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Home Designers & Architects in Columbia, SC

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 140 home designers cover Columbia, SC — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Columbia cover residential home designers, architects and interior designers. Columbia sits in Richland County, South Carolina. Other South Carolina cities covered include Charleston, Conway and Easley.

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1. Montgomery Creative Styles Architects

2457 Millwood Ave

2. Fant Architectural Service, Llc Architects

2711 Middleburg Dr Ste 311b

3. Drexel Lake Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

4. House Beautiful Paint And Dec Center Inc Interior Designers

106 Columbia Northeast Dr

5. Ashley Ridge Residential Home Designers

Long Needle

6. Palm Hills Courtyards Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

7. Southeast Columbia Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

8. Alexander Pointe Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

9. Spring Valley West Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

10. Ashland Grove Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

11. Peninsula At Lake Carolina Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

12. Summit Hills Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

13. Holly Ridge Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

14. Landsdown Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

15. Green Springs Residential Home Designers

Columbia, SC

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

We currently track 15 residential architects and home designers serving Columbia, SC in Richland County.

What home design costs in Columbia

Home designers and architects in Columbia 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 Columbia

  • Review a portfolio of built Columbia-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

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

Many Columbia 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 Columbia?

Columbia 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 Columbia?

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