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Business phone system for site preparation contractors in Nevada

299 site preparation contractors operated in Nevada in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.

Establishments
299CBP 2023
Employees
5,538mid-March 2023
Per 100k residents
9.2U.S. 12.3
State rank
43rd of 51by count

Site preparation contractors in Nevada by the numbers

The Census Bureau counted 299 site preparation contractors in Nevada in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 238910). They employed 5,538 people in mid-March and reported $459.7 million in annual payroll. That is the 43rd highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Site preparation contractors make up 0.39% of the 77,297 business establishments in the state.

Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Nevada has 9.2 site preparation contractors, 25.5% below the national rate of 12.3. The average establishment has 18.5 employees against 11.3 nationally. Payroll per employee is $83,003, 7.6% above the U.S. figure of $77,142.

Site preparation contractors: Nevada compared with the U.S., 2023
MeasureNevadaUnited States
Establishments29941,777
Mid-March employees5,538472,783
Annual payroll$459,673,000$36,471,538,000
Employees per establishment18.511.3
Payroll per employee$83,003$77,142
Establishments per 100,000 residents9.212.3

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.

Nevada's largest markets for site preparation contractors

Census published site preparation contractor counts for 8 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Nevada. The largest is Las Vegas, NV, with 153 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 91% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.

Site preparation contractors by metro or micropolitan area, Nevada, 2023
AreaEstablishmentsEmployeesPer 100k residents
Las Vegas, NV1533,1296.4
Reno, NV781,15113.6
Gardnerville Ranchos, NV-CA2115741.5
Carson City, NV13—22.4
Elko, NV1373323.1
Pahrump, NV83014.3
Fallon, NV3—11.5
Winnemucca, NV3—17.5

Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.

Team sizes at site preparation contractors in Nevada

48.0% of Nevada's site preparation contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 60.7% nationally. 66.4% 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.

Site preparation contractors in Nevada by employment size, 2023
Employment sizeEstablishmentsShareU.S. share
1–4 employees14348.0%60.7%
5–9 employees5518.5%16.3%
10–19 employees3311.1%10.7%
20–49 employees3712.4%8.0%
50 or more employees3010.1%4.4%

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 site preparation contractors in Nevada

Excavation and site work contractors coordinate equipment, crews and permits across job sites. Builders and homeowners need to reach them quickly when schedules shift. That holds for site preparation contractors in Nevada as much as anywhere.

Typical inbound and outbound calls for site preparation contractors in Nevada:

What site preparation contractors text about

Contractors text arrival windows and site photos.

Texting from a local number in Nevada requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.

Callata vs. per-seat pricing for site preparation contractors in Nevada

Site preparation contractors in Nevada average 18.5 employees, so the comparison uses a 19-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 19 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $570.00 a month and 19 on Ooma Office Pro cost $474.05. Callata comes to $379.00 a month for 19 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.

Over a year, that is $2,292 less than RingCentral for a site preparation contractor in Nevada of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.

Monthly list price for a 19-person site preparation contractor
Provider (plan)Pricing basisPer monthPer year
Callata (Callata Office)$99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user$379.00$4,548.00
Quo (Starter)$19.00 per user$361.00$4,332.00
Nextiva (Core)$23.00 per user$437.00$5,244.00
Ooma (Office Pro)$24.95 per user$474.05$5,688.60
Dialpad (Standard)$27.00 per user$513.00$6,156.00
RingCentral (RingEX Core)$30.00 per user$570.00$6,840.00

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 Nevada

Nevada has 3 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a site preparation contractor can hold a number in more than one of them.

Area codes in Nevada by assigned exchanges
Area codeExchangesTime zoneIn service sinceOverlay with
702786Pacific1947725
775601—1998none
725215Pacific2014702

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 site preparation contractors in Nevada

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.

Porting a number you already use in Nevada 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 site preparation contractors are in Nevada?

299 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 5,538 people in mid-March.

Which Nevada metro area has the most site preparation contractors?

Las Vegas, NV, with 153 establishments in 2023.

What does a phone system cost a 19-person site preparation contractor?

$570.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $474.05 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $379.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).

Do I need to register to text customers from a Nevada 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.