CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for drywall and insulation contractors in Maine
147 drywall and insulation contractors operated in Maine in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 147CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,075mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 10.5U.S. 6.1
- State rank
- 38th of 51by count
Drywall and insulation contractors in Maine by the numbers
Maine had 147 drywall and insulation contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238310, Drywall and Insulation Contractors). They employed 1,075 people in mid-March and reported $57.8 million in annual payroll. That is the 38th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Drywall and insulation contractors make up 0.34% of the 43,345 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Maine has 10.5 drywall and insulation contractors, 71.4% above the national rate of 6.1. The average establishment has 7.3 employees against 12.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $53,803, 19.2% below the U.S. figure of $66,624.
| Measure | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 147 | 20,760 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,075 | 250,758 |
| Annual payroll | $57,838,000 | $16,706,406,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.3 | 12.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $53,803 | $66,624 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 10.5 | 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.
Maine's largest markets for drywall and insulation contractors
Census published drywall and insulation contractor counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Maine. The largest is Portland, ME, with 68 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 74% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 68 | 614 | 11.9 |
| Augusta, ME | 18 | — | 14.0 |
| Lewiston, ME | 14 | — | 12.1 |
| Bangor, ME | 9 | 60 | 5.7 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at drywall and insulation contractors in Maine
62.1% of Maine's drywall and insulation contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 60.7% nationally. 77.2% 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 | 90 | 62.1% | 60.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 22 | 15.2% | 16.0% |
| 10–19 employees | 20 | 13.8% | 10.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 13 | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 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 Maine
Drywall and insulation contractors work mostly for builders and remodelers on schedules that depend on other trades. Quick responses keep projects from stalling. That holds for drywall and insulation contractors in Maine as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for drywall and insulation contractors in Maine:
- A customer calls about attic insulation.
- A builder calls to schedule hanging and finishing.
- A homeowner calls about water-damaged drywall.
Business texting for drywall and insulation contractors
Contractors text crew schedules and progress photos.
Texting from a local number in Maine requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a drywall and insulation contractor in Maine
Drywall and insulation contractors in Maine average 7.3 employees, so the comparison uses a 7-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $174.65 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $210.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $139.00 a month for 7 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $852 less than RingCentral for a drywall and insulation 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 | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
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 drywall and insulation 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 drywall and insulation contractors in Maine
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every 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 drywall and insulation contractors are in Maine?
147 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,075 people in mid-March.
Which Maine metro area has the most drywall and insulation contractors?
Portland, ME, with 68 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 7-person drywall and insulation contractor?
$210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $139.00 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.