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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 interior designers, architects 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. Evertype Brand \ Design Interior Designers

555 W Beech St Ste 206

2. Preserved Interiors Interior Designers

600 W Broadway Ste 700

3. Let's Support Interior Designers

101 W Broadway Ste 300

4. Crimson Chic Interior Designers

171 W Market St

5. Seaport San Diego Residential Home Designers

849 W Harbor Dr

6. Mcnulty Creative Inc Interior Designers

2716 5th Ave

7. Building Analysts Architects

363 5th Ave Ste 300

8. De Bartolo &amp Rimanic Design Studio Architects

363 5th Ave Ste 203

9. Idiom Interior Designers

715 J St Ste 306

10. Aqua Blu Interior Designers

734 5th Ave

11. Lld Studios Interior Designers

964 5th Ave Ste 414

12. Nexusplan, Inc. Architects

427 C St Ste 212

13. Macroidea Web Studio Interior Designers

330 A St Ste 162

14. Rosen Web Design Interior Designers

330 A St

15. The American Institute Of Architects, Palomar Chapter Architects

233 A St Ste 200

16. Hub & Spoke Communities Residential Home Designers

121 Broadway Ste 630

17. Great2bnate Llc Interior Designers

1855 1st Ave

18. Five Star Table Linens Interior Designers

2250 4th Ave Ste 202

19. Darren Cardona Design Architects

3604 4th Ave

20. Benson & Bohl Architects Architects

3900 5th Ave Ste 200

21. Aedifice Architectural Architects

2870 5th Ave Ste 204

22. Arch Cad Architects

1717 5th Ave

23. INFINITY DESIGN & BUILD INC Interior Designers

889 date St Ste 234

24. Design Remedy Interior Designers

1286 University Ave

25. Alpha Design Group Interior Designers

1286 University Ave PMB 1000

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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