Bathroom Remodeling
Tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in showers, custom tile, and full gut renovations, planned and built by one local crew from demo day to the final walkthrough.
See bathroom remodeling details →Remodeling in Potomac, MD
Potomac homeowners hire SWS Contracting & Management for kitchen, bath, and whole-home remodeling in 1960s to 1980s colonials, with county permitting and lead-safe work built into every plan.
What do Potomac's 1960s to 1980s homes need in a remodel?
About 73 percent of Potomac's homes went up between 1960 and 1989, and the median one dates to 1977 (U.S. Census, 2019 to 2023). That puts a huge share of the area's colonials at 40 to 65 years old, right when kitchens, baths, and finishes need real updates. SWS Contracting & Management runs those projects out of Clarksburg, about 30 minutes away.
Age shapes the work. A Potomac kitchen remodeling project often opens the wall that once closed the kitchen off from the family room. Bathroom remodeling usually means gutting original 1960s and 1970s tile-and-mud bathrooms. Homes wired from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s also need an aluminum branch-wiring check before new kitchen circuits go in. Good planning catches all three before demolition starts.
Potomac's lots leave room to grow. About 7 in 10 homes here are detached houses (U.S. Census, 2019 to 2023). Roughly 15 percent are townhouses. Detached homes on large lots keep home additions and sunrooms in play, and whole-house siding or roofing jobs are simple to stage. Close to 57 percent of homes here predate 1980. Homes painted before 1978 can have lead paint, so the EPA requires extra steps. We seal off the room, take the old finish down carefully, and clean up to the rule.
Permits here run through the county. Potomac has no town hall of its own, so residential permits come from the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services, and simple scopes can ride the DPS Residential Fast Track lane. Remodels that move pipes or touch gas also need a WSSC Water-licensed plumber on the job. Bring us your plans and we will tell you which county steps and which WSSC licensed trades your project needs before you spend a dollar.
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Remodeling services in Potomac
Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen remodels from one local general contractor, covering cabinets, countertops, flooring, lighting, and layout changes from demo day to the final walkthrough.
Kitchen Remodeling in Potomac →Flooring Installation
New floors installed the right way, from subfloor prep to the final trim. We fit LVP, hardwood, laminate, and tile for homes across Clarksburg and Montgomery County.
Explore flooring installation →Interior Painting
Clean lines, smooth walls, and colors that fit your home. We prep, patch, and paint bedrooms, living spaces, ceilings, and trim, then leave every room tidy.
Our interior painting process →Home Additions
New bedrooms, in-law suites, bump-outs, and second-story additions, planned and built by one local team so the new space fits your home and your budget.
See home additions details →Siding
Full siding replacement and installation, from tear-off to trim. We help you choose between vinyl, fiber cement, and engineered wood, then install it to the manufacturer's specs so it sheds water for years.
Siding in Potomac →Roofing
Full roof replacement and honest roof repair for homes in Clarksburg, MD and nearby towns. We inspect first, explain what we find, and only replace a roof when it truly needs it.
Explore roofing →Potomac remodeling questions
Where can I find a remodeling contractor near me in Potomac, MD?
Our crews reach Potomac from Clarksburg in about 30 minutes. Most homes we remodel here are colonials from the 1960s to 1980s on big detached lots, which keeps additions and sunrooms on the table. Call (202) 440-1667 or send the form to get a free estimate on your project.
Who issues home remodeling permits in Potomac, Maryland?
Potomac has no town hall of its own, so permits come from Montgomery County. Residential building permits go through the county's Department of Permitting Services (DPS), which covers all of Potomac with one process. Simple residential scopes may qualify for the DPS Residential Fast Track lane, which shortens lead time, and decks have their own dedicated DPS permit process.
Do Potomac remodels need a WSSC licensed plumber?
Yes, when the work re-pipes, moves supply or drain lines, or touches gas. WSSC Water, the water and sewer utility for Montgomery County, requires most plumbing projects to be done by a WSSC Water-licensed plumber or gasfitter. That license is on top of the county building permit, so confirm your remodeler's plumbing sub carries it before a kitchen or bathroom project starts.
Why do so many Potomac homes need kitchen and bathroom remodeling?
The median Potomac home dates to 1977 (U.S. Census, 2019 to 2023). About 73 percent of homes here went up between 1960 and 1989. Many kitchens and baths are still original, so updates open closed-off kitchens and replace old tile-and-mud bathrooms. With a median home value of $1,105,900, an updated kitchen or bath also protects resale value.
Do lead paint rules apply to interior painting in Potomac?
Usually, yes. Close to 57 percent of Potomac homes went up before 1980 (U.S. Census, 2019 to 2023). On an interior repaint, the risk is not the new paint. It is the sanding and scraping that disturbs older coats underneath. So in a pre-1978 house we cover the floors and vents, work one room at a time, and wipe the surfaces down before the primer goes on.
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