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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. Cmcreative Design Interior Designers

708 University Ave Ste 2

2. Fortified Architects

34 Elton St

3. City Blueprint Company Inc Interior Designers

68 Scio St

4. We Design Co Interior Designers

250 N Goodman St

5. Bace Build Architects

1237 E Main St

6. Pierce Design Interior Designers

1945 E Ridge Rd

7. Blanchard Florist Interior Designers

295 W Ridge Rd

8. Proforma If Print Svc Interior Designers

20 Regency Oaks Blvd

9. Riverview Townhomes Residential Home Designers

Genesee View Trail

10. Studio930 At Rit Interior Designers

1 Lomb Memorial Dr

11. Thought At Work: Student Design Conference Interior Designers

1 Lomb Memorial Dr

12. Reimann Buechner Partnership Architects

133 S Fitzhugh St

13. Designed Elegance Interior Designers

900 Jefferson Rd # 8

14. Century Color Interior Designers

700 Clinton Ave S

15. Grayson Oukes Interior Designers

1464 Monroe Ave

16. Vicki Ruff Interiors Interior Designers

2195 Monroe Ave

17. Inspiration Designs Inc Architects

3122 Monroe Ave

18. Mossien Associates Pc Architects

70 Linden Oaks Ste 110

19. Mqs Home Interiors, Inc Interior Designers

860 University Ave

20. Grater Architects Architects

260 East Ave

21. Aberthaw Architectural Design, D.p.c Architects

248 East Ave

22. Mclellan Design Architects

875 E Main St Ste 310

23. Cpl Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architect And Surveyor Architects

205 Saint Paul St

24. Metal Arts Company Inc Interior Designers

800 Saint Paul St

25. Michael Swartz Cpa Architects

1880 E Ridge Rd # 4

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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