Architectural custom homes for New Canaan — modern glass-and-steel residences in the town's mid-century tradition — designed in 3D and built by one in-house Omega crew.
Architecture, engineering, zoning, permits & construction in-house
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20+ years
in Fairfield County
One in-house crew,
every trade
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NHC #0017262
Why Homeowners Choose Omega
A custom home, done right from the ground up
Free 3D Design & VR Preview
Walk through your future home in a realistic 3D rendering — and in 360° VR — before you ever break ground, saving up to $15,000 in design fees.
One In-House Crew
Foundation, framing, mechanicals, and finishes by one accountable team — no subcontractor juggling, no finger-pointing, from groundbreaking to final trim.
Zoning, Permits & Engineering
We manage the survey, site plan, P&Z and wetlands review, variances, structural engineering, and every inspection — the approvals a new home lives or dies by.
Licensed, Insured & Warrantied
Connecticut New Home Construction license (NHC #0017262), fully insured, and backed by a written workmanship warranty.
What We Do
New Canaan new home construction
Custom Homes
Ground-up custom homes designed around how you live — from the foundation and framing to the final finishes, built by one in-house crew.
Start with a complimentary consultation. We create full architectural plans and a 3D design of your home — you approve every room before a shovel hits the ground.
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Zoning, Survey & Permits
We handle the property survey and site plan, zoning setbacks, FAR and lot coverage, P&Z, any wetlands or variance review, and all permits with your Connecticut town.
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Ground-Up Build
Once approvals are in, we're on-site every day. Our "no ghosting" policy means constant progress — foundation, framing, mechanicals, and finishes by one in-house crew.
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Final Handover & Warranty
We conduct a rigorous quality check — structure, systems, weather-sealing, and finishes — before handing over your finished home, backed by our written warranty.
Local Expertise
New Home Construction in New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan is the home of the Harvard Five and some of the country's most famous mid-century modern architecture, and that legacy shapes what gets built here today. New construction on the ridges of Ponus and Smith Ridge often means modern glass-and-steel homes that open to the landscape, while teardown rebuilds elsewhere replace dated houses on beautiful wooded lots. Omega Development is a licensed Connecticut New Home Construction contractor (NHC #0017262) with more than 20 years building across New Canaan.
A modern home is unforgiving — flat and low-slope roofs, expansive glazing, clean structural spans, and crisp detailing leave nowhere to hide. One in-house Omega crew carries every trade so those tolerances hold from foundation to finish, and every home is designed in 3D so you see the sightlines, glass, and materials before we build. We manage New Canaan permits and P&Z from start to finish.
What to know about building a new home in New Canaan
New Canaan's zoning — FAR, lot coverage, setbacks, and height limits — is the starting point, and P&Z review sets the envelope before design locks. Many lots on the outer ridges run on private wells and septic, so a new home needs well drilling, a septic design with percolation testing, and health-district approval, all of which drive both timeline and budget. We plan those systems into the schedule from day one.
Modern architecture adds its own demands: large spans and cantilevers need real structural engineering, wall-to-ceiling glass has to be detailed for energy code and water management, and flat roofs live or die on the waterproofing. We design modern glass homes that honor New Canaan's mid-century vocabulary, and where a build replaces an older house we handle demolition and utility work in-house.
Modern architecture, New Canaan tradition
New Canaan's mid-century legacy still defines new construction here, and we build to it — glass-and-steel homes with clean spans, expansive glazing, and the precise detailing modern design demands, engineered and waterproofed to last. On the ridges we plan the well and septic into the design so the finished home performs as beautifully as it reads.
Building throughout New Canaan, including:
SilvermineSmith RidgePonus RidgeTalmadge HillDowntown New Canaan
New Canaan, CT · 06840
What New Canaan-area homeowners say
4.9
Based on 33+ verified Google reviews
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Jo Vo
2 years ago
It was a pleasure working with Inacio and the Omega team! My home renovation project was not an easy or simple one, with many challenges along the way, as most construction projects tend to be. Inacio was able to navigate his way through the tough times and find solutions, ultimately leading to a stellar finished product, far exceeding expectations. What's also nice is that we've developed and continue to maintain a strong relationship even to this day. Inacio is a great person and a solid resource to have.
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John Bazzano
7 months ago
Inacio and his team at Omega built a stunning three-season porch for my family. There aren't enough words to say how impressed we were with his honesty, integrity, and craftsmanship. Inacio was always available and frequently came to check on the work. His team is professional and meticulous — especially the finish carpentry guys, amazing! When an issue came up, Inacio fixed it, no questions asked — truly a man of his word. I will never use anyone else. I HIGHLY recommend him!
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Mike Veras
3 months ago
Omega Development renovated my home's living room, hallway, two full bathrooms, and a half powder room after a water leak from the second-floor bathroom. I was amazed by Omega crew's craftsmanship and detail-oriented finishes — the work really came out great. I fully recommend them.
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Andy Tregurtha
4 months ago
Absolutely incredible team!! Very consultative and always striving to perform first-in-class service at a great price. They match your desires and dreams for a project and thoroughly cover all bases, so you're satisfied not only now but for the long term. 10/10 recommend — they are phenomenal!!
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Joye Preece
5 months ago
Omega did two jobs for us and we are so pleased with the results. They have skilled workers who complete whatever you ask while keeping the rest of the home and their work area as clean as possible. They replaced sheet rock and repainted a ceiling in one room, then did a tile demo and wall/tile install in another bathroom. Very timely — they'd arrive early to get started as soon as they could.
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Marc Trimuschat
8 months ago
Fantastic experience with Omega on the renovation of my home. Inacio and his team were always there, over-communicating, and the end results are extremely high quality. It's hard to find honest, high-quality contractors today, and I'm delighted to have hired Inacio and his team — I'd recommend them highly to anyone.
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Mary Noel
a year ago
The best! I cannot recommend Inacio, Rafa, and their entire team more highly. Omega Development executed a major home renovation for my family — extending our living room, a full kitchen reno, and an additional master bedroom and bath.
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Pedro Viggiano
a year ago
I recently had my kitchen and bathroom renovated and my bar area completely redone by Omega Development, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, their team provided top-notch service.
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Jose Quintao
5 months ago
Great work by Omega Development. Inácio is very professional, responsible, and committed to quality. Very trustworthy company!
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Jonnatan Pinheiro
8 months ago
I had a great experience with Omega. Very reasonably priced. They were very committed to our project. I strongly recommend them.
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Cleiton Leite
4 months ago
What a great experience to work with Omega. I strongly recommend them.
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roisinblack
Jan 16, 2025
We have used Omega for all our needs these past few years. That has included everything from minor repairs, a full house painting (inside and out), and floor refinishing, to an addition on the third floor.
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New Canaan New Construction FAQ
Custom new construction in New Canaan generally runs from about $450 to $850+ per square foot, so most homes land between roughly $1.75M and $5M+, with modern glass detailing at the higher end — land purchased separately. You get an itemized budget after a free consultation.
Yes — it's a New Canaan specialty. We handle the structural engineering, large-span glazing, and flat-roof waterproofing that modern architecture requires, all designed in 3D before we build.
Yes. We coordinate well drilling, septic design and percolation testing, and health-district approval for lots on Ponus and Smith Ridge that aren't on municipal utilities.
A custom home typically runs about 13–20+ months from design through completion, longer when well and septic or P&Z approvals are involved. We give you a realistic schedule with your budget.
