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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 residential home designers, architects and interior 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. Zarita De La Cerda Interior Designers

3525 Del Mar Heights Rd Ste 910

2. Design Alchemie Studio Interior Designers

3525 Del Mar Heights Rd # 205

3. De La Cerda Interior Design Interior Designers

3525 Del Mar Heights Rd Ste 910

4. Gdc Communities Residential Home Designers

12770 El Camino Real Ste 220

5. Argo Performance Ltd Architects

12636 High Bluff Dr Ste 400

6. Coast Income Properties, Inc. Residential Home Designers

12230 El Camino Real Ste 140

7. Jpi Companies Residential Home Designers

11988 El Camino Real Ste 200

8. Douglas Allred Company Residential Home Designers

11452 El Camino Real Ste 200

9. Backyard Builders Sd Architects

4901 Morena Blvd Ste 322

10. Elizabeth J.home Enhancement Interior Designers

4901 Morena Blvd Ste 600

11. Lahaina Architects Architects

3268 Governor Dr PMB 141

12. Flock Architecture Architects

4453 Camrose Ave

13. L7 Studio Architects Architects

5190 Governor Dr

14. Nexus Properties Inc Residential Home Designers

9381 Judicial Dr Ste 100

15. Mbn Group Architects

5755 Oberlin Dr Ste 300

16. Breceda Landscape Architects

5755 Oberlin Dr #301

17. Prater Architects, Inc. Architects

5151 Shoreham Pl Ste 280

18. Ami Samuel Interiors Interior Designers

8920 Activity Rd Ste K

19. Sudberry Properties Residential Home Designers

5465 Morehouse Dr Ste 260

20. Innovative Commercial Environments Interior Designers

9645 Scranton Rd

21. Parker Rose Design Luxury Staging & Furniture Leasing Interior Designers

9710 Scranton Rd Ste 130

22. Gottsik, Inc. Residential Home Designers

4660 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 100

23. Heritage Building And Development & Pacific Coast Communities Residential Home Designers

4350 Executive Dr Ste 220

24. Strata Equity Group Residential Home Designers

4370 La Jolla Village Dr

25. Precision Home Design & Remodeling Residential Home Designers

4225 Executive Sq Ste 600

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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