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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. Mk Equities Group Residential Home Designers

155 Montgomery St Ste 701

2. Architects Abroad Inc Architects

44 Montgomery St

3. Topflight Specs Architects

55 New Montgomery St Ste 805

4. Aviva Litman Cleper Architects Architects

55 New Montgomery St

5. Ostgren Associates, Inc. Interior Designers

88 1st St

6. Westernized Productions Interior Designers

550 Bryant St

7. Anodyne Designs Interior Designers

77 Dow Pl Apt 100

8. Joint Lithographic Educational Fund Interior Designers

665 3rd St Ste 500

9. Nyx Arts Llc. Interior Designers

660 4th St # 323 Pmb 323

10. Just Amongst Us Architects

660 4th St # 111

11. Smwm, A California Corporation Architects

185 Berry St Ste 5100 Lbby 1

12. TOTO Washlet San Francisco Interior Designers

190 King St.

13. Intertie Systems Interior Designers

144 King St

14. Mark Thomas Architects Architects

440 Spear St

15. Deems Lewis Mckinley Architects

417 Montgomery St Ste 400

16. T Goodwin Associates Architects

400 Montgomery St

17. Merlone Geier Partners Residential Home Designers

425 California St

18. Reininga Corporation Residential Home Designers

369 Pine St

19. Sgpa Architecture And Planning Architects

200 Pine St Ste 500

20. Studios Architecture Architects

350 California St Fl 21

21. Tedrick & Bennett Interior Designers

414 Jackson St Ste 200

22. Dilworth Eliot Studio, Inc. Architects

415 Jackson St

23. Oak Hill Capital Corporation Residential Home Designers

601 Montgomery St Ste 1010

24. Alliance Residential Company - San Francisco Residential Home Designers

477 Pacific Ave Fl 1

25. Dga Architects

201 Filbert St Fl 3

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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