present for my fabulous builders....

[sacbina]

their last day tomorrow and we shall be sad to see them go, they've done such a fantastic job. I've told them endlessly but would like to get them a small token of appreciation.

what did you get your's, if you were happy of course! and to what sort of monetary value???

[ShatnersBassoon]

A bit of cash for a few pints might be the least awkward thing to give them.

[sacbina]

had been thinking beer, wasn't thinking flowers and cake but thought cash might be a bit.........not sure

[magimedi]

Cash or some beers.

Maybe some nicer than average beer - some of the bottled ones are good.

[amy83firsttimer]

Definitely beer tokens or just some good press / recommendations. Ask them for a supply of their business cards so you can recommend them. Online reviews?

[sacbina]

definitely, the company already know I'm happy to give glowing reviews, and we're not finished yet, still got second fix, tiling, bathroom/kitchen installation. but its the last time we see these two guys, who for the last 2 months have not stopped working. my kids love them and will be very sad to see them go.

how much is an appropriate amount though? £50/£100????
am I in the right ball park? I get a bit embarrassed with the whole money thing!

[ShatnersBassoon]

The thing with cash for beer is it doesn't actually matter if they're not drinkers, it's just an easy way of presenting a little bonus. "Here, get yourself a couple of pints, you deserve it." Then they can spend it on whatever they want.

[Marmitelover55]

We got ours some really nice beef from an independent brewery and invited them plus partners to our extension warming party as guests of honour Still miss them a bit 3 months on...they were great and quite hunky

[Marmitelover55]

Oops beer not beef...

[SunnyUpNorth]

They might love some good beef!

Do you know if they drink? Of so some nice bottles of local ale or beer might be good. Otherwise cash if probably best and you could give them a homemade cake or something with it?

How lucky to have nice builders, I seem to have such bad luck with tradesmen!

[sacbina]

they definitely drink beer, they've had a few after hours when they've worked a long day and/or at weekends.

it is so hard to find good builders, so if anyone is in west London pm me and I'll happily recommend them

not sure what they'd do with a lump of beef

[Marmitelover55]

You could invite them round for a lovely roast beef Sunday lunch...

[sacbina]

it would be a while.....probably January !

[Marmitelover55]

Oh yes - maybe stick with the beer then rather than the beef

[Apatite1]

If they're in London, please recommend them to me!

[sacbina]

quite specifically west London, not sure how far they travel. pm me and I'll send you the name.

[Apatite1]

Cheers, have PMd you sacbina!

[sacbina]

ok, last gasp hope for someone to tell me how much is appropriate. been here 8 weeks, have done everything apart from electrics and plumbing themselves.

is £100 each too much, too little? I've been baking cakes/biscuits, buying them other bits along the way.

just really wanted to show these particular two that we really appreciate all their hard work. I know it's their job but they've made it all so easy, and we've ended up with a perfect extension.

please advise, I need to do this tomorrow!

[wohmum]

Ooh Sachbina, could I get their details too? I'll pm you.

I wouldn't think you need to spend loads - £100 between them sounds fine - and will buy a good night out.

[wohmum]

Sorry - just saw that you suggested £100 each. I'd think they'll be very pleased with that.

[HexBramble]

Very generous.
They sound a great team. Gutted to read it's west London. Good builders hard to come by.