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Home Designers & Architects in San Francisco, CA

Need a house cleaner in San Francisco? Below are 1318 home designers serving San Francisco, CA — compare ratings, call for a free quote, and book a team you trust in your home. Providers listed in San Francisco cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. San Francisco sits in San Francisco County, California. Other California cities covered include Los Angeles, San Diego and San Gabriel.

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1. Maybeck Foundation Architects

3200 Washington St

2. Chantal Lamberto Interior Designers

3376 Sacramento St

3. J Weiss Design Architects

500 Howard St Ste 450

4. Kendall Wilkinson Design Interior Designers

3419 Sacramento St

5. Thomas Silva Architects, Inc Architects

156 S Park St

6. Anyon Atelier Interior Designers

3452 Sacramento St

7. Jeff Schlarb Design Studio Interior Designers

3524 Sacramento St

8. Heather Hilliard Design Interior Designers

3654 Sacramento St

9. Agins Interiors Interior Designers

335 Spruce St

10. D J Pak Architectural Design Architects

215 6th Ave

11. SJ Sallinger Designs Interior Designers

75 Iris Ave

12. City Core Development Residential Home Designers

2352 Post St

13. Golden Properties Llc Residential Home Designers

2170 Sutter St

14. Organicarchitect Interior Designers

2184 Sutter St

15. Marsh & Clark Design Interior Designers

2849 California St

16. Kathleen Bost Architecture Architects

1943 Divisadero St

17. Jennifer Tulley Architects Architects

2101 Scott St

18. Moller Architecture Architects

2505 Sacramento St

19. Lotta Coffey Design & Interiors Interior Designers

2053 Fillmore St

20. Madroño Landscape Design Studio Architects

2053 Fillmore St

21. Loczidesign Inc. Interior Designers

175 De Haro St

22. Solas Architecture, Inc. Architects

203 Willow St Ste 501

23. Butler Armsden Architects Architects

1420 Sutter St #1

24. TEF Design Architects

1420 Sutter St

25. Anasazi Properties Residential Home Designers

1600 Webster St

Home designers & architects in San Francisco, CA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving San Francisco, CA in San Francisco County.

What home design costs in San Francisco

Home designers and architects in San Francisco 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 Francisco

  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.
  • 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 Francisco-area projects in your style and budget, not just renderings.
  • Confirm licensing and who stamps the drawings, and whether they handle permits and inspections.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in San Francisco?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?
  • Is your fee flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost?

Many San Francisco 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 Francisco?

San Francisco 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 Francisco?

Many do, or they prepare permit-ready drawings and coordinate with the San Francisco 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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