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Home Designers & Architects in Chelsea, MA

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 8 home designers cover Chelsea, MA — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Chelsea cover architects, interior designers and residential home designers. Chelsea sits in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts cities covered include Boston, Worcester and Chicopee.

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1. The Architectural Team Inc Architects

50 Commandants Way

2. McDougal Architects, Inc. Architects

214 Arlington St

3. Automation Solutions Inc Architects

38 3rd Ave Ste 100

4. Jean Brooks Landscapes Architects

255 Commandants Way

5. Knight, Bagge And Anderson, Inc. Architects

6 13th St Bldg P

6. Cmg Architects Architects

18 Main St Apt 1

7. 316 Graphic Studio Interior Designers

285 Broadway

8. Eleanor Lofts Residential Home Designers

25 Eleanor St

Home designers & architects in Chelsea, MA: a local guide

We currently track 8 residential architects and home designers serving Chelsea, MA in Suffolk County.

What home design costs in Chelsea

Home designers and architects in Chelsea 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 Chelsea

  • 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.
  • 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.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • 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 Chelsea?

Many Chelsea 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 Chelsea?

Chelsea 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 Chelsea?

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