How popular isLewis Build?
In September 2026, people searched for Lewis Build by name about 90 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 5.3% of all New Zealand Auckland renovation builder searches, placing Lewis Build sixth out of nine builders. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland renovation builders, Lewis Build appeared in three of the four answers and was the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Lewis Build is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
- Superior RenovationsShare of searches 36.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Refresh RenovationsShare of searches 23.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Add Value RenovationsShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Smith & SonsShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Lewis BuildShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top Auckland renovation builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Lewis Build was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Lewis Build is the seventh most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Superior Renovations3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Lewis Build3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
The Renovation Team3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Add Value Renovations2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Licensed Renovations2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Manor Projects2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Reliable Renovations1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Refresh Renovations0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Smith & Sons0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Auckland renovation builders
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which renovation builder should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best renovation builders in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best renovation builder in Auckland, New Zealand for home renovation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“house renovation auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home builders auckland”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which Auckland renovation builders compete with Lewis Build?
Share of searches by month for Superior Renovations, Refresh Renovations, Add Value Renovations, Smith & Sons, Licensed Renovations, Lewis Build, Reliable Renovations, The Renovation Team, Manor Projects. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Superior Renovations | Refresh Renovations | Add Value Renovations | Smith & Sons | Licensed Renovations | Lewis Build | Reliable Renovations | The Renovation Team | Manor Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.4% | 22.3% | 3.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 39% | 29.3% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.7% | 24% | 4% | 8% | 5.3% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.7% | 22% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.9% | 27.1% | 4.7% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 10.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.8% | 25.4% | 6.5% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.1% | 25.2% | 8.1% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| May 2026 | 31.5% | 28.2% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 4% | 7.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.5% | 16.2% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 4% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 34.1% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.4% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 7.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 41% | 20.8% | 9.7% | 9% | 4.9% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.6% | 23.7% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.6% | 480 | -18.6% | -4.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.7% | 310 | +3.3% | +2.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.7% | 140 | 0% | +1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.6% | 100 | -23.1% | -1.4 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 6.9% | 90 | +28.6% | +2 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 5.3% | 70 | -22.2% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 3.8% | 50 | 0% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 3.1% | 40 | +100% | +1.7 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 7th to 9th | 2.3% | 30 | -40% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 9th |
36.6%
Held 1st. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
23.7%
Held 2nd. 310 estimated branded searches, +3.3% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
10.7%
Held 3rd. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
7.6%
Held 4th. 100 estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
6.9%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 90 estimated branded searches, +28.6% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
5.3%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
3.8%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.1%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 40 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
2.3%
Moved from 7th to 9th. 30 estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Lewis Build changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lewis Build in New Zealand held steady at 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lewis Build’s share of searches among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand peaked at 8.4% in February 2026 and was lowest at 4.2% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lewis Build fell from 4th to 6th among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland renovation builders in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Licensed Renovations overtook Lewis Build to rank 5th among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, with 6.9% of the searches.

In September 2026, The Renovation Team overtook Manor Projects to rank 8th among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, with 3.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, Refresh Renovations gained share of searches among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, from 20.8% to 23.7%.

In September 2026, Add Value Renovations gained share of searches among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, from 9.7% to 10.7%.
In September 2026, Superior Renovations lost share of searches among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, from 41% to 36.6%.

In September 2026, Smith & Sons lost share of searches among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, from 9% to 7.6%.
How are Lewis Build’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lewis Build’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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