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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2026-07-14 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing
1900 E LAMBERT Rd, BREA CA 92821 REMOVAL OF EXISTING (1) SEPARATE WATER HEATER AND INSTALLATION OF ONE NEW A. O. … standard New installation —
2026-07-14 Plumbing
Source type: Revision
424 Berry Wy, Brea CA 92821 United States The proposed revisions primarily consist of updating the plan set to reflect the… —
2026-07-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
836 CAROB St, BREA CA 92821 3 ton condenser change out in left side yard like for like including coil. 36 bt… 3 tons AC, furnace replacement —
2026-07-14 General Construction
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1500 BREA MALL Wy, BREA CA 92821 United States Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Extension Request to Expire 7/22/26 - Request… —
2026-07-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
319 W LAMBERT Rd, BREA CA 92821 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY - BUILDING #12 UNIT # 5… 12 HVAC systems ×5 —
2026-07-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
319 W LAMBERT Rd, BREA CA 92821 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY. BUILDING #1 UNIT #4 1 HVAC system ×2 —
2026-07-14 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
1046 BREA MALL Rd, BREA CA 92821 United States LED ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN TRIMLESS "SEOUL POP" INSIDE BREA MALL —
2026-07-14 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
1650 Brea Mall, Brea CA 92821 United States Deferred Submittal Post Tension Slab - 3rd Floor —
2026-07-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
2050 HILLHAVEN Dr, BREA CA 92821 4 ton condenser change out in left side yard like for like including coil. 4 tons AC replacement —
2026-07-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
319 W LAMBERT Rd, BREA CA 92821 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTY BUILDING #7 UNIT # 34, … 7 HVAC systems —
2026-07-13 General Construction
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
2841 SATURN St, H, BREA CA 92821 United States Certificate of Occupancy - Manufacturing of stamps used for clay and other purpo… —
2026-07-13 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
2159 BREA MALL, BREA CA 92821 United States (1) SET FACE LIT ACRYLIC LETTERS —
2026-07-13 Solar
Source type: Revision
767 N RUBEL, BREA CA 92821 Replaced the Tesla Powerwall 3 Expansion with a Tesla Powerwall 3 Main Unit, res… battery —
2026-07-13 Pool/Spa
Source type: Residential Pool/Spa
1310 Northwood Ave, Brea CA 92821 United States DUAL SUCTION MAIN DRAINS TO BE INSTALLED AT LEAST 3FT APART FOR CHILD ANTI-ENTRA… —
2026-07-13 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
616 CANDLEWOOD St, BREA CA 92821 Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 21 LR5-54HPB-410M solar modules 1 1707… 11.5 kW battery solar —
2026-07-13 Electrical
Source type: Revision
955 W Imperial Hwy, Brea CA 92821 United States Doctor added low voltage keycard access control to 9 doors (7 perimeter, 2 inter… low voltage —
2026-07-13 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
660 CLIFFWOOD Ave, BREA CA 92821 25 sq tear off comp shingle and install comp shingle Owens corning color Sierra … shingle tear off replacement —
2026-07-13 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
1510 BREA MALL Rd, BREA CA 92821 INSTALL (4) SETS OF ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGNS WEST ELEVATION - (LOGO… —
2026-07-12 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
520 LAUREL Ave, BREA CA 92821 Install 1x ESS OUTSIDE battery New installation HAVEN ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-07-12 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
520 LAUREL Ave, BREA CA 92821 Commercial Electrical —
2026-07-11 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
2427 STONY Ln, BREA CA 92821 Electric Panel Upgrade to 200AMP and add a 240 40A Circuit and one Nema 14-50R o… 200A service panel, EV cha… New installation MEDANA ELECTRICAL
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2026-07-11 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
3233 GREENLEAF Dr, BREA CA 92823 Tear off and reroof with 30yr comp house and attached garage. Replace plywood as… 25 sq tear off replacement TAFOYA INC
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2026-07-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
138 LOCUST ST, BREA CA 92821 RESIDENTIAL FOR TEMP POWER POLE HOME CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
859 ZION CANYON WAY, # WA, BREA CA 92821 NEW MAIN SERVICE PANEL UPGRADE - 225 A 225A service panel New installation GOVEA RIVERA ROOFING
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2026-07-10 General Construction
Source type: Revision
245 W BIRCH ST, BREA CA 92821 RFI SHIP LADDER ASPEN BUILDERS INC
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2026-07-10 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Revision
449 S ASSOCIATED Rd, BREA CA United States I’ve attached our exhibit for review. The plans were previously approved with an… AIRBAND CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-10 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
2642 SNOWFIELD St, BRE CA 92821 We replaced the old non working water heater with a new 50 gallon gas water heat… gas New installation LIQUID PLUMBING INC
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2026-07-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
859 ZION CANYON, WA, BREA CA 92821 NEW 225A MAIN SERVICE PANEL UPGRADE 225A service panel New installation KIN HOME ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-07-10 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
629 ARIA Dr, BREA CA 92821 New 7.14 Kw PV array, 17 modules, 1 inverter and 27 Kwh energy storage system 7.14 kW 17 panels 27 kWh battery battery solar TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC
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2026-07-10 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
544 CRAFTSMAN Cir, BREA CA 92821 CHANGE OUT AC AND COIL ONLY FOR SPLIT SYSTEM. 15 SEER2, 3 TONS. AC IN BACKYARD. 15 SEER AC replacement —
2026-07-10 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Landscape
MERCURY Ln, BREA CA 92821 United States Landscape for NEW AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENT PROJECT (RENTAL DEVELOPMENT). 5-ST… —
2026-07-10 HVAC
Source type: Multi-Family New
MERCURY Ln, BREA CA 92821 United States NEW AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENT PROJECT (RENTAL DEVELOPMENT). 5-STORIES TYPE III… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-07-10 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
MERCURY Ln, BREA CA 92821 United States OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS - MERCURY SENIOR APARTMENTS —
2026-07-10 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Grading Permit
MERCURY Ln, BREA CA 92821 United States Precise Grading for for NEW AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENT PROJECT (RENTAL DEVELOPM… —
2026-07-10 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Grading Permit
MERCURY Ln, BREA CA 92821 United States ROUGH GRADING FOR NEW AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENT PROJECT (RENTAL DEVELOPMENT). —
2026-07-09 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
727 CACTUS Ct, BREA CA 92821 Remove existing roof shakes, repair plywood as described. Install versa shield r… New installation Roof repair BREA ROOFING
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2026-07-09 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
477 S ASSOCIATED Rd, BREA CA 92821 Tenant Improvement to build out an Ice Cream shop. Work to include New exterior … rooftop unit New installation Icon Arc Inc
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2026-07-09 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
342 MEADOW Ct, BREA CA 92821 Remove ex. rock roof, wood repair as needed with 1/2" CDX, Install one base shee… New installation Roof repair BREA ROOFING
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2026-07-09 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
100 BREA MALL, BREA CA 92821 Fabricate and install (1) interior storefront wall sign for ONIGILLY JAPANESE KI… 2022A New installation CAL SIGN INC
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2026-07-09 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration
1717 E BIRCH St, BREA CA 92821 Rear balcony replacement replacement LANDIS WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION INC
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2026-07-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
717 LARCHWOOD Dr, BREA CA 92821 Upgrade current electrical panel to 200amp. Edison to install updated wires from… 200A New installation ELLIS ELECTRIC
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2026-07-09 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
228 PANORAMA Ct, BREA CA 92821 Remove existing roof shakes, repair plywood as described. Install versa shield r… New installation Roof repair BREA ROOFING
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2026-07-09 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
359 MEADOW Ct, BREA CA 92821 Remove existing roof shakes, repair plywood as described. Install versa shield r… New installation Roof repair BREA ROOFING
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2026-07-09 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
259 SCENIC, BREA CA 92821 Remove existing roof shakes, repair plywood as described. Install versa shield r… New installation Roof repair BREA ROOFING
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2026-07-09 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
732 WAGON WHEEL Cir, BREA CA 92821 Remove ex. rock roof, wood repair as needed with 1/2" CDX, Install one base shee… New installation Roof repair BREA ROOFING
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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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How to look up Brea building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brea Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Brea?

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.
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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