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Home Designers & Architects in Berkeley, CA

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 217 home designers cover Berkeley, CA — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Berkeley cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Berkeley sits in Alameda County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Beverly Hills.

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1. Opticos Design, Inc. Architects

2100 Milvia St Ste 125

2. Els Architecture And Urban Design Architects

2040 Addison St

3. Catscapes Interior Designers

2030 Addison St # 300

4. Bae Urban Economics Residential Home Designers

2030 Addison St Ste 640

5. Brocchini Architects Architects

1600 Shattuck Ave Ste 224

6. Frederika Moller Landscape Architects

2025 Rose St

7. Landible, Inc. Architects

1400 Shattuck Ave Ste 12 Pmb 202

8. Gorrell Mark Architects

850 Mendocino Ave

9. Terry & Terry Architecture Architects

1073 Euclid Ave

10. Rudolph Widmann Architects Architects

1502 Walnut St

11. MAS Design Interior Designers

2120 University Ave Ste 411

12. New Avenue, Inc Residential Home Designers

2120 University Ave

13. Angell & Rawlinsow Architects Architects

2161 Shattuck Ave Ste 307

14. Aia East Bay Architects

2150 Allston Way Ste 310

15. Studio Skaggs Kennedy Architects

2315 Prince St

16. De Laveaga Stoops Architecture Architects

3106 Shattuck Ave

17. Stadler Architecture Architects

3106 Shattuck Ave

18. Dillingham Associates Architects

2927 Newbury St Ste B

19. John Northmore Roberts & Associates Architects

2927 Newbury St

20. Sbb Residential Design Architects

2927 Newbury St Ste B

21. Patricia Motzkin Architecture Architects

2927 Newbury St Ste D

22. Doug Coe Architect Architects

2111 Ashby Ave

23. Ron Bogley Architect Architects

2124 Ward St

24. Brian Pometta Architects Architects

1743 Alcatraz Ave

25. Denise Hall Montgomery Architects

1769 Alcatraz Ave

Home designers & architects in Berkeley, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Berkeley, CA in Alameda County.

What home design costs in Berkeley

Home designers and architects in Berkeley typically charge a flat fee for a defined scope, an hourly rate (commonly $100-$250/hr) for consulting, or a percentage of construction cost (often 8-15%) for full-service projects. Ask for a written proposal that spells out deliverables, revisions, and who handles permits.

How to choose a home designer in Berkeley

  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.
  • Read reviews for communication and deadlines — the common complaints are slow drawings and scope creep.
  • Match the pro to the job — an architect for structural or complex work, a home designer for many remodels and additions.
  • Review a portfolio of built Berkeley-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?
  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?

Many Berkeley listings also handle new-home design, additions, remodels, and permit-ready construction drawings.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a home designer or architect cost in Berkeley?

Berkeley designers and architects charge a flat fee for a set scope, an hourly rate often around $100 to $250 an hour, or a percentage of construction cost, commonly 8 to 15 percent, for full-service projects. Ask for a written proposal.

Do I need an architect or a home designer?

For structural changes, additions, or complex builds you generally want a licensed architect. For many remodels and straightforward new homes a home designer can handle it for less. Ask who stamps the drawings.

Will the designer handle permits in Berkeley?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Berkeley building department. Confirm this up front, as it saves time and rejected submittals.

How long does home design take?

A concept can take a few weeks; full construction drawings for a custom home or major addition often run one to three months, plus permit review.

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