Best Architects near National City, CA

2 of these firms are based in National City; the others serve National City from towns including San Diego (12 mi), La Mesa (9 mi) and El Cajon (12 mi).

3 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 5 show a license

Data verified October 15, 2026

ARC Engineers

ARC Engineers

(9)
  • Plans
  • Permits
  • Team
“They are responsive, attentive to detail, they walked me through everything in terms I could understand, and they've gone above and beyond in holding my hand through the frustrating process of trying to get the city to approve my home addition and re...”
In Business Since 2018
Free Initial Consultation
2504 Transportation Ave Suite B, National City, CA
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Atmosphere Construction and Design

Atmosphere Construction and Design

(8)
  • Project
“The Atmosphere group has excellent service, they care for their clients as if they were working for themselves, super dedicated, attentive, professional, our company was extremely satisfied with their service and attention, widely recommended”
In Business Since 2001
Licensed
3039 Hoover Ave Suite A, National City, CA
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Ergo Architecture

Ergo Architecture

(6)
  • Planning
  • Team
  • Permit
“This was a very difficult project that required someone with strong skills in dealing with planners, engineers and contractors, Steve and Ergo came thru.”
In Business Since 1999
2039 National Ave, San Diego, CA
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Jackson Design & Remodeling

Jackson Design & Remodeling

(36)
  • Team
  • Home
  • Project
“From day 1, Jackson has been terrific - great design ideas, easy to work with, open to our input and design direction, good communication - and really high quality trades - framing, drywall, plumbing, electrics, AV, HVAC, paint ...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1996
Licensed
4797 Mercury St, San Diego, CA
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Lars Remodeling & Kitchen Design

Lars Remodeling & Kitchen Design

(36)
  • Workshop
  • Project Manager
  • Information
“While troubleshooting with assistance from the heater manufacturer tech support, it came to light that a modification to the venting method done as part of the remodel to vent horizontally out the side of the house with an external exhaust fan is not...”
In Business Since 2011
Licensed
5925 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA
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Ehm Architecture

Ehm Architecture

(3)
“Construction work commenced within days there after and Ehm Architecture followed up with site inspections to assure the work was completed according to approved plans.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2009
Remote Consultations Available
BBB Accredited
3966 Falcon St, San Diego, CA
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Listed for property owners in and around National City, CA, these 24 firms take architectural work. The project types each one handles, the stages of service it offers and any license it names are drawn from its own website, next to ratings and quotes from public reviews.

Area overview: National City, CA

The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 346 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (89%), professionalism (76%) and responsiveness (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication" and "price". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 show a license on their websites and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 2 offer financing; 7 give free estimates and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book.

Does it matter if the firm is outside National City?

2 of the 24 firms are based in National City; the rest come from other towns within 20 mi. Local matters here for a specific reason: a firm that submits to your building department regularly knows its reviewers and its quirks. Ask how many permits they have pulled in National City.

Cabrera and Associates Inc

Cabrera and Associates Inc

(9)
  • Permits
  • Plans
  • Drawings
“Humbert Cabrera and his staff prepared the plans for a remodel of our 100-year old Mission Hills home and the conversion of our garage to an ADU (granny flat).”
In Business Since 2015
BBB Rating: A+
119 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA
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NJ Design & Build

NJ Design & Build

(20)
  • Company
  • Kitchen
  • Remodel
“A friend recommended Najmna company to me, I contacted Moe (the owner) and he immediately start helping me, he checked the place on the same day and provided me with the repair estimate.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
Offers Financing Options
3675 Ruffin Rd Suite 225, San Diego, CA
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Carrier Johnson + Culture

Carrier Johnson + Culture

(4)
“Best place to work.”
In Business Since 2018
BBB Rating: A+
185 F St #500, San Diego, CA
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Haro Space Design USA

Haro Space Design USA

(21)
  • Creative
  • Project
  • Ideas
“The right person to go to when building a restaurant LAS AHUMADERAS Located in 1011 Broadway coming soon summer 2022 very professional along with the advices… 100 % Recommend”
In Business Since 2000
4833 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA
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SK7 Architecture

SK7 Architecture

(16)
  • Dream
  • Responsive
  • Ideas
“I am a Builder in San Diego and have done several jobs with Sam, he is responsive to the Builders' needs and understands the total scope of work involved with bringing his designs to life.”
In Business Since 2020
3904 Groton St, San Diego, CA
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The Permit Pro Consultant

The Permit Pro Consultant

(7)
“His expertise, knowledge and clear explanation of options, assisted my sellers in having a clear course of action and agree on what the next step forward was, prior to sell their home.”
In Business Since 1985
Transparent Fees & Pricing
5345 Timken St, La Mesa, CA
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Luis Davalos Design

Luis Davalos Design

(11)
  • Permit
  • Ideas
  • Project
“We have now started construction and will soon have our backyard oasis, we know that it will now be what we want before we started and we feel much better about spending the money because we know what it will look like before we started.”
In Business Since 2019
Free Initial Consultation
181 E Orange Ave b2, Chula Vista, CA
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Build It Consulting & Construction

Build It Consulting & Construction

(11)
  • Job
  • Tile
  • Project
“All countertops, cupboards, cabinets and fixtures were removed and replaced; a kitchen bar and surrounding framing wall were removed and replaced with an open, spacious peninsula; granite countertops were installed; new garbage disposal, sink and fix...”
In Business Since 2019
Free Initial Consultation
205 Highline Trail, El Cajon, CA
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SD CCS

SD CCS

(6)
  • Company
  • ADU
  • Project
“These guys do great work, they turned a garage into an incredible ADU, super friendly and thorough, i'd recommend them for any construction project, ron is such a nice guy!”
Offers Financing Options
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
LICENSE #1047699
4308 Jewell St, San Diego, CA
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IL Total Design and Build

IL Total Design and Build

(6)
  • Communication
  • Architect
  • Rummy
“I am absolutely thrilled with the amazing work done by IL Total Design and Build in San Diego, and I want to give a special shoutout to architect Rummy and project manager Daniel.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
LICENSE #1058676
9655 Granite Ridge Dr #200, San Diego, CA
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Wood's Shop

Wood's Shop

(24)
  • Project
  • Job
  • Design
“We had some complications along the way with timing and communication, which were the only things that kept this from being a five star experience, but we also appreciate that a lot of this was a result of the care and focus Joe puts into making his ...”
In Business Since 2000
Serving National City Area
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Marengo Morton Architects

Marengo Morton Architects

(2)
“Michael Morton is a creative genius.”
In Business Since 2006
BBB Rating: A+
Serving National City Area
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One World Architecture

One World Architecture

(6)
  • Feel
  • Home
  • Hiring
“From start to finish, Ken worked with my wife's and my constant revisions and changing of our minds, the unavoidable "what was the original builder THINKING?!”
In Business Since 2013
Family Business
9826 Ogram Dr, La Mesa, CA
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Ruland Design Group

Ruland Design Group

(5)
“First rate architecture firm that takes all of your concepts to heart and provide the added value of out of the box environmentally conscious ideas to the table.”
In Business Since 2007
Free Initial Consultation
3245 University Ave #1, San Diego, CA
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Architects Magnus

Architects Magnus

(8)
  • Contractor
  • Door
  • House
“Architects Magnus worked with us to understand what we wanted--not always the same as what we said we wanted--and brought us a brilliantly authentic restoration of a classic mid-century modern which had been buried with well-intentioned but unfaithfu...”
In Business Since 2002
3370 Jackdaw St, San Diego, CA
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Mour Group Engineering + Design

Mour Group Engineering + Design

In Business Since 2013
Transparent Fees & Pricing
6593 Riverdale St, San Diego, CA
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Balance Dynamic : Design + Drafting

Balance Dynamic : Design + Drafting

(7)
“Additionally, I think he heard the panic in my voice when I told him the City needed formal plans and my "simple" remodel was also requiring structural engineer plans.”
In Business Since 2009
6150 El Cajon Blvd e, San Diego, CA
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Ten Seventy Architecture

Ten Seventy Architecture

(7)
“Dog Training & Behavior Modification) in to a non-profit organization, and I needed an artists rendering of what the facility would look like to show potential donors.”
In Business Since 2011
4411 30th St Suite 202, San Diego, CA
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Architectural Services in National City, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$646
Maximum cost
$34451
National Average
$5646
Avg Per Hour Rates
$203
$2153
$9642
Typical price range is based on 393 cost profiles
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Average Cost $5646
Minimum cost $646
Maximum cost $34451
Avg Per Hour Rates $203

Typical range $2153 to $9642 is based on 393 cost profiles.

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