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Home Designers & Architects in San Diego, CA

Find vetted house cleaners near San Diego, California. Here are 807 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in San Diego cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. San Diego sits in San Diego County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Dimas and San Fernando.

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1. Gmh Associates Architects

3838 Camino Del Rio N Ste 305

2. Dica Engineering Design & Construction Architects

4511 Riviera Shores St PMB 77

3. Arch Innovations Architects

4511 Riviera Shores St

4. Redesign - Residential & Commercial Design Architects

4630 Border Village Rd # 448

5. BV Architecture + Development Architects

92102, 2014 30th St Ste 203

6. Rad Video Interior Designers

3245 University Ave PMB 1515

7. Ruland Design Group Architects

3245 University Ave PMB 1

8. Drab To Fab Architects

3245 University Ave PMB 1-507

9. Endeavor Residential Home Designers

3815 Grim Ave

10. Mpa Architects Architects

3578 30th St

11. My Studio Id Interior Designers

3712 30th St

12. Whitaker Inc. Architects Architects

3014 Myrtle Ave

13. Obrarchitecture, Inc. Architects

2419 El Cajon Blvd

14. Berger Hardware Inc Kitchen & Bath Designers

3972 30th St

15. Zagrodnik & Thomas Architects, Llp Architects

3956 30th St

16. Techne Architecture & Development Architects

2934 Lincoln Ave

17. A7d Creative Group Interior Designers

2867 University Ave

18. Sonic Arts Gallery Interior Designers

2961 Beech St

19. AK Smith Architects Architects

4076 Arizona St

20. San Diego Office Design Interior Designers

5005 Texas St Ste 304

21. Pacific States Land Company Residential Home Designers

2423 Camino Del Rio S Ste 203

22. Mark Stary Design Interior Designers

4924 Vista Pl

23. Civita San Diego Residential Home Designers

Civita Blvd

24. Igroup Design Interior Designers

8989 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 370

25. Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects Architects

4499 Ruffin Rd Ste 300

Home designers & architects in San Diego, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving San Diego, CA in San Diego County.

What home design costs in San Diego

Home designers and architects in San Diego 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 San Diego

  • 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 San Diego-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.
  • Pin down the fee structure up front — flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • 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?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in San Diego?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many San Diego 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 San Diego?

San Diego 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 San Diego?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the San Diego 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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