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Refresh Renovations vs Trent Builders:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Trent Builders had more branded searches than Refresh Renovations among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand. Trent Builders had about 70 branded searches, while Refresh Renovations had 60. Trent Builders made up 19.4% of all Christchurch renovation builder searches we track, and Refresh Renovations accounted for 16.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch renovation builders, Refresh Renovations and Trent Builders each appeared in two of the three answers. Trent Builders was mentioned before Refresh Renovations in two out of three answers.

Among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Trent Builders, about 17% more searches than Refresh Renovations

Trent Builders 70 searchesRefresh Renovations 60 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 3 answers.

Refresh Renovations in 2 of 3Trent Builders in 2 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Trent Builders, named ahead of Refresh Renovations in 2 of 3 answers

Trent Builders first in 2Refresh Renovations first in 1

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Top Christchurch renovation builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Refresh Renovations and Trent Builders were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Trent Builders 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.

  1. Zen Builders1st
  2. Summit Construction2nd
  3. Harris Build3rd
  4. Trent Builders4th
  5. Smith & Sons4th
  6. Refresh Renovations6th
  7. Sinclair Builders–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

See every answer about Christchurch renovation builders

3 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 Refresh Renovations or Trent Builders more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Refresh Renovations and Trent Builders 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.

Refresh Renovations and Trent Builders among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSummit ConstructionSinclair BuildersTrent BuildersRefresh RenovationsZen BuildersSmith & SonsHarris Build
Oct 202517.5%17.5%22.5%20%7.5%12.5%2.5%
Nov 202518.9%13.5%29.7%16.2%10.8%8.1%2.7%
Dec 202522.6%16.1%16.1%22.6%9.7%9.7%3.2%
Jan 202639.5%11.6%11.6%18.6%9.3%7%2.3%
Feb 202640.9%11.4%15.9%11.4%11.4%6.8%2.3%
Mar 202622.4%14.3%18.4%20.4%10.2%12.2%2%
Apr 202631.8%9.1%25%15.9%9.1%6.8%2.3%
May 202618.6%25.6%20.9%14%11.6%7%2.3%
Jun 202617.1%22%26.8%9.8%12.2%9.8%2.4%
Jul 202622.5%17.5%17.5%15%12.5%12.5%2.5%
Aug 202624.4%15.6%20%13.3%11.1%11.1%4.4%
Sep 202622.2%19.4%19.4%16.7%11.1%8.3%2.8%

How has the Refresh Renovations and Trent Builders comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Sinclair Builders overtook Trent Builders to rank 2nd among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, with 19.4% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Refresh Renovations gained share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 13.3% to 16.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Trent Builders lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 20% to 19.4%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Refresh Renovations’ and Trent Builders’ 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.

Refresh Renovations

7 branded search terms

  • refresh renovations
  • refresh renovations dunedin
  • refresh renovations franklin
  • refresh renovations manawatu
  • refresh renovations nelson
  • refresh renovations rodney
  • refreshrenovations

Trent Builders

1 branded search term

  • trent builders

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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