CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for glass and glazing contractors in Kansas
35 glass and glazing contractors operated in Kansas in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 35CBP 2023
- Employees
- 428mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.2U.S. 2.0
- State rank
- 38th of 51by count
The glass and glazing contractor industry in Kansas
County Business Patterns counts 35 establishments in Kansas classified as Glass and Glazing Contractors (NAICS 238150) for 2023. They employed 428 people in mid-March and reported $26.0 million in annual payroll. That is the 38th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Glass and glazing contractors make up 0.05% of the 76,139 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Kansas has 1.2 glass and glazing contractors, 42.3% below the national rate of 2.0. The average establishment has 12.2 employees against 9.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $60,682, 12.9% below the U.S. figure of $69,666.
| Measure | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 35 | 6,945 |
| Mid-March employees | 428 | 68,694 |
| Annual payroll | $25,972,000 | $4,785,630,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 12.2 | 9.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $60,682 | $69,666 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.2 | 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.
Glass and glazing contractors by metro area in Kansas
Census published glass and glazing contractor counts for 5 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Kansas. The largest is Kansas City, MO-KS, with 37 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 34% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 37 | 569 | 1.6 |
| Wichita, KS | 5 | 68 | 0.8 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | 4 | — | 1.9 |
| Lawrence, KS | 4 | — | 3.3 |
| Topeka, KS | 3 | — | 1.3 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at glass and glazing contractors in Kansas
47.1% of Kansas's glass and glazing contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 51.8% nationally. 70.6% 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 | 16 | 47.1% | 51.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 8 | 23.5% | 22.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 4 | 11.8% | 14.1% |
| 20–49 employees | 6 | 17.6% | 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 Kansas 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 Kansas:
- A property manager calls about a cracked window.
- A store owner calls about a broken storefront window.
- A builder calls about window installation.
Texting customers
Contractors text measurement times and install dates.
Texting from a local number in Kansas requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for glass and glazing contractors in Kansas
Glass and glazing contractors in Kansas average 12.2 employees, so the comparison uses a 12-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 12 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $360.00 a month and 12 on Ooma Office Pro cost $299.40. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,452 less than RingCentral for a glass and glazing contractor in Kansas 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 | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
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 Kansas
Kansas has 4 geographic area codes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 785 | 727 | Central and Mountain | 1997 | none |
| 620 | 705 | Central and Mountain | 2001 | none |
| 913 | 533 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 316 | 340 | Central | 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 Kansas
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 Kansas 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 Kansas?
35 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 428 people in mid-March.
Which Kansas metro area has the most glass and glazing contractors?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with 37 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 12-person glass and glazing contractor?
$360.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $299.40 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $239.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Kansas 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.