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Lewis Build vs Refresh Renovations:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Refresh Renovations had more branded searches than Lewis Build among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand. Refresh Renovations had about 310 branded searches, while Lewis Build had 70. Refresh Renovations made up 23.7% of all Auckland renovation builder searches we track, and Lewis Build accounted for 5.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland renovation builders, Lewis Build appeared in three of the four answers and Refresh Renovations in none.

Among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Refresh Renovations, about 4 searches for every 1 for Lewis Build

Refresh Renovations 310 searchesLewis Build 70 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Lewis Build, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Refresh Renovations in 0

Lewis Build in 3 of 4Refresh Renovations in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Lewis Build, the only one of the two named

Lewis Build first in 2Refresh Renovations never named

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Top Auckland renovation builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Lewis Build was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and 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.

  1. The Renovation Team1st
  2. Superior Renovations2nd
  3. Add Value Renovations3rd
  4. Manor Projects4th
  5. Licensed Renovations5th
  6. Reliable Renovations6th
  7. Lewis Build7th
  8. Refresh Renovations–
  9. Smith & Sons–

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

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4 answers

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 Lewis Build or Refresh Renovations more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Lewis Build 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.

Lewis Build and Refresh Renovations among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Refresh Renovations, Lewis Build. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSuperior RenovationsRefresh RenovationsAdd Value RenovationsSmith & SonsLicensed RenovationsLewis BuildReliable RenovationsThe Renovation TeamManor Projects
Oct 202545.4%22.3%3.8%6.2%5.4%5.4%3.8%2.3%5.4%
Nov 202539%29.3%5.7%4.9%4.1%5.7%3.3%2.4%5.7%
Dec 202542.7%24%4%8%5.3%6.7%2.7%2.7%4%
Jan 202640.7%22%5.9%7.6%5.9%4.2%4.2%3.4%5.9%
Feb 202629.9%27.1%4.7%6.5%6.5%8.4%3.7%2.8%10.3%
Mar 202634.8%25.4%6.5%7.2%6.5%6.5%3.6%2.9%6.5%
Apr 202635.1%25.2%8.1%7.2%3.6%6.3%3.6%4.5%6.3%
May 202631.5%28.2%7.3%5.6%5.6%7.3%3.2%4%7.3%
Jun 202622.5%16.2%6.4%5.8%4%5.2%1.7%34.1%4%
Jul 202640.4%17.8%6.2%7.5%6.2%6.2%3.4%4.8%7.5%
Aug 202641%20.8%9.7%9%4.9%6.3%3.5%1.4%3.5%
Sep 202636.6%23.7%10.7%7.6%6.9%5.3%3.8%3.1%2.3%

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

3 findings

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

3 changes
  1. In September 2026, Licensed Renovations overtook Lewis Build to rank 5th among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, with 6.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Refresh Renovations gained share of searches among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, from 20.8% to 23.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Lewis Build lost share of searches among Auckland renovation builders in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 5.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lewis 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.

Lewis Build

1 branded search term

  • lewis build

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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