Add Value Renovations vs Refresh Renovations:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Refresh Renovations had more branded searches than Add Value Renovations among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand. Refresh Renovations had about 310 branded searches, while Add Value Renovations had 140. Refresh Renovations made up 23.7% of all Auckland renovation builder searches we track, and Add Value Renovations accounted for 10.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland renovation builders, Add Value Renovations appeared in two of the four answers and Refresh Renovations in none.
Who do people search for more?
Refresh Renovations, about 2 searches for every 1 for Add Value Renovations
Who does AI mention more?
Add Value Renovations, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Refresh Renovations in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Add Value Renovations, the only one of the two named
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Top Auckland renovation builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Add Value Renovations was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Refresh Renovations did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
Is Add Value Renovations or Refresh Renovations more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Add Value Renovations and Refresh Renovations by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Auckland renovation builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Refresh Renovations, Add Value Renovations. 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% |
How has the Add Value Renovations and Refresh Renovations comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Refresh Renovations was ahead of Add Value Renovations in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Add Value Renovations’ share of searches among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 10.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Refresh Renovations’ share of searches among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand moved from 22.3% to 23.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 290 to 310.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland renovation builders in September 2026?
2 changes

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%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Add Value Renovations’ and Refresh Renovations’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Add Value Renovations
1 branded search term
- add value renovations
Refresh Renovations
7 branded search terms
- refresh renovations
- refresh renovations dunedin
- refresh renovations franklin
- refresh renovations manawatu
- refresh renovations nelson
- refresh renovations rodney
- refreshrenovations
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