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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. Field Operations Architects

649 Front St Fl 3

2. The Londoners Interior Designers

414 Jackson St

3. Office Of Charles F. Bloszies, Faia Architects

633 Battery St Ste 119

4. Meta Design Interior Designers

615 Battery St

5. Sally Swanson Architects, Inc., Architects

500 Sansome St Ste 410

6. Realtex Residential Home Designers

505 Sansome St Ste 400

7. Heller Manus Architects Architects

505 Sansome St #400

8. Studio Blitz Interior Designers

435 Jackson St

9. Taylor Lombardo Architects Architects

40 Hotaling Pl

10. Scott Lewis Landscape Arch Architects

601 Montgomery St

11. Archetype Agency Interior Designers

655 Montgomery St

12. Axis Architecture Architects

735 Montgomery St Fl 3

13. AT6 Architecture + Design Build Architects

477 Pacific Ave Ste 300

14. Stevens & Associates Architects

855 Sansome St Ste 200

15. Jka Design Inc. Interior Designers

99 Osgood Pl Fl 2 , Ste 101

16. Meeks Coates & Eaton Architect Architects

930 Montgomery St Ste 500

17. Mark Cavagnero Associates Architects

1045 Sansome St Ste 200

18. 360 Architecture Architects

1045 Sansome St

19. James L. Zak Architects

245 Vallejo St

20. Wz Architecture Architects

245 Vallejo St

21. Sandler Design LLC Architects

222 Vallejo St

22. BAR Architects Architects

901 Battery St

23. Atc Partners Llc Residential Home Designers

1000 Sansome St Ste 180

24. Colorhythm Interior Designers

1015 Battery St

25. Infinity Group Architects

1160 Battery St Ste 100 # 1817

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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