Omar Construction is a well-known, trusted, NJ-licensed custom home builder and general contractor in Wayne, NJ. We specialize in new home builds, custom homes, major additions, and second-floor add-a-levels — backed by 35+ years of local experience and a long-standing relationship with the Wayne building department that keeps every project moving.
35+ Years Building4× Best of Houzz3× Home Builder DigestNJ #13VH09340700
A trusted Wayne contractor known for new builds and major additions.
Wayne has been one of our most active markets for decades. Most of what we build here are full new home builds, fully custom homes, major additions, and second-floor add-a-levels — the kind of large-scale residential work that defines Wayne's housing landscape. Whether the project is on a quiet cul-de-sac or one of Wayne's larger lots, we approach every build the same way: with full architectural collaboration, in-house engineering, and a project schedule we actually meet.
A typical 5,000 to 6,000 square-foot custom home build in Wayne takes us roughly 6 to 9 months from groundbreak to move-in — faster than industry average — because we've spent decades building a working relationship with the Wayne Building Department and Passaic County inspectors. Permits move quickly. Inspections get scheduled when we need them. And as a fully licensed and insured New Jersey general contractor (NJ #13VH09340700), we serve every Wayne zip code (07470, 07474, 07477, 07480) with the same standards that earned us four straight Best of Houzz awards and three editorial features in Home Builder Digest.
Construction services for Wayne homes.
Five core services — fully designed, engineered, permitted, and built by our team.
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New Home Builds
Ground-up new construction across every Wayne zip code. From site prep and foundation through framing, mechanicals, and finishes — we manage the entire build in-house. Our typical Wayne new construction project lands in the 5,000–6,000 sq ft range and finishes in 6–9 months.
Ground-UpSite PrepFoundation to Finish
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Custom Home Building
Fully custom single-family homes designed around how you actually live. Architectural collaboration, engineering, full permitting, and on-site project management for every Wayne build — with the kind of attention to detail that's earned us four straight Best of Houzz awards.
ArchitecturalCustom DesignEngineered
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Major Additions
Large-scale additions that reshape how a home lives — full wings, expanded living areas, and footprint extensions that double or triple a home's livable space. Most of our Wayne additions integrate seamlessly with the existing structure thanks to careful framing and finish-matching.
Full WingsLiving ExpansionSeamless Match
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Second-Floor Add-a-Levels
Adding a full second story to an existing one-story home. We engineer the load paths, reinforce the foundation where needed, and frame, insulate, and finish the new level to match — turning a ranch or cape into a true two-story home without losing the lot.
Add-a-LevelEngineeredLoad-Bearing
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Home Extensions
Extending the footprint to the right, left, or back of the house. Whether it's a primary suite expansion, a kitchen-and-family-room build-out, or a full rear wing — we handle the structural engineering, the foundation work, and the finished integration so the addition reads like it was always there.
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Trusted by Homeowners
What our clients say.
Jon Schnabel
Nutley, NJ
Verified ReviewMay 2024
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.
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After
Michelle Alleyne
Jersey City, NJ
Verified Review2025
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!
After Build
Happy Client
After
Dr. Rosenbach
Clifton, NJ
Verified ReviewSeptember 2017
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.
Second Floor Addition
Second Floor Addition
Nathan Friedman
Passaic Park, NJ
Verified Review2017–2018
Excellent work!
The Bones
Before Exterior
Almost There...
Final
Avi Pruzansky
Passaic Park, NJ
Verified Review2017
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.
Custom Home Build
Paul Dubbels
Clifton, NJ
Verified ReviewJuly 2023
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.
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Trusted by Homeowners
What our clients say.
Real reviews from verified Houzz and Google homeowners across Northern New Jersey.
Jon Schnabel
Nutley, NJ
Verified ReviewMay 2024
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.
Before
During
After
Michelle Alleyne
Jersey City, NJ
Verified Review2025
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!
After Build
Happy Client
After
Dr. Rosenbach
Clifton, NJ
Verified ReviewSeptember 2017
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.
Second Floor Addition
Second Floor Addition
Nathan Friedman
Passaic Park, NJ
Verified Review2017–2018
Excellent work!
The Bones
Before Exterior
Almost There...
Final
Avi Pruzansky
Passaic Park, NJ
Verified Review2017
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.
Custom Home Build
Paul Dubbels
Clifton, NJ
Verified ReviewJuly 2023
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.
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Wayne Homeowner FAQ
Common questions about your project.
Do you serve all Wayne zip codes?
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Yes. We serve every Wayne zip code — 07470, 07474, 07477, and 07480 — and the surrounding Passaic County area. Whether your project is in Wayne or a nearby town, we've been working in this market for over 35 years and we know the area well.
Are you licensed and insured in New Jersey?
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Yes. Omar Construction is fully licensed by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a Home Improvement Contractor — license number 13VH09340700. We carry full general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every job. Your project is protected from start to finish.
What types of homes do you typically work on in Wayne?
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In Wayne, the bulk of our work is new home construction, fully custom homes, major additions, second-floor add-a-levels, and house extensions (right, left, or rear). We've spent over three decades building in Wayne, and our long-standing relationship with the town's building department helps move every project through permitting and inspections faster than most contractors can promise.
How long does a typical project take?
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Timelines depend on scope. A second-floor add-a-level or major addition typically runs 4–7 months. A house extension (right, left, or rear) usually lands at 3–6 months. A full new custom home in the 5,000–6,000 sq ft range — which is most of what we build in Wayne — typically completes in 6–9 months from groundbreak to move-in. That's faster than industry average, and it's mostly because we've spent decades building a working relationship with the town that keeps permits and inspections moving without delays.
Do you handle permits and inspections in Wayne?
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Yes — we handle the entire permit process with the Wayne Building Department. After 35+ years working in this town, we know exactly what plans need to look like, who reviews them, and how to schedule inspections without delays. That relationship is a real reason our Wayne builds finish faster than most.
Do you provide architectural drawings?
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Yes. We can produce the architectural drawings for your project in-house, or work directly from drawings you've already commissioned. Either way, we'll review every detail before we start and recommend any improvements that will save you money or make the build smoother. Many Wayne homeowners come to us with rough sketches and leave with permit-ready plans.
How do I get a quote for my Wayne project?
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Call us at (973) 418-6375 or use the contact form on our site. We offer free in-home consultations across Wayne — we'll come look at your home, walk through what you're hoping to do, and follow up with a detailed proposal. No high-pressure sales, no rushed decisions — just an honest conversation about what's possible and what it'll cost.
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