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79 building inspection services operated in Louisiana in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 79CBP 2023
- Employees
- 275mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.7U.S. 2.2
- State rank
- 28th of 51by count
Building inspection services in Louisiana by the numbers
Louisiana had 79 building inspection services in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 541350, Building Inspection Services). They employed 275 people in mid-March and reported $16.5 million in annual payroll. That is the 28th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Building inspection services make up 0.07% of the 108,561 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Louisiana has 1.7 building inspection services, 22.0% below the national rate of 2.2. The average establishment has 3.5 employees against 3.8 nationally. Payroll per employee is $60,029, in line with the U.S. figure of $60,645.
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 79 | 7,496 |
| Mid-March employees | 275 (moderate noise) | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $16,508,000 | $1,743,845,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Payroll per employee | $60,029 | $60,645 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.7 | 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.
Where building inspection services in Louisiana are concentrated
Census published building inspection company counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Louisiana. The largest is New Orleans, LA, with 22 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 86% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 22 | 78 | 2.3 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 18 | 87 | 2.0 |
| Shreveport, LA | 9 | 24 | 2.3 |
| Lafayette, LA | 8 | — | 1.9 |
| Slidell, LA | 7 | — | 2.5 |
| Houma, LA | 4 | 4 | 2.0 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at building inspection services in Louisiana
81.8% of Louisiana's building inspection services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 85.7% nationally. 93.5% 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 | 63 | 81.8% | 85.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 9 | 11.7% | 7.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 6.5% | 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 Louisiana 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.
Calls a building inspection company in Louisiana might handle in a typical week include:
- A client calls with questions about the report.
- A real estate agent calls to schedule an inspection.
- A buyer calls to book an inspection within the contract window.
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.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for building inspection services in Louisiana
Building inspection services in Louisiana average 3.5 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $74.85 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $90.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata is $99.00 a month with 5 users included, which is more than either per-seat plan for 3 people; it becomes the lower price at 4 users or more.
At this team size the per-seat plans cost less than Callata's $99 base price, which already covers 5 users; Callata becomes the lower price from 4 users.
| 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 | $57.00 | $684.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $69.00 | $828.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $74.85 | $898.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $81.00 | $972.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $90.00 | $1,080.00 |
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 Louisiana
Louisiana has 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 764 | Central | 1957 | 457 |
| 337 | 599 | Central | 1999 | none |
| 504 | 563 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 225 | 501 | Central | 1998 | none |
| 985 | 447 | Central | 2001 | none |
| 457 | 0 | Central | 2025 | 318 |
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 Louisiana
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.
If you already have a number in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana?
79 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 275 people in mid-March.
Which Louisiana metro area has the most building inspection services?
New Orleans, LA, with 22 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person building inspection company?
$90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $74.85 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 Louisiana 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.