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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 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. Creative Inlay Architects

2400 Kettner Blvd

2. Sctepf, Inc. Interior Designers

2470 Union St

3. Ideaworks Interior Designers

555 W Beech St Ste 206

4. Studio Ignis Architects

501 W Broadway Ste A169

5. Cesar Luna Interior Designers

110 W C St Ste 812

6. J. M. Von Graven Co Interior Designers

220 W G St

7. M.c. Johnson Consulting Group Inc Architects

185 W F St Ste 100u

8. Perisic Design Studio Architects

345 6th Ave

9. Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn Architects

701 B St

10. Sqla Landscape Architecture And Landsit Group Architects

964 5th Ave # 509

11. Nexus Planning Consultants (formerly Ayala Architecture) Architects

427 C St Ste 212

12. Pb Americas Inc Architects

401 B St

13. Land Design Collaborative Architects

401 B St

14. Lesar Development Consultants Residential Home Designers

1940 5th Ave

15. Fortescue Design Interior Designers

2120 4th Ave

16. Business Development (senior Housing Industry) Architects

301 Spruce St

17. Zaap Inc Architects

2900 4th Ave Ste 204

18. Cooper Roberts Bennett Architects

1010 University Ave

19. Waldron, Borja, And Stowe Inc Architects

710 13th St Ste 307

20. Inner City Light Interior Designers

1807 Robinson Ave

21. G7 Design Corporation Architects

830 25th St Ste 200

22. Architect James Brown Apc Architects

1955 Julian Ave

23. Von Kalinowski Design Architects

405 Via del Norte

24. Red Floral Design Interior Designers

5648 La Jolla Blvd

25. Solstice Interiors Interior Designers

5636 La Jolla Blvd

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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