CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for new single-family housing construction contractors in Hawaii
264 new single-family housing construction contractors operated in Hawaii in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 264CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,854mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 18.3U.S. 17.8
- State rank
- 44th of 51by count
How many new single-family housing construction contractors operate in Hawaii
Hawaii had 264 new single-family housing construction contractors in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 236115, New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)). They employed 1,854 people in mid-March and reported $144.4 million in annual payroll. That is the 44th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. New single-family housing construction contractors make up 0.80% of the 32,911 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Hawaii has 18.3 new single-family housing construction contractors, 2.4% above the national rate of 17.8. The average establishment has 7.0 employees against 3.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $77,889, 19.8% above the U.S. figure of $65,006.
| Measure | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 264 | 60,635 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,854 | 236,076 |
| Annual payroll | $144,406,000 | $15,346,277,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.0 | 3.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $77,889 | $65,006 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 18.3 | 17.8 |
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.
New single-family housing construction contractors by metro area in Hawaii
Census published home builder counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Hawaii. The largest is Urban Honolulu, HI, with 94 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 100% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 94 | 879 | 9.4 |
| Hilo, HI | 70 | 485 | 33.4 |
| Kahului, HI | 54 | 311 | 33.0 |
| Kapaa, HI | 46 | 179 | 62.3 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at new single-family housing construction contractors in Hawaii
64.6% of Hawaii's new single-family housing construction contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 78.1% nationally. 82.9% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 170 | 64.6% | 78.1% |
| 5–9 employees | 48 | 18.3% | 14.0% |
| 10–19 employees | 24 | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| 20–49 employees | 17 | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 4 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
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 new single-family housing construction contractors in Hawaii
Builders coordinate buyers, trades, inspectors and lenders across many homes at once. Buyers call often during construction, and sales calls need fast responses. That holds for new single-family housing construction contractors in Hawaii as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to new single-family housing construction contractors in Hawaii:
- The builder calls a buyer to schedule a walkthrough.
- A buyer under contract calls for a construction update.
- A lender calls about a draw inspection.
When nobody can pick up
Sales inquiries arrive evenings and weekends.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
What a phone system costs a home builder in Hawaii
New single-family housing construction contractors in Hawaii average 7.0 employees, so the comparison uses a 7-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $174.65 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $210.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 7 people cost $139.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $852. 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 | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
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 Hawaii
Hawaii has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your buyers know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | 693 | — | 1957 | 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 new single-family housing construction contractors in Hawaii
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.
If you already have a number in Hawaii, 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 new single-family housing construction contractors are in Hawaii?
264 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,854 people in mid-March.
Which Hawaii metro area has the most new single-family housing construction contractors?
Urban Honolulu, HI, with 94 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 7-person home builder?
$210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $139.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Hawaii 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.