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
2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
2111 TREERIDGE CIR MAIN PANEL UPGRADE TO 200 AMP 200A service panel Panel service MERCURY ELECTRIC CORP
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2026-09-04 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
2114 BREA MALL This is an existing retail establishment inside a mall facility being remodeled … ×2 GREENLIFE VG CONSTRUCTION
Contact details pending
2026-09-04 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
822 MOONCREST Cir Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System(10) Solar Modules & microinverters(1) ESSSys… 4.3 kW solar Solar PV QCELLS FOR NEW HOMES
Contact details pending
2026-09-04 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration
135 S STATE COLLEGE Blvd Changes to original scope that affects the following scopes: Architectural, elec… commercial —
2026-09-04 Other
Source type: Sign - Permanent
2767 E IMPERIAL Hwy (1) set of non-illuminated building sign (1) replacement monument panel —
2026-09-03 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
1800 HILLHAVEN Dr Remove old panel and replace with new 225A panel 225A replacement JEFF CONTE ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-03 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
903 WILLOW Dr reroof remove and replace house and attached garage 22 sqs. replace wood as need… replacement Re-roof ACCURATE ROOFING PLUS
Contact details pending
2026-09-03 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
429 S FLOWER Ave Tear off existing roof shingles and all other roof materials. replace sheathing … shingle tear off replacement Re-roof ALONZO ROOFING CO
Contact details pending
2026-09-03 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
364 MEADOW Ct Replace 2 ton fan coil (in closet), add 2 ton heat pump condenser (on roof) and … 2 tons AC, heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout ALBERT AIR INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-03 Pool/Spa
Source type: Residential Pool/Spa
358 TRABUCO CANYON, WA NEW POOL EQUIPMENT, THERAPEUTIC JETS (6), CUSTOM LEDS (3),UMBRELLA SLEEVE, BAJA … OC POOLSCAPES INC
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2026-09-03 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
426 MALLORCA St LIKE FOR LIKE REPLACEMENT OF TANKLESS WATER HEATER IN GARAGE; SAME EXISTING LOCA… tankless replacement Water heater —
2026-09-03 Pool/Spa
Source type: Residential Pool/Spa
4053 Grandview Dr 30 x 16 swimming pool with 7x7 spa inside the pool perimeter, back side of pool … —
2026-09-03 Other
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
500 S KRAEMER REF: BLD-2026-00261. NEW BUSINESS. BEHAVIOR FRONTIERS. —
2026-09-03 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
415 S ASSOCIATED Rd REF: BLD-2025-00881. NEW BUSINESS. CHEF CUT. Mix-use Butchery and food/beverage … —
2026-09-02 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing
275 W BIRCH St 1,193 SF TENANT IMPROVEMENT TO INCLUDE NEW NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, DEMOLITION, M… ×3 P O BOX 1937
Contact details pending
2026-09-02 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
540 S WALNUT AVE REROOF - REMOVE COMP SHINGLES AND INSTALL SYNTHETIC UNDERLAYMENT; INSTALL COMP S… shingle replacement Re-roof CALIFORNIA IMPERIAL ROOFING
Contact details pending
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
854 MOONCREST Cir MAIN PANEL UPGRADE TO 225 AMP BUSPAR AND 200 AMP BREAKER 225A service panel Panel service CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-02 Other
Source type: Revision
595 Wakeforest St 1. Provide design and calculation documents for the requested retaining wall. 2.… TOP QUALITY BUILDERS LLC
Contact details pending
2026-09-02 Fence
Source type: Fence Permit
Mercury Ln, Brea CA 92821 United States WALL AND FECNING For new affordable housing project —
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
409 LA FLORESTA Dr EV CHARGER INSTALLATION - (CHARGEPOINT HOMELEX LEVEL 2 EV FAST CHARGER, J1772, H… 50A EV charger New installation —
2026-09-02 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
105, United States UPGRADE NEW MAINPANEL FROM 100 TO 20 AMP; UILD UNDERGROUND CONDUIT FOR DETACHED … 20A New installation —
2026-09-02 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
137 N ORANGE AVE tear off existing tile roof over both buildings at address and self haul debris;… tile tear off replacement Re-roof —
2026-09-02 Other
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
1 POINTE DR TEMPORARY COO FOR SUITE 620A Grant Me the Courage Recovery Employees = 2 Parking… —
2026-09-02 Other
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
1 POINTE DR TEMPORARY COO FOR SUITE 620 STATIM Employees = Parking = Olen Pointe Structure O… —
2026-09-01 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
2810 E PACIFIC Ct SOLAR ROOF MOUNT + ESS SYSTEM SIZE: 6.020 kW DC 5.556 kW CEC-AC 11.500 kW AC MOD… 6.02 kW 13.5 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-01 Solar
Source type: Residential Solar Permit with SolarApp
923 N POINSETTIA Ave SYSTEM SIZE: 5.590 kW DC. 5.132 kW CEC-AC. 4.940 kW AC. MODULE TYPE & AMOUNT: (1… 5.59 kW 10 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
916 DE JUR St Re-roof with tear off home and attached garage. Approximately 22 squares. Repair… 22 sq shingle tear off replacement Re-roof SOCAL ROOFING SOLUTIONS
Contact details pending
2026-09-01 Roofing
Source type: Residential Re-Roof
1301 EL ENCANTO Dr Re-roof with tear off home and attached garage. Approximately 39 squares. Repair… 39 sq shingle tear off replacement Re-roof SOCAL ROOFING SOLUTIONS
Contact details pending
2026-09-01 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing
1250 TAMARACK Ave REPLACE EXISTING 50-GALLON GAS WATER HEATER IN CLOSET WITH NEW 50-GALLON BRADFOR… gas replacement Water heater —
2026-09-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
480 HUMMINGBIRD Dr Change out one existing 4-ton HVAC system, including replacement of the outdoor … 4 tons AC replacement HVAC changeout SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-09-01 Pool/Spa
Source type: Pool/Spa - Commercial
290 buena vida, Brea 92823 United States Pool re-plastering, changing skimmers, Pool equipment will not be touched. MODERN PAVING INC
Contact details pending
2026-09-01 Other
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
1240 BREA MALL REF:BLD-2024-01340. NEW BUSINESS. PHILZ COFFEE. COFFEE RETAILER PROVIDING POUR O… —
2026-09-01 Other
Source type: Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
449 S ASSOCIATED Rd REF: BLD-2025-00596. CUSTOM COMFORT. —
2026-09-01 Other
Source type: Certificate of Occupancy
3000 E IMPERIAL Hwy REF: BLD-2026-00469. EXPANSION OF FLOOR AREA. CHANGE OF BUSINESS OWNER. DANCE ST… —
2026-09-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration
143 BLUEGRASS ST Remove existing front porch cover and construct a new 212 square-foot front porc… residential —
2026-08-28 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Alteration
656 E ASH St Replacing 7 windows and 2 doors with no change to size or location. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN GREATER LOS…
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2026-08-28 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
2243 CRESTVIEW Cir 5 ton condenser change out in backyard like for like including coil. 80 btu furn… 5 tons 80 BTU AC, furnace like for like replacement SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-08-28 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical
450 LARKSTONE Ln 4 ton condenser change out in left side yard like for like including coil. 4 tons AC like for like replacement HVAC changeout SERVICE CHAMPIONS PLUMBING HEATING & AC…
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2026-08-27 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing
3365 E Imperial Hwy, 92823 United States COMMERCIAL PLUMBING FOR TENANT IMPROVMENT AT 1,407 S/F ASSOCIATES INC
Contact details pending
2026-08-27 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Alteration
1445 N PUENTE St kitchen remodel including to replace sink, garbage disposal, dishwasher , kitche… like for like replacement HVAC changeout J R D CONSTRUCTION
Contact details pending
2026-08-27 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
275 VALENCIA TEMPORARY POWER POLES OLTMANS CONSTRUCTION CO
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2026-08-27 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical
221 S POPLAR Ave Upgrade existing 100 amp panel to 200 amps, install Nema 14-50 EV rated outlet o… 100A New installation —
2026-08-27 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical
3365 E Imperial Hwy, 92823 United States COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT AT 1,407 S/F ASSOCIATES INC
Contact details pending
2026-08-27 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical
3365 E Imperial Hwy, 92823 United States COMMERCIAL MECHANICAL AT 1,407 S/F ASSOCIATES INC
Contact details pending
2026-08-27 Solar
Source type: Solar Permit (NOT with Solar App)
854 MOONCREST Cir SYSTEM SIZE: 5.590 kW DC 5.132 kW CEC-AC 4.940 kW AC MODULE TYPE & AMOUNT: (13) … 5.59 kW battery solar Battery storage CE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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2026-08-27 Demolition
Source type: Commercial Demolition
1647 E IMPERIAL Hwy REMOVE EXISTING PAVEMENT, CURBS, LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, UTILITIES, LIGHTING, S… Kimley-Horn
Contact details pending
2026-08-27 Addition
Source type: Commercial Addition
1647 E IMPERIAL Hwy The canopy scope for the Chick-fil-A site improvements includes a DUAL LANE 1,35… Kimley-Horn
Contact details pending
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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
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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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