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Site preparation contractors in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area: 66 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 10-person team.
- Establishments
- 66CBP 2023
- Employees
- 640mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 26.2U.S. 12.3
- Rank
- 110th of 881areas by count
How many site preparation contractors are in Prescott Valley, AZ?
There were 66 site preparation contractors in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238910, Site Preparation Contractors). Together they reported 640 mid-March employees and $34.7 million of payroll for the year. That ranks 110th of the 881 metro and micropolitan areas where Census published a count for this industry.
With 252,000 residents in the Census 2024 estimate, that is 26.2 site preparation contractors per 100,000 people, 113.2% above the national rate of 12.3. Establishments average 9.7 employees, 14.3% below the U.S. average of 11.3. Payroll per employee comes to $54,180, 29.8% below the national $77,142.
| Measure | Prescott Valley, AZ | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 66 | 686 | 41,777 |
| Mid-March employees | 640 | 12,185 | 472,783 |
| Annual payroll | $34,675,000 | $850,635,000 | $36,471,538,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.7 | 17.8 | 11.3 |
| Payroll per employee | $54,180 | $69,810 | $77,142 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 26.2 | 9.0 | 12.3 |
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.
Team sizes at site preparation contractors in Prescott Valley, AZ
Of the site preparation contractors in Prescott Valley, AZ that had employees in March 2023, 54.7% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 60.7%). 79.7% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 35 | 54.7% | 60.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 16 | 25.0% | 16.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 8 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| 20–49 employees | 5 | 7.8% | 8.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 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.
Calls a site preparation contractor in Prescott Valley, AZ has to catch
Excavation and site work contractors coordinate equipment, crews and permits across job sites. Builders and homeowners need to reach them quickly when schedules shift.
Calls a site preparation contractor in Prescott Valley, AZ might handle in a typical week include:
- A utility locator calls about marks.
- A homeowner calls about grading a yard.
- A builder calls to schedule lot clearing.
When nobody can pick up
After-hours calls are usually scheduling questions.
Business-hours routing in Callata sends calls to voicemail, a teammate's cell or an AI agent once the day ends, and voicemails arrive transcribed with an urgency flag.
What a phone system costs a site preparation contractor in Prescott Valley, AZ
The average site preparation contractor in Prescott Valley, AZ has 9.7 employees, so a 10-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 10 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $300.00 a month and 10 on Ooma Office Pro cost $249.50. On Callata the same 10 people cost $199.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $1,212. 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 | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
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.
Getting a local number in Prescott Valley, AZ
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 2 area codes. 928 has the most, with 92 of 94 exchanges (98%). Callata's plan includes up to 3 local numbers; you can pick them in the area codes your customers recognize, subject to carrier inventory, or port the number you already have for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 928 | 92 | Mountain | 2001 | none |
| 520 | 2 | Mountain | 1995 | 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.
What site preparation contractors in Prescott Valley, AZ get with Callata
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.
If you already have a number in Prescott Valley, AZ, 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 site preparation contractors are there in Prescott Valley, AZ?
Census County Business Patterns counted 66 site preparation contractors in the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro area in 2023. They employed 640 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 10-person site preparation contractor?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 10 users cost $300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $199.00.
What area code should a site preparation contractor in Prescott Valley, AZ use?
Area code 928 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 520. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a site preparation contractor?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.