Omar's General Contracting

Drywall, General Remodeling, Interior Painting,

About us

Family own business with 25 + years of experience, our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. Is a trusted company for the best remodeling and handyman services for home. Open since 1988, we have been providing quality general contractor work at affordable prices. Our company is led by experienced professional experienced. We have earned a reputation for being efficient craftsmen who are knowledgeable in all areas of construction and renovations.

Business highlights

36 years of trusted experience
Minority Owned & Operated
Se Habla Español

Services we offer

Free estimates provide for property owners, full home remodeling, full service electrical, plumbing, painting (interior and exterior), drywall, carpentry framing, fences, decks, wood replacement & repairs, flooring, carpet, tile, concrete & masonry, wallpaper removal and installation, paint cabinets.

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7184 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
70%
4
5%
3
3%
2
8%
1
14%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 51-75 of 184 reviews

Nancy W.
11/2016
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Mr. Omar came to my house on a Friday to review work to be done. At that time, he stated to me that he would get an estimate to me via email by the following Tuesday (~4 days). I waited for a week or so, with no estimate forthcoming. I then called Mr. Omar and reached his secretary. I asked her to send an estimate or confirm that Mr. Omar was not interested in performing the work. She said she would get with Mr. Omar and get back to me. I never heard back. Of possible relevance for the reason Mr. Omar never got back to me: I have 2 friendly dogs - when Mr. Omar came to my house, he asked if one of them was a pit bull (she is not and is nowhere near the size of a pit bull). If Mr. Omar does not work in houses with pets and/or arbitrarily decides whether he will/will not work in homes with pets, it would have been nice had I been asked about that issue up front to save both of us time.
Description of Work: Replace base kitchen cabinet/countertop/sink/faucet/dishwasher. Install 2 interior doors. Nothing complex or fancy involved - straighforward work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Andrew R.
11/2016
5.0
masonry, remodeling, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 2 more
Working with Omar and his team was a pleasure. The challenge was to make sure that the window purchased/installed would be sufficiently large once opened to meet the current stringent code requirements for an escape/emergency-entrance window. The previously double hung window would not meet code. We wanted the window to be sufficiently large but not to do wholesale construction beyond what was necessary. Omar came to check the work to be done, returned to re-measure the window again, ordered/purchased/picked up the window and had a expert team of two install it. The workers had to enlarge the window opening, removing some of the cinderblock sections as well as build up the bottom of the window opening with concrete. They also installed a new attractive trim around the window on the inside of the room. During the installation, they also discovered and advised us, that the window well had to be enlarged to accommodate the window and provide an effective egress space. Omar charged only for the materials for constructing a new larger timber and gravel well. The work was done flawlessly, The advice provided was excellent. We were pleased with the transformation of the room. We are very pleased with the total results.
Description of Work: After we "lost" a bedroom by opening up an eat-in kitchen space upstairs, we wanted to "add" a bedroom downstairs. We contracted with Omar to purchase and install a larger and county code-compliant "egress" window in a separate downstairs basement room so that it can continue to be used -- and may also be legally advertised -- as a bedroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150

Rod R.
10/2016
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service
  + 1 more
The team was prompt, cleaned up at the end of each day and their prices were reasonable as compared to other estimates. I am impressed with how neat they were and their attention to details. The crew always conducted themselves professionally and listened to my concerns and answered my questions.
Description of Work: Omar had done a few jobs for our home that I would categorize as handy man work which ranged from painting, dry-wall repair and preparation to some minor electrical work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Alfred H.
08/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Despite complications encountered in the course of the installation (unanticipated ceiling joist and wall studs), the workmen, did an excellent job with necessary workarounds. Took them longer than expected, but they were perfectly agreeable, intent on seeing the job completed well.
Description of Work: Installation of four recessed lights in basement, and new dimmable light switch to control them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$780

Jack W.
06/2016
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They are master painters as well, both inside and out. They perform carpentry and plumbing with equal expertise. Don't hesitate to use then fir whatever repair or project you may have. I can't recommend them highly enough.
Description of Work: Omar is a wonderful and helpful contractor. He knows his stuff, and so his employees. Prompt, responsible and always pleasant, this company and its staff are a pleasure to do business with. Their architectural, electrical and construction knowledge are superb as they have built both my front and back porch, plus a 2nd floor sunroom precisely and promptly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brynn D.
05/2016
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I'm in town to help my aging dad to fix up his house in order to sell and downsize. I have limited time here, so I wanted to hire a GC to do all of the labor from start to finish - I bought the materials myself. Omar's was at the top of my list due to their good reviews on this site, and the fact that their services listed everything I needed done. I spoke with their cheery office manager on a Monday and felt quite confident after our conversation that my renovation project was going to be smooth sailing. She scheduled Omar to do my estimate for that Wednesday morning, although a bit later than I would have liked. On Wednesday, it wasn't Omar (the owner I presume) who came out, but Juan, someone else from his team. I took a lot of time to explain exactly what I needed done, that I had purchased all materials, and stressed how tight my timeline was. I'm pretty accustomed to getting on-the-spot ballpark estimates if not official estimates, but Juan said they'd get back to me. Called and emailed when I hadn't heard back by end of Wednesday. Got really worried when I hadn't heard back by Thursday (I'm in town for three weeks TOTAL, folks) and called several more times. I got a quote minutes before close of business on Friday, and it was for... wait for it... over $37,000!!! I both called and emailed to ask where the mistake was, but no one responded. Thanks guys. You set me back one whole week in my three-week project. So now that those remaining two weeks are past and my project is done, know what the labor ACTUALLY cost me from contractors I interviewed and hired off of Craigslist? $9,500. ANGIES LIST FAIL. I kept this account open solely to write this review before cancelling my subscription.
Description of Work: n/a. Did not hire.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$38,000

Shelly E.
05/2016
1.0
countertops, handyman service, woodworking
  + 1 more
We are right back where we started.
Description of Work: Mr. Gamez showed up on the dot. We showed him the problems which needed repair and he took many notes. We talked about dates. He promised to call us with estimates. We never heard from him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0


David H.
05/2016
3.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
The physical estimate went OK, although his English is not great. When he emailed me the actual estimate, it was twice as much as another estimate I received from a different contractor. I asked if he could lower his estimate, but he refused. Either his input costs are too high or his labor/profit are too high. Either way, I will not use his services!
Description of Work: I called Omar for an estimate to buy and install window screens for my house. He came to the property and provided an estimate the next day via email.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,280

Brendan M.
03/2016
5.0
drywall, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
Omar and his team were a pleasure to work with. Throughout the project they took great care to contain the mess and disruption from the renovation, and completed the job on time. We had a hard deadline we were working with and Omar and his team made sure everything was completed ahead of the deadline. We are very pleased with the results; for the price I don't believe there are many better alternatives out there than Omar.
Description of Work: Complete renovation of a half bath; added a shower to convert to a full bath.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Tobias H.
02/2016
5.0
drywall, interior painters, plumbing
  + 1 more
Omar's was very responsive and professional. They provided a written estimate to investigate the problem and were very prompt and reasonable. They removed part of the ceiling to identify the source of the leak and did good work on both the plumbing and the drywall work at a reasonable price and
Description of Work: Investigated leak into first floor ceiling from multiple possible sources: identified problem, fixed the leak, and repaired and painted ceiling and adjoining wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Robert A.
02/2016
5.0
drywall, electrician, interior painters, lighting, woodworking
  + 3 more
Omar was great! We forget to review him on his work with us but we logged in to find his info to have him back out for more work. Doesn't get a better reference than coming back for more!
Description of Work: Installed recessed lights, widened hallway door opening, hung cabinets, painted

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Michael O.
02/2016
4.0
drywall
  + -1 more
I thought that this was a leak from the outsid wall. They identified the problem quickly as being from a leaking pipe. They had to bring in heavier equipment to brack up the foundation, remove a very old pipe pu in a new pipe, re-cement the floor and repar the wall.
Description of Work: Opened a wall and repaired a broken drain pipe from an upstairs bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

ralee C.
02/2016
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
Omar came to my house and I showed him the work that needed to be done. He told me he would call me with quotes and a start date. I never heard back from him.
Description of Work: Showed up for a consultation and never came back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0


leah N.
02/2016
5.0
fencing, garage builders, remodeling, home remodeling, hardscaping, masonry
  + 4 more
In all projects, the team was professional, punctual, clean, and responsive to our needs. The work was very nicely executed and finished. Omar is fair in his pricing, including unforeseen add ons. He uses the same team members for all of his projects, which is nice when there are strangers in your house every day for three weeks... We will certainly use them again.
Description of Work: We have used Omar's for a couple of projects now-- demo of a massive carport plus retaining wall rebuild, building a cedar fence and hanging a gate, and most recently a complete remodel of a bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Vijay G.
01/2016
5.0
doors, drywall
  + 0 more
Service was delivered in professional and satisfactory manner. I was impressed by the quality and finishing of the work.
Description of Work: Replace sliding door with single door. Add drywall and siding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Gary M.
01/2016
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Great company. Quickly provided quote and were able to immediately schedule job. Finished job on schedule. The work crew was professional, polite, hard working and skilled. Great attention to detail. It is very evident that this company has pride in their work. See before and after photos. Owner went outbid his way to make sure we were satisfied customers. Very happy and will use again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sridhar P.
12/2015
1.0
drywall
  + -1 more
The service provider came to my house to take a look at some drywall work that I needed to get done on a Saturday. He promised to get the quote to me on Monday. On the following Wednesday, I called the office to find out when I would receive the quote. I was told that I would receive it the next day. Well, it is Saturday now and I still don't have the quote. If Omar's General Contracting does not even bother to give me a quote, there is no way I would use them to do any work for me. I am very disappointed because I told the guy that depending upon how the service was, I could give him a lot more business because I have tons of things I need to get done around the house. Well, he blew it. Time to call another provider at Angie's list and hope that they are more responsive. Terrible service.
Description of Work: Absolutely nothing! They did not even bother to give me a quote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


KRISTINE B.
11/2015
5.0
decks, doors, drywall, interior painters, pressure washing, roofing, siding, woodworking
  + 6 more
The Omar team arrived on time. They were friendly, thorough, and professional. They paid attention to detail and did a terrific job.
Description of Work: Fix front spring door Scrape, sand, primer, and paint with two coats of finish paint including front house first level, spring door, front portico columns, soffit, and window Repair rotten wood (replace 2 pieces) Paint seal door and new pieces of wood Deck Stairs - Power wash and stain with two coats Underneath stairs Clean and put new gravel 3/4 of blue stone Paint guest room door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,050

Elizabeth C.
11/2015
5.0
basement waterproofing, concrete repair, drywall, house painters, foundation repair, interior painters, pressure washing, basement remodeling, woodworking
  + 7 more
Omar and his team repaired the cracking, dirty, and moldy concrete basement entry. They pressure washed, patched, and painted the cracks on the walls and ceiling. They also replaced the cracking concrete at the top of the stairs. The work they did extended the life of the stairway and made it usable again. They were easy to work with and incredibly efficient.
Description of Work: Concrete repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Elizabeth C.
11/2015
5.0
garage builders, garage doors, woodworking
  + 1 more
Omar and his team built a beautiful, high quality shed in our yard. They were very easy to work with from the very start and made the process quick and easy. The only location in our yard for a shed has a bit of a slope, but they were able to work with that without difficulty. We were given honest assessment of the cost/benefits of having a prefabricated shed vs. one that they constructed and decided to go with the latter. We are so glad that we did! The shed adds much needed outdoor storage space to our garage-less yard while being sturdy, and attractive. I feel like we got a great deal! I am so glad we chose to work with Omar and his team and would work with them again in a heartbeat!
Description of Work: Built and installed a shed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Steve W.
10/2015
5.0
ceiling fans, closet systems, drywall, electrician, remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling, plumbing, basement remodeling, replacement windows
  + 8 more
It was a lot of work, and his team was incredibly professional and hardworking. Of course, we started the project with a more modest list, but I started getting ideas while they were in the house. Omar was accommodating as I added new work to the job, and he was reasonable on price. The quality of the work was terrific; I really can't say enough about the work they did, and we've already hired them again to help with another little project in our house. I would recommend them to any friend, as I think their prices were fair, and the quality of their work was even better then I expected The team cleaned up the house each night and did a fairly good job of cleaning up their work at the end (with the exception of leaving some handprints on the walls). Overall, the guys were very polite and respectful, and I trusted them in my home. My only complaint was that Omar was often late for our consultations. If he said 8-8:30, you could bank on him being there around 8:40-8:45. To his credit, he never missed an appointment, and once I realized the trend, I adjusted my plans accordingly, and it worked out. Of course, I would have preferred him to be there during the window we agreed upon, but I thought that was a minor thing compared to all of the good that came with working with Omar and his team. Lastly, Omar's assistant, Wilber, was very responsive to my calls/emails, and I think she's an invaluable member of their team.
Description of Work: Omar's team did a dozen odd-jobs around our house... Refinished popcorn ceilings in the fourier and hallways, drywalled bedroom ceilings and installed crown molding, replaced ceiling fans, built bedroom closet, replaced 2 windows in the basement, installed pedestal sink in bathroom, and hung bathroom mirror.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Avigail C.
08/2015
2.0
drywall
  + -1 more
They showed up for a walk through and to understand the job and it seemed great but I never received the estimate. I called a few times and at first they said they would send it right out and eventually they stopped calling back. I am on a short schedule and called them because they had great reviews and I thought I could rely on them. If they didn't want the job they should have said that so that I didn't waste my time instead of leading me on continuously telling me that the estimate is on the way.
Description of Work: Pre estimate Walk through

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0


Stacey M.
08/2015
5.0
doors, electrician, house painters, handyman service, contractors, woodworking
  + 4 more
Omar's team completed the work quickly and did a great job of it. I have used them before for larger jobs and always been pleased with the results. I highly recommend their service if you are looking for a well qualified contractor with reasonable prices!
Description of Work: Repaired and replaced water damaged wood above an exterior door, painted the door, resealed a separate exterior door, and replaced a wired-in smoke detector.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$527

catherine K.
08/2015
5.0
custom cabinets, countertops, electrician, flooring contractor, remodeling, interior painters, home remodeling, lighting, marble & granite, plumbing, woodworking
  + 9 more
The carpenters and painters did a very good job. They were very careful to cover doorways and furniture with plastic and covered the floors with cardboard for protection. They cleaned up every day before they left. The men were very nice and worked hard every day. They were quite pleasant to work with and did beautiful finishing work.
Description of Work: Contractor removed kitchen cabinets and flooring and reinstalled some of the old cabinets and new ones that replaced some old and broken ones. They reinstalled the floor and fixed some plumbing problems that existed. They installed four new recessed lights in the dining area, painted the kitchen and ceiling, installed all new appliances and new granite countertops. They finished off the tops of the cabinets and the kick plates with molding and installed mahogany quarter-round to match flooring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Katherine B.
07/2015
5.0
doors, drywall, flooring contractor, handyman service, hardwood floor
  + 3 more
I can not recommend Omar and his team enough! They were punctual, professional, and easy to work with. We had bamboo floors in our condo refinished and stained. I was very nervous about how it would turn out but the floors look brand new! Omar also fixed the front entry doom jam that had been damaged as well as a damaged sliding door track. Again, the work was well-done and done quickly. The office manager, Wilbur, was also great and very responsive. Definitely a great team to work with!
Description of Work: Sand and refinish bamboo floors; handyman work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Contact information

3705 Plyers Mill Rd, Kensington, MD 20895

http://www.omarsgeneralcontracting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
4.20322E+11
Trade License Locale
DC
Trade License Authority
District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Trade License Expiration
04/30/2024

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Drywall,
General Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Electrical,
Doors,
Handyman Services,
Plumbing,
Basement Remodeling,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Plaster

FAQ

Omar's General Contracting is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Omar's General Contracting accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Omar's General Contracting offers free project estimates.
Yes, Omar's General Contracting offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Omar's General Contracting does not offer a senior discount.
No, Omar's General Contracting does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Omar's General Contracting offers warranties.
Omar's General Contracting offers the following services: Free estimates provide for property owners, full home remodeling, full service electrical, plumbing, painting (interior and exterior), drywall, carpentry framing, fences, decks, wood replacement & repairs, flooring, carpet, tile, concrete & masonry, wallpaper removal and installation, paint cabinets.
Ask for details.

Contact information

3705 Plyers Mill Rd, Kensington, MD 20895

http://www.omarsgeneralcontracting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed