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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, 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. Agents Capital Residential Home Designers

2020 Camino Del Rio N Ste 300

2. Mayfair Communities Inc Residential Home Designers

7851 Mission Center Ct Ste 200

3. Affordable Design And Drafting And Permits Architects

5694 Mission Center Rd Ste 620

4. Anatomy Of Style Interior Designers

7790 Westside Dr

5. Sillman Architects

7515 Metropolitan Dr Suite #400

6. Suzy's Zoo Interior Designers

411 Camino Del Rio S Ste 204

7. Wallpaper Installation San Diego Interior Designers

310 Del Sol Dr

8. Wallace E Cunningham, Inc Architects

1111 W Arbor Dr

9. Pamela Smith Interior Design Interior Designers

1117 W Arbor Dr

10. Young & Company Interior Designers

4010 Goldfinch St

11. Fisher Gross Kitchen & Bath Studio Kitchen & Bath Designers

912 W Washington St

12. Safdie Rabines Architects Architects

925 Fort Stockton Dr

13. Ten Seventy Architecture Architects

4411 30th St Ste 202

14. Research Facilities Design Architects

3965 5th Ave

15. Gb3 Design Interior Designers

302 Washington St PMB 825

16. Ktu & A Planning And Landscape Architecture Architects

3916 Normal St

17. Jimmy Sullivan Studio Architects

3910 Normal St

18. Deneen Powell Atelier, Inc Architects

2305 El Cajon Blvd

19. Jcg Development Residential Home Designers

2223 El Cajon Blvd

20. Borrelli Design & Cabinetry Interior Designers

4411 Park Blvd

21. Dianne Sheridan Designs Interior Designers

4421 Park Blvd Ste 203

22. Studio Stratton Inc. Interior Designers

4714 Marlborough Dr

23. San Diego Kitchen Renovation Pros Kitchen & Bath Designers

3983 Georgia St # 7

24. Mayorquin Architectural Woodworking Architects

1665 Precision Park Ln

25. International Business Center Architects

3065 Beyer Blvd

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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