Brea Building Permits & Project Research

649 indexed permits · 210 code violations · Brea, California.

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Brea building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 569
Contractor names (90 days) 25
Newest permit 2026-09-15

PermitGrab tracks 25 active contractors who pulled 649 building permits in Brea, CA as of 2026-09-15. 210 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-16.

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Brea building permit activity

198 building permits were published by this source for Brea in the last 30 days — up 6.5% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 569 permits.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC — 22 permits
  2. SUNRUN — 20 permits
  3. BREA ROOFING — 14 permits
  4. SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING — 11 permits
  5. CE ENERGY SERVICES INC — 10 permits
  6. HOME CONSTRUCTION — 6 permits
  7. TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC — 4 permits
  8. BREA ELECTRIC — 4 permits
  9. LIVSMART — 4 permits
  10. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN GREATER LOS ANGELES — 4 permits
649
Indexed Permits
Contractor count unavailable
210
Code Violations
Property Owners · count unavailable
31
Available Business Phones
2026-09-16
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-09-15
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Brea had 198 building permit records published in the last 30 days, led by 37 other, 37 electrical and 31 hvac.

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Recent project activity

Recent permit records with source-published project details. A named business identifies the recorded project team; it is not a claim that the business is seeking bids.

OLEN DEVELOPMENT CORP
2026-09-15
📍 1 POINTE DR
Commercial Shell
LION ROOFING INC
2026-09-15
📍 1212 WALLING AVE
Solar 3,300 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof
YELLOW SEA CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-15
📍 300 THOR Pl
Plumbing commercial

Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-09-15
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649 permits sorted by date

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2026-09-15 Commercial Shell 1 POINTE DR Tenant improvement to existing office suite consisting of interior renovations t… ×2 OLEN DEVELOPMENT CORP
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2026-09-15 Solar 1212 WALLING AVE REMOVE AND DISPOSE EXISTING COMP SHINGLE ROOF, REPLACE SHEATHING AS NEEDED, INST… 3,300 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof LION ROOFING INC
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2026-09-15 Plumbing 300 THOR Pl Construct (2) canopys over (e) doors. Install infrastructure & fencing for mobil… commercial YELLOW SEA CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech 3580 MIRADA Ln LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 3-TON 14-SEER CONDENSER IN BACKYARD. NO DUCT… 3 tons AC like for like replacement HVAC changeout SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-15 Electrical 1647 E Imperial Hwy Electrical permit related to Chick-Fil-A improvements (BLD-2026-01291 and -01296…
2026-09-14 General Construction 541 MERCURY LN, # 2 Main service was rotated 90deg BREA ELECTRIC
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2026-09-14 General Construction 365 W CENTRAL Ave REFACE (E) GAS CANOPY, (4) CHANNEL LETTER ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND REFACE (1) … FOXX IMAGING
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2026-09-14 General Construction 545 MERCURY Ln Main service was rotated 90deg BREA ELECTRIC
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2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech 3580 MIRADA Ln LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 3 TON 14 SEER CONDENSER IN BACK YARD. NO DUC… 3 tons 14 SEER AC like for like replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-14 Solar 849 VISTA Cir SYSTEM SIZE: 5.160 kW DC 4.737 kW CEC-AC 4.560 kW AC MODULE TYPE & AMOUNT: (12) … 5.16 kW 10 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech 1405 WICKFORD DR Replacing 7 duct runs in the attic. ( Roughly 70') AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES
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2026-09-14 Roofing 1260 TRACIE DR TEAR OFF EXISTING ROOF MATERIALS, INSTALL APPROX 2430 SQFT OF NEW UNDERLAYMENT A… 2,430 roof sf shingle tear off replacement Re-roof PWC ROOFING
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2026-09-14 Solar 1025 GLEN CANYON WAY, # WA PARTIAL TILE RELAY. LIFT EXISTING TILE AND REPLACE UNDERLAYMENT AND INSTALL BACK… tile replacement Re-roof P O BOX 3189
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2026-09-14 General Construction 537 MERCURY LN, # 1 Main service was rotated 90deg . BREA ELECTRIC
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2026-09-14 Solar 1303 WALLING Ave Installation of 12 Roof-Mounted PV Modules (5.16 kW DC) and 1 ESS (not SolarAPP+… 5.16 kW 14 panels battery solar Battery storage CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-14 Solar 489 TANGERINE Pl New 8.4 Kw PV array, 20 modules, 1 inverter, 27 Kwh energy storage system and (N… 8.4 kW 20 panels 27 kWh battery battery solar TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC
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2026-09-14 Electrical 849 VISTA Cir MAIN PANEL UPGRADE TO 225A BUSBAR 200A BREAKER 225A service panel Panel service CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-14 General Construction 1000 E IMPERIAL Hwy This is an existing retail changed to a new restaurant T.I. named 'Nick & Nicky'…
2026-09-14 Roofing 79 PASEO DE TONER St ROOF REPLACEMENT PERMIT // YEAR: 2026 // SIZE: 56' X 12' replacement Re-roof
2026-09-14 General Construction 1110 BREA MALL, 1110B REF: BLD-2026-00658. NEW BUSINESS. N CAT. RETAIL.
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa 975 E BIRCH St, B REF: BLD-2026-00641. NEW BUSINESS. FACE FOUNDRIE. FACIAL SPA.
2026-09-13 Signage 100 BREA Install one (1) fce illuminated channel letter sign on the storefront PACIFIC SIGN CENTER CORP
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2026-09-12 Electrical 640 E ASH St Upgrade existing residential main electrical service panel to 200 amps and insta… 200A service panel, EV cha… New installation Panel service
2026-09-11 Plumbing 426 MALLORCA Ln REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING WATER HEATER WITH ONE (1) RINNAI RE199IN TANKLESS WA… tankless line work replacement Water heater
2026-09-11 Solar 272 BROOKSHIRE Pl Adding to existing solar, adding 2 batteries and new 125A/100A backup load panel… 125A solar New installation MARS HOME SOLUTIONS LLC
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2026-09-10 Roofing 347 MEADOW Ct LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 2-TON 16-SEER HEAT PUMP CONDENSER ON ROOF AN… 2 tons 24,000 BTU AC, heat pump like for like replacement
2026-09-10 Roofing 495 CLIFFWOOD Ave ROOF TEAR OFF 20 SQ SYNTHETIC UNDERLAYMENT RESHEETING AS NEEDED COLOR MIDNIGHT C… tear off replacement Re-roof J D F CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-09-10 Electrical 835 AVOCADO ST REPLACE EXISTING MAIN PANEL WITH A NEW 225A MAIN PANEL. 225A replacement SUNRUN
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2026-09-10 Electrical 1698 GREENBRIAR Ln 200-amp temporary power pole and 200-amp distribution panel is needed for constr… POWER PLUS
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2026-09-10 Solar 2111 CLEAR SPRINGS Rd Picture Frame (Solar section only) Remove and properly store existing tiles to a… shingle replacement Re-roof COWBOYS CONSTRUCTION
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2026-09-10 Electrical 327 POMELO Ave Upgrading panel from 100amp to 200amp , also adding a dedicated 50 amp circuit 100A LIGHTNING ELECTRIC
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2026-09-10 Windows/Doors 1065 BREA MALL Rd Replacement of 9 exterior doors at the Brea Mall
2026-09-10 Plumbing 2379 E Rainbow Ln, BRE CA 92821 United States Demolition and abandonment of existing swimming pool. Remove pool equipment and …
2026-09-10 Signage 100 BREA Sign - Permanent
2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech 350 SHADYVALE Ln CHANGE OUT EXISTING HVAC EQUIPMENT: ONE 4-TON CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE BACKYARD,… 4 tons 80% AFUE 80,000 BTU AC, furnace replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-09 Windows/Doors 1401 N PUENTE St REMODEL OF KITCHEN, BATHROOMS, PRIMARY BEDROOM, DOORS, WINDOWS, AND FLOORING URBAN LEGACY BUILDERS
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2026-09-09 Electrical 1303 WALLING Ave Installation of a new 125A Subpanel with 100A Main Breaker. 125A New installation CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-09 Solar 835 AVOCADO St Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 11 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410 solar mo… 4.51 kW 20 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN
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2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech 357 PRAIRIE Ct 2 TON HP/AH/COIL SPLIT HP SYSTEM CHANGEOUT LIKE FOR LIKE SAME LOCATION 2 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout SANO PLUMBING HEATING AC
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2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech 1648 NORWOOD Ct LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 3-TON CONDENSER IN BACKYARD, MATCHING 3-TON … 3 tons 80% AFUE 60,000 BTU AC, furnace like for like SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-09 General Construction 1115 brea mall, 92821 United States Install 1 illuminated wall sign SUNSET SIGNS AND PRINTING INC
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2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech 307 BLOSSOM Pl LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 3-TON CONDENSER IN RIGHT-SIDE YARD, MATCHING… 3 tons 80% AFUE 60,000 BTU AC, furnace like for like SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-09 Pool/Spa 2417 E KERN RIVER LN (N) POOL + SPA. (N) UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINES FOR POOL EQUIPMENT. ROCK N STONE WATERFALL POOL & SPA
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2026-09-09 Solar 100 BREA MALL Relocating Plumbing on rooftop to make room for solar panel installation (under …
2026-09-08 HVAC/Mech 1800 HILLHAVEN Dr 5 TON HP/AH SPLIT SYSTEM CHANGEOUT, LIKE FOR LIKE SAME LOCATION (HP < 200 LBS) +… 5 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout HANA HOU AC HEAT PLUMBING…
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2026-09-08 Solar 276 SUNFLOWER St Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 36 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410 solar mo… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN
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2026-09-08 Solar 212 SAINT CRISPEN Ave Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 27 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410 solar mo… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN
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2026-09-08 Demolition 275 Valencia Ave The requirement for an additional 12-foot sound wall arose as a result of concer… OLTMANS CONSTRUCTION CO
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2026-09-08 General Construction 580 W LAMBERT Rd, K NEW BUSINESS. DUBTRAINING LLC. Indoor coach-led individual and small-group instr…
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Recorded Project Teams

Businesses most frequently named in permit records — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Source-published contact details are available for 23 of 25 businesses below.

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Recorded business Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING 📞 Active 11 (11) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
2. BREA ROOFING 📞 10 (10) Roofing - 🔒 Reveal
3. SUNRUN 📞 6 permits/30d 10 (10) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
4. SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC… 📞 7 permits/30d 7 (7) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
5. HOME CONSTRUCTION 📞 4 permits/30d 6 (6) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
6. SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING &amp; AC 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
7. LIVSMART 4 permits/30d 4 (4) Solar - Website
8. BEL SOUTHWEST INC 📞 3 permits/30d 3 (3) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
9. VAN DAELE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 📞 2 permits/30d 3 (3) Other - 🔒 Reveal
10. LGCY ELECTRIC 📞 2 (2) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
11. CS SIGNS LLC 📞 2 permits/30d 2 (2) Signage - 🔒 Reveal
12. TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC 📞 2 (2) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
13. AE ELECTRIC INC 📞 2 (2) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
14. OLTMANS CONSTRUCTION CO 📞 1 permits/30d 2 (2) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
15. K N R BUILDERS 📞 2 permits/30d 2 (2) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
16. PO BOX 4220 📞 2 permits/30d 2 (2) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
17. LENNAR COMMUNITIES INC 📞 2 permits/30d 2 (2) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
18. KPRS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC 📞 1 permits/30d 2 (2) - 🔒 Reveal
19. PATIO WAREHOUSE INC 📞 2 permits/30d 2 (2) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
20. PRINTBYME INC 📞 2 (2) Signage - 🔒 Reveal
21. FULLMER CONSTRUCTION 📞 2 permits/30d 2 (2) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
22. TARLTON ELECTRIC 📞 2 (2) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
23. 3R ELECTRIC 1 permits/30d 1 (1) Electrical -
24. EV PROS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 1 (1) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
25. LIQUID PLUMBING INC 📞 1 (1) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Brea
Construction Activity in Brea

New building permits in Brea, California show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Brea Building Permits

Brea, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 649+ Brea building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-15 from official city sources.

Building permits in Brea can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Brea Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Brea building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

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Who appears in Brea permit records?

The contractors most frequently represented in the available Brea records include SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING, BREA ROOFING, SUNRUN, SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC… and HOME CONSTRUCTION. PermitGrab tracks 25 active contractors across the metro. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Brea permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Brea is dated 2026-09-15. Newest permit date: 2026-09-15. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Brea permit records?

In the last 30 days, Brea permitting activity covers 198 new building permits alongside 210 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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How to look up Brea building permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 649 building permits in Brea, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Contractors & subs
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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Brea provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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Brea renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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