CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for site preparation contractors in Vermont
333 site preparation contractors operated in Vermont in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 333CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,812mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 51.3U.S. 12.3
- State rank
- 41st of 51by count
How many site preparation contractors operate in Vermont
Vermont had 333 site preparation contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238910, Site Preparation Contractors). They employed 1,812 people in mid-March and reported $149.6 million in annual payroll. That is the 41st highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Site preparation contractors make up 1.6% of the 20,841 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Vermont has 51.3 site preparation contractors, 318.0% above the national rate of 12.3. The average establishment has 5.4 employees against 11.3 nationally. Payroll per employee is $82,561, 7.0% above the U.S. figure of $77,142.
| Measure | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 333 | 41,777 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,812 | 472,783 |
| Annual payroll | $149,601,000 | $36,471,538,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 5.4 | 11.3 |
| Payroll per employee | $82,561 | $77,142 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 51.3 | 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.
Site preparation contractors by metro area in Vermont
Census published site preparation contractor counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Vermont. The largest is Lebanon, NH-VT, with 133 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 51% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, NH-VT | 133 | 534 | 59.2 |
| Burlington, VT | 76 | 612 | 33.1 |
| Rutland, VT | 30 | 272 | 49.8 |
| Brattleboro, VT | 27 | 138 | 59.2 |
| Bennington, VT | 19 | 77 | 51.3 |
| Barre, VT | 17 | 125 | 28.4 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at site preparation contractors in Vermont
76.5% of Vermont's site preparation contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 60.7% nationally. 89.2% 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 | 254 | 76.5% | 60.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 42 | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 21 | 6.3% | 10.7% |
| 20–49 employees | 11 | 3.3% | 8.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 4 | 1.2% | 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 Vermont
Excavation and site work contractors coordinate equipment, crews and permits across job sites. Builders and homeowners need to reach them quickly when schedules shift.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for site preparation contractors in Vermont:
- A homeowner calls about grading a yard.
- The contractor calls a customer about access.
- A developer calls for a bid.
Texting customers
Contractors text arrival windows and site photos.
Texting from a local number in Vermont requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a site preparation contractor in Vermont
Site preparation contractors in Vermont average 5.4 employees, so the comparison uses a 5-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $124.75 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $150.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 5 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $612 less than RingCentral for a site preparation contractor in Vermont 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 | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $95.00 | $1,140.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $115.00 | $1,380.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $124.75 | $1,497.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $135.00 | $1,620.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $150.00 | $1,800.00 |
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 Vermont
Vermont has 1 geographic area code 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 code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 571 | 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 site preparation contractors in Vermont
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 Vermont 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 Vermont?
333 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,812 people in mid-March.
Which Vermont metro area has the most site preparation contractors?
Lebanon, NH-VT, with 133 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 5-person site preparation contractor?
$150.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $124.75 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Vermont 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.