345 indexed permits · 32 active contractors · Brea, California.
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“Over the last 90 days, 345 permits were pulled in Brea. A permit is proof of work, and proof of work is a real lead.”
| Permits (last 90 days) | 345 |
|---|---|
| Active contractors | 32 |
| Newest permit | 2026-08-01 |
PermitGrab tracks 32 active contractors who pulled 345 building permits in Brea, CA as of 2026-08-01. Permits updated daily.
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Contractors pulled 185 building permits in Brea over the last 30 days — up 15.6% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 345 permits.
345 records — permits and code violations sorted by date
| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Electrical | — | 1594 CEDARCREST Dr, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-30 | Plumbing | — | 2173 ARBOR Cir, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-30 | Signage | — | 2882 E Imperial Hwy, Brea CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-30 | Electrical | — | 555 Cashew Ave, CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-29 | Solar | — | 639 MAPLE Ave, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-29 | Battery Storage | — | 753 DRIFTWOOD AVE, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-29 | HVAC/Mech | — | 1065 BREA MALL Rd, 1046, BREA CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-29 | HVAC/Mech | — | 2530 FOOTHILL LN, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-29 | Commercial Shell | — | 260 S BREA, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-29 | HVAC/Mech | — | 556 VANGUARD, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-27 | Electrical | — | 460 PEPPER TREE Dr, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-26 | Electrical | — | 552 WAKEFOREST St, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-26 | Electrical | — | 1044 BREA MALL Rd, A, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-26 | General Construction | — | 404 MAPLE AVE, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-26 | Battery Storage | — | 215 S BREA BLVD, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-26 | Electrical | — | 604 BUTTONWOOD DR, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-26 | Solar | — | 1408 LAS LOMAS Dr, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-26 | Electrical | — | 604 Buttonwood Dr, Brea CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-25 | Roofing | — | 2132 FALLINGLEAF Cir, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-25 | General Construction | — | 1215 W Lambert Rd, Brea CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-25 | Electrical | — | 1594 CEDARCREST Dr, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-25 | General Construction | — | 16423 Rose, BREA CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-25 | HVAC/Mech | — | 215 E FIR St, BREA CA 92821 | ×2 — | |
| 2026-06-25 | Windows/Doors | — | 612 Bryce Canyon Way, Bre CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-25 | HVAC/Mech | — | 1600 BREA MALL, BREA CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-25 | HVAC/Mech | — | 121 LOCUST St, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-24 | Temporary | — | 1600 BREAL MALL, BREA CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-24 | General Construction | — | 1717 E BIRCH St, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-24 | Fence | — | 1143 LOCKHAVEN DR, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-24 | Temporary | — | 1210 BREA MALL, BREA CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-24 | Pool/Spa | — | 403 W IMPERIAL HWY, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-24 | Solar | — | 1941 HILLHAVEN Dr, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-23 | General Construction | — | 1 CIVIC CENTER CIR, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-23 | General Construction | — | 1717 E BIRCH St, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-23 | HVAC/Mech | — | 714 LEAFWOOD CT, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-23 | Roofing | — | 639 MAPLE Ave, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-23 | HVAC/Mech | — | 422 VILLAGE Wy, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-23 | General Construction | — | 131 S FLOWER AVE, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-23 | Electrical | — | 3200 NASA St, Brea CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-23 | HVAC/Mech | — | 101 E IMPERIAL HWY, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-22 | Solar | — | 1021 LYNWOOD Dr, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-22 | General Construction | — | 1600 BREA MALL Rd, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-22 | Electrical | — | 1037 STEELE DR, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-22 | Electrical | — | 2447 BRANCH Ln, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-22 | Windows/Doors | — | 2502 E SHACKLE LINE Dr, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-22 | Electrical | — | 156 COOL OAK, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-22 | Roofing | — | 207 HONEYSUCKLE Ln, BREA CA 92821 | — | |
| 2026-06-22 | HVAC/Mech | — | 1311 N Beechwood Dr, Brea CA 92821 United States | — | |
| 2026-06-19 | Plumbing | — | 3785 MAUNA LOA St, BREA CA 92823 | — |
Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 21 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.
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New building permits in Brea, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.
Brea, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 345+ Brea building permits — updated daily from official city sources.
Every new construction project in Brea requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Brea.
HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Brea use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.
Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Brea building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.
PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Brea electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.
Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Brea open data portal.
The most active contractors filing in Brea right now include SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING, BREA ROOFING, SUNRUN, SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC… and HOME CONSTRUCTION. PermitGrab tracks 32 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.
The most recent permit indexed for Brea is dated 2026-08-01. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.
In the last 30 days, Brea permitting activity covers 185 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.
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Code violations matched to property owners. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.
Search recent Brea, CA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Brea building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Brea Permit Pulse.
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PermitGrab currently tracks 345 building permits in Brea, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.
PermitGrab collects Brea daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.
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