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52 building inspection services operated in Kansas in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 52CBP 2023
- Employees
- 274mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.8U.S. 2.2
- State rank
- 32nd of 51by count
The building inspection company industry in Kansas
Kansas had 52 building inspection services in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 541350, Building Inspection Services). They employed 274 people in mid-March and reported $25.0 million in annual payroll. That is the 32nd highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Building inspection services make up 0.07% of the 76,139 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Kansas has 1.8 building inspection services, 20.6% below the national rate of 2.2. The average establishment has 5.3 employees against 3.8 nationally. Payroll per employee is $91,066, 50.2% above the U.S. figure of $60,645.
| Measure | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 52 | 7,496 |
| Mid-March employees | 274 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $24,952,000 (moderate noise) | $1,743,845,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $91,066 | $60,645 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.8 | 2.2 |
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.
Kansas's largest markets for building inspection services
Census published building inspection company counts for 5 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Kansas. The largest is Kansas City, MO-KS, with 56 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 38% 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 | 56 | 129 | 2.5 |
| Wichita, KS | 12 | 198 | 1.8 |
| Topeka, KS | 5 | — | 2.1 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | 4 | — | 1.9 |
| Lawrence, KS | 3 | — | 2.5 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at building inspection services in Kansas
91.7% of Kansas's building inspection services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 85.7% nationally. 100.0% 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 | 44 | 91.7% | 85.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 4 | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 4.0% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 1.7% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
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 building inspection company in Kansas has to catch
Home inspectors are hired on tight timelines tied to purchase contracts, and agents and buyers often call several inspectors to find the first open slot. Quick answers win the booking. That holds for building inspection services in Kansas as much as anywhere.
Calls a building inspection company in Kansas might handle in a typical week include:
- A buyer calls to book an inspection within the contract window.
- A client calls with questions about the report.
- A homeowner calls about a pre-listing inspection.
After-hours calls
Evening calls from buyers who just went under contract are common.
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 building inspection company in Kansas
Building inspection services in Kansas average 5.3 employees, so the comparison uses a 5-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 5 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $150.00 a month and 5 on Ooma Office Pro cost $124.75. On Callata the same 5 people cost $99.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $612. 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 | $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 Kansas
Kansas has 4 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your clients know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| 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 building inspection services 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.
If you already have a number in Kansas, 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 building inspection services are in Kansas?
52 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 274 people in mid-March.
Which Kansas metro area has the most building inspection services?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with 56 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 5-person building inspection company?
$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 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.