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Best Architects near San Mateo, CA
1 of these firms is based in San Mateo; the others serve San Mateo from San Francisco (16 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Architect Mason Kirby
“Mason and Jamie were thoughtful in understanding our goals and preferences, exploring a few design directions and ultimately drafting great plans.”
Tecta Associates
Red Dot Studio Architecture & Design
“If you are looking for Integrity, respect for your time, and attention to detail, and work with a reliable, clean and trustworthy contractor, Karen at Red Dot should be your first call.”
Andre Rothblatt Architects
“Taking what was a terrible staircase and turning it into something beautiful that is a centerpiece for those in the neighborhood to admire.”
Panko Architects
Listed for property owners in and around San Mateo, CA, these 10 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: San Mateo, CA
The 10 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 39 reviews. 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers emergency call-outs and 1 gives free estimates. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; 9 publish a contact page and all 10 list a public email. 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.
What can an architect's website tell me?
All 10 firms here list a website, and it is worth more than a phone call at first. Look for completed buildings rather than renderings, for projects of your size and budget, and for the same climate and code environment. A practice that does civic work may not want a rear addition.
Stanton Architecture
Melander Architects Inc.
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Syncopated Architecture
“I'm an Owners Rep and have completed 25+ ADU's designed and permitted by Syncopated and I'm extremely pleased with Serina's knowledge of the code, detail in the drawings and responsiveness during the construction process.”
Houseworks
“They guided me through all of the numerous decisions to make when doing a whole house remodel.”
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