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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. Dh Design Firm Interior Designers

2159 India St

2. InDev Residential Home Designers

2120 Columbia St #27

3. Mascari Dinh Architects Architects

1350 Columbia St Unit 900

4. Mc Kinley Associates Inc Architects

1818 1st Ave Ste 200

5. Vesta Pacific Development Residential Home Designers

1818 1st Ave

6. Warner Architecture & Design Architects

110 W A St Ste 600

7. Heliogold Inc. Interior Designers

10060 Carroll Canyon Rd

8. Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation Residential Home Designers

1230 Columbia St

9. Retroturf Architects

1230 Columbia St Ste 1120

10. Wl Investments, Llc Residential Home Designers

550 W B St Ste 310

11. Studio H Design Group Interior Designers

1202 Kettner Blvd Ste 103

12. ADUPALS Residential Home Designers

1420 Kettner Blvd Ste 100

13. Artisan Design Group Interior Designers

888 W Ash St

14. Feather Your Nest Design | Home Staging Interior Designers

700 W E St

15. Steinberg Hart Architects

320 Laurel St

16. Posh Paperie Interior Designers

1133 Columbia St

17. Martinez & Cutri Architects Architects

402 W Broadway Ste 2600

18. Golden Group Development Residential Home Designers

402 W Broadway Suite 400

19. FreemanWhite Architects

101 W Broadway Ste 1240

20. Marsha Sewell & Associates Interior Designers

631 5th Ave

21. Urban Housing Partners Residential Home Designers

620 1st Ave

22. M W Steele Group Architects

1805 Newton Ave

23. Estrada Land Planning Architects

225 Broadway Ste 1160

24. Sasha West Design Interior Designers

600 B St Ste 300

25. Heritage Architecture & Planning Architects

832 5th 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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