Zanthus:  NO
2009-06-23 16:24:58

StajahRee:  Why not? I mean, he came all the way to your house... for free. ADDITION: Just because it's part of the job, & not expected, doesn't mean it's not nice. You could turn his day around with this random act of kindness. Even if it just $5.
2009-06-23 16:25:01

S1lent:  Hi, Nope. If he was any kind of repairman he wouldn't accept it. The question reminds me of the movie "My Blue Heaven" starring Steve Martin. S1lent
2009-06-23 16:26:14

Big:  Yes because if he gets the job he will do it better. It's just good customer relations.
2009-06-23 16:26:53

Paul in San Diego:  No. Doing estimates is part of the job.
2009-06-23 16:27:44

darmit:  I would say no! He is there to try to get your business, so he should be impressing you with his product and price for repair. If the work was done by him and you were satisfied with the end result, than I would tip him.
2009-06-23 16:28:41

T.J.:  No, that is just part of the job. They do not expect to get any tips.
2009-06-23 16:28:53

bluegoat114:  Absolutely not. It is not expected.
2009-06-23 16:30:16

Mark C:  As a repair dude, I would hope you start a trend. Right now, I don't get tips, but will get a cold drink and even vegetables from gardens.
2009-06-23 16:33:30

Katieeee.:  no no no no no!
2009-06-23 16:35:22

Live Talapia:  FREE means FREE estimate. You are not obligated to give him/her tips unless you want to. Your decision buddy.
2009-06-23 16:38:40

PEACE:  Usually when I go to do an estimate, It's free. If I get the job...that alone is my reward. I am always grateful to a bonus but in my 35 years of handymaning have never received a tip for an estimate. If i did receive a tip, i'd love it. I usually only tip people in life that have to clean-up after me, like waitresses, bartenders, maids and barbers.
2009-06-23 17:14:45

Teena S:  It's your choice if you want to give him a tip or not. http://www.handyman-business.com/Home-Repair-And-Remodeling-Estimates.html
2009-06-24 00:03:48

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2009-06-26 13:57:10