CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Pennsylvania
718 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors operated in Pennsylvania in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 718CBP 2023
- Employees
- 6,366mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 5.5U.S. 6.9
- State rank
- 10th of 51by count
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractors operate in Pennsylvania
County Business Patterns counts 718 establishments in Pennsylvania classified as Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (NAICS 238110) for 2023. They employed 6,366 people in mid-March and reported $490.9 million in annual payroll. That is the 10th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors make up 0.23% of the 307,065 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Pennsylvania has 5.5 poured concrete foundation and structure contractors, 20.0% below the national rate of 6.9. The average establishment has 8.9 employees against 11.7 nationally. Payroll per employee is $77,119, 9.3% above the U.S. figure of $70,546.
| Measure | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 718 | 23,350 |
| Mid-March employees | 6,366 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $490,937,000 | $19,237,444,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 8.9 | 11.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $77,119 | $70,546 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 5.5 | 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.
Where poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Pennsylvania are concentrated
Census published concrete contractor counts for 29 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Pennsylvania. The largest is Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with 285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 285 | 3,694 | 4.5 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 186 | 1,035 | 7.7 |
| Lancaster, PA | 58 | 570 | 10.3 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | 50 | 443 | 5.6 |
| York, PA | 32 | 422 | 6.8 |
| Scranton, PA | 21 | 226 | 3.7 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 19 | 117 | 3.1 |
| Reading, PA | 19 | 166 | 4.3 |
| Erie, PA | 17 | 73 | 6.3 |
| Gettysburg, PA | 9 | 19 | 8.3 |
| Chambersburg, PA | 8 | 103 | 5.0 |
| Johnstown, PA | 8 | 62 | 6.1 |
| Lewistown, PA | 8 | 119 | 17.4 |
| Indiana, PA | 7 | — | 8.4 |
| East Stroudsburg, PA | 6 | 67 | 3.6 |
| Lebanon, PA | 6 | 24 | 4.1 |
| Altoona, PA | 6 | 32 | 5.0 |
| Williamsport, PA | 5 | — | 4.4 |
| Meadville, PA | 5 | 22 | 6.1 |
| DuBois, PA | 5 | — | 6.4 |
| State College, PA | 4 | — | 2.5 |
| Pottsville, PA | 4 | — | 2.8 |
| Hermitage, PA | 4 | 19 | 3.7 |
| Huntingdon, PA | 4 | — | 9.2 |
| Lock Haven, PA | 4 | 31 | 10.6 |
Top 25 of 29 areas by establishments. Source: Census CBP 2023.
Team sizes at poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Pennsylvania
60.8% of Pennsylvania's poured concrete foundation and structure contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.8% nationally. 77.4% 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 | 436 | 60.8% | 58.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 119 | 16.6% | 18.4% |
| 10–19 employees | 72 | 10.0% | 11.1% |
| 20–49 employees | 74 | 10.3% | 7.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 16 | 2.2% | 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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania:
- A builder calls to schedule a foundation pour.
- A homeowner calls for a driveway estimate.
- An inspector calls about a footing inspection.
What poured concrete foundation and structure contractors text about
Contractors text pour dates and weather updates.
Texting from a local number in Pennsylvania requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a concrete contractor in Pennsylvania
Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors in Pennsylvania average 8.9 employees, so the comparison uses a 9-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 9 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $270.00 a month and 9 on Ooma Office Pro cost $224.55. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,092 less than RingCentral for a concrete contractor in Pennsylvania 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 | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 15 geographic area codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 786 | Eastern | 1999 | 215, 445 |
| 484 | 786 | Eastern | 1999 | 610, 835 |
| 717 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 223 |
| 814 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 582 |
| 215 | 783 | Eastern | 1947 | 267, 445 |
| 724 | 783 | Eastern | 1998 | 878 |
| 570 | 782 | Eastern | 1998 | 272 |
| 610 | 782 | Eastern | 1994 | 484, 835 |
| 412 | 762 | Eastern | 1947 | 878 |
| 272 | 336 | Eastern | 2013 | 570 |
| 223 | 252 | Eastern | 2017 | 717 |
| 878 | 190 | Eastern | 2001 | 412, 724 |
| 445 | 183 | Eastern | 2018 | 215, 267 |
| 582 | 154 | Eastern | 2021 | 814 |
| 835 | 109 | Eastern | 2022 | 484, 610 |
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 Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
718 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 6,366 people in mid-March.
Which Pennsylvania metro area has the most poured concrete foundation and structure contractors?
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with 285 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 9-person concrete contractor?
$270.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $224.55 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $179.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Pennsylvania 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.