 Potter became the established architect at Lichfield Cathedral, overseeing repairs to the south-west spire in 1794, the restoration of the vaults in the north transept in 1795–97 and restoration of the west face of the cathedral in 1820–22.Potter was the county surveyor of Staffordshire for 45 years until his death in 1842.Potter was also an engineer for the Grand Trunk Canal Company.