General contracting · Bergen County

General contractor in Bergen County, NJ

Omar Construction is a licensed New Jersey general contractor (NJ #13VH09340700) that has been building since 1990 from our Clifton office, next door to Bergen County. In Bergen County we run the whole project, from plans and permits to the trades, inspections and whole-home renovations, with our own in-house team.

  • Licensed since 1990
  • NJ #13VH09340700
  • 4× Best of Houzz
  • 5.0 on Houzz
Custom stucco home with large black-framed windows built by Omar Construction

What we take on

One contractor for the whole Bergen County job

A general contractor is the single licensed company responsible for the work. The general contracting page explains the role; here is how we apply it in Bergen County.

  • 01

    Whole-home renovations

    Layout changes, wall removals, reframing and full interior remodels, planned and permitted before demolition. See home remodeling for how those jobs run.

  • 02

    Additions

    Rear, side and second-story additions, from the survey and zoning check through framing and final inspection. See home additions in Bergen County.

  • 03

    Kitchens and bathrooms

    Remodels run as part of a larger job or on their own: kitchens and bathrooms.

  • 04

    New homes

    We build new houses too, including the River Edge home below. See new construction and custom home building.

  • 05

    Plans, proposal and permits

    We review your architect’s drawings or help draw the initial plan, prepare a detailed proposal, and file the permits with your town’s construction office.

  • 06

    One point of contact

    The trades, the schedule and the town inspections all run through us, so you deal with one licensed company instead of hiring each trade yourself.

Our work

Projects we have built

A new home in River Edge, Bergen County, and a total renovation in Nutley that shows how we run a large job.

Have a similar project in mind? Ask us on the first call and we will talk through jobs like yours.

New home built by Omar Construction in River Edge, Bergen County, NJ, with blue shingle siding, a stone base and a columned front portico
River Edge, Bergen County

River Edge, Bergen County

A new home in River Edge

A new house we built in River Edge, with blue shingle siding, a stone base and a columned front portico.

The finished Nutley, NJ home after a total renovation, with gray siding, three dormers and a new front entry
Nutley, NJ, after the renovation

Nutley, Essex County

A total renovation, from the owner’s drawings

Jon Schnabel hired us as general contractor for a total renovation in Nutley, in neighboring Essex County. He began with architect’s drawings he had already commissioned; we reviewed them, recommended several improvements and prepared a detailed proposal.

The job included demolition, excavation, expanding the footprint of the original home and rebuilding everything from the foundation. His Houzz review says he always knew what was being done, why and how.

More of our work is in the portfolio.

Bergen County, specifically

What a Bergen County job asks of a contractor

Four things that shape how we plan work here.

  • Seventy municipalities

    Bergen County has 70 municipalities, each with its own construction office and zoning rules, and we list 29 of them below. The permit always comes from the town where the house stands, so we check your town’s requirements before we price the job.

  • A mix of housing

    Bergen County homes include Cape Cods, ranches, split-levels and colonials, and each calls for a different approach to structure, layout and what can be built up or out.

  • Starting from your architect’s plans

    If you have already commissioned drawings, bring them. We review them, say what we would change and price them, as we did for the Nutley homeowner above.

  • Whole-home work starts with the structure

    On a total renovation, demolition, framing and any added footprint come before the finishes, and the work is permitted and inspected at each stage. Planning that order up front keeps the schedule honest.

Local proof

What our clients say.

Highlights from our 40 Google reviews (4.7 average) and Houzz, word for word.

  • Jon Schnabel

    Nutley, NJ

    Verified review

    I chose Omar Construction as the general contractor for a total renovation of my home. I couldn't have been more pleased with that decision. From the beginning of the project to completion, Omar and his team of highly skilled tradesmen did a fantastic job! Starting with a set of architect's drawings that I had previously commissioned, Omar reviewed them, recommended several improvements, and prepared a detailed proposal. The job included demolition, excavation, expanding the footprint of the original home and rebuilding everything back up from the foundation. Omar was very open and communicative during the entire process so I always knew exactly what was being done, why and how it would be accomplished in the most cost efficient manner. Omar has a list of reliable, expert tradesmen who he has worked with for many years. They all did outstanding work, on schedule and at a reasonable price. He and his team have the experience and specialized skills to accomplish any construction project, large or small. They have built me a home that I plan to live in and enjoy for many years. He has my highest recommendation.
  • Paul Dubbels

    Clifton, NJ

    Verified review

    Omar Construction is everything you could hope for in a general contractor: honest, fair, experienced, very knowledgeable, punctual, and easy to work with. Omar does things the right way, and all the work stayed on schedule. Omar just completed 2 bathrooms at our home in Clifton, NJ and we are thrilled with the results. One bathroom was a renovation, and Omar created a new layout to give us a master suite with our own bathroom. The second bathroom is completely new and converted from a bedroom. Our three college-age children are excited to have a brand-new bathroom, and my wife is very pleased to have her own newly renovated private bath. I have peace of mind because I am confident that all the infrastructure behind the walls and under the floors was done correctly. I am confident that we will enjoy the bathrooms worry-free for many years to come because Omar made sure that everything was done to the highest standards. Omar handled everything: drawing up the initial plan and obtaining the permits, demo, framing, plumbing, electric, insulation, doors and trim, tile, painting, and clean up. From start to finish, Omar was an absolute professional. We love our new bathrooms. The pictures speak for themselves.
  • Miguel Garcia

    Verified review

    Omar Construction has been nothing short of Amazing. I am renovating my entire house from basement to 2nd floor and have dealt with my fair share on contractors but wish I found Omar and his Team sooner. He walked thru the job explained what I needed and what I can do to make the Job more efficient, he also gave me pointers on other rooms in the house that he wasn't contracted for. I recommend him with you want an honest, reasonable and knowledgeable Company. I am going to do the rest of my Home with Omar Construction becausr I trust there quality of work. Thank you Omar and Team
  • Joe Haly

    Verified review

    Omar Construction did an outstanding job on our home renovation. The crew was professional, punctual, and paid close attention to every detail. The quality of the work exceeded our expectations, and the project was completed on time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable construction services.
  • Sean

    Verified review

    Omar was knowledgeable and easy to work with throughout the project. I appreciated his accountability and commitment to getting the job done properly.
  • Michelle Alleyne

    Jersey City, NJ

    Verified review

    Omar Construction built us a truly beautiful home and were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their professionalism, craftsmanship, and dedication went far beyond our expectations. Even with the challenge of transporting supplies and equipment through a narrow access point, they handled it with remarkable skill and determination. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Truly the best builder ever!
  • Brian Osborne

    Verified review

    The front porch of our house was at risk of coming down with the first snowfall. We worried about getting it rebuilt before the winter. We feel so fortunate that we called Omar Construction! Omar was immediately responsive, drew up plans, wrote a contract, met with the town for approval, got started right away, and completed the whole project in 9 days. Omar was personally onsite daily, and everyone he had on the job worked hard and professionally. The end result is not only structurally sound in time for weather but also beautiful. At first, we had a lot of questions (after some lousy experiences with others) and Omar answered them all with patience, reassuring us the work would be great and done on time. He was more than true to his word and we highly recommend Omar Construction!
  • Husain Husain

    Verified review

    I wanted to renew the kitchen and I searched a lot for an experienced person in this field until I met Omar, so the project started from A to the Z so that the credit goes to him in designing until he finished the work, it was more than wonderful and the work was more than I expected. A very beautiful and wonderful kitchen , thank you Omar Construction!!!
  • James Szekely

    Verified review

    Give Omar Construction a call! He does it all! Honestly, the best experience is just one phone call away, to make your dream home a reality. I couldn't give anyone else a higher recommendation.
  • Marla Schachter`

    Verified review

    Omar is amazing. We have had several contractors do work on our home and Omar did a fantastic job. He was always on the job and did not not let the work drag out longer than necessary. He is dedicated and loyal to his customers and takes pride in his work. Even years later, if there is ever an issue in our home, Omar is always there to help, regardless of if the issue was his work or not. Highly recommend!
  • Rivky Schwartz

    Verified review

    I hired Omar to build my addition a few years back but am I writing my review now since it was kindly requested. After hurricane Ida I called Omar and thanked him for the work he had done 7 years ago because during the hurricane I was one of the only houses in my neighborhood who didn't have a basement flood thanks to Omar's expertise in building! I recall that when building my house he had told me that he was inserting drains all around the basement to prevent flooding, without me even asking for it! In general, whenever I call Omar now, even years later, he always answers and offers his advice, expertise, and help. Building with Omar is insuring your home for life!!
  • Yamilde Olivares

    Verified review

    Omar is the best I recommend him 200% he is professional honest very friendly,puntual He did a great job in my house He demolished a bathroom and did it again,with all the required permits,and he did the job in a record time. Thank you very very much Omar
  • Layla Abbassi

    Verified review

    I would highly recommend Omar Construction. We needed 2 windows replaced. Omar responded quickly. He measured the windows, informed us of costs and promptly placed the order. As soon as windows were shipped he came to our house and ensured they were delivered properly. He returned that weekend to install them. Quick, clean, and professional. Before leaving, he asked me to come and take a look to ensure everything was to my liking. Thank You Omar!
  • Rabbi Shloime Abraham

    Verified review

    Omar is 100% honest, professional and just a great man. I was out of town when he did work for me. I trusted him with the combination to the house and he will get the job done the right way without short cuts or cutting corners.
  • Dee M

    Verified review

    Omar is a master at his work. He is extremely professional and thorough. He was able to detect why my bathroom tile was sinking where others didnt pinpoint source, which was toilet lacking reinforcement and support. Omar came to the rescue in knick of time. I will refer to Omarwhenever need for a real professional is warranted! Dont settle for less,,,Omar's the best!
  • Avi Pruzansky

    Passaic Park, NJ

    Verified review

    We used Omar construction to build our new house. Our earlier contractor had let us down, but Omar came in to save the day!! He was very pleasant to deal with, very professional, and very attentive to our needs. And he did a great job!! He built for us our beautiful dream home and we highly recommend that everybody should use him to build their own dream house.
  • Judy Baret

    Verified review

    Omar construction provided us with professional service throughout the entire process! His services are of excellent quality and the work was done very timely! We are truly in love with our new kitchen and 2 new bathrooms! We will definitely recommend this construction business to all of our friends and family!!!
  • Angel Serrano

    Verified review

    I hired Omar construction to redo my kitchen and 2 bathrooms a few weeks ago. I am completely satisfied from beginning to end . He was a constant professional throughout the entire process. On time , knowledgeable, understanding of ones needs and concerns and will even assist you in any cost effective measures you can take . Moreover, one of the most trustworthy and honest person i have hired as a construction company. Total pleasure and new friend . I recommend him 1000 percent .
  • Andrew Muschel

    Verified review

    Omar was the best! He worked quickly and efficiently, was always very responsive, and was honest about every dime. We love our house and would use him again!
  • Barbara Torres

    Verified review

    Omar and his team did an outstanding job renovating our outdated bathroom. They were a pleasure to work with as well. Omar has an eye for detail and absolutely does not cut corners. I highly recommend!
  • Matthew Minasian

    Verified review

    Omar and his team completed our bathroom on schedule without sacrificing quality of work in any way. He also addressed every detail of the job for the quote he gave me. I'll be using Omar Construction for future renovations.
  • Dino Bastianelli

    Verified review

    I am a property maintenance manager for a real estate firm. I have contracted Omar for multiple projects with a vast range of skillsets. Anywhere from chimney and roof repair to carpentry and plastering. He did a great job on a particular project in Watertown repairing a slate roof and chimney flashing. Also fixing and painting the water damaged ceiling. All done in a timely fashion. I can trust him to contact the tenants and take proper steps to complete the job professionally without having to micro manage. He always up dates me with any difficulties so I can put in a change of work order. I would highly recommend Omar to any other property managers and would happy to speak on his behalf about his workmanship.
  • Ekhlas Sulaiman

    Verified review

    This company is really good. Did all the finish on time, Trim, bath, molding, kitchen. job well done. I recommend this company all day.
  • Dr. Rosenbach

    Clifton, NJ

    Verified review

    Omar is honest, sincere and kind. He's very helpful and encourages discussion, and he's warm and friendly. The experience was one of a kind. I would choose him again for another project, and I have referred him to about a dozen people since I've used him. Is he perfect? No...but no one is. He is generous and demonstrates true dedication to you as the owner and to the project, and while many issues and problems and concerns can come up during the project, he is attentive and is able to modify things on the turn of a dime. Omar had numerous occasion to cheat me during the project, with subcontractors offering him kickbacks, and he didn't take any of them. He passed all of the savings onto me, and I confirmed these behind-the-scenes improprieties on the part of the subcontractors twice, and I couldn't believe it!! That people I was paying to help me build my house were trying to cheat me, or that they were trying to work in cahoots with Omar!! It was surprising, although maybe I was naive. But Omar is more honest than I even gave him credit for, and for that, I have kept in contact with him even after all these years, helping him gain customers and clients because he's not only my contractor but he's also become my friend.
  • Mohamed Aly

    Verified review

    Omar Construction is a company who delivers excellent service while maintaining constant communication with the customer. Our first contact, Omar, is devoted to maintaining the outstanding integrity of this company while at the same time delivering exactly what is promised to the customer in the contract. We also found that when an addition to the original contract was explored he immediately designed what was desired, had measurements taken and gave us a quote. Our association with this company has been all positive. More than we expected ! We will use them again !

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How a project runs

From first visit to final inspection

The same steps on every job, scaled to its size.

  1. 01

    First visit

    We walk the property, listen to what you want and look at how the house is built.

  2. 02

    Plans

    We review your drawings or help you get a set, and flag what we would change before pricing.

  3. 03

    Proposal

    A detailed written proposal sets out what is included.

  4. 04

    Permits

    We file with your town’s construction office. In New Jersey the permit is issued by the municipality under the state’s Uniform Construction Code, and a design that goes past a zoning limit needs the town’s zoning board first.

  5. 05

    Build and inspections

    Our in-house team builds in sequence, the town inspects at the required stages and we schedule each inspection.

  6. 06

    Walkthrough and clean-up

    We walk the finished work with you, finish the last details and leave the site clean.

29 towns listed

Towns we serve in Bergen County

These are the 29 Bergen County towns we serve, from Edgewater to Mahwah. Towns with their own page are linked. If yours is not listed, call and ask.

  • Carlstadt
  • East Rutherford
  • Edgewater
  • Elmwood Park
  • Emerson
  • Fair Lawn
  • Franklin Lakes
  • Garfield
  • Hackensack
  • Hasbrouck Heights
  • Lyndhurst
  • Mahwah
  • Maywood
  • Midland Park
  • Oradell
  • Palisades Park
  • Paramus
  • Ramsey
  • Ridgefield
  • Ridgefield Park
  • Ridgewood
  • River Edge
  • Saddle Brook
  • Saddle River
  • South Hackensack
  • Upper Saddle River
  • Wallington
  • Wood-Ridge
  • Wyckoff

General contracting FAQ

Bergen County questions, answered

Do you work as a general contractor in my Bergen County town?

We serve the 29 Bergen County towns listed on this page. If yours is not listed, call 973-418-6375 or send your project details and we will tell you whether we can take it on.

What does a general contractor do on a Bergen County project?

We take responsibility for the whole job: reviewing plans, preparing the proposal, filing permits with your town, scheduling the trades, passing inspections and finishing the work. You have one point of contact instead of managing each trade.

Do you handle whole-home renovations in Bergen County?

Yes. A whole-home renovation can include layout changes, wall removals, reframing and full interior remodels. See home remodeling.

Can I bring my own architect’s drawings?

Yes. We review them, recommend improvements where we see them and prepare a detailed proposal. If you have no drawings yet, we can draw up the initial plan for the job.

Who pulls the permits?

We do. We prepare the applications, file them with your town’s construction office and schedule the inspections. Bergen County’s municipalities set their own zoning limits, so we check yours first.

Have you built in Bergen County?

Yes. One example is a new home in River Edge, shown on this page. We have also built a 7,800 sq ft home renovation in Clifton and a total renovation in Nutley, and we are glad to talk through jobs like yours on a first call.

Is Omar Construction licensed and insured?

Yes. We are licensed and insured in New Jersey, NJ #13VH09340700, and have been building since 1990.

Start your project

Planning a project in Bergen County?

Tell us what you want built or changed, and where. You will hear back from our team, not a call center.

Or call Omar directly: 973-418-6375Email: omar@omarconstruction.com

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