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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. Todd Davis Architecture Architects

2350 Taylor St Ste 4

2. Cardello Interior Design Interior Designers

999 Green St APT 903

3. Roma Design Group Architects

1527 Stockton St

4. Payson Karin Architecture & Design Architects

17 Jack Kerouac Aly

5. Breuer Design Llc Architects

1736 Stockton St

6. Huang Iboshi Architecture Architects

1736 Stockton St

7. Design Intent Architects

1736 Stockton St 3rd Fl Ste 4

8. Tannerhecht Architecture Architects

1831 Powell St

9. Kuth Ranieri Architects Architects

725 Greenwich St

10. Geiszler Architects Architects

2155 Powell St

11. Freeform Architects

1700 Montgomery St Ste 108

12. Garcia Tamjidi Architecture Design Architects

10 Lombard St Ste 150

13. Costa Brown Architecture Architects

1620 Montgomery St Ste 300

14. Marie Fisher Interior Design Interior Designers

1142 Grant Ave # 2

15. Studio Volpe Interior Designers

727 Sansome St Fl 2

16. Aston Pereira & Associates Architects

909 Montgomery St Ste 101

17. Rose Architecture Architects

21 Columbus Ave #213

18. Moss Wong Associates Interior Designers

101 California St Ste 2710

19. Arcus Architecture and Planning Architects

61 Walter U Lum Pl

20. Arkishare Architects

706 Kearny St Ste 103

21. Gi Paoletti Design Lab Interior Designers

535 Mission St Fl 14

22. Yardkit, Inc. Architects

600 California St # 1308

23. The Collective Interior Designers

601 California St Fl 4

24. Reliant Group Residential Home Designers

601 California St Ste 1150

25. Sks Partners Residential Home Designers

601 California St Ste 1310

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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