Wyckoff, Bergen County

Home Builder in Wyckoff, NJ

Omar Construction is a licensed New Jersey home builder and general contractor, based in Clifton and building since 1990. In Wyckoff Township we build custom homes, additions, kitchens and bathrooms with our own in-house team, and we handle the drawings, permits and inspections. Call 973-418-6375 and we will set up a first visit at your house.

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

A township that grew fast after 1950

Wyckoff is a township of about 6.6 square miles in northern Bergen County. It was a small place in 1950, with 5,590 residents. By 1960 it had 11,205, and by 1970 it had 16,039. Today it has about 16,600.

That kind of growth usually means a lot of houses were built in those decades, so many Wyckoff homes are likely 50 to 75 years old by now. About 90 percent of Wyckoff homes are owner-occupied, so most projects here are families improving the house they plan to stay in.

In a house that age, a kitchen, bathroom or addition means opening walls and floors, and that is when older wiring, plumbing or framing shows up. That is why the first visit matters: we look at the house before we talk about the work.

Permits in Wyckoff, in plain English

Wyckoff’s Building, Zoning & Property Maintenance department lists what needs a permit. Kitchen and bathroom renovations are on the list. So are additions, new bedrooms or bathrooms, finished basements, porches and decks. For the larger jobs, the township notes that a variance may be needed before the permit is issued.

Every application goes in on the state’s Form F100 plus the forms for each trade. The township says the Building Department has 20 working days to review a permit, so permit review time is part of the schedule. Retaining walls, curb cuts and other work in the public right-of-way go through the township engineer instead.

Two things worth knowing before you hire anyone. Work done without a required permit can be fined $500 to $2,000, and the township requires final inspections before final payment is made to a contractor. We prepare the drawings, file the permits and schedule the inspections for you.

What we can show you from Wyckoff

You can see our work across Bergen County and Passaic County on the portfolio page, and what homeowners say about working with us on the reviews page.

Local proof

What our clients say.

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

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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!!
  • 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
  • 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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Questions homeowners ask

Wyckoff FAQ

Do I need a permit for a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Wyckoff?

Yes. Wyckoff’s Building Department lists kitchen and bathroom renovations among the jobs that need a permit, and it asks homeowners to call before starting any work to confirm. We prepare the permit application and schedule the inspections as part of the job.

How long does Wyckoff take to approve a permit?

The township says its Building Department has 20 working days to review a permit application. Permit review time is part of any schedule, and we will talk through the timing with you at the first visit.

My addition might not fit the lot. What happens then?

For larger jobs such as additions, the township notes that a variance may be required before a permit is issued. Wyckoff has a Zoning Board of Adjustment for that. At the first visit we look at your lot and the zoning limits, and we tell you honestly whether the plan works as drawn or needs changes.

Can I bring my own architect’s plans?

Yes. We review the drawings, tell you what we would change, and price them in a detailed proposal. If you do not have plans yet, we can draw up the initial plan for the job.

Is Omar Construction licensed and insured?

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

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    NJ #13VH09340700 · Licensed & insured · Est. 1990