973-418-6375

Clifton, Passaic County

General Contractor in Clifton, NJ

Omar Construction is based in Clifton and has been a licensed New Jersey builder since 1990. We are the general contractor for second-floor additions, extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, custom homes and whole-home renovations in Clifton, built by our own in-house team.

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  • Licensed since 1990
  • NJ #13VH09340700
  • 4× Best of Houzz
  • 5.0 on Houzz
Crane lifting roof framing into place on a second-floor addition under construction on a Clifton, NJ home
Roof framing going up on a second-floor addition in Clifton.
Our office
Clifton, NJ 07013
Homes in the city
33,325 housing units (2020 Census)
Neighborhoods we work in
Allwood, Athenia, Botany Village, Delawanna, Lakeview, Richfield, Rosemawr and more
NJ license
13VH09340700

A Clifton company, building in Clifton

Our office is in Clifton, so a Clifton job is a short drive for us, not a long trip. It is the town we know best.

Clifton is the fourth-largest town in Passaic County by area, and the 2020 Census counted 33,325 homes and apartments here. The city is made up of neighborhoods that each feel different: Allwood, Athenia, Botany Village, Delawanna, Lakeview, Richfield, Rosemawr, Montclair Heights, Dutch Hill and Albion Place. We build in all of them.

What Clifton homeowners ask us to build

Cape Cods, ranches and split-levels are the houses owners most often ask us to add a second floor or an extension to. A second-floor addition lets a family stay in the neighborhood and the yard they like and still get the bedrooms and bathrooms they need.

Not every Clifton job is an addition. One Clifton family hired us for two bathrooms: we gave the household a primary suite with its own bathroom by creating a new layout, and turned a bedroom into a second, brand-new bathroom. We handled the plans and permits, demolition, framing, plumbing, electric, tile and clean-up.

At the larger end, we added 1,500 square feet to a 7,800 square foot Clifton home and finished the extensive remodeling in 7.5 months, working with the owners’ interior designer.

Permits and approvals in Clifton

In Clifton, the Building Department issues the construction permit and carries out the building, electrical and plumbing inspections, which are scheduled by phone. The city’s Zoning Department separately reviews building permit applications for zoning compliance.

If a plan does not fit the zoning rules for the lot, for example an addition that goes closer to the property line than the code allows, the next step is a variance request to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The zoning officer helps homeowners with the application process.

We prepare the drawings, submit the permit application and schedule each inspection as the work reaches that stage, so you are not the one standing at the counter.

Our work

Projects in and near Clifton

  • White custom home in Clifton, New Jersey with a columned arched entry

    Clifton, Passaic County

    A 7,800 sq ft Clifton home, made new

    The owners, who had relocated from New York City, wanted an experienced builder for extensive additions and remodeling. Working with their interior designer, we completed intricate structural work and a 1,500 sq ft addition in 7.5 months.

  • Wood framing and roof trusses for a second-floor addition on a Clifton, NJ home, with a delivery truck and crane beside it

    Clifton, Passaic County

    A second-floor addition in Clifton

    Wood framing for a new second floor going up over the existing house. The homeowner reviewed this addition on Houzz and said he has referred Omar to about a dozen people since.

  • Finished Clifton, NJ kitchen with white cabinets, a quartz island and an octagonal tray ceiling

    Clifton, Passaic County

    A kitchen remodel, from demolition to finish

    A full kitchen remodel finished with white cabinets, a quartz island and an octagonal tray ceiling.

  • Clifton, Passaic County

    Two bathrooms and a new primary suite

    One bathroom was renovated with a new layout to create a primary suite, and a bedroom was converted into a second bathroom. The homeowner’s own words are in the reviews below.

Local proof

What our clients say.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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

Clifton FAQ

Is Omar Construction based in Clifton?

Yes. Our office is in Clifton, NJ, and we have been a licensed New Jersey builder since 1990 (NJ #13VH09340700). We do not run a showroom, so call 973-418-6375 or send your project details and we will set up a visit at your home.

Do I need a permit for a second-floor addition or a remodel in Clifton?

Additions and most remodels do. Clifton’s Building Department issues permits for residential construction and home improvements, and it points out that a permit also confirms the contractor is licensed. We prepare the drawings, apply for the permit and book the inspections for our jobs.

Who reviews zoning for an addition in Clifton?

The Zoning Department reviews building permit applications for zoning compliance. If your plan needs a variance, it goes to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. We check the zoning rules for your lot before we price the work, so you know early whether the plan fits.

Can you turn a bedroom into a bathroom in Clifton?

Yes. We did exactly that for a Clifton family, together with a renovated bathroom that became a new primary suite. Whether it works for your house depends on where the plumbing can run, which we look at on the first visit.

How long does a project in Clifton take?

It depends on the scope, the design and the approvals, so we plan it with you instead of quoting a one-size number. For scale, a 7,800 sq ft Clifton home with a 1,500 sq ft addition was completed in 7.5 months.

Which Clifton neighborhoods do you build in?

All of them: Allwood, Athenia, Botany Village, Delawanna, Lakeview, Richfield, Rosemawr, Montclair Heights, Dutch Hill, Albion Place and the rest of the city.

Also in Passaic County

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