Potomac is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, where the housing stock is largely single-family homes on medium to large lots, including estate-scale properties, renovated mid-century colonials and Tudors, and newer infill homes in select pockets. Neighborhoods like Avenel, Carderock Springs, Seven Locks, and Cabin John Village span a wide range of construction eras, from mid-century modern homes in wooded settings to 1980s and 1990s planned communities with large floor plans. The area's wooded lots and proximity to the Potomac River mean that humidity and seasonal moisture are real factors, and water damage in lower levels and crawl spaces is a recurring issue that owners need addressed before or alongside renovation work. Homes here tend to have generous square footage, which means interior renovation scopes are often multi-room or whole-floor in scale.