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Design-build firms in Cleveland

The 10 design-build firms from Google's results for Cleveland, Ohio, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$4,900 – $24,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$49,000 – $147,000designed and built
Addition
$147,000 – $392,000designed and built
Cleveland vs US
-2%around the US median

Licensing in Ohio. Ohio has no statewide license for general contractors. Cities such as Columbus and Cleveland license or register them locally.

Number 1: Htz Design Build

5.0(112)out of 5, from 112 reviewson GoogleRichfield, OH

HTZ Design+Build is a Richfield design-build company that builds custom homes and remodels existing ones across Northeast Ohio. Projects include additions, kitchen and bathroom redesigns, reworked floor plans, lighting updates, and interior and exterior renovations.

(440) 588-8644 3967 Broadview Rd, Richfield, OH 44286

Number 2: PH Design and Construction

5.0(32)out of 5, from 32 reviewson GoogleNorth Canton, OH

PH Design and Construction is a design-build custom home builder based in North Canton, serving Akron, Cleveland and other Northeast Ohio communities. Alongside new construction, it remodels existing homes and builds room additions in Summit, Stark, Portage, Cuyahoga and Medina counties.

(330) 777-0138 5377 Lauby Rd Ste 100, North Canton, OH 44720

Number 3: Cleveland Ohio General Contractor, Gates Mills, Beachwood

5.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleCleveland

Cobblestone Construction is a design-build general contractor in Cleveland, Ohio.

(216) 407-7494

Number 4: CLE Remodeling Co

4.8(26)out of 5, from 26 reviewson GoogleCleveland

CLE Remodeling Co. remodels homes in Cleveland and its suburbs. It handles whole-home renovations, additions, basement finishing and kitchen and bathroom remodels, quoting each job with a fixed, itemized price after an in-home consultation.

(216) 505-0352

Number 5: House To Home Cleveland

4.8(21)out of 5, from 21 reviewson GoogleLakewood, OH

House To Home Design & Remodel is a Lakewood design-build remodeler handling kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions and full-house renovations. One in-house team carries projects from design through construction for homeowners in Rocky River, Bay Village, Avon, Avon Lake and Cleveland's West Side.

15522 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Number 6: Commercial general contractor Company Cleveland Ohio

4.6(9)out of 5, from 9 reviewson GoogleCleveland, OH

Icon Construction is a Cleveland general contractor focused on commercial projects, ranging from ground-up builds to building upgrades and repairs. The company coordinates budgeting, scheduling and construction for clients across northern Ohio.

(216) 474-4094 2150 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114

Number 7: Hurst Remodel

4.6(54)out of 5, from 54 reviewson GoogleWestlake, OH

Hurst Remodel is a basement finishing and design-build firm based in Westlake, Ohio.

(440) 234-5656 26185 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

Number 8: Cleveland Custom Builders

4.1(23)out of 5, from 23 reviewson GoogleValley View, OH

Cleveland Custom Builders, based in Valley View, builds custom homes and carries out high-end remodels across the Cleveland metro area. The owner runs projects directly, agreeing on scope, budget and the next steps with clients before construction starts.

(216) 410-2122 5425 Warner Rd #11, Valley View, OH 44125

Number 9: Builders

No Google reviews yetCleveland

This design-build firm serves the Cleveland area.

Number 10: David Ellison, Architect. Cleveland, Ohio. Residential ...

No Google reviews yetCleveland

Led by David Ellison, the D.H. Ellison Company runs a small Cleveland architecture practice working mainly on residential projects plus select commercial ones. Beyond full architectural services, it consults with owners and other designers on questions of design, detailing and style.

What design-build firms charge in Cleveland

In Cleveland, a design phase typically costs $4,900 – $24,500. Remodeling labor in Cleveland runs about 2% below the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Ohio or Cleveland licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "design build firms cleveland", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

Design-build firms in Cleveland: common questions

Design-build or architect plus general contractor?

Design-build is faster and keeps cost in view while you design, because the builder is pricing as you go. Architect plus bid gives you competitive pricing and an advocate independent of the builder. Large custom projects often go the second route.