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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 and architects. 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. Sofa Link Interior Designers

4667 Cass St

2. San Diego Safe Harbor Inc Architects

4970 Cass St

3. All American Tattoo Co Interior Designers

1040 Garnet Ave

4. Eastwinds Collection Inc Interior Designers

4140 Morena Blvd

5. Architectural Materials Usa Inc Architects

5076 Santa Fe St

6. Luce Et Studio Architects Inc Architects

5070 Santa Fe St Ste A

7. Dagan Automation Inc Architects

4241 Jutland Dr

8. San Diego DRC Showroom Interior Designers

4060 Morena Blvd

9. Retail Habitats Llc Interior Designers

3517 Del Rey St Ste 109

10. Red Hen Country Kitchen Interior Designers

1710 W Mission Bay Dr

11. Whitley Consulting Group Architects

3904 Groton St Ste 200

12. Linh Quan Interior Designers

3500 Sports Arena Blvd

13. Cummings Stuart A Architects

3356 Hancock St

14. Donche-vandenberg, Inc. Interior Designers

3911 Harney St

15. Shinnick & Ryan Llp Architects

1650 Hotel Cir N Ste 200

16. San Diego Kitchen & Bath Interior Designers

1103 Morena Blvd

17. John Fitzpatrick Architects

5222 Balboa Ave

18. Pacific Skyline Glass & Mirror Interior Designers

7243 Engineer Rd Ste D

19. Digital Global Network Inc Interior Designers

7750 Dagget St Ste 205

20. Architectural Design Guild Architects

3958 1st Ave

21. Summit Consulting & Architecture Architects

1081 Camino Del Rio S Ste 225

22. Rodriguez Associates Architect &amp Planner Architects

4080 Centre St Ste 104

23. Big Island Plant Co Interior Designers

3266 Imperial Ave

24. Ivy Landscape Architects, Inc Architects

1947 Fern St Ste 4

25. Nelson Design Partners Interior Designers

3042 N Park Way

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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