Potomac, MD
Decks in Potomac, MD
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Decks · Potomac
Why Potomac homeowners hire us.
Decks in Potomac, MD are built on the wooded lots along Falls Road and Glen Road, where the grade often drops away from the first floor.
When the parcel is in Montgomery County, call MC 311 (240-777-0311) or visit the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) customer service lobby at 2425 Reedie Drive, 7th Floor, in Wheaton. A building permit is required for all decks regardless of the height above grade. Properties with an individual well and septic system will have additional requirements. The County does not enforce covenants and deed restrictions. Real Elite does not take electrical work. We confirm the steps for this house before work starts.
The price for a Potomac deck on a wooded lot along Falls Road or Glen Road, where the grade often drops away from the first floor, is a free written estimate after a site walk.
For this area, see Permits in Montgomery County: what to expect.
Typical Investment
Starting at $8,000
Free, written, line-itemed estimate
- Pressure-Treated$8k – $18kStandard wood deck, single level
- Composite$15k – $35kPremium composite materials with railings
- Outdoor Living$35k – $80k+Multi-level, pergola, lighting, built-ins
Why Potomac homeowners choose Real Elite
- ·Family-run remodeling and exterior contracting.
- ·Discuss the scope of your Potomac decks project at the estimate.
- ·Serving Potomac and Frederick County, Maryland.
Questions about decks in Potomac
Does a Potomac deck need a permit at any height?+
A building permit is required for all decks regardless of the height above grade. Inspections shall be requested at least 24 hours prior to the inspection date.
Can Potomac deck details include a screened porch?+
Montgomery County Residential Deck Details may be used in lieu of construction plans for single-span, single-level decks. Decks built from the Montgomery County Residential Deck Details for single-span, single-level decks cannot be constructed with roofs, screened porches, hot tubs, or other additional loads.
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Deck permit + HOA steps
- Montgomery County does not enforce covenants or deed restrictions, so a DPS permit is not HOA approval. Check with your association before you build.
- Montgomery County permit guide
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