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Home Designers & Architects in Wilmington, NC

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 142 home designers cover Wilmington, NC — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Wilmington cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Wilmington sits in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Other North Carolina cities covered include Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilson.

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1. Cape Fear Electrology Architects

4032 Masonboro Loop Rd Unit 104

2. East Coast Granite of Wilmington - Castle Hayne Kitchen & Bath Designers

4610 College Rd N

3. River Bluffs Residential Home Designers

3571 Hansa Dr

4. Hank Hinckley Boat Builders Architects

364 Metro Cir

5. Shoreline Cabinet Company Kitchen & Bath Designers

2725 Old Wrightsboro Rd Ste 1D

6. Flora Landscapes Architects

2949 N Kerr Ave

7. Closet Design Group Kitchen & Bath Designers

2725 Old Wrightsboro Rd Bldg 4A

8. Porchlight Staging And Design Interior Designers

141 Division Dr Unit 100

9. Kot Hostetler Architects, PLLC Architects

2906 Market St

10. Kersting Architecture Architects

4022 Market St

11. Wrangell Homes Residential Home Designers

108 S Kerr Ave

12. Sweet Bay Design Interior Designers

2801 Market St

13. Silkwood Interior Designers

1605 Princess St

14. Architects Dietsche & Dietsche Architects

112 N Front St

15. Hipp Architecture and Development Architects

228 N Front St

16. Riverfront Holdings Ii, Llc Residential Home Designers

720 N 3rd St Ste 301

17. John Parker Architecture Architects

404 N 3rd St Ste 103

18. CT Home Design Architects

321 N Front St

19. Studio Three Architects Architects

321 N Front St

20. HTD Management Residential Home Designers

814 N 3rd St

21. Dumay Gorham Interior Designers

711 N 5th Ave

22. Fifth & Castle Design Shop Interior Designers

602 S 5th Ave

23. Sherry Black Designs Interior Designers

1607 Queen St # 101

24. 2x4 Designs Architects

921 Castle St

25. William E Poole Designs Architects

12 Market St

Home designers & architects in Wilmington, NC: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Wilmington, NC in New Hanover County.

What home design costs in Wilmington

Home designers and architects in Wilmington 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 Wilmington

  • 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 Wilmington-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

  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Wilmington?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?

Many Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

Wilmington 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 Wilmington?

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