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Home Designers & Architects in Scarborough, ME

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Scarborough? We list 9 local home designers across Scarborough and nearby Maine, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Scarborough cover architects, interior designers, residential home designers and kitchen & bath designers. Scarborough sits in Cumberland County, Maine. Other Maine cities covered include Portland, Lewiston and South Portland.

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1. Black Bear Landscaping Design Architects

10 Snow Canning Rd Ste 13

2. Arcadia Kitchen and Bath Interior Designers

360 US-1 #102

3. Gawron Turgeon Dillon Architects, P.c. Architects

29 Black Point Rd

4. Harbor Heights Kitchen & Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

326 US-1

5. Evergreen Partners Residential Home Designers

10 Plaza Dr Ste 201

6. Cimino Construction Co Residential Home Designers

125 Pleasant Hill Rd

7. Custom Concepts Architects

636 US Route 1

8. Rivermoor Asset Management Inc Interior Designers

7 Lincoln Ave

9. Custom Concepts, Inc Architects

383 Us Route 1 Ste 1a

Home designers & architects in Scarborough, ME: a local guide

We currently track 9 residential architects and home designers serving Scarborough, ME in Cumberland County.

What home design costs in Scarborough

Home designers and architects in Scarborough 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 Scarborough

  • Pin down the fee structure up front — flat, hourly, or a percentage of construction cost.
  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.
  • 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.

Questions to ask before you hire

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

Scarborough 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 Scarborough?

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