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Home Designers & Architects in San Francisco, CA

Need a house cleaner in San Francisco? Below are 1318 home designers serving San Francisco, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in San Francisco cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. San Francisco sits in San Francisco County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and San Gabriel.

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1. Dscheme Studio Architects

444 Townsend St

2. Remick Associates Architects + Master Builders Architects

333 Bryant St Ste 240

3. Common Ground Urban Development Residential Home Designers

25 Taylor St

4. Synapse Development Group Residential Home Designers

25 Taylor St

5. Gary Hutton Design Interior Designers

2015 Polk St

6. 3d Virtual Design Technology, Inc. (3dvdt) Architects

4 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 1400

7. Cee Architects Architects

981 Mission St

8. Urb-in Architects

981 Mission St

9. Bde Architecture Inc Architects

950 Howard St

10. Robin Chiang & Co Architects

381 Tehama St

11. Herman Coliver Locus Architecture Architects

423 Tehama St

12. Grossmann Design Group Architects

77 Falmouth St Ste 100

13. Sol Design Lab Architects

16 Sherman St

14. Goldman Architects Architects

172 Russ St

15. Ken Fulk Inc. Interior Designers

310 7th St

16. Designworks Interior Designers

71 Stevenson St Ste 400

17. Studio Nahemow Design Interior Designers

510 7th St

18. Andrew Mann Architecture Architects

360 Langton St Ste 302

19. Dwm | Maloos Interior Designers

360 Langton St Ste 105

20. Lizette Marie Interior Design Interior Designers

360 Langton St Ste 200

21. Umano Interior Designers

888 Brannan St Ste 559

22. Galleher Design Studio Interior Designers

680 8th St

23. Lydia Lyons Designs Interior Designers

235 Kansas St Ste 205 # Su

24. Domicile Interior Designers

680 8th St Ste 166

25. Taipai Design Center Architects

680 8th St Ste 206

Home designers & architects in San Francisco, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving San Francisco, CA in San Francisco County.

What home design costs in San Francisco

Home designers and architects in San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.
  • 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 Francisco-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in San Francisco?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?
  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?

Many San Francisco 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 Francisco?

San Francisco 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 Francisco?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the San Francisco 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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