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Home Designers & Architects in Gloucester, MA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Gloucester? We list 12 local home designers across Gloucester and nearby Massachusetts, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Gloucester cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Gloucester sits in Essex County, Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts cities covered include Boston, Worcester and Grafton.

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1. sought interiors Interior Designers

11 Center St

2. North Shore Arborists Architects

155 Hesperus Ave

3. Taormina Architects Architects

10 Riverview Way

4. Russell Architectural Finishing Architects

44 Whittemore St Ste 3

5. Annisquam Landcare, Inc. Architects

23 Dale Ave Ste 1b

6. Landesign Architects

35 E Main St Ste 4

7. Geoffrey H. Richon, Co. Inc. Residential Home Designers

19 Duncan St

8. Craig Herrmann Design, Inc. Interior Designers

2 Duncan St

9. Mc Manus Associates Architects

20 Links Rd

10. Poore & Company Interior Designers

315 Washington St

11. J. Grady Home Interior Designers

34 Leonard St

12. Craig Herrmann Design, Inc Architects

18 Sargent St Ste G

Home designers & architects in Gloucester, MA: a local guide

We currently track 12 residential architects and home designers serving Gloucester, MA in Essex County.

What home design costs in Gloucester

Home designers and architects in Gloucester 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 Gloucester

  • 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 Gloucester-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

  • 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 Gloucester?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many Gloucester 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 Gloucester?

Gloucester 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 Gloucester?

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