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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. Esme Designs Interior Designers

4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd

2. Turner Home Staging Interior Designers

6160 Fairmount Ave Ste C

3. Dave Suda Landscape Architects

4385 Twain Ave

4. All About Drafting Architects

5959 Mission Gorge Rd

5. Schall Architects Architects

5173 Waring Rd

6. Ideal Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Kitchen & Bath Designers

5161 Waring Rd

7. Balance Dynamic Design Architects

6150 El Cajon Blvd

8. Etherton Interior Design Interior Designers

6161 El Cajon Blvd Ste B-420

9. Coast Design & Build - Kitchen & Bath Remodel San Diego Kitchen & Bath Designers

6602 El Cajon Blvd Ste D

10. Interior Domain Interior Designers

6977 Navajo Rd PMB 125

11. Studio West Landscape Architecture & Planning Architects

7185 Navajo Rd Ste A

12. Actualize Concepts Architects

518 62nd St #23

13. Schultz Architecture Architects

10525 Vista Sorrento Pkwy Ste 120

14. Island Architects Architects

7626 Herschel Ave

15. Marengo Morton Architects Architects

7724 Girard Ave Fl 2

16. Red Interior Interior Designers

8677 Villa La Jolla Dr PMB 202

17. Alicia Calhoon Architect and Interior Designer, Inc. Interior Designers

2042 Avila Ct

18. Brianna Blair Interiors Interior Designers

2690 Via De La Valle Ste A270

19. Casa Bella Interiors Interior Designers

11633 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 4a

20. Pacific Cornerstone Architects Architects

11750 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 100

21. Buie Stoddard Group Llc Residential Home Designers

11260 El Camino Real Ste 200

22. Goral Construction Residential Home Designers

11260 El Camino Real Ste 210

23. Arcor-inc. Architects

3830 Valley Centre Dr Ste 705

24. Elka Interiors & Construction Interior Designers

3830 Valley Center Dr Ste 05-305

25. Mdi West Properties Residential Home Designers

3525 Del Mar Heights Rd

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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