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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 and architects. 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. Digital Vector Maps Interior Designers

1286 University Ave

2. Gene Pool Hall Interior Designers

740 13th St Ste 221

3. 619 Graphic Design Interior Designers

740 13th St

4. Collaboration Reverberation, Inc Interior Designers

1205 J St Ste A

5. Digital Telepathy Interior Designers

770 11th Ave

6. Loudgiraffe.com Interior Designers

1281 9th Ave

7. Morris Design Creative Interior Designers

660 9th Ave

8. Baker Nowicki Design Studio, Llp Architects

731 9th Ave Ste A

9. Flair - Design | Build Architects

969 S 16th St

10. Blue Motif Ltd Architects

1805 Newton Ave

11. Creativemornings/ San Diego Interior Designers

705 16th St

12. Composium Group Architects

335 15th St

13. Josh Wall Works Interior Designers

1439 El Prado

14. Brazzon Danek Architecture Charles Francis Danek Architects

1419 University Ave Ste A

15. San Diego Office Design Interior Designers

5005 Texas St

16. Konrad Interior Designers

5560 La Jolla Blvd Ste B

17. Andrea Stork Design Interior Designers

3999 Mission Blvd

18. Kindo Studios Architects

1135 Garnet Ave

19. Golba Architecture, Inc Interior Designers

1940 Garnet Ave

20. De Alba Design Interior Designers

2180 Garnet Ave

21. Pacific Tailor Interior Designers

1609 Garnet Ave

22. Rapid Fire Construction Architects

1804 Garnet Ave PMB 470

23. Pink Star Design Interior Designers

2625 Ariane Dr

24. Richard Yen And Associates, Architects & Planners, Inc Architects

4747 Morena Blvd Ste 101

25. Toxic Ink Interior Designers

2949 Garnet Ave

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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