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Home Designers & Architects in Santa Rosa, CA

Find vetted house cleaners near Santa Rosa, California. Here are 108 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in Santa Rosa cover architects and interior designers. Santa Rosa sits in Sonoma County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and Santee.

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1. Gary Waters Architectural Corporation Architects

1421 Guerneville Rd Ste 230

2. Waters Gary And Orozco Xavier Architects

1421 Guerneville Rd

3. Sara Phillips Interior Designers

818 Cherry St

4. Larry Goodman Architects

800 College Ave

5. Balcerak Design Architects

631 5th St Ste 205

6. Kyoob Design Group Architects

404 Mendocino Ave

7. Natural Jewelry Interior Designers

114 Roberts Ave

8. Custom Light Styles Interior Designers

122 Calistoga Rd

Home designers & architects in Santa Rosa, CA: a local guide

We currently track 8 residential architects and home designers serving Santa Rosa, CA in Sonoma County.

What home design costs in Santa Rosa

Home designers and architects in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa

  • 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 Santa Rosa-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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Santa Rosa?
  • 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the Santa Rosa 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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