# Transitions

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Website:** https://transitionskbr.com/first-floors · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Transitions Kitchens, Baths and Remodeling is a family-owned design-build firm based in Norwell, Massachusetts, serving the South Shore and Greater Boston. Craig Ricciarelli founded the company in 2006 and still personally oversees every project; Linda Ricciarelli handles finance and administration and Nick Ricciarelli runs operations. The company says it offers free estimates and has been family-run for over 20 years.

Homeowners who hired Transitions between 2014 and 2017 consistently praised the same things: a hands-on design process led by Craig, project managers who stuck to the agreed budget and timeline, and workmanship described down to details like cabinetry, countertops, and custom bathroom vanities. In a 2017 review, a homeowner whose 1800s house needed rewiring, replumbing, and rotted-wood repair during a two-bathroom remodel called the finished work exquisite. In a 2015 review, another homeowner credited the team, including staff member Karen, with carrying a kitchen renovation from initial consultation through completion within budget.

Before booking, it is worth asking for more recent references and project photos, since the written reviews on file run from 2014 to 2017 rather than the last few years.

For a homeowner in Norwell or nearby South Shore towns like Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, or Marshfield planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel who wants one company handling design, cabinetry, and installation in-house, Transitions offers a free estimate and a well-documented track record worth confirming is still current.

**Strengths:**
- Design-build in-house — one team handles design, cabinetry, and installation
- Budget and schedule discipline — a 2015 review credits the project manager with meeting both
- Detailed craftsmanship — reviewers cite specific work like rewiring and rotted-wood repair on a period home
- Free initial estimate — no-cost showroom consultation before signing

**Concerns:**
- Dated reviews — written accounts on file run 2014 to 2017

## Claims & citations

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

- Based in Norwell, Massachusetts, serving the South Shore and Greater Boston. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “Houzz profile for Transitions Kitchens and Baths, a family-owned design-build kitchen and bath remodeling firm founded in 2006 by Craig and …”
  - [Official Website](https://transitionskbr.com) — “Transitions Kitchens, Baths and Remodeling is a family-owned design-build firm based in Norwell, MA that designs and builds kitchens, bathro…”
- Founded in 2006 by Craig Ricciarelli, who still personally oversees every project. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://transitionskbr.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 2006 by Craig Ricciarelli, who still personally oversees every project; family-owned and operate…”
- Family-owned and operated, with Linda Ricciarelli in finance/administration and Nick Ricciarelli in operations. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://transitionskbr.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “Stated ownership (Houzz): Family-owned”
  - [Official Website](https://transitionskbr.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family-owned and operated by founder Craig Ricciarelli, with Linda Ricciarelli in finance/administration and Nick…”
- Offers free estimates. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://transitionskbr.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): free estimates”
- In a 2017 review, a homeowner said the finished two-bathroom remodel of their 1800s home was exquisite after the crew handled rewiring, replumbing, and rotted-wood repair. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “5★ We are delighted to review Transitions! The owners, Craig and Linda Ricciarelli ,have an incredible showroom. They built 2 new bathrooms …”
- In a 2015 review, a homeowner credited the team with completing a kitchen remodel that stayed within budget and exceeded expectations. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “5★ Transitions recently completed my kitchen and I could not be happier. Starting with creating a design to being able to get all the items …”
- Houzz rates the company 5.0 stars from 8 reviews. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 8 ratings”
- Eight written reviews on file run from 2014 to 2017, with no more recent customer accounts. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “5★ We are delighted to review Transitions! The owners, Craig and Linda Ricciarelli ,have an incredible showroom. They built 2 new bathrooms …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “5★ Craig's design process, attention to detail and treatment of customers is phenomenal. We regularly work with his customers to complement …”
- Specializes in Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “5★ We are delighted to review Transitions! The owners, Craig and Linda Ricciarelli ,have an incredible showroom. They built 2 new bathrooms …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “5★ Transitions recently completed my kitchen and I could not be happier. Starting with creating a design to being able to get all the items …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “Services offered (Houzz): Backsplash Installation, Bathroom Plumbing, Bathroom Remodeling, Bathtub Installation, Cabinet Installation, Count…”
  - [Official Website](https://transitionskbr.com) — “Transitions Kitchens, Baths and Remodeling is a family-owned design-build firm based in Norwell, MA that designs and builds kitchens, bathro…”
- Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “5★ We are delighted to review Transitions! The owners, Craig and Linda Ricciarelli ,have an incredible showroom. They built 2 new bathrooms …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907) — “Services offered (Houzz): Backsplash Installation, Bathroom Plumbing, Bathroom Remodeling, Bathtub Installation, Cabinet Installation, Count…”
  - [Official Website](https://transitionskbr.com) — “Transitions Kitchens, Baths and Remodeling is a family-owned design-build firm based in Norwell, MA that designs and builds kitchens, bathro…”
- Also offers General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://transitionskbr.com) — “Transitions Kitchens, Baths and Remodeling is a family-owned design-build firm based in Norwell, MA that designs and builds kitchens, bathro…”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Exa](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/transitions-contracting-inc): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/transitions-kitchens-and-baths-pfvwus-pf~151308907): 5.0★ from 8 ratings
- [Official Website](https://transitionskbr.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Houzz · Janet Marshall · 2017-11-01**: We are delighted to review Transitions! The owners, Craig and Linda Ricciarelli ,have an incredible showroom. They built 2 new bathrooms for us. Their designer, Veronica, and all their workmen are top notch. Our house was built in the mid 1800s; consequently they faced many obstacles...wiring, plumb…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Linda McEachern · 2017-03-01**: They were very professional, they did an amazing job on my new kitchen! It came out beautiful and the whole team was very easy to work with and I would absolutely recommend them and use them again for future projects.
- **5/5 · Houzz · marybandoni · 2016-09-01**: Kitchen transitions designed our kitchen,bathrooms and laundry room. John and Craig are the best professionals! Attention to detail and quality is their top priority. One can not find a better company to work with
- **5/5 · Houzz · Boston Bluestone · 2015-06-01**: One of the best Company I have work with. They take care of all the in and outs of a renovation and they do it with a lot of class. Nothing they can't handle .
- **5/5 · Houzz · Sally · 2015-01-01**: Transitions Kitchens & Baths completely remodeled our kitchen. They did an extraordinary job with a small space and the end result is spectacular. Every member of the team was professional, trustworthy, and meticulous in their designated role. The Project Manager, Craig Ricciarelli, strictly adhered…
- **5/5 · Houzz · pumpkinpatchway · 2015-01-01**: For us, the hardest part in any renovation is the time that is consumed with all the decisions that need to be made. Transitions and the team took care of that, from the initial consultation, to the quality of the products and the great craftsmanship it was all worth it. Karen, and her ideas, Craig,…
- **5/5 · Houzz · rickturner · 2015-01-01**: Transitions recently completed my kitchen and I could not be happier. Starting with creating a design to being able to get all the items for my new kitchen in one location. I felt very comfortable letting the workers come to my house, when I wasn't home and I was extremely happy with their cleanline…
- **5/5 · Houzz · User · 2014-10-01**: Craig's design process, attention to detail and treatment of customers is phenomenal. We regularly work with his customers to complement his exquisite kitchen designs with our expansive line of appliances. It is always a pleasure to work with Transitions Kitchens and Baths.

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