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General contracting · North Jersey

General contractor in New Jersey

Omar Construction is a licensed New Jersey general contractor (NJ #13VH09340700) that runs your whole project, from plans and permits to trades and inspections, for homeowners across Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Hudson and Sussex Counties. We have been building since 1990, and the work is done by our in-house team.

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  • Licensed since 1990
  • NJ #13VH09340700
  • 4× Best of Houzz
  • 5.0 on Houzz
Two-story stucco and stone home under construction in New Jersey, with building materials and a dumpster in front
A general contracting project underway

The role

What a general contractor does on your job.

One licensed contractor accountable for the work, so you are not coordinating a dozen trades yourself.

  • No. 01

    Reviews the plans

    We read your drawings before pricing them and flag improvements and problems early.

  • No. 02

    Prepares the proposal

    A detailed proposal that sets out the scope of the work, so you know what is being done and why.

  • No. 03

    Pulls permits

    Permits are obtained for the work and tracked through to final approval.

  • No. 04

    Runs the trades

    Framing, plumbing, electrical, tile, paint and the rest, scheduled in the right order on one timeline.

  • No. 05

    Manages inspections

    We schedule the required municipal inspections and see the work through them.

  • No. 06

    Keeps you informed

    One point of contact who tells you what is being done, why, and how it will be accomplished.

Building from your architect's plans

Building from your architect’s plans, and improving them.

Homeowner Jon Schnabel, in Nutley, hired us as general contractor for a total renovation of his home. 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. In his review he says he always knew what was being done, why and how, and that the work was done on schedule.

Photos and words are from the client’s Houzz review.

Location
Nutley, Essex County
Role
General contractor
Scope
Demolition, excavation, expanded footprint, rebuild from the foundation
Client review
Jon Schnabel (Houzz, May 2024)
  • The original gray house in Nutley, NJ before the renovationBefore
  • Wood framing of the rebuilt Nutley, NJ house with ladders and crew on siteDuring
  • The finished Nutley, NJ home with dormers and white trimAfter

One contract

Permits, inspections and trades under one contract.

When every trade is hired separately, you become the project manager. With us, there is one team, one schedule and one budget, and one person to call.

  • Permits applied for and followed through to final approval
  • Municipal inspections scheduled and passed as the work progresses
  • Trades sequenced so framing, mechanicals, finishes and cleanup follow in order

Paul Dubbels, a Clifton client, put it this way after we finished two bathrooms for his family: 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.”

Exterior of a New Jersey home being built with weather barrier and framing while workers and scaffolding are on site

Our team

Our in-house team.

Built by our own in-house team, not subcontracted out. Omar Construction has been building in New Jersey since 1990, led by owner Omar Atallah, so you work with the people accountable for the result.

We are licensed and insured (NJ #13VH09340700) and recognized with four Best of Houzz awards. Meet Omar.

Wood framing of a two-story New Jersey home with ladders and a crew working on site

Where we build

General contracting by county.

We manage projects in Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Essex, Hudson and Sussex Counties. Pick your county to see the towns we serve.

From our clients

What it’s like to hire us.

Verified reviews from clients whose projects we managed from start to finish.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

FAQ

General contractor questions.

What does a general contractor do?

A general contractor takes responsibility for the whole job: reviewing the plans, preparing a proposal, pulling permits, scheduling and supervising the trades, passing inspections and finishing the work. You deal with one licensed contractor instead of hiring each trade yourself.

Do you work from my architect’s drawings?

Yes. We review the drawings before we price them and recommend improvements where we see them. A Nutley homeowner who had commissioned an architect’s drawings said we reviewed them, recommended several improvements and prepared a detailed proposal.

Do you handle permits and inspections?

Yes. Permits and inspections are part of the job, handled by our team so you do not have to manage them yourself.

Who does the work, you or subcontractors?

Our own in-house team. Omar Construction is licensed and insured (NJ #13VH09340700) and has been building in New Jersey since 1990.

What kinds of projects do you manage?

Custom homes, new construction, additions, major renovations, kitchens and bathrooms. One of our Clifton clients had two bathrooms done, including a new master suite layout, and said Omar handled everything from the plan and permits to demolition, framing, plumbing, electric, tile, painting and cleanup.

Who is my point of contact?

You have a single point of contact on your project, so you always know who to call.

How do I get started?

Call 973-418-6375 or send us your project details. Tell us what you want to build or change and where, and share any drawings you already have.

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