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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, residential home 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. Austin McAdams Design + Fabrication INC Interior Designers

3520 Kurtz St

2. Morrison Investment Properties, Inc. Residential Home Designers

1011 Buenos Ave Ste E

3. Wholesale Cabinets Inc Kitchen & Bath Designers

1123 W Morena Blvd

4. Blackgrape Design Interior Designers

4694 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste G

5. Happy Owl Studio Interior Designers

1022 W Morena Blvd

6. S R Bradley & Associates Architects

814 Morena Blvd Ste 209

7. Circa A D Interior Designers

5355 Grant St

8. Robeson Design Interior Designers

2837 Presidio Dr

9. Fs Design Group Interior Designers

1660 Hotel Cir N Ste 330

10. Raymond Fox & Associates Architects

1660 Hotel Cir N Ste 340

11. Walt Conwell Architects Architects

1550 Hotel Cir N

12. Plant Pros Interior Designers

2212 Cecelia Ter

13. Wolf Design Build Architects

1459 Lieta St

14. Artificial Grass Pros Architects

6051 Business Center Ct

15. Kitchen Boutique & Design Kitchen & Bath Designers

1205 W Morena Blvd Ste A

16. Arise Interiors Interior Designers

1295 W Morena Blvd

17. Old World Landscape Architects

1817 Morena Blvd Ste A

18. Wbh Construction Residential Home Designers

3670 Clairemont Dr Ste 6

19. J Design Studio Interior Designers

4231 Balboa Ave PMB 228

20. Budge-it Home Remodeling, Inc. Residential Home Designers

5663 Balboa Ave

21. Mindful Design Consulting Architects

7670 Opportunity Rd Ste 255

22. Goldfish World Interior Designers

3860 Convoy St

23. Hauck Architecture Inc Architects

4888 Ronson Ct

24. San Diego Interior Design Group Interior Designers

8775 Aero Dr Ste 138

25. Pacific Cad Design Drafting & Blueprint Services

2443 Murray Ridge Rd

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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