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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, residential home designers, interior designers and kitchen & bath 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. Brian Katz Landscape Architect Architects

6479 Dwane Ave

2. Home Stylist Interior Designers

3830 Valley Centre Dr Ste 705-644

3. Cuspant Interior Designers

12707 High Bluff Dr Ste 200

4. Elevation Architectural Studios Inc. Architects

12526 High Bluff Dr Ste 300

5. Jn Financial Services Residential Home Designers

6435 Caminito Blythefield Ste D

6. SouthPointe Residential Home Designers

Via Sonoma

7. J R Bardin Co Architects

3655 Nobel Dr Ste 480

8. Archi.txture, Llc. Architects

4780 Eastgate Mall Ste 100

9. Urban Arena Architects

5230 Carroll Canyon Rd Ste 226

10. Brian Paul And Associates, Inc. Architects

4435 Eastgate Mall Ste 100

11. Bowman Consultants Architects

4445 Eastgate Mall Ste 200

12. Greenview San Diego Hardscape Architects

4445 Eastgate Mall Ste 200

13. Cisterra Development Residential Home Designers

4365 Executive Dr Ste 900

14. Newland Communities Residential Home Designers

9820 Towne Centre Dr Ste 100

15. A Thousand Moons Architects

9237 Regents Rd Ste 414

16. Western Devcon Inc Residential Home Designers

10525 Vista Sorrento Pkwy

17. Novi Residential Home Designers

6749 Top Gun St Ste 104

18. Del Mar Mesa Estates Residential Home Designers

6752 Rancho Toyon Pl

19. Angelucci Development Residential Home Designers

9865 Mesa Rim Rd Ste 215

20. Gene Cipparone Architect Inc Architects

6494 Weathers Pl Ste 170

21. Finest Food Inc Interior Designers

6491 Weathers Pl Ste A

22. Michael J Penny J Goad Interior Designers

7372 Convoy Ct

23. Amour Decor Interior Designers

7527 Convoy Ct

24. Anderson Kitchen Cabinets Design Kitchen & Bath Designers

7742 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste A1

25. Kitchen & Bath Beyond Kitchen & Bath Designers

9167 Chesapeake Dr

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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