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Home Designers & Architects in Charleston, SC

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Charleston? We list 182 local home designers across Charleston and nearby South Carolina, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Charleston cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Charleston sits in Charleston County, South Carolina. Other South Carolina cities covered include Columbia, Cheraw and Chesnee.

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1. Carolina Landscape Inc Architects

730 Up on the Hill Rd

2. Decorating Den Interiors - Joyce's Team Interior Designers

1730 Central Park Rd

3. Drafted Architecture Architects

507 Cecilia Cove Dr

4. Paul Setti & Assoc Architects

853 Stiles Dr

5. Peggy Norris Designs Interior Designers

1 King St Ste 104

6. Beau Clowney Architects Architects

1 King St

7. A. McAvoy Designs Interior Designers

29 Legare St

8. Maresca & Associates Architects Architects

109 Church St

9. Kimberly Glenn Interiors Interior Designers

53 Logan St

10. B. Cortopassi Design Interior Designers

92 Hasell St Ste 101

11. Amelia Interiors Interior Designers

237 King St Unit D

12. Amanda Lindroth Design Interior Designers

180 King St

13. E E Fava Architects Etc Architects

54 Broad St

14. Clark Glidewell Architect Architects

134 Meeting St

15. Personal Plans Architects

151 Meeting St

16. Spandrel Development Partners, Llc Residential Home Designers

174 Meeting St Ste 200

17. Wertimer + Cline Architects

171 Church St Ste 350

18. Manor House Builders Of Sc Residential Home Designers

215 E Bay St Ste 504

19. Kenneth Wiland Architects

215 E Bay St Ste 500g

20. Boyd Architects Architects

6 Gillon St # 2

21. Kiawah Development Partners Residential Home Designers

2 N Adgers Wharf

22. Aag Architects Architects

525 E Bay St Ste 203

23. Cobb Architects, Llc Architects

67 Washington St

24. Archidemic Architects

46 Wentworth St

25. Dufford Young Architects Architects

20 Elizabeth St

Home designers & architects in Charleston, SC: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Charleston, SC in Charleston County.

What home design costs in Charleston

Home designers and architects in Charleston 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 Charleston

  • Review a portfolio of built Charleston-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.
  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.

Questions to ask before you hire

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

Many Charleston 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 Charleston?

Charleston 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 Charleston?

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