New Home Walkthrough Checklist for Las Cruces NM

The pre-closing walk-through is your last chance to catch builder issues before closing on a new home in Las Cruces NM. Once you sign and close, anything you missed becomes a warranty claim, slower, with more friction. Use this 47-point checklist on every Hakes Brothers, French Brothers, KT Homes, Edwards Homes, Desert View, Arista, or MD Homes walk-through.

Exterior (10 points)

• 1. Foundation: walk perimeter looking for cracks, settling, exposed rebar
• 2. Roof: tile/shingle alignment, no missing pieces, vents sealed
• 3. Gutters and downspouts: properly installed, no gaps, downspout extensions
• 4. Siding/stucco: no cracks, even color, sealed at corners and penetrations
• 5. Windows: open/close smoothly, lock properly, weatherstripping intact, no condensation between panes
• 6. Doors: open/close smoothly, weatherstripping, threshold sealed, deadbolts working
• 7. Garage door: opens/closes smoothly, safety reverse works, remote programmed
• 8. Driveway and walkway: no cracks, even surface, drainage slope
• 9. Landscaping: per contract (irrigation working, sprinkler heads correct)
• 10. Fence: complete per contract, gates working

Interior (37 points across systems)

• 11-15. Electrical: every outlet, every switch, every light fixture works. GFCI in kitchen/bath/garage trips correctly.
• 16-20. Plumbing: every faucet runs hot and cold, every drain runs clear, no leaks under sinks, water pressure consistent.
• 21-24. HVAC: heat works in every room, AC works in every room, all vents push air, thermostat programmed.
• 25-28. Appliances: stove burners light, oven heats, dishwasher runs, refrigerator cold, microwave works.
• 29-33. Finishes: drywall smooth (no patches visible), paint even, trim caulked, flooring transitions tight, baseboards complete.
• 34-37. Cabinets and counters: doors close evenly, drawers slide, no chips, counters sealed, no overhanging gaps.
• 38-41. Bathrooms: tubs hold water, showers drain, toilets flush, vanity drawers work, mirrors mounted level.
• 42-45. Bedrooms: closet doors work, ceiling fans balanced, windows seal, every light tested.
• 46-47. Final: smoke/CO detectors installed and chirping. All warranty paperwork received.