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Design-build firms in St. Louis

The 9 design-build firms from Google's results for St. Louis, Missouri, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Design phase
$5,000 – $25,500drawings, selections, pricing
Kitchen or bath
$51,000 – $153,000designed and built
Addition
$153,000 – $408,000designed and built
St. Louis vs US
+2%around the US median

Licensing in Missouri. Missouri has no statewide license for general contractors. Kansas City and St. Louis license contractors locally.

Number 1: Bemberg Architecture

5.0(17)out of 5, from 17 reviewson GoogleSt. Louis, MO

Bemberg Architecture is a St. Louis practice whose projects range from new houses, additions and home renovations to accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and carriage houses. Its portfolio also includes cafes, a market and cohousing.

(314) 626-3230 5200 Shaw Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Number 2: FM Design & Build

5.0(10)out of 5, from 10 reviewson GoogleBrentwood, MO

FM Design Build is a residential design-build firm in Brentwood serving greater St. Louis. Architecture, interior design and construction are all handled in-house, so a single team carries each home from the first sketch through the final details.

(314) 619-8043 8200 Exchange Way, Brentwood, MO 63144

Number 3: Aia Stlouis

5.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleSt. Louis, MO

AIA St. Louis is a design-build firm in St. Louis, Missouri.

(314) 621-3484 911 Washington Ave #100, St. Louis, MO 63101

Number 4: Schaub Projects

5.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleSt. Louis, MO

Schaub Projects, a St. Louis residential architecture and design firm, creates custom new homes and renovation designs. Architecture and structural engineering are both done in-house, letting the team develop each design with its structure worked out from the start.

(314) 626-4555 6651 Dale Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139

Number 5: Compass Stl

4.3(3)out of 5, from 3 reviewson GoogleSt. Louis

Compass Design Build is a design-build company in St. Louis, Missouri, focused on luxury custom homes. The firm takes new residences through both the design phase and the construction that follows.

(636) 236-2536

Number 6: STL Build Pro

4.4(14)out of 5, from 14 reviewson GoogleSt. Louis, MO

STL Build Pro is a family-owned general contractor taking on home remodeling, home additions and exterior work for houses around St. Louis, Missouri. The company pulls the permits each project requires.

(314) 274-3914 11150 Lindbergh Business Ct #107, St. Louis, MO 63123

Number 7: Stl Design and Build

4.5(196)out of 5, from 196 reviewson GoogleMaryland Heights, MO

STL Design & Build remodels kitchens and bathrooms and builds decks for homeowners across St. Louis from Maryland Heights, Missouri. Deck projects often use multi-level designs to stretch living space outdoors, and the company also works as a general contractor and design-build firm.

(314) 736-5800 11088 Millpark Dr Apt 140, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Number 8: Architect St. Louis, MO

No Google reviews yetSt. Louis

Adams Architectural Associates is a St. Louis architecture firm specializing in church and other religious buildings, along with commercial design. It handles both new construction and additions to existing structures.

Number 9: Shea Construction

No Google reviews yetSt. Louis

Shea Construction is a design-build firm serving the St. Louis area.

What design-build firms charge in St. Louis

In St. Louis, a design phase typically costs $5,000 – $25,500. Remodeling labor in St. Louis runs about 2% 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 Missouri or St. Louis 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 st. louis", 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 St. Louis: 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.