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Featured Reviews for Building Designers in California

Brewster's Drafting House
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars4 August 2022
“Brewster Drafting House is a GO-TO Choice for David Michael Designs, we have worked together for years now and he is one of the most responsive and clearly talented designers around. We have since worked on countless projects and I would highly recommend him time and time again. His work is fast, clean, sharp, and on budget. He is well versed in Lumion, and SketchUp as well as Chief Architect. I can not say enough good things here, it's a no-brainer choice. Our last client told me that he was so impressed with Brewsters 3D, that his wife was not sure how we had "Built" the house before we even completed the blueprints. She had thought the 3D designs were real..! - Davis Micahel”
Ambiente Construction & Design Corp.
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars14 September 2023
“Consider this your personal reference to a terrific and honest 5-star contractor! I’ve been using Naz and AMBCD for nearly 10 years and have hired them for numerous jobs (probably 5 or 6). Naz is always the first person I call when I solicit bids for a specific job. Usually, Naz is the person I hire, but in the few instances that they were too busy for my schedule I usually regretted not waiting to hire Naz when he could fit me into his schedule later on. I’ve hired AMBCD for small, medium, and large jobs. I’ve never been disappointed with the final work product and I unhesitatingly recommend them to family and friends. AMBCD isn’t always the least expensive option, but they are honest and will charge a fair price. One of the things that I am most impressed about Naz is the way he handles job change orders. His bids have been remarkably accurate, but inevitably work change orders will arise. Usually, these have been because I wanted to add something to the scope of work. Many contractors “make their money” on work change orders, but I always felt that these were treated fairly, transparently, and reasonably. Overall, if you hire Naz and AMBCD you will get great work quality at an honest price. I cannot recommend anybody higher and I will continue to be a happy repeat customer.”
BY Building Design
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars24 May 2013
“We have used to Bob Yabarra on 3 projects that required as built drawings, and a two story house renovation. The products were professional, per our agreement, on time, and for a fare price. He is fare and though we made changes there was never an extra charge to us.”
AAHA Studio
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 May 2015
“My husband and I own a four unit apartment building in the Beverlywood area of Los Angeles that was constructed in the '40's. It was originally one of the "Co-op Style" buildings similar to the condos of today. Due to extenuating circumstances, it has been extremely difficult to update the building. HHDesign, with confidence and poise came to our rescue. Their professionalism and architectural expertise have turned a nightmare into a sweet dream. We were so impressed with their portfolio which is largely high-end and contemporary. This could have possibly been a stumbling block, however; you can imagine how pleased we were when, at their suggestion, they maintained the integrity of the building and style of the neighborhood. Even better yet, while honoring our budgetary constraints, they managed to give the building and grounds an incredibly needed facelift and artfully pulled the exterior facade into the 21st Century. We have had numerous complements from neighbors and friends and now have pride of ownership thanks to the tireless efforts and extraordinary service afforded by HHDesign. It is with the utmost sincerity that we recommend this highly efficient and talented team to the consumers of Houzz.”
Sol Haus Design
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 March 2017
“Sol Haus Design has created a beautiful, custom tiny house design for me. Now the project moves to the build phase. Looking forward to living tiny.”
GCC Designs
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars17 July 2017
“As a real estate broker, property manager and investment property owner for over 15 years I have worked with may designers, contractors and sub contractors (Good and bad) Mark at GCC Designs is at the top of my list of professionals I can trust to do the job right the first time. He shows up on time, articulates the scope of the job in a way that is easily understood and executes on time. The value he provides is right in line with the cost of the job. He is currently working on a major job in my personal home that is moving along just as planned.”
MA Designers
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars12 July 2022
“We had an excellent experience working with everyone on this team! What professional work and attention to detail! As promised, project delivered on time! I couldnt recommend more!”
Buffett Design
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5 April 2015
“After meeting with a few different architects, we hired Buffett Design for our whole house remodel. Tyler is friendly, real, and was very understanding in regards to our constantly changing ideas. When it was difficult for us to visualize the space based on the 2D sketches, he created a 3D walkthrough experience on the computer for us. This was so helpful for us to "walk through" the new space before construction even started!”
Golden Visions Design
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars10 August 2014
“Larry Golden worked with us to redesign a space from a 4 car garage to a one car garage, laundry room, family room, bathroom, and bedroom. His design reflected our needs as well as the design constraints of the site and Santa Cruz planning board.”
Fine Line CAD Home Design
Building Designers in California
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars8 December 2014
“Sandra is one of the best designers I have ever worked with! As a licensed Structural Engineer, I have worked with over 100 designers and architects all over the state. She is professional, intelligent, and has a solid understanding of the planning, design and construction of residential and commercial building projects. She will meet and exceed your design goals and will keep your project on track with sound advice at every phase of your project. I have worked with Fine Line CAD for almost 10 years on more than 30 projects.”
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The most popular Building Design Services in California are:
  • 3D Rendering
  • Building Design
  • Drafting
There are 3,904 Building Designers, registered on Houzz in California.
Why Hire Builders on Houzz?
3,904Local Pros on Houzz Who Serve California
40,000+Total Number of Reviews Left by Homeowners
If you’re looking for someone to design a home specifically catered to your needs, or to help with house plans for your renovation, consider hiring a California building designer. A residential building designer will take care of your house design or home improvement, in some cases, from the initial consultation to the final inspection. Browse the Houzz directory below to find local building designers near you!

How to find the right building designer in California for your build or renovation


As with all other professional services for home design and renovation, the best way to choose a building designer is to assess their past work against the style and requirements you have for your individual project.Most states don’t have specific registration processes for building designers, so it’s best that your search is based on past work and referrals. Some industry bodies or professional associations, such as the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV), offer a list of members, which you can check against bodies such as the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), to gauge their type of work and any registration numbers.

Once you have a shortlist of building designers, engage in face-to-face talks about your brief, to ensure you’re on the same page. To get the most value for your money, you want someone who understands you, agrees with your ideas – in relation to sustainable design, space and function – and has the qualifications and enthusiasm to translate ideas to paper and into a reality.

Find a California building designer on Houzz


Look through Photos of California house designs to find projects similar to your brief. Then, click through to the professional responsible for your favourite picks, browse their latest projects and read reviews. Once you’ve created a shortlist of building designers, strike up a conversation with each one and you’ll be one step closer to the house of your dreams!