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Trent Builders vs Zen Builders:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Trent Builders had more branded searches than Zen Builders among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand. Trent Builders had about 70 branded searches, while Zen Builders had 40. Trent Builders made up 19.4% of all Christchurch renovation builder searches we track, and Zen Builders accounted for 11.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch renovation builders, Zen Builders appeared in all three answers and Trent Builders in two. Zen Builders was mentioned before Trent Builders in every answer.

Among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Trent Builders, about 75% more searches than Zen Builders

Trent Builders 70 searchesZen Builders 40 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Zen Builders, mentioned in every answer we collected

Zen Builders in 3 of 3Trent Builders in 2 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Zen Builders, named ahead of Trent Builders in every answer

Zen Builders first in 3Trent Builders never first

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Top Christchurch renovation builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Zen Builders appeared in all three answers. Trent Builders was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Zen Builders was listed before Trent Builders in every answer.

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 Trent Builders or Zen Builders more popular in search?

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

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

Share of searches by month for Trent Builders, Zen Builders. 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 Trent Builders and Zen 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, Trent Builders lost share of searches among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand, from 20% to 19.4%.

  3. In September 2026, Zen Builders rose from 6th to 5th among Christchurch renovation builders in New Zealand.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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

Trent Builders

1 branded search term

  • trent builders

Zen Builders

1 branded search term

  • zen builders

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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