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Home Designers & Architects in Rochester, NY

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 126 home designers cover Rochester, NY — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Rochester cover interior designers, architects and residential home designers. Rochester sits in Monroe County, New York. Other New York cities covered include New York, Hempstead and Rockville Centre.

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1. Martin Rose Associates Pc Architects

590 South Ave Ste C

2. Humboldt Street Properties Llc Residential Home Designers

175 Humboldt St Ste 200

3. Simbari Design Architects

1344 University Ave Ste 210

4. Grayson-oukes Interior Designers

1344 University Ave Ste 270

5. Stonewood Homes Residential Home Designers

3495 Winton Pl Ste A3

6. Mazurek Zdzislaw AIA Architects

144 Alcott Rd

7. Bru-Mar Homes Inc Residential Home Designers

1726 Long Pond Rd

8. Ob Management & Maintenance Inc Residential Home Designers

1 E Main St # 310

9. Greater Rochester Housing Residential Home Designers

16 E Main St Ste 610

10. Pardi Partnership Architects P.c. Architects

25 Circle St Ste 101

11. Rpk Landscape Architecture P.c. Architects

50 University Ave Ste 2

12. Modono Glass Collection Interior Designers

465 Paul Rd

13. Solid State Concrete Design Llc Interior Designers

10 Symington Pl

14. Rit Industrial Design Interior Designers

1 Lomb Memorial Dr

15. Mm Development Advisors, Inc Residential Home Designers

133 S Fitzhugh St

16. Operation Friendship Interior Designers

160 Mount Hope Ave

17. Qv System Inc. Interior Designers

333 Metro Park Ste S105

18. Duxbury Design Architects

1555 E Henrietta Rd

19. Stratagem Interior Designers

627 Meigs St

20. Kim Dao Jewelry & Repair Interior Designers

226 Monroe Ave

21. Konopka Architecture, Pc Architects

1501 East Ave Ste 1

22. Italian Fine Foods Inc Interior Designers

1913 Long Pond Rd

23. Blu Optics, Llc Interior Designers

39 State St Ste 300

24. Plymouth Photo Studio Interior Designers

36 Main St W

25. Heidi Tomkiewicz Designs Interior Designers

90 Canal St Ste 1

Home designers & architects in Rochester, NY: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Rochester, NY in Monroe County.

What home design costs in Rochester

Home designers and architects in Rochester 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 Rochester

  • 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.
  • 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.

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 Rochester?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many Rochester 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 Rochester?

Rochester 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 Rochester?

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