New Mexico Construction Pros
Construction & Remodeling in Hobbs, NM
Hobbs, in Lea County in southeast New Mexico, has a median build year of 1980, and about 17 percent of its homes were built since 2010. Common projects include remodels, re-roofs, fences and additions, plus repairs in 1950s and 1960s houses.
Services
Services in Hobbs
Services offered across New Mexico, including Hobbs. Each page covers scope, cost factors and permits.
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels that update the layout, cabinets, counters, lighting and finishes, planned around how you cook and use the room.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels built on sound waterproofing and ventilation, with fixtures and finishes that fit who uses the room.
Repairs & Maintenance
Planned repair visits for the small and mid-size problems that build up in a home or building, from sticking doors to rotted trim and loose railings.
Homes & buildings
What shapes a project in Hobbs
Local conditions worth knowing before scope and budget are set.
Old and new side by side
Census estimates put the median year built in Hobbs at 1980. About 36 percent of homes were built before 1970, while about 17 percent were built in 2010 or later. About 11 percent of units are mobile homes.
Permit list and homeowner option
Hobbs requires permits for new buildings, additions, remodels, demolitions, manufactured homes and re-roofs, for electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, and for decks, fences and pools. The city posts a homeowner's building permit application and links to the state's contractor license lookup.
State codes and climate zone 3B
Hobbs enforces the 2021 New Mexico residential and commercial building codes. The state energy code places Hobbs in climate zone 3B at about 3,622 feet.
Sources (3)
- New Mexico State Records Center and Archives (14.7.6 NMAC, 2021 Residential Energy Conservation Code) · checked 2026-09-24
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (via Census Reporter) · checked 2026-09-24
- City of Hobbs Building Safety & Permits · checked 2026-09-24
Permits & service area
Before a project starts in Hobbs
Local permit office
City of Hobbs Building Safety & Permits
Which permits a project needs depends on its scope. We identify them during planning; the official site has current requirements, forms and fees.
Visit the permit office site (official site, opens in a new tab)Service area
Hobbs, Lea County
Service around Hobbs is still being confirmed. Share where the project is, and availability is confirmed before scheduling.
All New Mexico service areasPlanning a project in Hobbs?
Tell us what you have in mind and where the property is. We'll follow up to talk through scope, permits and next steps.
