Ideal Buildings vs Totalspan:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Totalspan had more branded searches than Ideal Buildings among garage and shed builders in New Zealand. Totalspan had about 2,780 branded searches, while Ideal Buildings had 170. Totalspan made up 45.1% of all garage and shed builder searches we track, and Ideal Buildings accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about garage and shed builders, Totalspan appeared in all four answers and Ideal Buildings in two. Totalspan was mentioned before Ideal Buildings in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Totalspan, about 16 searches for every 1 for Ideal Buildings
Who does AI mention more?
Totalspan, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Totalspan, named ahead of Ideal Buildings in every answer
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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. Ideal Buildings was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Totalspan was listed before Ideal Buildings in every answer.
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.
Is Ideal Buildings or Totalspan more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ideal Buildings and Totalspan by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six garage and shed builders we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Totalspan, 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% |
How has branded search for Ideal Buildings and Totalspan changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Totalspan was ahead of Ideal Buildings in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Ideal Buildings’ share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 170.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Totalspan’s share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand moved from 40.6% to 45.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.8K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand garage and shed builders in October 2026?
2 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, Ideal Buildings lost share of searches among garage and shed builders in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 2.8%.
How are Ideal Buildings’ and Totalspan’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ideal Buildings’ and Totalspan’s 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.
Ideal Buildings
1 branded search term
- ideal buildings
Totalspan
4 branded search terms
- totalspan
- totalspan garage
- totalspan shed
- totalspan steel buildings
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