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How popular isSummit Construction?

In September 2026, people searched for Summit Construction by name about 100 times in New Zealand, a 16.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 22.2% of all New Zealand Christchurch renovation builder searches, placing Summit Construction first out of seven builders. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch renovation builders, Summit Construction appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Summit Construction is the most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Summit ConstructionShare of searches 22.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. Sinclair BuildersShare of searches 19.4%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. Trent BuildersShare of searches 19.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. Refresh RenovationsShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  5. Zen BuildersShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top Christchurch renovation builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Summit Construction appeared in all three answers. Summit Construction is the second most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Zen Builders1st
  2. Summit Construction2nd
  3. Harris Build3rd
  4. Trent Builders4th
  5. Smith & Sons4th
  6. Refresh Renovations6th
  7. Sinclair Builders–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

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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 Christchurch renovation builders compete with Summit Construction?

Summit Construction against Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Summit Construction, Sinclair Builders, Trent Builders, Refresh Renovations, Zen Builders, Smith & Sons, Harris Build. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSummit ConstructionSinclair BuildersTrent BuildersRefresh RenovationsZen BuildersSmith & SonsHarris Build
Oct 202517.5%17.5%22.5%20%7.5%12.5%2.5%
Nov 202518.9%13.5%29.7%16.2%10.8%8.1%2.7%
Dec 202522.6%16.1%16.1%22.6%9.7%9.7%3.2%
Jan 202639.5%11.6%11.6%18.6%9.3%7%2.3%
Feb 202640.9%11.4%15.9%11.4%11.4%6.8%2.3%
Mar 202622.4%14.3%18.4%20.4%10.2%12.2%2%
Apr 202631.8%9.1%25%15.9%9.1%6.8%2.3%
May 202618.6%25.6%20.9%14%11.6%7%2.3%
Jun 202617.1%22%26.8%9.8%12.2%9.8%2.4%
Jul 202622.5%17.5%17.5%15%12.5%12.5%2.5%
Aug 202624.4%15.6%20%13.3%11.1%11.1%4.4%
Sep 202622.2%19.4%19.4%16.7%11.1%8.3%2.8%

  1. 1.Summit Construction

    22.2%

    Held 1st. 80 estimated branded searches, -27.3% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.

  2. 2.Sinclair Builders

    19.4%

    Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.

  3. 3.Trent Builders

    19.4%

    Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  4. 4.Refresh Renovations

    16.7%

    Held 4th. 60 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.

  5. 5.Zen Builders

    11.1%

    Moved from 6th to 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Smith & Sons

    8.3%

    Moved from 5th to 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.

  7. 7.Harris Build

    2.8%

    Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.

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How has branded search demand for Summit Construction changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Summit Construction in New Zealand fell from 120 to 100.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Summit Construction’s share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand increased from 17.5% to 22.2%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Summit Construction’s share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand peaked at 40.9% in February 2026 and was lowest at 17.1% in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Summit Construction rose from 4th to 1st among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch renovation builders in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Sinclair Builders overtook Trent Builders to rank 2nd among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, with 19.4% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Refresh Renovations gained share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 13.3% to 16.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Smith & Sons lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 11.1% to 8.3%.

  4. In September 2026, Summit Construction lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 24.4% to 22.2%.

  5. In September 2026, Harris Build lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 4.4% to 2.8%.

  6. In September 2026, Trent Builders lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 20% to 19.4%.

How are Summit Construction’s branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Summit Construction’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • summit construction
  • summit construction services
  • summitconstruction

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