How popular isTotalspan?
In October 2026, people searched for Totalspan by name about 2,780 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 45.1% of all New Zealand garage and shed builder searches, placing Totalspan first out of six builders. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about garage and shed builders, Totalspan appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the six.
Totalspan is the most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
TotalspanShare of searches 45.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VersatileShare of searches 27.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
KiwispanShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Gary's Garden ShedsShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Skyline GaragesShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top garage and shed builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Totalspan appeared in all four answers. Totalspan is the most recommended of the six.
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.
Totalspan4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Kiwispan4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Versatile3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Gary's Garden Sheds2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ideal Buildings2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Skyline Garages0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which garage or shed builder should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best garage and shed builders in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best garage or shed builder in New Zealand for a new garage?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garage builders nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shed builders nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Totalspan compared with other New Zealand garage and shed builders?
Share of searches by month for Totalspan, Versatile, Kiwispan, Gary's Garden Sheds, Skyline Garages, Ideal Buildings. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Totalspan | Versatile | Kiwispan | Gary's Garden Sheds | Skyline Garages | Ideal Buildings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 40.6% | 33.1% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 10% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.2% | 29.9% | 11.1% | 4.8% | 10.9% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.7% | 31.2% | 10% | 4.9% | 11% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.8% | 42.3% | 9.9% | 3% | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 28.1% | 10.8% | 4.3% | 8% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 29.6% | 12.1% | 4.6% | 8.4% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 34.6% | 42.5% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 8.5% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.5% | 30.7% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 7.6% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.1% | 32.3% | 10.7% | 4% | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.5% | 40.5% | 9.3% | 4.3% | 8% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.3% | 29% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 3.6% |
| Oct 2026 | 45.1% | 27.4% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 2.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.1% | 2.8K | +15.4% | +3.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.4% | 1.7K | 0% | -1.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.1% | 560 | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.8% | 480 | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.8% | 480 | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.8% | 170 | -19% | -0.8 points |
45.1%
Held 1st. 2.8K estimated branded searches, +15.4% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.
27.4%
Held 2nd. 1.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
3.
Kiwispan9.1%
Held 3rd. 560 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
7.8%
Held 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
7.8%
Held 5th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.8%
Held 6th. 170 estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
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How has branded search demand for Totalspan changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Totalspan in New Zealand held steady, from 2.9K to 2.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Totalspan’s share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand increased from 40.6% to 45.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Totalspan’s share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand peaked at 46.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 33.8% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand garage and shed builders in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Totalspan gained share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand, from 41.3% to 45.1%.

In October 2026, Versatile lost share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand, from 29% to 27.4%.

In October 2026, Ideal Buildings lost share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 2.8%.

In October 2026, Kiwispan lost share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 9.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gary's Garden Sheds in New Zealand rose 84.6% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 480 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Skyline Garages in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 480 in October 2026.
How are Totalspan’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Totalspan’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.
- totalspan
- totalspan garage
- totalspan shed
- totalspan steel buildings
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