Brea Building Permits & Project Research

942 indexed permits · 206 contractor names in the last 90 days · Brea, California.

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Brea building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 585
Top trade (contractor profiles) Electrical
Active contractors 206
Newest permit 2026-10-31

PermitGrab tracks 942 building permits in Brea, CA as of 2026-10-31, including 206 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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Brea building permit activity

183 building permit records published by this source for Brea are dated in the last 30 days — up 0.5% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 585 permits.

Top trades among contractor profiles in Brea

Electrical26.7%
HVAC14.2%
Roofing10.8%
Plumbing9.2%
General Construction8.3%
Solar8.3%
Signage5.8%
Landscaping & Exterior4.2%

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC — 30 permits
  2. SUNRUN — 27 permits
  3. BREA ROOFING — 14 permits
  4. CE ENERGY SERVICES INC — 12 permits
  5. SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING — 11 permits
  6. SERVICE FIRST — 10 permits
  7. TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC — 8 permits
  8. Hunsaker & Associates — 7 permits
  9. HOME CONSTRUCTION — 6 permits
  10. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN GREATER LOS ANGELES — 5 permits
942
Indexed Permits
206
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-01
Last Updated
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Brea had 183 building permit records dated in the last 30 days.

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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.

JOVENS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
2026-10-31
📍 760 CHALLENGER St
Electrical 400A 208V New installation
Contact details pending
DESIGNER NEON SIGNS
2026-10-30
📍 1 CIVIC CENTER Cir
Other
Contact details pending
SOCAL ROOFING SOLUTIONS
2026-10-30
📍 1700 HOLLY St
Roofing 23 sq shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
Contact details pending

Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-10-31
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942 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-31 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
760 CHALLENGER St 2 NEW SUB PANELS 400 AMPS 3 PHASE 120/208V 400A 208V New installation JOVENS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Contact details pending
2026-10-31 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
760 CHALLENGER St DEMO EXISTING NONE BEARING WALL NEW PARTITION WALLS AND INSTALL NEW KITCHEN EQUI… commercial —
2026-10-30 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
1 CIVIC CENTER Cir Note - Address is 75 Brea Blvd Suite A Scope of Work - 1 non illuminated wall si… DESIGNER NEON SIGNS
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1700 HOLLY St Re-roof with tear off 2-story home and attached garage. Approximately 23 squares… 23 sq shingle tear off replacement Re-roof SOCAL ROOFING SOLUTIONS
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
371 HILLHAVEN Cir TANK TO TANKLESS WH CONVERSION IN OUTSIDE CLOSET tankless SYNERGY COMPANIES
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2026-10-30 Other
Source type: Revision
1700 Greenbriar Ln Revision 2- Revised Ret Wall D Sheet 2 and Profile o Sheet 5. Revised Prof "B on… LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA LLC
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1406 CAREY Ave Tear off and replace the existing composition shingle and shake roof on the resi… 300 sq 2,300 roof sf shingle tear off replacement ROOF REPAIR SPECIALIST
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
615 N BERRY St, C NEW BUSINESS. CHILD EMPOWERING CENTER LLC. Administrative office for Applied Beh… —
2026-10-30 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
245 W BIRCH St REF:BLD-2025-00283. NEW BUSINESS. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. ×2 —
2026-10-30 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical
2445 E IMPERIAL Hwy, BRE CA 92821 United States Install new 3 ton mini split unit 3 tons mini-split New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-30 Roofing
Source type: Commercial Re-Roof
200 N PUENTE St Tear off existing roof system down to the existing plywood deck. Mechanically fa… 65,000 roof sf tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-30 Fire Protection
Source type: Commercial Alteration
1107 BREA MALL Tenant improvement of an existing retail space for an Indochino store at Brea Ma… fire alarm, sprinkler —
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
380 CLIFFWOOD PARK ST INSTALL 2 NEW TRANSFORMERS 150 KVA AND 2 PANELS 400 AMP TO CONNECT TO THE NEW MA… 400A New installation ULTIMATE POWER ELECTRIC
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
620 WALNUT BLDG #638. REPLACE 4 SUB PANELS replacement SERVICE FIRST
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Signage
Source type: Miscellaneous
685 S BREA Blvd TEMPORARY MARKETING SIGNS AND FLAGS TO BE INSTALLED WHILE WE ARE SELLING THE HOM… VAN DAELE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
620 WALNUT BLDG #626. REPLACE 4 SUB PANELS replacement SERVICE FIRST
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
620 WALNUT BLDG #660. REPLACE 12 SUB PANELS replacement SERVICE FIRST
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
620 S WALNUT BLDG #523. REPLACE 10 SUB PANELS replacement SERVICE FIRST
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
620 WALNUT BLDG #529. REPLACE 5 SUB PANELS replacement SERVICE FIRST
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
620 WALNUT BLDG#610. REPLACE 4 SUB PANELS replacement SERVICE FIRST
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
620 WALNUT BLDG #616. REPLACE 4 SUB PANELS replacement SERVICE FIRST
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
620 WALNUT BLDG #632. REPLACE 4 SUB PANELS replacement ×2 SERVICE FIRST
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
3315 ELM Cir tear off comp, replace wood as needed, apply synthetic underlayment, install 31 … 31 sq shingle tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-29 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical
2445 E IMPERIAL Hwy, BRE CA 92821 United States Commercial Mechanical —
2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
623 COTTONWOOD Dr Install Level 2 hardwirded EV charger in garage connenected to existing 200A pan… 200A EV charger New installation M TECH ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
723 JAYWOOD CT UPGRADE SERVICE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP ALSO REMOVE & REPLACE EXISTING 100 AMP S… 200A replacement TOTAL DOOR SERVICE
Contact details pending
2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
723 JAYWOOD CT UPGRADE SERVICE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP ALSO REMOVE & REPLACE EXISTING 100 AMP S… 200A replacement RIGHT WIRE ELECTRIC DBA TOTAL DOOR SERVICE
Contact details pending
2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
221 S POPLAR AVE UPGRADE EXISTING 100 AMP PANEL TO 200 AMP / INSTALL NEMA 14-50 EV RATED OUTLET O… 100A New installation NEXT LEVEL LIGHTING & ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-28 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Alteration
375 W Birch St Project address: 375 W Birch St, Unit 1, Brea, CA 92821. Existing restaurant ten… —
2026-10-28 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
1051 BREA MALL Sheet E3.0: a) Revised keyed note #16 to indicate that the condensing unit shall… 480V New installation —
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1280 W LAMBERT Rd, B CHANGE OF LOCATION. GOLDEN STATE TRADING CO. OFFICE SPACES. —
2026-10-28 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
2103 BREA MALL CHANGE OF LOCATION. MORNING GLORY STATIONERY & GIFTS USA. RETAIL STORE SELLING S… —
2026-10-27 Pool/Spa
Source type: Residential Pool/Spa
511 PEPPER TREE Dr DEMO AND BACK FILL EXISTING 15X30 POOL TROPICAL BREEZE CUSTOM POOLS INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1450 PONDEROSA FROM 100 TO 200-AMPS MAIN PANEL UPGRADE service panel Panel service EXCELLENCE ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
300 E ALDER ST FROM 100 TO 200-AMPS MAIN PANEL UPGRADE SAME LOCATION service panel Panel service EXCELLENCE ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-27 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
1001 STEELE Dr Non-structural (1) bathroom remodel. Like for like replacements. M/E/P included. like for like replacement HVAC changeout ONE WEEK BATH INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-27 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Alteration
601 CHARWOOD Ct Replace 1 patio door and 1 entry door with retrofit vinyl patio door and 1 fiber… THE HOME DEPOT
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2026-10-27 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
259 WATERWHEEL LN 15.2 SEER 4 ton split system change out +8 duct runs. HP in the same location in… 4 tons 15.2 SEER replacement HVAC changeout REVIVE AIR
Contact details pending
2026-10-27 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
512 FIRETHORNE ST Two 17 SEER 5 ton split heat pump split system change outs in the same location … 5 tons 17 SEER heat pump ACCURATE COMFORT AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING CORP
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2026-10-27 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
129 EASTWOOD PL UPGRADING MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL TO 200 AMPS, IN THE SAME LOCATION 200A MEJIA ELECTRIC SERVICE INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-27 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
209 E FIR St Tear off the existing one-layer (Comp Shingle) roof. Re-roof main house with att… 2,848 roof sf shingle, flat tear off replacement Re-roof PRESTIGE ROOFING
Contact details pending
2026-10-27 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
335 S BREA Blvd NEW BUSINESS. MOON MASSAGE. SWEDISH, DEEP-TISSUE, OIL MASSAGE, SHIATSU. —
2026-10-27 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
16423 ROSE Dr TREE REMOVAL FOR BREA 265 PHASE 2. TR 16423. —
2026-10-27 Demolition
Source type: Commercial Alteration
2063 BREA MALL TI - TENANT PARTIAL DEMO / FIXTURE INSTALL OF (E) SPACE. —
2026-10-27 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Patio Cover
2304 CARROTWOOD DR INSTALL WOOD FRAMED PATIO 385 SF ATTACHED TO REAR WALL. —
2026-10-26 New Construction
Source type: Accessory Dwelling Unit
385 Buttonwood Dr NEW 433 SF ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU). 1. CONVERT EXISTING 2-CAR GAR… 433 sf 2 beds 2-car garage residential NATURE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Contact details pending
2026-10-26 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
829 E CHISHOLM Ct COMPLETE HOUSE Remove existing tile and set to the side for re-installation.  Ti… tile, metal replacement Re-roof J P ROOFING
Contact details pending
2026-10-26 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
2587 CHELSEA Ct PV res roof mount 10.560 KW 24 modules 1 tesla back up switch 2 tesla powerwall … 10.56 kW 24 panels battery solar Battery storage ORANGE COUNTY CONTRACTING SERVICES
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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 942+ Brea building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-31 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.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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Who appears in Brea permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 942 building permits in Brea. 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 2026-10-31. Newest permit date: 2026-10-31. 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?

Brea permitting activity covers 183 building permit records dated in the last 30 days. 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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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.
Insurance agents
Brea renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
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