ABOUT US
At AARO Builders, our team is made up of talented carpenters and dedicated apprentices who bring skill, pride, and consistency to every project. From laying foundations to completing framing, our crew is hands-on through all stages of construction, ensuring each jobsite stays organized, efficient, and on schedule.
Our senior team members serve as lead hands, guiding carpentry crews and supporting our site supervisors to keep projects moving smoothly. Whether a seasoned lead hand or a new apprentice, every team member shares a common goal: contributing meaningfully and productively to building high-quality homes.
Meet the Team
Dave Young - Owner
Dave began his construction career in 1994, gaining hands-on experience in every stage of homebuilding. After earning his Red Seal as a journeyman carpenter in 2004, he ran his own framing company and worked on major renovation projects throughout the Okanagan. His passion for building led him to become a licensed builder, with his first home entering warranty in 2011.
Since then, Dave has completed over 100 homes, specializing in custom builds and multi-family projects designed with quality, functionality, and client lifestyle in mind. He values strong relationships with trusted trades and takes pride in a collaborative, hands-on approach—working closely with homeowners from initial planning to final walkthrough.
For Dave, building is about more than the structure; it’s about creating spaces people truly love.
Outside of work, he enjoys camping, snowboarding, mountain and dirt biking, and spending time with his wife Hannah and their kids. He is also committed to overseas volunteer work, participating in multiple eye-care missions in countries such as Nicaragua, Honduras, Ecuador, and Peru.
Bryce Cann - Site Supervisor / Lead Hand
Bryce has been building homes across the Okanagan for more than a decade and takes tremendous pride in his craft. With a strong background in framing and a hands-on approach to every project, he brings exceptional work ethic, skill, and attention to detail to the Aaro Builders team.
As Site Supervisor and Lead Hand, Bryce ensures every home is built to the highest standard—from the first nail to the final walkthrough.
Outside of work, he enjoys camping, fishing, hockey, and spending quality time with his wife and two children, embracing everything the Okanagan lifestyle has to offer.
AARO Testimonials
Dear Client,
We hope this message finds you well and that you are thoroughly enjoying your home built by AARO Builders Inc. As a company deeply rooted in the Okanagan Valley, we take immense pride in the quality and expert craftsmanship invested into every project, from custom homes and renovations to multi-unit developments. We truly value the relationship we’ve built with you and consider your satisfaction our highest priority. Your perspective on the building process and the final outcome is incredibly important to us.
To help share the experience of building with AARO Builders Inc. with potential future clients, we would be grateful if you would consider providing us with a testimonial. We are particularly interested in hearing about your experience regarding the quality we strive to deliver in every home. If you are willing, your feedback highlighting the craftsmanship and attention to detail in your home would be greatly appreciated and will be featured on our website that is currently under construction.
Regarding client privacy, providing a testimonial with your name included will be much more authentic, but feel free to request anonymity upon submitting your testimonial to us. Furthermore, any home addresses will be omitted from publication and will never be associated with client names or personal information.
Thank you for considering this request and for choosing AARO Builders Inc. Please reply directly to this email with your testimonial at your convenience.
Sincerely,
The Team at AARO Builders Inc.
Suzanne Parisien
Hi! We have been in our home built by Dave Young and his team since June, 2020. We were very happy when we moved into our new home at the time! Over the last few years, we have had some minor issues and each time we contacted Dave; he was very prompt and efficient with dealing with each situation. He has been very professional; provided excellent communication throughout the process and went over and above to ensure we were happy with the end result!
Thank you Dave for all you have done to rectify any problems we have had! Welove our home and are grateful to have had such great service
Tao and Alitia
We contracted AARO Builders in the Spring of 2013 to build our custom home. It was our first build so we were quite naive as to much of the building process. And we had purchased a lot that was on a steep slope and had a very odd building pocket. All to say, not a simple project for a couple who had never built before! Dave was incredibly patient and generous with his time, and very considerate and helpful with his suggestions and expertise. Dave very much worked with us, listening to us to understand our vision, and helping to guide us to the best possible outcome, without trying to impose his ideas. To this day we still appreciate significant elements of the house that we wouldn’t have had without Dave’s advice.
And Dave has been there along the way to troubleshoot, offer advice and back his product. A few years back we developed a roof leak that damaged some of our interior walls. Unfortunately, the roofing company we used had gone out of business, rendering the warranty useless. We contacted Dave and he took care of everything, without hesitation. Dave’s integrity has not faltered, in this, or any other instance along the way.
Eleven years later we couldn’t be much happier in our home, and wouldn’t change much of anything. We still have friends and trades people who comment on the quality and the level of finishing in the house, and compliment us on what a good job we did. Well, the compliments are mostly owed to Dave. So, thank you Dave! We’ve already recommended Dave to friends and family and would recommend him and AARO Builders for your project, with confidence and enthusiasm!
Cheynne & Geri Lee Sayers
Our family has the pleasure of owning a home built By Aaro Builders in Hawks Landing. We started our Home build by meeting with Aaro, Dave and a few other principles of the firm. Since we were moving here from another province it was very nice to have people that were in contact with us as we moved toward building our new home here. They were always responsive and I was comfortable dealing with them from a distance. Although Homes in Hawks Landing are mostly built to a predetermined plan, Dave and his team allowed us to truly customize our home to our own needs. The numerous changes, additions and Change orders were handled swiftly and without drama. We love our Home and its unique character as well as the Quality and workmanship. The few small things that needed correction after we moved in were done competently and in a reasonable timeframe.
We would fully and wholeheartedly recommend Dave and Aaro Builders for new home builds based on our experience and if we ever have the luxury of building another new home in the future, we will seek out Dave and his team at Aaro Builders.
Jason Pender CEO, JV Dev Group Real Estate Ltd.
Over the course of 2.5 years, I had the great privilege and pleasure to engage with AARO Builders as my General Contractor for a total of five different projects in West Kelowna and Kelowna. In that time, AARO Builders built nineteen single-family homes and four 4-plex’s for JV Development Group, totaling over 80,000 Square Feet. Every home came in on budget, 5-star finishing and exceptional quality control practices were in place throughout the whole construction process.
The hand-off and delivery of each home to every buyer was professional and 5-star. Working with Dave, the CEO, was very easy. He kept it simple, and he was a solutions-oriented general contractor when challenges occurred.
Without a doubt I will be using Dave & AARO Builders again on my next project in the Okanagan.
Braden Cave
We had the pleasure of working with AARO Builders and Dave Young on the construction of our new home, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Dave was incredibly generous with information and attentive to all our questions, especially as we approached possession. His commitment to standing behind his team’s work was clear every step of the way — he made sure every detail was 100% correct before handing over the keys.
The care and craftsmanship that went into our home are evident from the foundation right through to the beautifully finished landscaping. The attention to detail, modern conveniences, and accessible comfort makes our home not only beautiful but incredibly livable.
Dave was a pleasure to communicate with — always approachable, responsive, and available even after we took possession. We also appreciated being provided with complete tradecraft documentation and contact information in both physical and digital formats, which made managing our home so much easier.
We would absolutely recommend AARO Builders and Dave Young to anyone looking for a builder who truly cares about the quality of their work and the satisfaction of their clients.