CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Kansas
332 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors operated in Kansas in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 332CBP 2023
- Employees
- 3,700mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 11.2U.S. 6.9
- State rank
- 25th of 51by count
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractors operate in Kansas
Kansas had 332 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors). They employed 3,700 people in mid-March and reported $216.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 25th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors make up 0.44% of the 76,139 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Kansas has 11.2 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors, 62.8% above the national rate of 6.9. The average establishment has 11.1 employees against 11.7 nationally. Payroll per employee is $58,404, 17.2% below the U.S. figure of $70,546.
| Measure | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 332 | 23,350 |
| Mid-March employees | 3,700 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $216,095,000 | $19,237,444,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 11.1 | 11.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $58,404 | $70,546 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 11.2 | 6.9 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors by metro area in Kansas
Census published concrete contractor counts for 17 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Kansas. The largest is Kansas City, MO-KS, with 228 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 48% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 228 | 3,117 | 10.1 |
| Wichita, KS | 58 | 968 | 8.8 |
| Topeka, KS | 26 | 336 | 11.2 |
| Lawrence, KS | 14 | 76 | 11.5 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | 12 | — | 5.8 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 12 | 44 | 10.1 |
| Hutchinson, KS | 12 | — | 19.5 |
| Manhattan, KS | 9 | 237 | 6.7 |
| Pittsburg, KS | 7 | 43 | 18.0 |
| Salina, KS | 6 | — | 10.1 |
| Garden City, KS | 5 | — | 13.0 |
| Hays, KS | 5 | — | 17.2 |
| Great Bend, KS | 5 | — | 20.1 |
| Arkansas City, KS | 4 | 15 | 11.7 |
| McPherson, KS | 4 | — | 13.2 |
| Dodge City, KS | 3 | — | 8.8 |
| Ottawa, KS | 3 | 5 | 11.4 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Kansas
50.0% of Kansas's poured concrete foundation and structure contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.8% nationally. 73.8% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 166 | 50.0% | 58.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 79 | 23.8% | 18.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 45 | 13.6% | 11.1% |
| 20–49 employees | 26 | 7.8% | 7.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 16 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Kansas use the phone for
Concrete work depends on weather and pour schedules, so contractors are constantly on the phone with builders, suppliers and customers. Missed calls can mean missed pour windows.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Kansas:
- The contractor calls a customer about a weather delay.
- A homeowner calls for a driveway estimate.
- A builder calls to schedule a foundation pour.
When nobody can pick up
Early-morning calls about pour schedules are common.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Kansas
Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Kansas average 11.1 employees, so the comparison uses an 11-person team. Priced per seat, 11 users would run $330.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $274.45 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 11 people cost $219.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,332. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $219.00 | $2,628.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $209.00 | $2,508.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $253.00 | $3,036.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $274.45 | $3,293.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $297.00 | $3,564.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $330.00 | $3,960.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Kansas
Kansas has 4 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your customers know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 785 | 727 | Central and Mountain | 1997 | none |
| 620 | 705 | Central and Mountain | 2001 | none |
| 913 | 533 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 316 | 340 | Central | 1947 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Kansas
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Kansas, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractors are in Kansas?
332 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 3,700 people in mid-March.
Which Kansas metro area has the most poured concrete foundation and structure contractors?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with 228 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 11-person concrete contractor?
$330.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $274.45 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $219.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Kansas number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.