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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2026-09-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
1405 WICKFORD DR Replacing 7 duct runs in the attic. ( Roughly 70') AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES
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2026-09-14 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
849 VISTA Cir MAIN PANEL UPGRADE TO 225A BUSBAR 200A BREAKER 225A service panel Panel service CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-14 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
365 W CENTRAL Ave REFACE (E) GAS CANOPY, (4) CHANNEL LETTER ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND REFACE (1) … FOXX IMAGING
Contact details pending
2026-09-14 Other
Source type: Revision
545 MERCURY Ln Main service was rotated 90deg BREA ELECTRIC
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2026-09-14 Other
Source type: Revision
541 MERCURY LN, # 2 Main service was rotated 90deg BREA ELECTRIC
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2026-09-14 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
849 VISTA Cir SYSTEM SIZE: 5.160 kW DC 4.737 kW CEC-AC 4.560 kW AC MODULE TYPE & AMOUNT: (12) … 5.16 kW 10 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-14 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
489 TANGERINE Pl New 8.4 Kw PV array, 20 modules, 1 inverter, 27 Kwh energy storage system and (N… 8.4 kW 20 panels 27 kWh battery battery solar TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC
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2026-09-14 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (NOT with Solar App)
1303 WALLING Ave Installation of 12 Roof-Mounted PV Modules (5.16 kW DC) and 1 ESS (not SolarAPP+… 5.16 kW 14 panels battery solar Battery storage CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-14 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1025 GLEN CANYON WAY, # WA PARTIAL TILE RELAY. LIFT EXISTING TILE AND REPLACE UNDERLAYMENT AND INSTALL BACK… tile replacement Re-roof P O BOX 3189
Contact details pending
2026-09-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
3580 MIRADA Ln LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 3 TON 14 SEER CONDENSER IN BACK YARD. NO DUC… 3 tons 14 SEER AC like for like replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-14 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1260 TRACIE DR TEAR OFF EXISTING ROOF MATERIALS, INSTALL APPROX 2430 SQFT OF NEW UNDERLAYMENT A… 2,430 roof sf shingle tear off replacement Re-roof PWC ROOFING
Contact details pending
2026-09-14 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
79 PASEO DE TONER St ROOF REPLACEMENT PERMIT // YEAR: 2026 // SIZE: 56' X 12' replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-14 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
975 E BIRCH St, B REF: BLD-2026-00641. NEW BUSINESS. FACE FOUNDRIE. FACIAL SPA. —
2026-09-14 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
1110 BREA MALL, 1110B REF: BLD-2026-00658. NEW BUSINESS. N CAT. RETAIL. —
2026-09-14 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Alteration
1000 E IMPERIAL Hwy This is an existing retail changed to a new restaurant T.I. named 'Nick & Nicky'… —
2026-09-13 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
100 BREA Install one (1) fce illuminated channel letter sign on the storefront PACIFIC SIGN CENTER CORP
Contact details pending
2026-09-12 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 —
2026-09-11 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
272 BROOKSHIRE Pl Adding to existing solar, adding 2 batteries and new 125A/100A backup load panel… 125A solar New installation MARS HOME SOLUTIONS LLC
Contact details pending
2026-09-11 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
426 MALLORCA Ln REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING WATER HEATER WITH ONE (1) RINNAI RE199IN TANKLESS WA… tankless line work replacement Water heater —
2026-09-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
327 POMELO Ave Upgrade the existing electrical service to a new 200-amp panel, including new br… EV charger New installation LIGHTNING ELECTRIC
Contact details pending
2026-09-10 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
2111 CLEAR SPRINGS Rd Picture Frame (Solar section only) Remove and properly store existing tiles to a… shingle replacement Re-roof COWBOYS CONSTRUCTION
Contact details pending
2026-09-10 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
495 CLIFFWOOD Ave ROOF TEAR OFF 20 SQ SYNTHETIC UNDERLAYMENT RESHEETING AS NEEDED COLOR MIDNIGHT C… tear off replacement Re-roof J D F CONSTRUCTION INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-10 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
347 MEADOW Ct LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 2-TON 16-SEER HEAT PUMP CONDENSER ON ROOF AN… 2 tons 24,000 BTU AC, heat pump like for like replacement —
2026-09-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
835 AVOCADO ST REPLACE EXISTING MAIN PANEL WITH A NEW 225A MAIN PANEL. 225A replacement SUNRUN
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2026-09-10 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
1698 GREENBRIAR Ln 200-amp temporary power pole and 200-amp distribution panel is needed for constr… POWER PLUS
Contact details pending
2026-09-10 Pool/Spa
Source type: Residential Pool/Spa
2379 E Rainbow Ln, BRE CA 92821 United States Demolition and abandonment of existing swimming pool. Remove pool equipment and … —
2026-09-10 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
100 BREA Sign - Permanent —
2026-09-10 Windows & Doors
Source type: Commercial Alteration
1065 BREA MALL Rd Replacement of 9 exterior doors at the Brea Mall —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
357 PRAIRIE Ct 2 TON HP/AH/COIL SPLIT HP SYSTEM CHANGEOUT LIKE FOR LIKE SAME LOCATION 2 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout SANO PLUMBING HEATING AC
Contact details pending
2026-09-09 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
1115 brea mall, 92821 United States Install 1 illuminated wall sign SUNSET SIGNS AND PRINTING INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1303 WALLING Ave Installation of a new 125A Subpanel with 100A Main Breaker. 125A New installation CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-09 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
1401 N PUENTE St REMODEL OF KITCHEN, BATHROOMS, PRIMARY BEDROOM, DOORS, WINDOWS, AND FLOORING URBAN LEGACY BUILDERS
Contact details pending
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
307 BLOSSOM Pl LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 3-TON CONDENSER IN RIGHT-SIDE YARD, MATCHING… 3 tons 80% AFUE 60,000 BTU AC, furnace like for like SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
350 SHADYVALE Ln CHANGE OUT EXISTING HVAC EQUIPMENT: ONE 4-TON CONDENSER LOCATED IN THE BACKYARD,… 4 tons 80% AFUE 80,000 BTU AC, furnace replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-09 Pool/Spa
Source type: Residential Pool/Spa
2417 E KERN RIVER LN (N) POOL + SPA. (N) UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINES FOR POOL EQUIPMENT. ROCK N STONE WATERFALL POOL & SPA
Contact details pending
2026-09-09 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
835 AVOCADO St Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 11 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410 solar mo… 4.51 kW 20 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN
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2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
1648 NORWOOD Ct LIKE-FOR-LIKE CHANGEOUT OF EXISTING 3-TON CONDENSER IN BACKYARD, MATCHING 3-TON … 3 tons 80% AFUE 60,000 BTU AC, furnace like for like SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-09 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing
100 BREA MALL Relocating Plumbing on rooftop to make room for solar panel installation (under … —
2026-09-08 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
1800 HILLHAVEN Dr 5 TON HP/AH SPLIT SYSTEM CHANGEOUT, LIKE FOR LIKE SAME LOCATION (HP < 200 LBS) +… 5 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout HANA HOU AC HEAT PLUMBING…
Contact details pending
2026-09-08 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
276 SUNFLOWER St Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 36 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410 solar mo… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN
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2026-09-08 Other
Source type: Revision
275 Valencia Ave The requirement for an additional 12-foot sound wall arose as a result of concer… OLTMANS CONSTRUCTION CO
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2026-09-08 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
212 SAINT CRISPEN Ave Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 27 Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+ 410 solar mo… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage SUNRUN
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2026-09-08 New Construction
Source type: Accessory Dwelling Unit
911 Eastridge Wy NEW DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) AT 1,057 SQ FT 1,057 sf residential New construction —
2026-09-08 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
580 W LAMBERT Rd, K NEW BUSINESS. DUBTRAINING LLC. Indoor coach-led individual and small-group instr… —
2026-09-08 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
2315 E IMPERIAL HWY NEW BUSINESS. SOLIDARITY BARBERSHOP. —
2026-09-07 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Alteration
1632 LA CANADA Dr Replacing 3 windows with no change to size or location RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN GREATER LOS…
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2026-09-07 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
915 SANDRA Ct Residential battery installation (27 kWh) battery New installation Battery storage —
2026-09-04 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Alteration
534 S MADRONA Ave Replacing 2 windows and 1 door with no change to size or location. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN GREATER LOS…
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2026-09-04 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (NOT with Solar App)
1135 LOCKHAVEN Dr INSTALLATION OF NEW PV SYSTEM: 8.800 kW DC (STC-DC) | 8.054 kW (CEC-AC) | 7.680 … 8.8 kW 10 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage DEVIL DOG ENERGY
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2026-09-04 Other
Source type: Revision
1650 BREA MALL Revision to BLD-2022-01681, grading to the 8-inch sanitary sewer lateral for POC… KPRS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
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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.

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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
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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