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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, interior designers, residential home 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. Greater Living Architecture Architects

3033 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd

2. Chaintreuil Jensen & Stark Llp Architects

114 S Union St

3. Lld Enterprises Residential Home Designers

415 Park Ave

4. Fouad Farah Interior Designers

1500 Monroe Ave

5. Boosterjots Architects

620 Park Ave

6. Ambiance Design Gallery Interior Designers

52-A Sager Dr

7. Hanlon Architects Architects

1300 University Ave

8. Seisenbacher Rail Interiors Interior Designers

175 Humboldt St

9. Edge Architecture Architects

277 Alexander St Ste 407

10. Vitoch Interiors Interior Designers

2604 Elmwood Ave PMB 314

11. Catch-Eye Interiors Interior Designers

3445 Winton Pl Ste 123

12. Sonya Allen Interiors Interior Designers

3349 Monroe Ave Ste 301

13. Auxilia Capital Partners Residential Home Designers

3349 Monroe Ave Ste 173

14. Hometown Design-Build Interior Designers

761 Allens Creek Rd

15. Plant Designs Inc Interior Designers

739 Linden Ave

16. Stellar Kitchen & Bath Kitchen & Bath Designers

2354 Lyell Ave

17. Itus Properties LLC Residential Home Designers

36 W Main St

18. Flower City Development LLC Residential Home Designers

277 Alexander St #200

19. Kitchens by Savina Kitchen & Bath Designers

34 Elton St #1

20. Mrb Group Architects

2 Elton St

21. Bella Carta Studio Interior Designers

11 N Goodman St Ste 17

22. Bergmann Architects

280 E Broad St

23. R Jon Schick Architect Architects

248 East Ave

24. Architectura Architects

17 Pitkin St

25. Bero Architecture Architects

32 Winthrop St

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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