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Home Designers & Architects in San Diego, CA

Find vetted house cleaners near San Diego, California. Here are 807 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in San Diego cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. San Diego sits in San Diego County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Dimas and San Fernando.

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1. Harbor Docs Architects

955 Harbor Island Dr

2. Platt/whitelaw Architects, Inc Architects

4034 30th St

3. Murfey Company Residential Home Designers

2050 Hancock St Ste b

4. House Design Architects Architects

2150 W Washington St Ste 301

5. Addir Design Studio, Llc Interior Designers

2120 W Washington St Ste 101

6. Architects Mosher Drew Architects

1775 Hancock St

7. Tucker Sadler Architects Architects

1620 5th Ave

8. Esteban Interiors Interior Designers

3903 Alameda Pl

9. Architects Magnus Architects

3370 Jackdaw St

10. Urban Green Landscape Architecture Architects

3761 Centre St Apt 401

11. Bombard Interiors Interior Designers

2980 First Ave. #2a

12. Alicia Jensen Design Interior Designers

3103 Falcon St Ste G

13. The Manchette Studio Interior Designers

3103 Falcon St Ste E

14. Groundlevel Landscape Architecture Architects

2605 State St # B

15. Architectural Concepts Inc Interior Designers

3980 9th Ave Suite One

16. Interior Design Imports Interior Designers

2400 Kettner Blvd

17. Urbane Design House Interior Designers

2400 Kettner Blvd Ste 238

18. Kim Grant Design Inc Architects

2400 Kettner Blvd

19. Victor Kristen Design Interior Designers

2305 India St

20. Delawie Architects

1515 Morena Blvd

21. Heying and Associates Architects

2531 State St

22. Augustine Design Group Interior Designers

2272 1st Ave

23. Studio E Architects Architects

2258 1st Ave

24. Art By Beata Interior Designers

2100 1st Ave

25. Barone Galasso & Associates Inc Residential Home Designers

710 W Ivy St

Home designers & architects in San Diego, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving San Diego, CA in San Diego County.

What home design costs in San Diego

Home designers and architects in San Diego 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 San Diego

  • 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 San Diego-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

  • 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 San Diego?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many San Diego 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 San Diego?

San Diego 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 San Diego?

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