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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, residential home designers and interior 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. Mtp Architects Architects

594 Howard St Ste 200

2. Martinkovic Milford Architects Architects

101 Montgomery St Ste 650

3. Zucker Michael & Associates Architects

155 Montgomery St Ste 201

4. Troon Pacific, Inc Residential Home Designers

1 Post St Ste 2210

5. TMG Partners Residential Home Designers

1 Post St Ste 3300

6. Bone Structure Architects

156 2nd St

7. Unispace Architects

225 Bush St

8. Fivepoint Holdings, Llc Residential Home Designers

1 Sansome St

9. Seidel Architects Architects

109 Stevenson St Ste 600

10. Urban Land Development Residential Home Designers

33 New Montgomery St

11. New Montgomery Partners Residential Home Designers

65 Annie St

12. Form4 Architecture Inc Architects

120 2nd St Fl 2

13. Merker Architects Architects

143 2nd St Fl 4

14. Karren Co. Architects

22 Battery St Ste 503

15. Tastemaker Interior Designers

580 Howard St Unit 303

16. A Design + Consulting Architects

156 2nd St Ste 208

17. Mark Brand Architecture Architects

425 2nd St Ste 601

18. Hamilton and Aitken Architects Architects

525 Brannan St #400

19. Todd R. Cole L.a., Inc. Dba Strata Landscape Architecture Architects

136 Freelon St

20. Michael Guthrie and Company Architects

601 4th St UNIT 110

21. SZFM Design Studio Architects

601 4th St

22. Sun Architecture Architects

601 4th St

23. Kotas Pantaleoni Architects Architects

70 Zoe St #200

24. Aetypic Architects

7 Freelon St

25. Kaplan Architects Architects

49 Zoe St Ste 10

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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