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Glass and glazing contractors in the Cleveland, OH metro area: 32 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 9-person team.
- Establishments
- 32CBP 2023
- Employees
- 294mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.5U.S. 2.0
- Rank
- 41st of 310areas by count
Glass and glazing contractors in Cleveland, OH by the numbers
There were 32 glass and glazing contractors in the Cleveland, OH metro area in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 238150, Glass and Glazing Contractors). Together they reported 294 mid-March employees and $21.5 million of payroll for the year. That ranks 41st of the 310 metro and micropolitan areas where Census published a count for this industry.
With 2.2 million residents in the Census 2024 estimate, that is 1.5 glass and glazing contractors per 100,000 people, 27.8% below the national rate of 2.0. Establishments average 9.2 employees, 7.1% below the U.S. average of 9.9. Payroll per employee comes to $73,133, 5.0% above the national $69,666.
| Measure | Cleveland, OH | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 32 | 160 | 6,945 |
| Mid-March employees | 294 | 1,824 | 68,694 |
| Annual payroll | $21,501,000 | $120,379,000 | $4,785,630,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.2 | 11.4 | 9.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $73,133 | $65,997 | $69,666 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.5 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
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 glass and glazing contractors in Cleveland, OH
Of the glass and glazing contractors in Cleveland, OH that had employees in March 2023, 53.3% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 51.8%). 66.7% 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 | 16 | 53.3% | 51.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 4 | 13.3% | 22.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 10 | 33.3% | 14.1% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 8.8% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 3.1% |
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 glass and glazing contractor in Cleveland, OH has to catch
Glass contractors handle storefront, window and shower-door work, and broken glass is often urgent for a business. Answering quickly can win emergency board-up and replacement jobs.
Calls a glass and glazing contractor in Cleveland, OH might handle in a typical week include:
- A builder calls about window installation.
- A property manager calls about a cracked window.
- The contractor calls a customer about a measurement appointment.
After-hours calls
Broken glass after hours can be urgent for businesses, so after-hours routing matters.
With business-hours routing, calls after closing can go to transcribed voicemail or an optional AI receptionist instead of ringing an empty room.
Phone system pricing for a 9-person glass and glazing contractor
The average glass and glazing contractor in Cleveland, OH has 9.2 employees, so a 9-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, 9 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $270.00 a month and 9 on Ooma Office Pro cost $224.55. 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.
Getting a local number in Cleveland, OH
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 8 area codes. 440 has the most, with 589 of 1,178 exchanges (50%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 440 | 589 | Eastern | 1997 | 436 |
| 216 | 525 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 330 | 39 | Eastern | 1996 | 234 |
| 234 | 19 | Eastern | 2000 | 330 |
| 740 | 3 | Eastern | 1997 | 220 |
| 220 | 1 | Eastern | 2015 | 740 |
| 419 | 1 | Eastern | 1947 | 567 |
| 567 | 1 | Eastern | 2002 | 419 |
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.
Setting up Callata for a glass and glazing contractor in Cleveland, OH
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 Cleveland, OH, 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 glass and glazing contractors are there in Cleveland, OH?
Census County Business Patterns counted 32 glass and glazing contractors in the Cleveland, OH metro area in 2023. They employed 294 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 9-person glass and glazing contractor?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 9 users cost $270.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $224.55 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $179.00.
What area code should a glass and glazing contractor in Cleveland, OH use?
Area code 440 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 216 and 330. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a glass and glazing 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.