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Design-build firms in Philadelphia

The 7 design-build firms from Google's results for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$5,500 – $28,000drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$56,000 – $168,000designed and built
Addition
$168,000 – $448,000designed and built
Philadelphia vs US
+12%well above the US median

Licensing in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania requires home improvement contractors to register with the Attorney General under HICPA. Philadelphia also licenses contractors.

Number 1: Noam Construction Philadelphia

4.9(109)out of 5, from 109 reviewson GooglePhiladelphia, PA

Noam Construction is a Philadelphia general contractor whose projects in Fishtown, Center City and South Philly include rowhome renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, additions and repairs for commercial clients. It manages permits and inspections as part of each design-build job.

(267) 901-4418 4662 Kingsessing Ave A, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Number 2: Krieger Architects

5.0(3)out of 5, from 3 reviewson GooglePhiladelphia, PA

Krieger + Associates is a Philadelphia architecture firm whose work centers largely on homes, from major renovations of older houses to new construction. The practice also plans school expansions, office interiors and institutional projects, including the renovation of St. Michael's Hall.

(215) 247-2020 14 W Highland Ave #2, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Number 3: Hivemind Construction

5.0(3)out of 5, from 3 reviewson GooglePhiladelphia, PA

Hivemind Construction is a design-build firm serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

(267) 279-9355 1139 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Number 4: Millan Architects

5.0(3)out of 5, from 3 reviewson GooglePhiladelphia, PA

Millan Architects is a Philadelphia practice offering architecture and interior design for residential, commercial and institutional clients. On the home side it designs custom houses and renovations, while its other work covers commercial and institutional buildings.

(215) 248-1244 15 W Highland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Number 5: 3rd Story Philly

4.7(14)out of 5, from 14 reviewson GooglePhiladelphia, PA

A Philadelphia design-build contractor, 3rd Story Philly takes on renovations, home additions and new construction, with architects and designers on staff. Third-story additions are a core focus, and the firm also takes on kitchen remodels, decks and accessory dwelling units for city homes.

(215) 240-1587 40 W Evergreen Ave #104, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Number 6: Site-Specific Contemporary Homes

No Google reviews yetPhiladelphia, PA

Wyant Architecture is a Philadelphia practice focused on custom homes designed around their specific sites. Its work includes new houses built with sustainable design methods, major renovations of existing homes and additions planned to blend with the original structure.

(215) 523-9394 2010 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Number 7: Architecture Firms in Philadelphia

No Google reviews yetPhiladelphia

Architecture Firms in Philadelphia works in design-build in Philadelphia.

What design-build firms charge in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, a design phase typically costs $5,500 – $28,000. Remodeling labor in Philadelphia runs about 12% above 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 Pennsylvania or Philadelphia 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 philadelphia", 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 Philadelphia: 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.