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
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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2026-11-02
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2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1381 HAZELWOOD Pl Upgrading electrical panel from 100A to 200A in the same location. Installing an… 240V —
2026-08-10 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
975 E BIRCH St, 124 NEW BUSINESS. HAIR SALON. REVERIE BY RYANN. Hairstylist performing color and lig… —
2026-08-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
1146 N PUENTE St REMODEL TO CONVERT EXISTING HOUSE TO R3.1 HOUSE FOR CARING HOME: • REMODEL TWO E… —
2026-08-08 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
435 S ASSOCIATED Rd Installation of exterior wall signs on the South and West Elevation. Sign will b… ALFRED SIGNS
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2026-08-07 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
5629 ALWICK Pl SFD Reroof: Tear off flat, reuse existing sheathing (replace as needed), install… tear off replacement Re-roof HOYT ROOFS INC
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2026-08-07 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
275 VALENCIA AVE Construction Trailer Permit at 181,500 s/f OLTMANS CONSTRUCTION CO
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2026-08-07 Other
Source type: Revision
685 S BREA BLVD Revising the Building Plans for Public Art located at 685 S. Brea Blvd. Location… VAN DAELE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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2026-08-07 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (NOT with Solar App)
205 LILAC Ln PV solar roof mount 36 panels 15.84kW DC & (3) ESS 24kWh & (N) ECOFLOW OCEAN SMA… 15.84 kW 36 panels 24 kWh battery battery solar CORE TECHNOLOGIES INC
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2026-08-07 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1 POINTE DR Certificate of Occupancy for Medical Billing Office Space at 4,529 s/f —
2026-08-07 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
795 ROSCOE St Replace about 200 sq feet of damaged roof tiles and underlayment to match existi… replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-07 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Alteration
820 E IMPERIAL Hwy PHASE 1 PLANS REQUIRED BY CTO INSPECTOR. COMPLETE SET OF PLANS PHASE 1 + PHASE 2… LA-Architects
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2026-08-06 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
1700 GREENBRIAR Ln ELECTRICAL/BUILDING PERMIT REQUESTED FOR METER PEDESTAL; 100 AMP; 120/240V SINGL… 100A 240V VIDEO VOICE DATA COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-08-06 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1308 WOODCREST Ave Tear off 29SQs of existing roof and install new cool shingles with synthetic und… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof ROOF PRO INC
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2026-08-06 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
18216 MIDBURY St Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 22 LR5-54HPB-410M solar modules 1 1707… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN
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2026-08-06 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
2071 ARBOR Cir Complete a hot and cold PEX water repipe serving 3 lavatories, 1 tub/shower, 1 s… standard repipe ALL PRO COPPER REPIPES INC
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2026-08-06 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
1406 SOUTHRIDGE Dr Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 16 Q.TRON BLK M-G2.C+ 430 solar module… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-05 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
262 VALVERDE Ave 3 ton condenser change out in backyard like for like including coil. 3 tons AC like for like replacement HVAC changeout SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-08-05 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1135 LOCKHAVEN Dr Remove existing roof and reroof 35 sqs reheating as needed replacement Re-roof DEVIL DOG ENERGY
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2026-08-05 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
909 ORANGEWOOD DR Reroof / roof replacement on R-3 Residential Building, 2,000 sqft of roof area, … 0 sq 2,000 roof sf shingle tear off replacement WOO HYUNG YOUN
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2026-08-05 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
100 FOREST PL Residential Electrical for Main Panel Upgrade to 200 amps to existing 200A service panel Panel service —
2026-08-05 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1099 GRAND Residential Electrical —
2026-08-05 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
1337 WOODCREST Ave Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 23 LR5-54HPB-410M solar modules 1 1707… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-04 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
249 GOLDENROD St Install (1) NEMA 14-50 outlet in the garage on a 40 amp circuit with GFCI breake… 40A 120V EV charger New installation PO BOX 4220
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2026-08-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Alteration
351 AMBERWICK Ln Replace 5 windows and 1 bay window like for like "Nailfin" like for like replacement HVAC changeout AMERICAN VISION
Contact details pending
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
1650 Brea Mall Deferred Submittal Seismic Tie-Down System KPRS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
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2026-08-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Grading Permit
16423 ROSE Dr PRECISE GRADING - BREA 265 TR16423 (PA1) - TRAIL HEAD PARK ×2 LENNAR COMMUNITIES INC
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2026-08-04 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
636 BRIARWOOD DR ***Southside of Briarwood**** INSTALL A NEW ELECTRICAL METER PEDESTAL FOR THE BR… U S BUILDERS AND CONSULTANTS INC
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2026-08-04 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
711 BROOKLYN Dr Install (2) Tesla Wall Chargers in the garage on a singular 50 amp circuit using… 50A New installation PO BOX 4220
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2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration
234 AMBLING Dr Replace and update the current cement siding to new cement siding. Like for Like… like for like replacement HVAC changeout BRYAN WU
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2026-08-04 Demolition
Source type: Commercial Alteration
650 N Berry St · (N) 3HR FIRE RATED DOOR BETWEEN UNIT A AND UNIT B1 · DEMO (E) INTERIOR PARTITI… BLD INC
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2026-08-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Grading Permit
MERCURY Ln, BREA CA 92821 United States Precise Grading for for NEW AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENT PROJECT (RENTAL DEVELOPM… —
2026-08-04 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
2116 BREA MALL Rd CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP. MRS FIELDS COOKIES. RETAIL FOOD SALES. COOKIE SHOP. —
2026-08-04 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Grading Permit
MERCURY Ln, BREA CA 92821 United States ROUGH GRADING FOR NEW AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENT PROJECT (RENTAL DEVELOPMENT). —
2026-08-04 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
319 W LAMBERT RD FEMA Project - Flood Zone Reclassification for (4) Buildings at this location. F… —
2026-08-03 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
909 ORANGEWOOD DR 200A MAIN PANEL UPGRADE 200A service panel Panel service AQUILA ELECTRIC INC
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2026-08-03 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
428 MAGNOLIA AVE INSTALL BULLHORN CLEANOUT IN BACKYARD; 4" ABS. NO PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ROOTER HERO
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2026-08-03 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (NOT with Solar App)
670 LENNOX CT Solar Roof Mount 16.10kW, 35 Modules, 35 Microinverters. 2 Tesla Powerwall 3 Bat… 16.1 kW 35 panels 27 kWh battery battery solar N R G CLEAN POWER INC
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2026-08-03 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
140 S STATE COLLEGE Blvd We would like to add an illuminated top of building sign with a rail system and … J B 3 D
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2026-08-03 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
505 MERCURY, BRE 92821 United States Install 3 new dedicated circuits from panel in unit A into Unit B for general ou… 24/SEVEN ELECTRIC
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2026-08-03 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
340 EVERGREEN DR BREAKER BOX UPGRADE 100 TO 200A 200A Homeowner permit
2026-08-03 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1351 LA SERENA DR REMOVE OLD SHAKE ROOF AND FACIA. INSTALL NEW FACIA, SHEATHING, UNDERLAYMENT, MET… shingle, metal replacement Re-roof —
2026-08-03 Demolition
Source type: Residential Demolition
414 MAGNOLIA Ave DEMO PERMIT FOR 10X15 PATIO COVER PREVIOUSLY DEMOLISHED IN 2025 AS AN OWNER BUIL… —
2026-08-03 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
375 CLIFFWOOD PARK St NEW BUSINESS. TOGO INNOVATION, INC. REVERSE LOGISTICS. RECEIVING, INSPECTION, CA… —
2026-08-03 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
925 W LAMBERT Rd, D NEW BUSINESS. LA FULFILL INC. 3PL AND GENERAL WAREHOUSING FOR CONSUMER GOODS. —
2026-08-03 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1009 E IMPERIAL Hwy, B2 NEW BUSINESS. BROWN LASHES & BEAUTY. EYLASH EXTENSION AND PERMANENT MAKEUP. —
2026-08-03 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1300 PIONEER St, J NEW BUSINESS. ACE INDUSTRIES INC. OVERHEAD CRANE PARTS, SALES AND SERVICE. —
2026-08-01 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
210 RANGER Ave Electrical. Provide additional power from the main service panel to accommodate … service panel New installation Panel service —
2026-07-31 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
140 S STATE COLLEGE Blvd We would like to add an illuminated top of building sign with a rail system and … —
2026-07-30 Other
Source type: Revision
685 S BREA BLVD Please see the document for a full narrative of changes for the revised landscap… VAN DAELE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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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 permit activity covers 942 indexed permits. 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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PermitGrab currently tracks 942 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.
Insurance agents
Brea renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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