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Home Designers & Architects in San Mateo, CA

Find vetted house cleaners near San Mateo, California. Here are 56 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in San Mateo cover interior designers, architects, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. San Mateo sits in San Mateo County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and San Rafael.

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1. O'brien Homes Residential Home Designers

3130 La Selva St

2. Rcg Architecture Architects

1900 S Norfolk St Ste 216

3. Warner Design Interior Designers

1800 Gateway Dr Ste 150

4. Sequoia Outdoor Design & Build Architects

204 2nd Ave # Pmb

5. John Anthony Matthews Jr Architects

335A E 4th Ave

6. Michael Callan Landscape Architect Architects

63 Bovet Rd PMB 314

7. Mills Trousdale Llc Residential Home Designers

155 Bovet Rd Ste 525

8. Kitchen And Granite Depot Kitchen & Bath Designers

2163 Palm Ave

9. PC Kitchen Cabinets Kitchen & Bath Designers

183 W 25th Ave

10. Jtask, Inc. & Stracl, Inc. Architects

951 Mariners Island Blvd Fl 3

11. Meadow Walk at Bay Meadows Residential Home Designers

3035 Baze Rd

12. Harvey Garcia Design Interior Designers

217 S B St

13. Christian Huebner Interiors Inc Interior Designers

122 2nd Ave Ste 215

14. Lustre Interior Designers

400 S El Camino Real

15. Funded Design Interior Designers

44 E 3rd Ave

16. Suburban House Interior Designers

66 E 4th Ave

17. Mc Chesney Design Studio Interior Designers

307 S B St Ste 7

18. Martinelli Studios Interior Designers

1118 Cypress Ave

19. Bartos Architecture Inc Architects

1730 S Amphlett Blvd Ste 225

20. Wda Inc Interior Designers

1510 Fashion Island Blvd Ste 240

21. Warner Design Associates Architects

1510 Fashion Island Blvd Ste 240

22. Prime Funding Group Interior Designers

1840 Gateway Dr

23. Top Hat Typography Interior Designers

1418 E 3rd Ave

24. Van Housen Architecture Architects

800 S Claremont St Ste 207

25. San Mateo Branch 036 Architects

1730 S El Camino Real

Home designers & architects in San Mateo, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving San Mateo, CA in San Mateo County.

What home design costs in San Mateo

Home designers and architects in San Mateo 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 Mateo

  • 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 Mateo-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.
  • Pin down the fee structure up front — flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost.
  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Can I see built projects like mine?
  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?
  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in San Mateo?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many San Mateo 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 Mateo?

San Mateo 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 Mateo?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the San Mateo 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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