CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for drywall and insulation contractors in Kansas
181 drywall and insulation contractors operated in Kansas in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 181CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,632mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 6.1U.S. 6.1
- State rank
- 35th of 51by count
Drywall and insulation contractors in Kansas by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 181 drywall and insulation contractors in Kansas in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 238310). They employed 1,632 people in mid-March and reported $100.1 million in annual payroll. That is the 35th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Drywall and insulation contractors make up 0.24% of the 76,139 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Kansas has 6.1 drywall and insulation contractors, in line with the national rate of 6.1. The average establishment has 9.0 employees against 12.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $61,328, 7.9% below the U.S. figure of $66,624.
| Measure | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 181 | 20,760 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,632 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $100,088,000 | $16,706,406,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.0 | 12.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $61,328 | $66,624 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 6.1 | 6.1 |
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 drywall and insulation contractors in Kansas are concentrated
Census published drywall and insulation contractor counts for 10 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Kansas. The largest is Kansas City, MO-KS, with 124 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 50% 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 | 124 | 1,853 | 5.5 |
| Wichita, KS | 48 | 605 | 7.3 |
| Topeka, KS | 15 | 98 | 6.4 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | 13 | 60 | 6.3 |
| Lawrence, KS | 10 | 52 | 8.2 |
| Manhattan, KS | 8 | — | 5.9 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 8 | 43 | 6.7 |
| Hutchinson, KS | 3 | 7 | 4.9 |
| Emporia, KS | 3 | — | 8.6 |
| McPherson, KS | 3 | — | 9.9 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at drywall and insulation contractors in Kansas
59.8% of Kansas's drywall and insulation contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 60.7% nationally. 79.3% 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 | 107 | 59.8% | 60.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 35 | 19.6% | 16.0% |
| 10–19 employees | 20 | 11.2% | 10.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 12 | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 5 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
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 drywall and insulation contractors in Kansas
Drywall and insulation contractors work mostly for builders and remodelers on schedules that depend on other trades. Quick responses keep projects from stalling.
A few of the calls that come in to drywall and insulation contractors in Kansas:
- A builder calls to schedule hanging and finishing.
- A customer calls about attic insulation.
- A remodeler calls about a patch job.
When nobody can pick up
After-hours calls are usually scheduling questions.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
What a phone system costs a drywall and insulation contractor in Kansas
Drywall and insulation contractors in Kansas average 9.0 employees, so the comparison uses a 9-person team. Priced per seat, 9 users would run $270.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $224.55 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 9 people cost $179.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,092. 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 | $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 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 drywall and insulation 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 drywall and insulation contractors are in Kansas?
181 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,632 people in mid-March.
Which Kansas metro area has the most drywall and insulation contractors?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with 124 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 9-person drywall and insulation 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 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.