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Home Designers & Architects in Portsmouth, NH

Find vetted house cleaners near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Here are 44 home designers — recurring, move-in/out, and deep cleaning. Most offer free estimates. Providers listed in Portsmouth cover architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath designers and residential home designers. Portsmouth sits in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Other New Hampshire cities covered include Manchester, Nashua and Rye.

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1. Malloy Athans Inc Interior Designers

454 Court St

2. Market Square Architects Architects

104 Congress St Ste 203

3. Jsa Design Architects

273 Corporate Dr Ste 100

4. TMS Architects / Interiors Interior Designers

1 Cate St

5. Alice Carroll Design Center Interior Designers

855 Islington St

6. Port One Architects Architects

959 Islington St

7. Hbla Inc Architects

170 Commerce Way Ste 102

8. adaptdesign Architects

117 Burkitt St

9. Weekender House Interior Designers

75 S Albany St

10. Port City Design Architects

953 Islington St Ste 23f

11. Zen Stoneworks Kitchen & Bath Designers

495 Islington St

12. Studio 333 Color Consulting And Interior Design Interior Designers

135 Mcdonough St # 333

13. Debbe Daley Designs Interior Designers

379 State St Ste 1

14. Robert A. Lenahan Architect Aia Pllc Architects

379 State St Ste 2

15. Oak Point Associates Architects

85 Middle St

16. Foundry Place Residential Home Designers

165 Deer St

17. Cj Architects Architects

233 Vaughan St Ste 101

18. Nova | Design Smart. Interior Designers

36 Maplewood Ave

19. Somma Studios Architects

36 Maplewood Ave

20. Kate Anderson Studio Interior Designers

5 Market St #3

21. Portsmouth Architects, PLLC Architects

4 Market St

22. Cabinet Concepts Kitchen & Bath Designers

324 Maplewood Ave

23. Placework Architects

96 Penhallow St

24. Silver Lining Home Design Interior Designers

201 Walker Bungalow Rd

25. Robinson's Landscape Construction, Llc Architects

70 Heritage Ave Unit 8

Home designers & architects in Portsmouth, NH: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Portsmouth, NH in Rockingham County.

What home design costs in Portsmouth

Home designers and architects in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

  • 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 Portsmouth-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.
  • Ask how many revisions are included and how changes are billed.

Questions to ask before you hire

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

Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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