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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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-22 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
689 BUTTONWOOD Dr Existing panel is 100amp, we need to upgraded to 225amp panel to be able to have… 100A New installation Homeowner permit
2026-09-22 Signage
Source type: Miscellaneous
1700 Greenbriar Ln INSTALLING (8) FLAG POLES FOR TEMPORARY MARKETING SIGNAGE AS PART OF THE APPROVE… LENNAR HOMES
Contact details pending
2026-09-22 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
2588 BRANCH Ln Main service panel upgrade from 100 to 200 amps 200A service panel Panel service NEW QUEST ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-22 New Construction
Source type: Accessory Dwelling Unit
808 Carob St CONVERT EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE INTO ATTACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU). residential —
2026-09-22 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
685 S BREA Blvd, 105 REF: BLD-2025-00029. NEW UNIT. BREA 32, LLC. ANDALUZ TOWNHOME UNIT 101. ×5 —
2026-09-22 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
2008 ARBOR Cir SFD Reroof: Tear off calshake, install radiant barrier sheathing, install 2 laye… tile tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-22 Other
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
1210 BREA MALL REF: BLD-2025-00817. NEW BUSINESS. EVEREVE. RETAIL OF CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES. … —
2026-09-22 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
628 COTTONWOOD DR REMOVE 3 LAYERS OF EXISTING SHINGLES, REPLACE ALL ROTTING WOOD, INSTALL ONE LAYE… shingle replacement Re-roof Homeowner permit
2026-09-22 New Construction
Source type: Accessory Dwelling Unit
232 Olive Pl CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU), 746 SQUARE FOOT 2 BEDR… 746 sf 2 beds residential —
2026-09-21 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
906 BONNIE Upgrade 100A Main Electrical Panel to 200A Main electrical panel - same location… 100A WILSON ELECTRIC CO
Contact details pending
2026-09-21 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Grading Permit
16423 Rose Brea 265 TR16423 Rec Center Precise Grade ×2 Hunsaker & Associates
Contact details pending
2026-09-21 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1198 WOODCREST AVE 200 AMPS MAIN PANEL UPGRADE SAME LOCATION 200A service panel Panel service EXCELLENCE ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-21 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
2385 SKYLINE DR HVAC MECHANICAL. REPLACING AC, FURNACE & EVAPORATOR COIL PLUS DUCTING. SAME LOCA… AC, furnace THE AM TEAM
Contact details pending
2026-09-21 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
2588 BRANCH Ln Residential Electrical —
2026-09-21 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1070 OAKCREST Ave I plan to have my roof replaced. I have existing permitted Solar panels that I w… 2,300 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof Homeowner permit
2026-09-21 Other
Source type: Revision
426 Jasmine Dr ADJUSTMENTOFTHEBUILDING'SFOOTPRINTCOMPAREDTOEXISTINGSITEDIMENSIONS IMPACTINGMOST… —
2026-09-21 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition
218 LOCUST St 964 SF ADDITION TO EXISTING 1596 SF RESIDENCE. —
2026-09-19 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
280 SAINT CRISPEN Ave Upgrade existing electrical panel to 225amp electrical panel 225A —
2026-09-19 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
1006 BREA MALL Rd, D Retail tenant improvement for a Gymshark sports clothing & accessories store, lo… commercial —
2026-09-18 Roofing
Source type: Residential Alteration
217 REDBAY Ave Interior fire repair and replace, like for like material. To include panel upgra… replacement Roof repair AS DRC
Contact details pending
2026-09-18 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
500 S Kraemer Blvd REF: BLD-2026-00261. NEW BUSINESS. BREALUX ASSOCIATES, LP. OFFICE PROPERTY. LOUIS PALAFOX CONSTRUCTION
Contact details pending
2026-09-18 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (NOT with Solar App)
1037 STEELE, UNIT B Dr Install a roof-mounted solar system with REC panels and Enphase microinveretrs. … 2.6 kW 6 panels solar Solar PV AIKYUM SOLAR
Contact details pending
2026-09-18 Other
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
500 S KRAEMER REF: BLD-2026-00261. NEW BUSINESS. BEHAVIOR FRONTIERS. —
2026-09-17 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
344 WOODLAND Ave Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 16 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.C+ 410 solar … 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN
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2026-09-17 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
322 DOVER Ave Panel upgrade to 200AMPS 200A service panel Panel service SALT N LIGHT ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-17 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
822 MOONCREST Cir Main panel upgrade 225/200 Amps 200A service panel Panel service QCELLS FOR NEW HOMES
Contact details pending
2026-09-17 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing
1600 BREA MALL Relocating Plumbing on rooftop to make room for solar panel installation (under … —
2026-09-17 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
339 S MADRONA Ave Replace the two existing electrical panels and two existing subpanels serving Un… replacement —
2026-09-17 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
1042 N BREA MALL Rd, BRE CA 92821 United States Commercial Alteration commercial —
2026-09-17 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
640 E ASH St Upgrade existing residential main electrical service panel to 200 amps and insta… 200A service panel, EV cha… New installation Panel service ASCANI CORP
Contact details pending
2026-09-16 Other
Source type: Revision
3075 E Imperial Hwy Provided power for the AFX series equipment and connected to the existing panel … HOWARD BUILDING CORPORATION
Contact details pending
2026-09-16 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
375 W Birch St, 22 Certificate of Compliance —
2026-09-16 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
906 BONNIE upgrade 100A Main Electrical Panel to 200A Main electrical panel - same location… 100A —
2026-09-16 General Construction
Source type: Miscellaneous
428 SATURN St Rack Permit —
2026-09-16 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
955 W IMPERIAL Hwy, 100 REF: BLD-2025-00658. NEW BUSINESS. MEDICAL OFFICE PROVIDING GASTROENTEROLOGY CAR… —
2026-09-16 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Grading Permit
201 N BERRY St New building permit for previously issued permit in order to final work and clos… New construction —
2026-09-16 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
210 RANGER Ave NEW BUSINESS. FINKL STEEL. DISTRIBUTION OF STAINLESS STEEL BARS AND TOOL SETS. —
2026-09-15 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
300 THOR Pl Construct (2) canopys over (e) doors. Install infrastructure & fencing for mobil… commercial YELLOW SEA CONSTRUCTION INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-15 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1212 WALLING AVE REMOVE AND DISPOSE EXISTING COMP SHINGLE ROOF, REPLACE SHEATHING AS NEEDED, INST… 3,300 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof LION ROOFING INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-15 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
3580 MIRADA Ln LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 3-TON 14-SEER CONDENSER IN BACKYARD. NO DUCT… 3 tons AC like for like replacement HVAC changeout SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-15 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Alteration
1 Pointe Dr Tenant improvement to existing office suite consisting of interior renovations t… ×2 OLEN DEVELOPMENT CORP
Contact details pending
2026-09-15 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
1647 E Imperial Hwy Electrical permit related to Chick-Fil-A improvements (BLD-2026-01291 and -01296… —
2026-09-14 Other
Source type: Revision
545 MERCURY Ln Main service was rotated 90deg BREA ELECTRIC
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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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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.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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