Christmas Gifts for Contractors — Service Provider Appreciation

Christmas gifts for contractors who serve you regularly show appreciation. Cash is often appreciated most.

Categories of contractors

Regular service providers

• House cleaner
• Lawn care
• Pool service
• Cash bonus: equivalent to one service visit

Occasional contractors

• Painter, electrician, plumber (long-term relationship)
• Quality consumable or premium gift card
• $25-$75 range typical

One-time contractors

• Generally no gift needed
• Thank-you note and prompt payment suffices

What works best

Cash bonus

• Most appreciated by service workers
• Equivalent to one service or a percentage of annual spend
• Discreet envelope

Gift card

• Visa, Starbucks, gas station
• Universal use
• $25-$100 range

Quality consumable

• Premium chocolate, baked goods
• Gourmet treats they can share with family
• Personal touch

Handwritten note

• Acknowledge their year of service
• Specific impacts they had
• Adds meaning to any gift

What to AVOID

• Used items
• Anything too personal
• Religious items unless you know their faith
• Cheap branded gifts that look like advertising

Cross-references

For Christmas gifts for housekeeper — adjacent.

For Christmas tipping guide — broader.

For Christmas gifts under $100 — budget.

The right contractor gift is cash with a card. Or quality consumable. Or premium gift card. Acknowledge their year of service.