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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 interior designers, architects and residential home 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. The Y Group Interior Designers

2365 Northside Dr Ste 120

2. Maggetti-elam & Associates Interior Designers

3160 Camino Del Rio S Ste 207

3. Gary Taylor & Associates Architects

3241 Adams Ave

4. Waterwise Landscape Design San Diego Architects

3633 Camino Del Rio S Ste 102

5. Dentt Properties Residential Home Designers

3838 Camino Del Rio N Ste 300

6. Araiza Alfredo & Associates Architects

3838 Camino Del Rio N Ste 155

7. Moon Mayoras Architects, Inc. Architects

3465 Camino Del Rio S Ste 220

8. El Interior Studio Interior Designers

9655 Granite Ridge Dr Ste 200A

9. Coar Design Group Architects

9640 Granite Ridge Dr # Suite130

10. Delorenzo International Architects

3954 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste D206

11. Re-al Development Inc. Interior Designers

3954 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste D207

12. Synergy Resources Architects

3939 Ruffin Rd

13. Bookman Interior Designers

3727 El Cajon Blvd

14. Studio Simic Interior Designers

3411 Quince St

15. Keoni Rosa Architects

2266 Westland Ave

16. Acropolis West Designs Inc Interior Designers

3893 Imperial Ave

17. Interior Wood of San Diego Interior Designers

555 Raven St

18. Landcare Logic Architects

4925 Market St

19. Domeier Architects Inc Architects

4694 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste K1

20. Krystin Krebs Interiors Interior Designers

3660 Marlborough Ave

21. Allard Jansen Architects, Inc Architects

4714 Marlborough Dr

22. Burke Lighting Design Interior Designers

4886 Monroe Ave

23. DK Design + Drafting Studio Interior Designers

4776 El Cajon Blvd Ste 205

24. ViVo Design Studios Interior Designers

4614 47th St

25. Caster Properties Inc. Residential Home Designers

4607 Mission Gorge Pl

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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