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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. Chris Mcmahon Architects+studio Architects

4111 18th St Ste 6

2. Bauer Interior Design Interior Designers

3886 17th St

3. EJL Atelier Architects

2358 Market St

4. Senkir Design Inc. Interior Designers

584 Castro St #269

5. Drcolor Architects

3877 20th St

6. Mattingly Thaler Architecture Architects

646 Church St

7. Bach Architecture Architects

3752 20th St

8. Actual-Size Architecture Architects

29 Liberty St

9. Vida SF Residential Home Designers

45 Bartlett St

10. The Urban Gardener Architects

3639 21st St

11. Bashford Design Interior Designers

1019 Church St

12. Studio Sarah Willmer Architecture Architects

2601 Mission St

13. Form One Architects

3841 24th St Unit A

14. The Space by RGH designs Interior Designers

1185 Church St

15. Nicole Garcia Design Interior Designers

1406B Valencia St

16. Distinctive Designs Interior Designers

3259 Mission St # 2

17. Ariel Gessler Architects Architects

50 29th St

18. Lmnop Design Architects

45 29th St

19. Hager Design Group Architects

276 29th St

20. Kim Cladas Lighting Design Interior Designers

4042 Cesar Chavez St

21. Maidenstone Interior Designers

3845 Cesar Chavez St

22. David Kesler Architect Architects

4739 25th St

23. Motif Home Design Architects

5214F Diamond Heights Blvd PMB 3345

24. Levine Architects Architects

447 29th St

25. Syncopated Architecture Architects

797 San Jose Ave

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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