GE 30 Gas Stove for Sale

Thanks for your feedback Bklnite. I'll keep it in mind.

Posted by: ignutzz at July 16, 2008 4:09 PM in response to GE 30 Gas Stove for Sale

What Steve said.

Also, yes, you will need permits (and probably inspections) for the electrical work.

Posted by: ignutzz at July 16, 2008 12:42 PM in response to Does DOB go through your whole project when called to inspect a part of it?

Lunch would be appropriate (do not serve alcohol unless you're giving it to them at the close of business - it's a safety violation). Another option is a letter to their boss saying how pleased you were with their efforts. The workers don't get a cut, they get and hourly wage. If you sing their praises to the boss (and let them know you're doing so) it gives them leverage to ask for a raise - which has a much greater long term benefit than a quick tip.

Posted by: ignutzz at July 16, 2008 12:07 PM in response to Tipping Contractors?

Sorry, I didn't realize the image would be so large!

Also neglected to include contact info. You can respond here or email me at: partbklyn-stove@yahoo.com

Posted by: ignutzz at July 16, 2008 10:27 AM in response to GE 30 Gas Stove for Sale

You don't tip a contractor. You should however provide the workers with a cooler of ice water and glasses. Arizona ice tea and sports drinks are nice too. If you're feeling generous, you can buy them lunch but always ask the contractor first. Frank O'Donnell got a little pissed at me for "spoiling" his guys when I took lunch orders from his crew.

Posted by: Steve at July 16, 2008 12:39 PM in response to Tipping Contractors?

I always keep cold bottled water and tea, coffee, sweets and fruits available for work crews, regardless of whether small or large job. I have been blessed with the most amazing, hard working crews who show up on time and work tirelessly even when weather is miserable or adverse. Depending on the crew, the nature of the work, and the duration of the project, I sometimes cook a family-style lunch or, if clear ethnic food preferences, try to stock items the workers will like or buy lunch they'll enjoy--especially if I notice that otherwise lunch is local junk food or skipped entirely. Tips might or might not be given at end of project, depending on duration and difficulty. My appreciation for work well done is clearly communicated to project manager and bosses, who appreciate that I acknowledge the hard work and craftsmanship.

Posted by: hakonechloa at July 16, 2008 12:56 PM in response to Tipping Contractors?

A nice cup of tea should suffice.

Posted by: James Patience at July 16, 2008 1:48 PM in response to Tipping Contractors?

Why would anyone want to pay $800 for a discontinued model used stove with no warranty, when you could get a brand new (replacement model) with a warranty for $1200?

Try 5 or 6 hundred bucks tops, and post it on craigslist.

Posted by: Bklnite at July 16, 2008 3:50 PM in response to GE 30 Gas Stove for Sale

Tipping isn't unheard of, but I wouldn't tip before the end. Do all the nice things mentioned above.

I ocne brought back a bunch of stuff from a PS 321 bake sale for the crew, which they were pretty happy about. Of course, the contractor wanted to dole them out himself so they would think the goodies came from him. Ahem, So, obviously, there is a benefit to doing nice, relatively cost-free things for the crew (and the contractor, too), and good karma is always good. Plus, you'll benefit from a properly cafeinated crew.

Posted by: slopefarm at July 16, 2008 3:52 PM in response to Tipping Contractors?

i'm not positive but inspector for boiler will probably only inspect boiler/plumbing stuff, probably not a guy who will look at construction.

Posted by: werner at July 16, 2008 3:56 PM in response to Does DOB go through your whole project when called to inspect a part of it?

Thanks for your feedback Bklnite. I'll keep it in mind.

Posted by: ignutzz at July 16, 2008 4:09 PM in response to GE 30 Gas Stove for Sale

I think a gift, meal, etc. are much more appropriate than tips.

You want to express gratitude, respect and humanity. Food and drink does this. A tip in the wrong context, on the other hand, can look like a power play.

Posted by: vanburenproud at July 17, 2008 11:16 AM in response to Tipping Contractors?

big question! is the plumbing work in the cellar??? is it a basement or a cellar? if there are more steps going down than there are going up to the first floor, then it is a cellar. new plumbing work in a cellar usually means big NO NO. you can have a toilet and bathroom sink in the cellar (if it is legally already there), but many violations result from adding plumbing which allows a space to be used as a rentable space when its not an apartment on your certificate of occupancy. two family house? that means only 2 kitchen sinks in the building. sounds like you know all this and the work is upstairs. he wont be looking up there.

Posted by: dexpediter at October 24, 2008 9:23 PM in response to Does DOB go through your whole project when called to inspect a part of it?