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20 glass and glazing contractors operated in Delaware in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 20CBP 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.9U.S. 2.0
- State rank
- 44th of 51by count
Glass and glazing contractors in Delaware by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 20 establishments in Delaware classified as Glass and Glazing Contractors (NAICS 238150) for 2023. That is the 44th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Glass and glazing contractors make up 0.07% of the 29,706 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Delaware has 1.9 glass and glazing contractors, 6.9% below the national rate of 2.0.
| Measure | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 20 | 6,945 |
| Mid-March employees | 88 (high noise) | 68,694 |
| Annual payroll | $4,735,000 | $4,785,630,000 |
| Employees per establishment | — | 9.9 |
| Payroll per employee | — | $69,666 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.9 | 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.
Where glass and glazing contractors in Delaware are concentrated
Census published glass and glazing contractor counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Delaware. The largest is Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with 101 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 15% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 101 | 1,365 | 1.6 |
| Seaford, DE | 3 | — | 1.1 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at glass and glazing contractors in Delaware
60.0% of Delaware's glass and glazing contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 51.8% nationally. 80.0% 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 | 12 | 60.0% | 51.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 4 | 20.0% | 22.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 4 | 20.0% | 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 Delaware 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.
A few of the calls that come in to glass and glazing contractors in Delaware:
- A store owner calls about a broken storefront window.
- The contractor calls a customer about a measurement appointment.
- A builder calls about window installation.
What glass and glazing contractors text about
Contractors text measurement times and install dates.
Texting from a local number in Delaware requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 10-person glass and glazing contractor
The comparison uses a 10-person team, the rounded U.S. average for glass and glazing contractors. 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. Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,212 less than RingCentral for a glass and glazing contractor in Delaware 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 | $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.
Area codes in Delaware
Delaware has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a glass and glazing contractor can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 656 | 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 glass and glazing contractors in Delaware
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 Delaware 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 glass and glazing contractors are in Delaware?
20 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
Which Delaware metro area has the most glass and glazing contractors?
Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with 101 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 10-person glass and glazing contractor?
$300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $199.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Delaware 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.