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Home Designers & Architects in Rochester, NY

From one-time deep cleans to weekly housekeeping, these 126 home designers cover Rochester, NY — bonded, insured, and ready to quote. Providers listed in Rochester cover architects, residential home designers, interior designers and kitchen & bath designers. Rochester sits in Monroe County, New York. Other New York cities covered include New York, Hempstead and Rockville Centre.

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1. Rfl Architects Architects

151 Saint Paul St # 2

2. Vargas Associates Inc Interior Designers

40 Humboldt St Ste 101

3. Dewolff Partnership Architects Architects

400 Andrews St Ste 410

4. Chait Studios Architects

234 Mill St

5. Westside Professional Landscape, Inc. Architects

2565 Buffalo Rd

6. Cmi Communications Interior Designers

400 Mile Crossing Blvd

7. Kitchens By Premier Kitchen & Bath Designers

350 Mile Crossing Blvd Ste 2

8. Tgs Kitchen & Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

4391 Lake Ave

9. Three Design Group, Llc. Architects

100 Josons Dr

10. Concal Llc Residential Home Designers

40 Ajax Rd

11. Select Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath Designers

164 Southern Dr

12. In/ex Architecture Pc Architects

133 S Fitzhugh St

13. Mark IV Enterprises Residential Home Designers

301 Exchange Blvd #200

14. Rozzi Architects Architects

1 Woodbury Blvd

15. Plan Architectural Studio Architects

250 South Ave Apartment 100

16. Operation Welcome Home Residential Home Designers

459 South Ave

17. Postive Enviroments Interior Designers

176 Anderson Ave # 303

18. 12 Peak Properties Residential Home Designers

833 South Ave

19. Aia Rochester Architects

5 Castle Park

20. James Fahy Design Architects

2024 W Henrietta Rd Ste 3k

21. Rochester's Cornerstone Group Residential Home Designers

460 White Spruce Blvd

22. Upstate Granite & Marble Interior Designers

2063 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd

23. Donohoe Management Residential Home Designers

1777 E Henrietta Rd Ste 100 Bldg A

24. Empire Kitchen and Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

95 Saginaw Dr

25. Yoruk Management Company Residential Home Designers

1425 Jefferson Rd

Home designers & architects in Rochester, NY: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Rochester, NY in Monroe County.

What home design costs in Rochester

Home designers and architects in Rochester 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 Rochester

  • 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

  • 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 Rochester?
  • How many revisions are included?

Many Rochester 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 Rochester?

Rochester 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 Rochester?

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