How popular isTrent Builders?
In September 2026, people searched for Trent Builders by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 21.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 19.4% of all New Zealand Christchurch renovation builder searches, placing Trent Builders third out of seven builders. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch renovation builders, Trent Builders appeared in two of the three answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the seven.
Trent Builders is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Summit ConstructionShare of searches 22.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Sinclair BuildersShare of searches 19.4%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Trent BuildersShare of searches 19.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Refresh RenovationsShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th- 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, Trent Builders was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Trent Builders is the joint fourth most recommended of the seven.
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.
- Summit Construction3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Zen Builders3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Trent Builders2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Refresh Renovations2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Smith & Sons2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Harris Build2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Sinclair Builders0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Christchurch renovation builders
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which renovation builder should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best renovation builders in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best renovation builder in Christchurch, New Zealand for a house renovation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home renovation christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“house builders christchurch”
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 20, 2026.
Which Christchurch renovation builders compete with Trent Builders?
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
| Month | Summit Construction | Sinclair Builders | Trent Builders | Refresh Renovations | Zen Builders | Smith & Sons | Harris Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 17.5% | 17.5% | 22.5% | 20% | 7.5% | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 18.9% | 13.5% | 29.7% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 8.1% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.6% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 22.6% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 18.6% | 9.3% | 7% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.9% | 11.4% | 15.9% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.4% | 14.3% | 18.4% | 20.4% | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 9.1% | 25% | 15.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 18.6% | 25.6% | 20.9% | 14% | 11.6% | 7% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.1% | 22% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.5% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 15% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.4% | 15.6% | 20% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 4.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.2% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 16.7% | 11.1% | 8.3% | 2.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 22.2% | 80 | -27.3% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 19.4% | 70 | 0% | +3.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 19.4% | 70 | -22.2% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 16.7% | 60 | 0% | +3.3 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 11.1% | 40 | -20% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 8.3% | 30 | -40% | -2.8 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.8% | 10 | -50% | -1.7 points |
22.2%
Held 1st. 80 estimated branded searches, -27.3% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
19.4%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
19.4%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
16.7%
Held 4th. 60 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
11.1%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.3%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
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 Trent Builders changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Trent Builders in New Zealand fell from 140 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trent Builders’ share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand decreased from 22.5% to 19.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trent Builders’ share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand peaked at 29.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 11.6% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trent Builders fell from 1st to 3rd among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch renovation builders in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Sinclair Builders overtook Trent Builders to rank 2nd among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, with 19.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Refresh Renovations gained share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 13.3% to 16.7%.
In September 2026, Smith & Sons lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 11.1% to 8.3%.
In September 2026, Summit Construction lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 24.4% to 22.2%.
In September 2026, Harris Build lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 4.4% to 2.8%.
In September 2026, Trent Builders lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 20% to 19.4%.
How are Trent Builders’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Trent Builders’ 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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