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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2026-07-09 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
359 MOUNTAIN 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
337 SAGE 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
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 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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2026-07-09 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration
United States Residential Alteration residential —
2026-07-08 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
138 LOCUST St, BREA CA 92821 Install temp power pole for construction work. HOME CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-08 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
2113 TREERIDGE Cir, BREA CA 92821 Changeout 48k furnace in closet and 4T AC Condenser in backyard. Same location. … AC, furnace replacement TITAN AIR CONDITIONING INC
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2026-07-08 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1406 CAREY Ave, BREA CA 92821 MAIN PANEL UPGRADE TO 200 AMP & 240 VOLT EV OUTLET 200A service panel AE ELECTRIC INC
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2026-07-08 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
3345 ADELANTE St, BREA CA 92821 United States RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING HVAC WITH LIKE SYSTEM BUT A H… AC, heat pump replacement BEST HVAC
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2026-07-08 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
2111 CLEAR SPRINGS Rd, BREA CA 92821 Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 13 LR5-54HPB-410M solar modules 1 1707… 11.5 kW battery solar —
2026-07-08 Structural
Source type: Miscellaneous
1650 Brea Mall, Brea CA 92821 United States AMLI DEFERRED SUBMITTAL STEEL STAIRS —
2026-07-08 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
335 S MADRONA Ave, BREA CA 92821 Remove existing roof. Install composition shingles over a synthetic underlayment… shingle New installation —
2026-07-08 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 —
2026-07-07 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
2107 FALLINGLEAF Cir, BREA CA 92821 40 gallon water heater change out in garage like for like standard replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING
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2026-07-07 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
773 SATHER, # 52, BREA CA 92821 CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 3-TON CONDENSER LOCATED AT FRONT YARD AND 3-TON INDOOR COI… 3 tons AC replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING
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2026-07-07 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration
1720 HARVEST Ln, BREA CA 92821 Bath Remodel. Like for like shower remodel. Currently demoed by another contract… replacement —
2026-07-07 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1402 BEXLEY Ln, BREA CA 92821 reroof remove and replace house and attached garage 27 sqs replacement ACCURATE ROOFING
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2026-07-07 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1037 STEELE Dr, BREA CA 92821 Install temporary power pole - 200 amp overhead for new ADU 200A New installation NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
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2026-07-07 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 —
2026-07-07 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
3421 E IMPERIAL Hwy, BREA CA 92823 Installation of 12 electric vehicle charging stations with associated power equi… EV charger New installation —
2026-07-06 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
421 S ORANGE Ave, BREA CA 92821 Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System. PV+ST. 12 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410 solar … 4.92 kW 20 kWh battery battery solar SUNRUN
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2026-07-06 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
421 S ORANGE Ave, BREA CA 92821 REPLACE EXISTING MAIN PANEL WITH A NEW 125A MAIN PANEL WITH A 225A BUS 125A replacement SUNRUN
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2026-07-06 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
803 REYNOSO Pkwy, BREA CA 92821 75 Gallon Water Heater Change Out Same Location Garage standard replacement —
2026-07-06 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
3000 E IMPERIAL HWY, BREA CA 92821 Installation of one set internally illuminated led channel letter with backer pa… PRINTBYME INC
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2026-07-06 Electrical
Source type: Miscellaneous
16423 Rose Dr, BREA CA 92821 United States ELECTRICAL PORTION (PUMP STATION WTH ELECTRICAL - PRIVATE SYSTEM FOR PHASE 1) —
2026-07-06 HVAC
Source type: Revision
2040 BREA MALL, 2040, BREA CA 92821 United States A reverse diagram of the back of the sign has been added to the plans to show pr… SIGNARAMA ONTARIO
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2026-07-06 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Patio Cover
165 EASTWOOD Pl, BREA CA 92821 460 sqft covered patio structure + 168 sqft deck —
2026-07-06 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
1065 BREA MALL, SPC 2151A, BREA CA 94104 United States INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT RENOVATION FOR EXISTING SUNGLASS HUT RETAIL STORE TO… —
2026-07-06 General Construction
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
590 W LAMBERT Rd, BREA CA 92821 United States NEW BUSINESS. WESTERN SWITCHES. GENERAL OFFICE & WAREHOUSING OF ELECTROMECHANICA… —
2026-07-06 General Construction
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1600 BREA MALL RD, BREA CA 92821 United States TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY - LIFETIME —
2026-07-06 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
280 S State College Blvd, Brea CA 92821 United States CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 2026 - SALON SELECT SUITES (BUSINESS OWNER AND TENANT … —
2026-07-02 Roofing
Source type: Residential Alteration
639 MAPLE Ave, BREA CA 92821 Removal and reinstall of solar equipment to perform a reroof. replacement MODERN AMERICA ELECTRIC INC
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2026-07-02 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Alteration
120 S BREA Blvd, BREA CA 92821 We are requesting a permit for an existing walk-in cooler at Griffin's Kitchen &… HVAC installation —
2026-07-01 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
395 NUTWOOD St, BREA CA 92821 20 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410 solar modules. 20 Q.MI.349B-G1 {240V} microinver… 11.5 kW battery solar LGCY ELECTRIC
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2026-07-01 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
395 NUTWOOD St, BREA CA 92821 NEW 225A MSP 225A New installation LGCY ELECTRIC
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2026-07-01 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
2282 SHADETREE Cir, BREA CA 92821 200A main panel upgrade 200A service panel CYRUS ELECTRIC
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2026-06-30 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
1013 GLEN CANYON, WA, BREA CA 92821 5 ton condenser change out in left side yard like for like including coil. 80 bt… 5 tons AC, furnace replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING
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2026-06-30 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
1009 IMPERIAL Hwy, 2B, BREA CA 92821 United States Install one set of illuminated LED channel letters sign. PRINTBYME INC
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2026-06-30 Roofing
Source type: Miscellaneous
323 N Brea Blvd, Brea CA 92821 United States THIS PERMIT APPLICATION IS FOR PRE-FABRICATED ROOF TRUSSES SHOP DRAWINGS AND CAL… —
2026-06-30 Windows & Doors
Source type: Revision
489 Tangerine Pl, Brea CA 92823 United States REPLACE GUARDRAILS WITH STEEL CABLE RAILS -REMOVE THE PARTIAL, NON-BEARING INTER… —
2026-06-30 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
1 CIVIC CENTER CIR, BREA CA 92821 SPECIAL INSPECTOR REGISTRATION FOR JARRET SCHNEIDER - FOR POST INSTALLED ANCHORS —
2026-06-30 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1594 CEDARCREST Dr, BREA CA 92821 200A Electrical panel upgrade and plug-in EV charger 200A service panel, EV cha… —
2026-06-30 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
1600 BREA MALL, BREA CA 92821 United States REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY - FOR LIFETIME FITNESS CLUB OPERATIONS- JUSTIFIC… —
2026-06-30 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
2173 ARBOR Cir, BREA CA 92821 Replacement of water heater from tank to tankless. Location is in existing locat… tankless replacement —
2026-06-30 Signage
Source type: Sign - Permanent
2882 E Imperial Hwy, Brea CA 92821 United States Sign A: (1) Non-Illuminated Wall Sign 28.73 SF —
2026-06-30 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
555 Cashew Ave, CA 92821 United States Remove and replace 100A panel with new 200A panel. 100A replacement —
2026-06-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Alteration
2415 E IMPERIAL HWY, BREA CA 92821 Tenant improvement of a 4083 sq ft of cosmetic spa. —
2026-06-29 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
1341 LA CANADA Dr, BREA CA 92821 R8 duct system (6 supply 0 return) SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING
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2026-06-29 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
753 DRIFTWOOD AVE, BREA CA 92821 NEW 27 KWH ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM AND (N) 22 AMP MAIN PANEL LOAD CENTER 22A battery New installation —
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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

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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
Recent Brea contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
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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