Bachand Flooring

In the spring of 2011 I hired a general contractor to do some renovations for a commercial space. Some of these renovations included the installation of rubber flooring and carpet. My general contractor subcontracted this work out to Mr. Bachand. I guess Mr. Bachand was confused about the relationship between a subcontractor and a general contractor. Because when the job was complete, he came demanding money directly from me, not from my general contractor. Mr. Bachand even threatened to sue me if I personally did not pay him, despite the fact that I never signed a contract with him. (He even said it was agreed that I would pay in cash. Where was THAT agreement??? ) My only agreement (and contract) was with my general contractor. That’s whose services I was obligated to pay directly (services that included hiring subcontractors). But apparently Mr. Bachand felt he knew more about my private dealings with my general contractor than I did, because he insisted my contractor never billed me for the flooring work (which in fact he DID). It’s a shame. Mr Bachand did do a very good job installing my carpet and flooring, but his extreme lack of professionalism overshadowed his work. I would not recommend Mr. Bachand as a subcontractor, as he seems to not understand the relationship between a subcontractor, general contractor, and the end client. If you do hire him directly, get all agreements in writing, including how payment will be made. Mr. Bachand seems to be a person who tries to strong arm customers for money when he is in his own personal bind.