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Home Designers & Architects in Urbandale, IA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Urbandale? We list 19 local home designers across Urbandale and nearby Iowa, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Urbandale cover residential home designers, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and architects. Urbandale sits in Polk County, Iowa. Other Iowa cities covered include Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Van Meter.

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1. Wolfgang Studio Kitchen & Bath Designers

4601 Nw Urbandale Dr Ste 102

2. Texturious Designs Interior Designers

2670 106th St Ste 170

3. Kitchen Classics Kitchen & Bath Designers

10433 Hickman Rd

4. Showtime Homes Residential Home Designers

2936 104th St

5. Platinum Development Company Residential Home Designers

3035 99th St

6. Scott's Creative Homes Interior Designers

10300 Douglas Ave

7. Woodharbor Kitchen And Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

10627 Aurora Ave

8. Absolute Garage & Closets Kitchen & Bath Designers

3169 99th St

9. Elevate Development Residential Home Designers

2775 86th St

10. The Neighborhood Architect/edward J Shannon, Aia Architects

8013 Douglas Ave

11. Newblood Development Residential Home Designers

2775 86th St

12. Grace Allen Homes Residential Home Designers

2600 72nd St Ste A Suite A

13. Ten Bears Residential Home Designers

2540 73rd St

14. Paramount Land Company Residential Home Designers

2540 73rd St

15. Interiors By Andrea Interior Designers

2670 106th St Ste 170

16. Karen Lantz Interiors Interior Designers

2650 106th St

17. Interior Solutions, Llc Architects

2650 106th St Ste 105

18. Best Window Tinting Interior Designers

3101 104th St

19. Karen Lantz Interiors Interior Designers

7017 Hickman Rd

Home designers & architects in Urbandale, IA: a local guide

We currently track 19 residential architects and home designers serving Urbandale, IA in Polk County.

What home design costs in Urbandale

Home designers and architects in Urbandale 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 Urbandale

  • 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 Urbandale-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

  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Urbandale?
  • 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 Urbandale 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 Urbandale?

Urbandale 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 Urbandale?

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