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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. playground agency Interior Designers

1837 5th Ave

2. Beatriz Cabrera Design Interior Designers

1050 University Ave Ste E107

3. Rodarte Landscape Architecture Architects

740 13th St Ste 320

4. Blik Interior Designers

710 13th St Ste 209

5. Modern Architecture Services Architects

710 13th St Ste 213

6. Creative House Residential Home Designers

403 13th St

7. Rob Wellington Quigley FAIA Architects

416 13th St

8. Gtc Design Studio Architects

1205 J St Ste D

9. Food Service Design Group Architects

1202 Market St

10. Architects Local Architects

740 13th St Ste 504

11. The Design Academy, Inc Interior Designers

770 11th Ave

12. Jules Wilson Design Studio | High End Interior Design Studio Interior Designers

1050 G St

13. Davy Architecture, Inc. Architects

1053 10th Ave

14. Mesh Development Llc Residential Home Designers

925 B St Ste 300

15. Ene-te Studio Architects

925 B St Ste 300

16. Playground Interior Designers

711 8th Ave Ste C

17. Olivermcmillan Residential Home Designers

733 8th Ave

18. H2 Architects Architects

726 9th Ave Ste 1

19. Larimer Design Architecture Architects

350 Tenth Ave 10th Floor

20. Mark Stocker Design, Inc. Interior Designers

406 Ninth Ave Ste 305

21. Glo Architecture Architects

1041 Market St PMB 318

22. Marc Tarasuck and Associates Architects

1041 Market St Unit 381

23. Ob Design Architects

1815 Main St

24. Architectural Salvage of San Diego Architects

1861 Main St Ste B

25. Avrp Studios Architects

703 16th St Ste 200

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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