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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. Revel Architecture & Design Architects

417 Montgomery St Fl 7

2. KMD Architects Architects

1015 Battery St

3. Forge Architecture Architects

500 Montgomery St

4. Kwan Henmi Architecture And Planning, Inc. Architects

456 Montgomery St Ste 200

5. Davis Langdon, Inc. Architects

343 Sansome St Ste 1050

6. Strackbein Architecture Architects

100 Pine St #1250

7. Sim Architects Architects

433 California St Ste 620

8. Braytonhughes Design Studios Interior Designers

465 California St Ste 350

9. Smith-karng Architecture Architects

360 Pine St Fl 3

10. KBM Hogue Interior Designers

250 Montgomery St

11. Parisa O'connell Interior Design Interior Designers

220 Sansome St Ste 1000

12. Polytech Associates Architects

235 Pine St Fl 17

13. Skyline Pacific Properties Residential Home Designers

221 Pine St

14. Panoramic Interests Residential Home Designers

100 Bush St #1725

15. Ltc Design Group Architects

100 Bush St Ste 410

16. Agi Capital Residential Home Designers

100 Bush St # 22

17. Pacific Eagle Holdings Residential Home Designers

201 California St Ste 500

18. Merrill Morris Partners Architects

249 Front St

19. Addison Strong Design Studio Architects

243 Front St

20. Newcastle Partners Inc Residential Home Designers

230 California St Ste 510

21. Ann Getty & Associates Interior Designers

1 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 1350

22. Rs&h, Inc. Architects

311 California St Ste 720

23. Collins Henderson Inc Architects

351 California St

24. Gary Weske & Associates. Inc. Architects

351 California St Ste 350

25. Ae3 Partners, Inc. Architects

275 Battery St Ste 1050

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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