CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Maine
157 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors operated in Maine in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 157CBP 2023
- Employees
- 888mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 11.2U.S. 6.9
- State rank
- 38th of 51by count
Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Maine by the numbers
Maine had 157 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors). They employed 888 people in mid-March and reported $62.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 38th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors make up 0.36% of the 43,345 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Maine has 11.2 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors, 62.8% above the national rate of 6.9. The average establishment has 5.7 employees against 11.7 nationally. Payroll per employee is $69,922, in line with the U.S. figure of $70,546.
| Measure | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 157 | 23,350 |
| Mid-March employees | 888 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $62,091,000 | $19,237,444,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 5.7 | 11.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $69,922 | $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.
Maine's largest markets for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors
Census published concrete contractor counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Maine. The largest is Portland, ME, with 54 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 66% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 54 | 447 | 9.4 |
| Bangor, ME | 26 | 195 | 16.6 |
| Augusta, ME | 15 | 89 | 11.7 |
| Lewiston, ME | 8 | — | 6.9 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Maine
71.0% of Maine's poured concrete foundation and structure contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.8% nationally. 91.6% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 110 | 71.0% | 58.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 32 | 20.6% | 18.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 10 | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 7.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 3 | 1.9% | 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.
Why the phone matters for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Maine
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. That holds for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Maine as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Maine:
- An inspector calls about a footing inspection.
- A builder calls to schedule a foundation pour.
- The contractor calls a customer about a weather delay.
Texting customers
Contractors text pour dates and weather updates.
Texting from a local number in Maine requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Maine
Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Maine average 5.7 employees, so the comparison uses a 6-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 6 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $180.00 a month and 6 on Ooma Office Pro cost $149.70. Callata comes to $119.00 a month for 6 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $732 less than RingCentral for a concrete contractor in Maine of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $119.00 | $1,428.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $114.00 | $1,368.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $138.00 | $1,656.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $149.70 | $1,796.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $162.00 | $1,944.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $180.00 | $2,160.00 |
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 Maine
Maine has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a concrete contractor can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 742 | Eastern | 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 Maine
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Maine is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractors are in Maine?
157 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 888 people in mid-March.
Which Maine metro area has the most poured concrete foundation and structure contractors?
Portland, ME, with 54 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 6-person concrete contractor?
$180.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $149.70 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $119.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Maine 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.