larger job is common, or offering cold drink, lunch, or positive review can be appreciated. For handyman employed by company, company may have policy against tipping, so ask. For contractors doing large remodel, tipping not expected, but providing refreshments is nice. In general, tipping handyman is not normal custom, but if you feel service was outstanding, you can tip or leave positive review and referral, which is often more valuable than cash tip.