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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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.

GEORGE AND SONS ROOFING
2026-10-19
📍 189 N THISTLE RD
Roofing shingle, metal replacement Re-roof
Contact details pending
FPR ELECTRICAL
2026-10-19
📍 489 TANGERINE Pl
Electrical 50A New installation
Contact details pending

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Permit data through 2026-10-31
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2026-10-19 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
189 N THISTLE RD REMOVE ROOF, INSTALL 7/16 OSB PLYWOOD, 30 POUND FELT UNDERLAYMENT, GAF PRESIDENT… shingle, metal replacement Re-roof GEORGE AND SONS ROOFING
Contact details pending
2026-10-19 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
489 TANGERINE Pl Install Subpanel back to back from garage wall. We will be installing a 50A subp… 50A New installation FPR ELECTRICAL
Contact details pending
2026-10-19 Demolition
Source type: Commercial Demolition
1117 Brea Mall Cir Demo permit app: Tenant improvement of an existing space. Scope includes demolit… —
2026-10-19 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1046 BREA MALL Rd CHANGE OF BUSINESS NAME. SEOULPOP. CONVENIENCE STORE WITH A CURATED SELECTION OF… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration
338 BLOSSOM Pl REMODEL EXISTING BEDROOMS, KITCHEN, AND DINING AREA WITH INTERIOR LAYOUT MODIFIC… residential —
2026-10-19 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
275 W BIRCH ST Exterior Illuminated Wall Sign / Blade sign —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
477 S ASSOCIATED Rd REMOVE 499 SF EVISTING LANDSCAPE AREA TO BUILD A PATIO CONSISTING OF 261 SF DINI… 499 sf commercial —
2026-10-19 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
3345 E ELM St Residential Electrical —
2026-10-16 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
3292 GREENLEAF DR MAIN PANEL UPGRADE FROM 100 TO 200 AMP AND ADD 240 VOLT CIRCUIT FOR FUTURE EV CH… 200A 240V service panel, EV cha… New installation Panel service L2 LIVING CONSULTATION
Contact details pending
2026-10-16 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
937 EVENING CANYON Rd Main Panel Upgrade from 100AMP to 200AMP 200A service panel Panel service AMERICANO ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
Contact details pending
2026-10-16 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
273 W ASH St 16sq tear off resheeting if needed synthetic underlayment color is Midnight Crrc… tear off replacement Re-roof J D F CONSTRUCTION INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-16 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
834 E ALDER St Replace like for like furnace and AC with new 40k BTU ULN furnace and 3 ton cond… 3 tons AC, furnace, heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-16 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Alteration
2016 brea mall, CA 92821 United States Tenant Improvement of existing retail space for new Olive Young retail store —
2026-10-16 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Landscape
489 TANGERINE Pl Planning to modify landscape - adding porch to front, pergola, adding a seating … —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
670 ENDEAVOR Cir Installation of storage racks commercial —
2026-10-16 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
2111 TREERIDGE Cir Install 240V 60A EV wall charger. 60A 240V New installation —
2026-10-15 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
324 SEQUOIA AVE BATHROOM REMODEL (LIKE FOR LIKE) UPDATE THE SHOWER PLUMBING AND VALVES, UPDATE T… like for like replacement HVAC changeout CABINETS INSTALLATION MASTER
Contact details pending
2026-10-15 Demolition
Source type: Commercial Demolition
185 S STATE COLLEGE Blvd DEMO EXISTING 11FTX20FT X3.5FT DEPTH SPA. FILL BACK AND INSTALL PAVER BLUE STAR POOLS
Contact details pending
2026-10-15 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Alteration
203 W IMPERIAL Hwy, C Change of Use from Bank (B) to Retail (M)- Lighting updates; Updating fixtures +… AARON J MITCHELL INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-15 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
489 TANGERINE Pl Install Subpanel back to back from garage wall. We will be installing a 50A subp… 50A New installation —
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
3785 MAUNA LOA St New 1.5 ton mini split ductless system in left side yard 1.5 tons mini-split New installation HVAC installation SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
2384 CARROTWOOD DR We will be upgrading the current 100 amp main electrical panel to 200 amps. 100A NEXGEN SOLAR
Contact details pending
2026-10-14 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
828 E DAVIDSON CT PEX REPIPE FROM EXISTING 1" COPPER IN GARAGE. 13 FIXTURES & 2 HOSE BIBS 13 fixtures repipe —
2026-10-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
310 JUNIPER ST INSTALL 1 ESS AND 1 225A SUB PANEL 225A battery New installation Battery storage SUNRUN
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2026-10-14 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (NOT with Solar App)
2384 CARROTWOOD DR Installation of flush roof mounted solar pv system 8.045 KW AC includes 19 modul… 8.045 kW 19 panels solar Solar PV NEXGEN SOLAR
Contact details pending
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
570 W Lambert Rd, H NEW BUSINESS. QUARTER CIRCLE E ENTERPRISES, INC. Appointment only fitness use pr… —
2026-10-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Alteration
203 W IMPERIAL Hwy, C Change of Use from Bank (B) to Retail (M)- Light bulb change outs+ removing trac… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
834 E ALDER St Replace furnace and AC with new 40k BTU ULN furnace and 3 ton condenser/coil in … 3 tons AC, furnace, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-14 Windows & Doors
Source type: Miscellaneous
600 PEPPER TREE Dr Replace Like for like (retrofit) Windows and Doors All meet title 24, egress, te… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-13 General Construction
Source type: Residential Retaining Wall
1306 ROBERT CT Project Description: Remove and replace approximately 8'-0" of existing 6'-0" hi… residential MAINTENANCE INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
421 S ORANGE Ave New main panel upgrade 200a/225buss 200A service panel New installation Panel service PEAK ENERGY GROUP
Contact details pending
2026-10-13 Other
Source type: Revision
1700 Greenbriar Ln Revision 1- Revised Walk on Sheet 2 & 5-7, Added Construction Notes & Details on… Hunsaker & Associates
Contact details pending
2026-10-13 Roofing
Source type: Commercial Re-Roof
401 S BREA Blvd Tear off and reroof with Single Ply tear off replacement Re-roof BRAVO ROOFING INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-13 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
421 S ORANGE Ave RMS: (14) MODS, 6.020 KW/DC (1) TESLA PW3 (W/1 INT INV), (1) NEW MPU 200A/225BUS… 6.02 kW solar Solar PV PEAK ENERGY GROUP
Contact details pending
2026-10-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
2138 CLEAR SPRINGS RD 200A Service Upgrade-Replace 125A with 200A meter/main combo 200A service panel replacement Panel service M TECH ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-12 Other
Source type: Revision
903 mariner Per the latest inspection the racks were incorrectly labeled on the floor plan. … T K SYSTEMS INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-12 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
908 TRACIE Dr SYSTEM SIZE: 7.740 kW DC 7.143 kW CEC-AC 11.500 kW AC MODULE TYPE & AMOUNT: (18)… 7.74 kW 27 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-10-12 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
105 BUCKTHORN DR Install Nema 14-50R for EV charging station in outdoor enclosure. EV Charger. EV charger New installation JUNG HYUK PARK
Contact details pending
2026-10-12 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1115 STEELE DR RESIDENTIAL REROOF WITH TEAR OFF FOR HOUSE + ATTACHED GARAGE. REPLACE SHEATHING … shingle tear off replacement Re-roof DIAZ TOP ROOFING SERVICES
Contact details pending
2026-10-12 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (NOT with Solar App)
942 OLEANDER ST REMOVE AND REINSTALL 33 PV MODULES ASSOCIATED WITH PERMIT NUMBER B16-000-668. solar Solar PV TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC
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2026-10-12 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
502 CLIFFWOOD Ave 22sq ft roof tear resheeting if needed synthetic underlayment color Rolling Ston… replacement Re-roof J D F CONSTRUCTION INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-12 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
514 PINE Ave 240v dedicated line for EV Charger (50amp) 50A 240V EV charger ATANAY ELECTRIC CO
Contact details pending
2026-10-12 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
3400 E ELM St R/R Cast-iron for 7 drains with new ABS pipe replacement REPIPE 1
Contact details pending
2026-10-12 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1301 WHITTIER Ave REROOF: Remove the existing roof replace wood as needed and install new GAF HDZR… 3,500 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-12 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1510 BREA MALL REF: BLD-2025-00478. NEW BUSINESS. KALBI SOCIAL CLUB. FULL SERVICE KOREAN RESTAU… ×2 —
2026-10-12 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
2500 E IMPERIAL Hwy, 116 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP. CHANGE OF BUSINESS NAME.GLOWZ NAIL LOUNGE. NAIL SALON. Glow… —
2026-10-12 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1331 FAWNRIDGE Dr Tear off wood shakes. Add 1/2 " Radiant Barrier OSB. Add 1 layer 30 # felt paper… tile tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-12 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
300 THOR Pl Channel letter wall sign —
2026-10-10 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
135 S St. College Blvd We will change out the fire pump controller and pump motor "like for like" to up… replacement —
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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.
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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