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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, architects 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. Safari Seconds Interior Designers

3067 University Ave

2. Kristi Byers, Architect Architects

2911 University Ave Ste B

3. Edward Grochowiak Aia Architecture Architects

2525 Camino Del Rio S Ste 225

4. Life Of Riley Antiques Interior Designers

2604 Adams Ave

5. Body Stretch Interior Designers

2629 El Cajon Blvd

6. Joseph Simon & Associates Architects & Planners Architects

2831 Camino del Rio S

7. Dmjm Design Architects

8954 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 610

8. Spectrum Planning And Advisory Services Architects

3131 Camino Del Rio N Ste 1000

9. Osmon Homes Residential Home Designers

2365 Northside Dr Ste 150

10. Aiga San Diego Interior Designers

2307 Fenton Pkwy Ste 107

11. Mig San Diego Interior Designers

3111 Camino Del Rio N Ste 100

12. Texla Technology Interior Designers

3111 Camino Del Rio N Ste 4000

13. Sgpa Architecture And Planning Architects

3111 Camino Del Rio N Ste 500

14. Raz Majette Design Interior Designers

4181 Adams Ave

15. San Diego Silk Flower Exchange Interior Designers

4620 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 13

16. Learning Design And Technology Program - See Our University Page Interior Designers

5500 Campanile Dr

17. Finest Food Inc Interior Designers

6435 University Ave

18. Mmp Design Inc Architects

11230 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 140

19. Shiel Humphrey Design Interior Designers

12760 High Bluff Dr Ste 120

20. Allen Employment Services, Inc Architects

12526 High Bluff Dr

21. Salk Institute Architecture Architects

10010 N Torrey Pines Rd

22. Altevers Associates Archtctr Architects

8910 University Center Ln Ste 250

23. Manuel Rosen Architect Architects

4901 Morena Blvd

24. Altevers International Interior Design Interior Designers

9191 Towne Centre Dr Ste 430

25. Best Care Health Systems Inc Interior Designers

9191 Towne Centre Dr

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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