Allaro Homes

Business Details

Your Trusted Custom Home Builder in Cairns

Allaro Homes has been a cornerstone of the North Queensland home building industry for over 130 years, combining generational expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver custom-designed homes. Founded on a legacy of craftsmanship, our family-owned business has evolved into an industry leader, pioneering innovative design tools like virtual reality walkthroughs and transparent costing software. With a team of experienced professionals, we specialise in creating bespoke residences tailored to individual lifestyles, budgets, and challenging terrains, from compact 180m homes to luxury estates.

Our commitment to quality has earned us numerous accolades, including multiple HIA and MBA awards, while our in-house workplace health and safety systems ensure compliance and client confidence. As active members of key industry associations, we continue to shape the future of home building through collaboration and technological advancement.

Services

Custom Home Design Virtual Reality Walkthroughs Site Analysis Manufactured Housing Estates Award-Winning Construction In-House 3D Design Energy Efficiency Planning Sloping Site Solutions Bulk Buying Savings Home Building Consultation

Highlights and features

We offer 130 years of family heritage in home building with fourth-generation expertise
Our in-house 3D design technology enables virtual home walkthroughs before construction
Award-winning quality with multiple HIA and MBA recognitions since 2005
Transparent costings software ensures no hidden surprises during construction
We build custom homes for any budget, from small to luxury properties

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Services

Custom Home Design

Our custom home design service creates tailored residences using proprietary 3D technology. Clients collaborate with experienced designers to develop floor plans and elevations that maximise site potential while meeting budget requirements. The process includes virtual reality walkthroughs to visualise spatial relationships and material selections before construction begins.

Virtual Reality Walkthroughs

This immersive technology allows clients to experience their future home in full-scale virtual environments. Users navigate through rooms, test lighting conditions, and evaluate design choices in real-time. The system enables instant adjustments to layouts, finishes, and fixtures, ensuring complete client satisfaction before building commences.

Site Analysis

Our comprehensive site analysis evaluates solar orientation, prevailing winds, topography, and council regulations. The service includes acid sulfate soil testing, bushfire hazard mapping, and contour surveys for sloping blocks. This data informs design decisions to optimise energy efficiency, ventilation, and compliance with local planning requirements.

Manufactured Housing Estates

We develop relocatable home communities with resort-style amenities under the MHE Act 2003. Projects feature clubhouse facilities, recreational spaces, and communal gardens. Each estate includes commercial-grade infrastructure like heated pools, bowling alleys, and fully equipped gyms to create vibrant lifestyle communities.

Award-Winning Construction

Our construction process combines traditional craftsmanship with modern project management systems. Each build benefits from bulk purchasing discounts on materials and in-house quality control. The team maintains strict adherence to timelines while achieving award-winning standards in design innovation and construction excellence.

People

Wayne Cavallaro

Director

Fourth-generation builder with 30+ years leading Cairns construction projects. Active committee member of Master Builders Association and Housing Industry Association. Specialises in heritage preservation and modern building techniques.

Troy Cavallaro

Business Development Manager

Innovator behind Allaro's virtual reality design systems. Developed proprietary software for real-time cost adjustments. Recognised for integrating technology with traditional building practices to enhance client experience and project efficiency.

Steve Meers

Design Specialist

Architectural designer with 17 years experience creating over 300 residential projects. Combines construction knowledge with design expertise to resolve site-specific challenges. Recipient of multiple regional building design awards for innovative solutions.

Agos Virengo

Design Specialist

LEED-certified architect specialising in wellness-focused residential design. Graduated from Universidad de Buenos Aires with architecture degree. Brings international perspective to sustainable building practices and interior environmental quality.

Mark Davies

Design Specialist

Experienced designer with 18 years creating custom homes across Queensland and Victoria. Focuses on balancing client aspirations with practical construction considerations. Known for meticulous attention to detail and budget-conscious design solutions.

Questions

What makes Allaro Homes different from other builders?

We combine 130 years of family building heritage with proprietary 3D design technology and virtual reality walkthroughs to deliver custom homes with complete cost transparency.

Do you build on challenging sites?

Yes, we specialise in constructing homes on sloping sites and complex blocks. Our team conducts detailed contour surveys and soil testing to ensure structural integrity and design optimisation.

Can I customise my home design?

Every home is fully customisable through our in-house design process. Clients can modify floor plans, elevations, and material selections using interactive 3D visualisation tools.

What areas do you service?

We build across North Queensland including Cairns, Townsville, Port Douglas, and the Tablelands, with select projects completed in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Do you offer site analysis services?

Yes, we provide complimentary home site analysis for eligible properties, including solar studies, wind patterns, and council regulation assessments valued at $527.

Are your homes energy efficient?

Our designs incorporate passive solar principles, cross-ventilation strategies, and energy-efficient material selections to create comfortable, low-maintenance homes suited to tropical climates.

Reviews (5)

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James Gilding

Jan 19, 2022 Report

This company would have to be the most dodgy building company in Cairns. Dodging permits, hiding mistakes behind walls. I had to pull an entire wall down because I found hidden mistakes. They even moved me into my home only to find out from local Council that the permit for me to reside has not been submitted. So after moving in, I then had to move out.

Ahana

Apr 28, 2021 Report

Critical:Quality
Engaged this firm for building our home after seeing all positive reviews in Google. Not recommending for anyone because of the response you get after transferring all your hard earned money to their account . How disgusting.

Mark Baty

Jul 17, 2019 Report

Positive:Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Great family business doing wonderful things, very professional.

Annika

Dec 17, 2018 Report

Very easy to deal with and super happy with our home. Kept us informed all the way during the house build.

Chris Eustace

Sep 30, 2018 Report

If your thinking of building a new home, you need to talk to Allaro homes. Very efficient and professional, they did not charge $1 more than the contract we signed. The quality was excellent, start & construction time was faster than the neighbours and we moved in months before estimated build time. Jenny the owner was great and so was Gavin our coordinator. They always answered or returned my calls without fail. Thank you so much for such a fantastic home.