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Home Designers & Architects in Charlottesville, VA

Looking for a trustworthy maid service in Charlottesville? We list 107 local home designers across Charlottesville and nearby Virginia, with ratings and direct phone numbers. Providers listed in Charlottesville cover architects, residential home designers, interior designers and kitchen & bath designers. Charlottesville sits in Charlottesville city County, Virginia. Other Virginia cities covered include Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Christiansburg.

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1. BRW Architects Architects

112 4th St NE

2. Powe Studio Architects Architects

102 5th St SE

3. Stoneking/ Von Storch Architects Architects

300 W Main St

4. Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects Architects

206 5th St NE

5. Candace M.p. Smith Architect Architects

202 6th St NE

6. Charles Stick Inc Architects

220 Court Sq

7. Rosney Co. Architects Architects

609 East Market St Ste 206

8. Train Architects Architects

612 E Jefferson St

9. Red Clay Landscape Architecture Architects

912 6th St SE

10. Russ's Fine Woods Kitchen & Bath Designers

1306 Knoll St

11. Jim rounsevell architect Architects

1113 Monticello Rd

12. Southern Development Homes Residential Home Designers

142 S Pantops Dr

13. Albiston Associates Architects

921 Royer Dr

14. Fifth Wall Design Group Llc Interior Designers

501 W Main St

15. Gibson Homes Residential Home Designers

706 Rose Hill Dr

16. Southland Homes, Inc. Residential Home Designers

320 Winding River Ln Ste 105

17. Peter LaBau Residential Design Architects

2079 Hawkshill Ln

18. The Ridge at North Pointe Residential Home Designers

5025 Huntly Ridge St

19. Foxchase Design LLC Interior Designers

766 Hammocks Gap Rd

20. Sheldon Richard Kostelecky Architect Architects

1721 Belvedere Pl

21. Abide Design Interiors Interior Designers

18 Commerce Dr

22. Lime Tree Interior Designers

2246 Ivy Rd Ste 8

23. Hunter E Craig Co Residential Home Designers

1900 Arlington Blvd

24. Bmc Holdings Group Residential Home Designers

818 E Jefferson St Ste 103

25. Shank & Gray Architects Architects

510 E Main St

Home designers & architects in Charlottesville, VA: a local guide

We currently track 25 residential architects and home designers serving Charlottesville, VA in Charlottesville city County.

What home design costs in Charlottesville

Home designers and architects in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville

  • Review a portfolio of built Charlottesville-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

  • 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 Charlottesville?
  • How many revisions are included?
  • Will you stay involved during construction?

Many Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?

Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?

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