CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in North Carolina
749 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors operated in North Carolina in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 749CBP 2023
- Employees
- 8,227mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 6.8U.S. 6.9
- State rank
- 8th of 51by count
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractors operate in North Carolina
North Carolina had 749 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors). They employed 8,227 people in mid-March and reported $536.4 million in annual payroll. That is the 8th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors make up 0.29% of the 258,169 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) North Carolina has 6.8 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors, in line with the national rate of 6.9. The average establishment has 11.0 employees against 11.7 nationally. Payroll per employee is $65,194, 7.6% below the U.S. figure of $70,546.
| Measure | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 749 | 23,350 |
| Mid-March employees | 8,227 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $536,355,000 | $19,237,444,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 11.0 | 11.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $65,194 | $70,546 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 6.8 | 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 North Carolina
Census published concrete contractor counts for 30 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of North Carolina. The largest is Charlotte, NC-SC, with 231 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 64% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC-SC | 231 | 2,998 | 8.0 |
| Raleigh, NC | 140 | 2,215 | 9.0 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | 96 | 1,195 | 5.4 |
| Greensboro, NC | 55 | 764 | 6.9 |
| Winston, NC | 45 | 340 | 6.4 |
| Burlington, NC | 27 | 120 | 14.8 |
| Durham, NC | 24 | 178 | 3.9 |
| Asheville, NC | 23 | 207 | 5.4 |
| Wilmington, NC | 19 | 135 | 4.0 |
| Anderson Creek, NC | 15 | 36 | 10.3 |
| Greenville, NC | 14 | 119 | 7.7 |
| Hickory, NC | 12 | — | 3.2 |
| Goldsboro, NC | 9 | 38 | 7.5 |
| Pinehurst, NC | 9 | 34 | 8.3 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 8 | 94 | 2.0 |
| Sanford, NC | 8 | 47 | 11.7 |
| Lumberton, NC | 7 | 66 | 5.9 |
| Waynesville, NC | 7 | — | 11.1 |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC | 7 | 91 | 18.3 |
| Mount Airy, NC | 6 | — | 8.4 |
| Albemarle, NC | 6 | 81 | 8.9 |
| Jacksonville, NC | 5 | 41 | 2.3 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 5 | — | 3.4 |
| New Bern, NC | 5 | 35 | 4.0 |
| Shelby, NC | 5 | 59 | 4.9 |
Top 25 of 30 areas by establishments. Source: Census CBP 2023.
Team sizes at poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in North Carolina
56.0% of North Carolina's poured concrete foundation and structure contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.8% nationally. 75.9% 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 | 418 | 56.0% | 58.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 149 | 19.9% | 18.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 76 | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 20–49 employees | 76 | 10.2% | 7.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 28 | 3.7% | 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 North Carolina
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.
A few of the calls that come in to poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in North Carolina:
- A homeowner calls for a driveway estimate.
- A ready-mix supplier calls to confirm delivery.
- An inspector calls about a footing inspection.
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 North Carolina
Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in North Carolina average 11.0 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 North Carolina
North Carolina has 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 910 | 785 | Eastern | 1993 | 472 |
| 336 | 783 | Eastern | 1997 | 743 |
| 704 | 782 | Eastern | 1947 | 980 |
| 919 | 781 | Eastern | 1954 | 984 |
| 828 | 724 | Eastern | 1998 | none |
| 252 | 695 | Eastern | 1998 | none |
| 980 | 463 | Eastern | 2001 | 704 |
| 984 | 295 | Eastern | 2012 | 919 |
| 743 | 160 | Eastern | 2016 | 336 |
| 472 | 106 | Eastern | 2022 | 910 |
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 North Carolina
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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina?
749 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 8,227 people in mid-March.
Which North Carolina metro area has the most poured concrete foundation and structure contractors?
Charlotte, NC-SC, with 231 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 North Carolina 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.