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Porch Pro Headshot Architect Mason Kirby Inc

Architect Mason Kirby Inc

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
We partner with discerning individuals and visionary developers to unlock the true potential of their construction projects. With open minds, a touch of wit, and a deep respect for your aspirations, we provide design services that empower you to transcend the ordinary and create useful spaces that j...Read more about Architect Mason Kirby Inc
We partner with discerning individuals and visionary developers to unlock the true potential of their construction projects. With open minds, a touch of wit, and a deep respect for your aspirations, we provide design services that empower you to transcend the ordinary and create useful spaces that j...Read more about Architect Mason Kirby Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Kathy Shaffer Architecture & Design

Kathy Shaffer Architecture & Design

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
(10)
Established in 2004 in Sausalito, California, KSA is a small, award-winning architecture and interior design firm designing new buildings of distinction as well as remodeling historic or retrofitting existing properties. Project types include residential, commercial, as well as resort and hospitalit...Read more about Kathy Shaffer Architecture & Design
Established in 2004 in Sausalito, California, KSA is a small, award-winning architecture and interior design firm designing new buildings of distinction as well as remodeling historic or retrofitting existing properties. Project types include residential, commercial, as well as resort and hospitalit...Read more about Kathy Shaffer Architecture & Design
Porch Pro Headshot Klopf Architecture

Klopf Architecture

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
(63)
Klopf Architecture brings the outside in. The firm creates warm, modern designs that admit natural light and allow openness to nature. Klopf Architecture's primary goal is to create spaces people love to inhabit. Specializing in new warm, modern net-zero energy houses, we are widely recognized ...Read more about Klopf Architecture
Klopf Architecture brings the outside in. The firm creates warm, modern designs that admit natural light and allow openness to nature. Klopf Architecture's primary goal is to create spaces people love to inhabit. Specializing in new warm, modern net-zero energy houses, we are widely recognized ...Read more about Klopf Architecture
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Drafting Cafe

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
(44)
Drafting Cafe takes a unique approach to architectural services. We tailor our services to the needs of each client. By listening to your needs up front, we are can typically provide a fixed fee, and provide a reasonable time frame for delivery. Projects can be as simple as a set of permit drawings ...Read more about Drafting Cafe
Drafting Cafe takes a unique approach to architectural services. We tailor our services to the needs of each client. By listening to your needs up front, we are can typically provide a fixed fee, and provide a reasonable time frame for delivery. Projects can be as simple as a set of permit drawings ...Read more about Drafting Cafe
Porch Pro Headshot Oak View Designs LLC

Oak View Designs LLC

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
(2)
"We had a wonderful experience with Margaret. She has been very patient with us. We worked with Margaret to submit plans to the city to push out the back of our house. She not only met our deadline, but she got our plans approved right away. "
"We had a wonderful experience with Margaret. She has been very patient with us. We worked with Margaret to submit plans to the city to push out the back of our house. She not only met our deadline, but she got our plans approved right away. "
Porch Pro Headshot S3DA Design

S3DA Design

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
(19)
S3DA Offers a Wide Range of Services From conception to completion, our entire team of estimators, designers, project managers, and experienced executives make our clients’ needs a priority. We have experience in a wide variety of projects and delivery methods and use both time-proven practices and ...Read more about S3DA Design
S3DA Offers a Wide Range of Services From conception to completion, our entire team of estimators, designers, project managers, and experienced executives make our clients’ needs a priority. We have experience in a wide variety of projects and delivery methods and use both time-proven practices and ...Read more about S3DA Design
Porch Pro Headshot Get Structural

Get Structural

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
Engineering consulting for the average Joe in mind. Very personal and direct with communication and willing to take on projects large or small. With over 20 years of experience on the job site and behind the desk, we provide industry proven designs, while keeping cost benefits in mind. We invite ...Read more about Get Structural
Engineering consulting for the average Joe in mind. Very personal and direct with communication and willing to take on projects large or small. With over 20 years of experience on the job site and behind the desk, we provide industry proven designs, while keeping cost benefits in mind. We invite ...Read more about Get Structural
Porch Pro Headshot Opticos Design Inc

Opticos Design Inc

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
(7)
Imagine a place where children ride their bikes to school. Picture a community where neighbors walk to the corner grocery and meet at local parks and where urban spaces are interconnected through public transportation. Pair this ideal with an architecture that is rooted in the history, climate, and ...Read more about Opticos Design Inc
Imagine a place where children ride their bikes to school. Picture a community where neighbors walk to the corner grocery and meet at local parks and where urban spaces are interconnected through public transportation. Pair this ideal with an architecture that is rooted in the history, climate, and ...Read more about Opticos Design Inc
Porch Pro Headshot Y.A. studio

Y.A. studio

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
(6)
Y.A. studio is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable modern design. A wide range of projects reflects the studio's commitment to a process of investigation, exploration, and collaboration with clients throughout the Bay Area. The designs of Y.A. studio reflect its holistic...Read more about Y.A. studio
Y.A. studio is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable modern design. A wide range of projects reflects the studio's commitment to a process of investigation, exploration, and collaboration with clients throughout the Bay Area. The designs of Y.A. studio reflect its holistic...Read more about Y.A. studio
Porch Pro Headshot Levitch Associates Inc

Levitch Associates Inc

Architects
Serves San Francisco, California
(64)
In the 1960′s, Edward Levitch and a handful of employees decided to approach architecture in a radical and innovative way. By combining architecture and construction into a single process, they began to practice what is currently known as Integrated Architect-led, Design-Build. For 24 years, Edwa...Read more about Levitch Associates Inc
In the 1960′s, Edward Levitch and a handful of employees decided to approach architecture in a radical and innovative way. By combining architecture and construction into a single process, they began to practice what is currently known as Integrated Architect-led, Design-Build. For 24 years, Edwa...Read more about Levitch Associates Inc

Top questions to ask before hiring an architect

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

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Everything You Need to Know About San Francisco Architects

Who should I hire if I need Architectural Design in San Francisco?

Right now there are about 50 companies in and around San Francisco ready to help you with your architectural design project.

    Below we've listed a few of the top Architects on Porch:

    • Douglas Architecture
      • Dedona, Gregory
        • David Kesler Architect

          How does invoicing/payment work for most Architect projects in San Francisco?

          Every project differs, but you should ask any architect for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any architectural design work is done.

          If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for architects to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your architect project.

          If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the architect to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

          Can I browse unscreened Architects in San Francisco?

          We do our best to screen all of our architects. However, there are still some architect professionals in San Francisco that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in San Francisco or CA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering architectural design:

          • Michael Tolleson, Architect:
            • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
          • Ohashi Design Studio:
            • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
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          Porch Pro Headshot S.E.A. Construction, Inc.

          S.E.A. Construction, Inc.

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          (45)
          SEA Construction Inc. is a full-service custom building and remodeling firm. Our custom building services include turn-key new construction, extensive remodeling, large and small additions, decks and basements. We routinely value-engineer our estimates to remain relevant and realistic while assuring...Read more about S.E.A. Construction, Inc.
          SEA Construction Inc. is a full-service custom building and remodeling firm. Our custom building services include turn-key new construction, extensive remodeling, large and small additions, decks and basements. We routinely value-engineer our estimates to remain relevant and realistic while assuring...Read more about S.E.A. Construction, Inc.
          Porch Pro Headshot U2P Services

          U2P Services

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          (2)
          "We contacted these guys to do a multi project deal which included a 260 linear feet fence project, decking, and exterior painting for our 3000 sq ft home which turned out to be the best and beyond what my wife and i had expected since the quote was under 20k to which had me and my wife surprised be...Read more about U2P Services
          "We contacted these guys to do a multi project deal which included a 260 linear feet fence project, decking, and exterior painting for our 3000 sq ft home which turned out to be the best and beyond what my wife and i had expected since the quote was under 20k to which had me and my wife surprised be...Read more about U2P Services
          Porch Pro Headshot Thorn Architects

          Thorn Architects

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          (5)
          Porch Pro Headshot ARCHITECT SF

          ARCHITECT SF

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          (10)
          QUALITY ARCHITECTURE - VALUE ORIENTED FEES
          QUALITY ARCHITECTURE - VALUE ORIENTED FEES
          Porch Pro Headshot Geddes Ulinskas Architects

          Geddes Ulinskas Architects

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          (6)
          Geddes Ulinskas Architects has built a strong reputation in the Bay Area with design projects that have an emphasis on materials and detail. The unique quality of our design work is often a result of our ability to understand our clients and help them realize their goals. Creating active dialogue w...Read more about Geddes Ulinskas Architects
          Geddes Ulinskas Architects has built a strong reputation in the Bay Area with design projects that have an emphasis on materials and detail. The unique quality of our design work is often a result of our ability to understand our clients and help them realize their goals. Creating active dialogue w...Read more about Geddes Ulinskas Architects
          Porch Pro Headshot Stowers Associates

          Stowers Associates

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          Stowers Associates is a design firm that relishes design challenges. From small renovations and additions to ground up custom homes, Stowers Associates works with our clients to help make their dreams become reality. Please contact us by phone or email to see how we can help serve you and your pr...Read more about Stowers Associates
          Stowers Associates is a design firm that relishes design challenges. From small renovations and additions to ground up custom homes, Stowers Associates works with our clients to help make their dreams become reality. Please contact us by phone or email to see how we can help serve you and your pr...Read more about Stowers Associates
          Porch Pro Headshot ARMA ARCHITECTURAL SVC

          ARMA ARCHITECTURAL SVC

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          Based out of Kentfield, Architect Machnowski is a sole practitioner with 30 plus years of experience that provides services only to very high end single residential owners and site planning as well as other related services.
          Based out of Kentfield, Architect Machnowski is a sole practitioner with 30 plus years of experience that provides services only to very high end single residential owners and site planning as well as other related services.
          Porch Pro Headshot Satori Architecture

          Satori Architecture

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          Based out of San Mateo, Satori Architecture offers Consultation, Zoning +Building Code Research, Site Analysis, Design, Design Development, Consultant Coordination, Construction Documents, Permitting and Construction Administration
          Based out of San Mateo, Satori Architecture offers Consultation, Zoning +Building Code Research, Site Analysis, Design, Design Development, Consultant Coordination, Construction Documents, Permitting and Construction Administration
          Porch Pro Headshot One Stop Design Inc

          One Stop Design Inc

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          At OneStopDesign Company, we not only accept the responsibility required by the Design-Build process, we hold it as a means to achieve consistent client satisfaction. The Design-Build process, it is a method of construction in which the design and construction of a Project are contracted and organi...Read more about One Stop Design Inc
          At OneStopDesign Company, we not only accept the responsibility required by the Design-Build process, we hold it as a means to achieve consistent client satisfaction. The Design-Build process, it is a method of construction in which the design and construction of a Project are contracted and organi...Read more about One Stop Design Inc
          Porch Pro Headshot INTERSTICE Architects

          INTERSTICE Architects

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          INTERSTICE Architects was founded in 2000 by architect Andrew Dunbar and landscape architect Zoee Astrakhan. After years of working in separate disciplines, the arbitrary distinctions were just too constraining, so Interstice was born as a multidisciplinary firm of architects, landscape architects,...Read more about INTERSTICE Architects
          INTERSTICE Architects was founded in 2000 by architect Andrew Dunbar and landscape architect Zoee Astrakhan. After years of working in separate disciplines, the arbitrary distinctions were just too constraining, so Interstice was born as a multidisciplinary firm of architects, landscape architects,...Read more about INTERSTICE Architects
          Porch Pro Headshot S A Heating & Air Conditionin

          S A Heating & Air Conditionin

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          S A Heating & Air Conditionin is an HVAC specialist from Antioch. They provide water line installation, HVAC installation, emergency heating, and furnace installation.
          S A Heating & Air Conditionin is an HVAC specialist from Antioch. They provide water line installation, HVAC installation, emergency heating, and furnace installation.
          Porch Pro Headshot Michael Tolleson, Architect

          Michael Tolleson, Architect

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California
          Simplicity is the best friend of complexity.
          Simplicity is the best friend of complexity.
          Porch Pro Headshot RT Design Studio

          RT Design Studio

          Architects
          Serves San Francisco, California

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