Harris Build vs Refresh Renovations:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Refresh Renovations had more branded searches than Harris Build among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand. Refresh Renovations had about 60 branded searches, while Harris Build had 10. Refresh Renovations made up 16.7% of all Christchurch renovation builder searches we track, and Harris Build accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch renovation builders, Harris Build and Refresh Renovations each appeared in two of the three answers. Harris Build was mentioned before Refresh Renovations in two out of three answers.

Among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top Christchurch renovation builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Harris Build and Refresh Renovations were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Harris Build was listed before Refresh Renovations in two out of three 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Answers that named it
Summit Construction	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Zen Builders	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Trent Builders	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Refresh Renovations	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Smith & Sons	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Harris Build	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Sinclair Builders	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3

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

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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:

Sinclair Builders

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Harris Build or Refresh Renovations more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Harris Build and Refresh Renovations by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Christchurch renovation builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Harris Build and Refresh Renovations among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, by month

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%

How has the Harris Build and Refresh Renovations comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Refresh Renovations was ahead of Harris Build in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Harris Build’s share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Refresh Renovations’ share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand moved from 20% to 16.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 60.

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

2 changes

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

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harris Build’s 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.