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Home Designers & Architects in Charleston, SC

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Charleston? We list 182 local home designers across Charleston and nearby South Carolina, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Charleston cover architects, residential home designers and interior designers. Charleston sits in Charleston County, South Carolina. Other South Carolina cities covered include Columbia, Cheraw and Chesnee.

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1. Live Living Network Architects

38 Romney St

2. Heather A Wilson, Architect Architects

704 Meeting St

3. Rcb Development Residential Home Designers

695 Meeting St Ste 110

4. Kennedy Design Studio, Llc Architects

1437 King St Ste 5

5. Arcdimension Architects

700 King St

6. Magnolia Development, Llc Residential Home Designers

556 King St

7. Community Planning, Policy, And Design Ma Program Architects

12 Bull St

8. Walker Concepts Architecture Llc Architects

91 Broad St Apt B

9. From Darkness To Light Architects

247 Meeting St

10. David Thompson Architects Architects

237 Meeting St

11. Thomas & Denzinger Architects Architects

73 State St

12. Gottshalk Architects Architects

198 E Bay St

13. Babak Bryan Architect Architects

12 Queen St

14. Henry J Smith Architects Architects

65 Broad St

15. Huff Gooden Architects Architects

302 King St

16. Mitchell-hill, Llc Interior Designers

414 King St

17. Victoria Hamilton Design Interior Designers

295 Seven Farms Dr Ste 105c

18. Essex At Carolina Bay Residential Home Designers

Shiraz Lane

19. Southeast Talent Llc Architects

4000 Faber Place Dr Ste 300

20. J. Rhodes Interior Design | Charleston | Sc Interior Designers

1299 Ashley River Rd

21. Summerville Homes Architects

723 Saint Andrews Blvd

22. Material Capital Partners Residential Home Designers

430 N Hanover St

23. David Thompson Architect, Llc Architects

704 Meeting St

24. Arc Group Llc Architects

700 King St Unit A

25. Sbvf, Llc Interior Designers

532 King St

Home designers & architects in Charleston, SC: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Charleston, SC in Charleston County.

What home design costs in Charleston

Home designers and architects in Charleston 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 Charleston

  • Review a portfolio of built Charleston-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.
  • Ask whether they'll coordinate with your builder and stay involved during construction.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Are you licensed, and who stamps the drawings?
  • Do you handle permits and inspections in Charleston?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?
  • Can I see built projects like mine?

Many Charleston 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 Charleston?

Charleston 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 Charleston?

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