# KITCHENS BY FARINA

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Phone:** (781) 820-4900 · **Website:** http://kitchensbyfarina.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 13 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

One Houzz reviewer, writing in August 2014, counted four kitchens and bathrooms Vinny Farina had built for them over the years — the house they were living in included. Kitchens by Farina is the remodeling side of a cabinet business: BBB files it as Farina Kitchens/Farina Brothers, Inc., a custom manufacturer of kitchen cabinets and vanities established in 1950, and Houzz describes the company as family-owned.

The written history runs 2014 to 2017, and it is whole-room work rather than swap-outs. Reviewers in 2014 describe a complete gut that added wall and ceiling insulation for a kitchen built to suit a Victorian house with modern amenities, a remodel that opened doorways and extended a wall, and three bathrooms done alongside hardwood flooring in the kitchen. A December 2016 reviewer lists an entire kitchen redone, down to tearing out and replacing all of the flooring and building a new doorway.

The September 2014 accounts are about running the job. One reviewer went through the subcontractors — tile, plumbers, plaster, painter, electrician — and called them professional, timely and high quality; another said Vinny worked alongside their own contractor when the kitchen was relocated as part of a larger renovation. An August 2017 reviewer calls him a perfectionist, extremely well organized, and says he keeps the customer up to date about when to expect the plumber and the electrician.

Money gets one direct mention: a homeowner writing in August 2014 took three quotes and said Farina's was by far the most detailed and comprehensive, while adding it was not necessarily the cheapest.

The thing to settle before signing anything is the paperwork. The Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration in Vincent M Farina's name, #194028, is expired on the state registry, and BuildZoom shows that same number as inactive; BuildZoom and Houzz both list construction supervisor licence CSFA-064479. Ask which registrations are current for the job you have in mind.

For a full kitchen or bath rebuild — the kind where a wall moves and five trades have to arrive in the right order — this is a designer-builder homeowners in 2014 through 2017 kept going back to. Sort out the registration question, ask to see recent work, and expect a detailed rather than a rock-bottom number.

**Strengths:**
- Repeat customers — one 2014 reviewer counted four kitchens and baths
- Whole-room remodels — 2014 accounts describe guts, moved walls, new doorways
- Trade coordination — a 2014 reviewer praised tile, plumbing, plaster and paint subs
- Detailed quoting — a 2014 homeowner called the bid most comprehensive of three

**Concerns:**
- Expired HIC registration — the state registry shows #194028 expired
- Not the cheapest bid — a 2014 homeowner's words after three quotes

**Where sources disagree:**
- Sources place the business in different towns: Houzz and BBB list Holbrook, MA, while BuildZoom's profile calls it a Plymouth, MA contractor.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- In an August 2014 review, a homeowner counted four kitchens and bathrooms Vinny Farina had done for them over the years, including their current home _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ Vinny Farina has done 4 kitchens and bathrooms for me over the years including the home I live in now. I think the fact that I keep using…”
- A December 2016 reviewer describes an entire kitchen redone, including tearing out and replacing all of the flooring and building a new doorway _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ We have had several projects done by Vinny Farina of Kitchens by Farina, including having our entire kitchen redone, which included teari…”
- A December 2014 reviewer describes a complete gut that added wall and ceiling insulation, for a kitchen made to suit the home's Victorian period with modern amenities _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ Vinnie's design and execution get rave reviews from friends and family. He was the fourth vendor to provide a plan for my kitchen. It loo…”
- A September 2014 reviewer named the tile, plumbing, plaster, painting and electrical subcontractors used and called the work timely and of high quality _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ Kitchens by Farina did an excellent job on our bathroom. Vinny was a pleasure to work with as were the subcontractors he used, tile, plum…”
- An August 2014 reviewer had three bathrooms remodeled and hardwood flooring installed in the kitchen _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ 3 bathrooms remodeled and installed hardwood floor in kitchen. 2 full baths and a half bath. Vinny and John id a great job and would high…”
- A homeowner who collected three quotes in August 2014 called Farina's by far the most detailed and comprehensive, and not necessarily the cheapest _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ 3 bathrooms remodeled and installed hardwood floor in kitchen. 2 full baths and a half bath. Vinny and John id a great job and would high…”
- An August 2017 reviewer calls him a perfectionist and extremely well organized, and says he keeps the customer up to date about when to expect the plumber and the electrician _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/kitchens-by-farina) — “Vinny Farina is excellent. I would re-hire him tomorrow if I had a project that requires his skill. He's a perfectionist.. On top of that he…”
- Rated 4.8 from 11 reviews on Houzz and 5.0 from 2 on BuildZoom, with 18 permitted projects on file at BuildZoom _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “Houzz: 4.8★ from 11 ratings”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/kitchens-by-farina) — “BuildZoom: 5.0★ from 2 ratings”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/kitchens-by-farina) — “18 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/kitchens-by-farina) — “BuildZoom profile for Kitchens by Farina, a Plymouth, MA kitchen and bath remodeling contractor with a BZ Score of 99, 18 permitted projects…”
- The Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration #194028, held by Vincent M Farina, is expired on the state registry, and BuildZoom shows the same number as inactive _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/kitchens-by-farina) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: 194028 (Home Improvement Contractor) - Inactive, Massachusetts”
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 194028 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Vincent M Farina”
- BuildZoom and Houzz both list construction supervisor licence CSFA-064479 for the company _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “Licence listed on Houzz: CSFA-064479”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/kitchens-by-farina) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: CSFA-064479 (Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor 1 & 2 Family) - Active, Massachusetts - shown as Verifi…”
- An A+ BBB grade; BBB files the business as Farina Kitchens/Farina Brothers, Inc., a custom manufacturer of kitchen cabinets and vanities established in 1950, and Houzz describes it as family-owned _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holbrook/profile/kitchen-cabinets-and-equipment/kitchens-by-farina-0021-5158) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holbrook/profile/kitchen-cabinets-and-equipment/kitchens-by-farina-0021-5158) — “BBB profile for Kitchens by Farina, also filed as Farina Kitchens/Farina Brothers, Inc., a Holbrook, MA custom manufacturer of kitchen cabin…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “Stated ownership (Houzz): Family-owned”
- Houzz lists kitchen and bath remodeling and cabinet sales and design _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “Services offered (Houzz): Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Cabinet Sales & Design”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ We have had several projects done by Vinny Farina of Kitchens by Farina, including having our entire kitchen redone, which included teari…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ Vinnie's design and execution get rave reviews from friends and family. He was the fourth vendor to provide a plan for my kitchen. It loo…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ Kitchens by Farina was referred to me by a friend. This project was a complete kitchen remodel including opening up doorways and extendin…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “Services offered (Houzz): Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Cabinet Sales & Design”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ Vinny Farina did a great job on our bathroom remodel. He had terrific ideas on utilizing the available space and gave us several options …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ Kitchens by Farina did an excellent job on our bathroom. Vinny was a pleasure to work with as were the subcontractors he used, tile, plum…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ 3 bathrooms remodeled and installed hardwood floor in kitchen. 2 full baths and a half bath. Vinny and John id a great job and would high…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ From the initial concept to final installation, great experience! Vinny worked alongside our contractor effortlessly and synchronized the…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ Kitchens by Farina did an excellent job on our bathroom. Vinny was a pleasure to work with as were the subcontractors he used, tile, plum…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ Kitchens by Farina was referred to me by a friend. This project was a complete kitchen remodel including opening up doorways and extendin…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holbrook/profile/kitchen-cabinets-and-equipment/kitchens-by-farina-0021-5158) — “BBB profile for Kitchens by Farina, also filed as Farina Kitchens/Farina Brothers, Inc., a Holbrook, MA custom manufacturer of kitchen cabin…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “Services offered (Houzz): Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Cabinet Sales & Design”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ We have had several projects done by Vinny Farina of Kitchens by Farina, including having our entire kitchen redone, which included teari…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421) — “5★ 3 bathrooms remodeled and installed hardwood floor in kitchen. 2 full baths and a half bath. Vinny and John id a great job and would high…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **expired** (#194028, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-09-18, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/kitchens-by-farina-holbrook): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=KITCHENS%20BY%20FARINA&query_place_id=ChIJa6E0bHmw5IkRRd7Zy_0NcH0): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jessica-scopelleti-farina-02468995_couldnt-agree-more-have-a-film-project-activity-7338364485092466688--7JD): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holbrook/profile/kitchen-cabinets-and-equipment/kitchens-by-farina-0021-5158): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/kitchens-by-farina-pfvwus-pf~2081418421): 4.8★ from 11 ratings
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/kitchens-by-farina): 5.0★ from 2 ratings

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Previous roles include Project Manager at Kitchens by Farina and Community Manager at Project Bread.” — linkedin.com (2025-06-11) — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jessica-scopelleti-farina-02468995_couldnt-agree-more-have-a-film-project-activity-7338364485092466688--7JD

## Recent reviews

- **BuildZoom · Anonymous · 2017-08-11**: I have worked with Vinny Farina. We had our kitchen and bath remolded. I do like Vinny and wouldn't hesitate to hire him again.
- **BuildZoom · Anonymous · 2017-08-11**: Vinny Farina is excellent. I would re-hire him tomorrow if I had a project that requires his skill. He's a perfectionist.. On top of that he has a great personality, is extremely well organized, and keeps the customer up-to-date about when to expect the plumber, electrician, and carpenter. Our kitch…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Peter Sword · 2016-12-26**: We have had several projects done by Vinny Farina of Kitchens by Farina, including having our entire kitchen redone, which included tearing out and replacing all of the flooring, and building a new doorway, in addition to all of the kitchen work. We have also had him renovate a wall in our family ro…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Oxoxym0ron · 2014-12-07**: Vinnie's design and execution get rave reviews from friends and family. He was the fourth vendor to provide a plan for my kitchen. It looks true to the home's Victorian period but with modern amenities. It was a complete gut to add wall and ceiling insulation and relocate the entrance and gas stove.…
- **5/5 · Houzz · louzanne66 · 2014-10-27**: I have had work done numerous times, and have always been extremely pleased with the outcome.They are my first call when a project needs to be done. I have found them to be trustworthy, very knowledgeable, dependable, and always deliver what they promise.
- **4/5 · Houzz · liz_iacobucci · 2014-09-14**: Our kitchen remodel was done by Kitchens by Farina. We met with Vinny Farina to go over our plans to remodel our kitchen and dining area. He was very knowledgeable and patient, answering all our questions and suggesting some nice ideas for our project. We also discovered that his father had done the…
- **4/5 · Houzz · chai4 · 2014-09-04**: Vinnie is a thoughtful and friendly person, with a cheery, can-do style. He has lots of experience and brings that the every job he does. He employs capable people. He is ready to explore solutions and provide a quality product.
- **5/5 · Houzz · gilltrip · 2014-09-04**: From the initial concept to final installation, great experience! Vinny worked alongside our contractor effortlessly and synchronized the best solutions to maximize the newly developed kitchen (which was moved from its initial location in our renovation). He listened attentively to our wants and inc…
- **5/5 · Houzz · johnsmal · 2014-09-03**: Vinny Farina did a great job on our bathroom remodel. He had terrific ideas on utilizing the available space and gave us several options that would work in our space. He works extremely hard and is conscientious about making sure the customer is totally satisfied with his work. We were very impresse…
- **5/5 · Houzz · mikef68 · 2014-09-02**: Kitchens by Farina did an excellent job on our bathroom. Vinny was a pleasure to work with as were the subcontractors he used, tile, plumbers, plaster, painter,electrition etc. All were professional and completed work in a timely manner with high quality. Work was also completed within estimate prov…

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