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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, residential home designers and kitchen & bath 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. Sun Cabinets Kitchen & Bath Designers

1350 Egbert Ave

2. Deeproot Green Infrastructure, Llc Architects

1032 Irving St PMB 614

3. OUTERLANDS DESIGN Architects

884 31st Ave

4. Tanaka Design Group Architects

3755 Balboa St Ste 204

5. Gilmore William Architect Architects

8219 Geary Blvd

6. Sujo Design Architects

547 42nd Ave

7. Gillern Designs Architects

410 31st Ave

8. Plum Architects Inc. Architects

3298 Pierce St

9. Ekose'a Homes Architects

371 15th Ave

10. Martin & Strackbein Architects, Llp Architects

100 Pine St

11. Sun Architecture Architects

101 Townsend St # 201

12. TSA Holding Group LLC Residential Home Designers

2345 Balboa St

13. Awaken Designs Interior Designers

653 7th Ave

14. White Harmony Design & Staging Interior Designers

4215 Geary Blvd

15. Katie Martinez Design Interior Designers

111 Clement St

16. April Powers Interior Design Inc Interior Designers

35 Clement St

17. Inncon Design Architects

3626 Geary Blvd Ste 203o204

18. Hubbard Godfrey Architects Architects

3137 Geary Blvd

19. Barcelon Jang Architecture Architects

1294 Fillmore St

20. John Maniscalco Architecture Architects

442 Grove St

21. Winslow Architecture Architects

315 Linden St

22. Build Inc Residential Home Designers

315 Linden St

23. Territory Studio Interior Designers

315 Linden St

24. Sagan Piechota Architecture Architects

315 Linden St

25. Alter Interiors Interior Designers

151 Vermont St Ste 4

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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