CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for used household and office goods moving companies in New Hampshire
55 used household and office goods moving companies operated in New Hampshire in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 55CBP 2023
- Employees
- 423mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.9U.S. 2.8
- State rank
- 38th of 51by count
The moving company industry in New Hampshire
County Business Patterns counts 55 establishments in New Hampshire classified as Used Household and Office Goods Moving (NAICS 484210) for 2023. They employed 423 people in mid-March and reported $19.5 million in annual payroll. That is the 38th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Used household and office goods moving companies make up 0.14% of the 39,298 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) New Hampshire has 3.9 used household and office goods moving companies, 40.7% above the national rate of 2.8. The average establishment has 7.7 employees against 10.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $46,000, in line with the U.S. figure of $45,637.
| Measure | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 55 | 9,436 |
| Mid-March employees | 423 | 102,745 |
| Annual payroll | $19,458,000 | $4,688,962,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 7.7 | 10.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $46,000 | $45,637 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.9 | 2.8 |
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.
Used household and office goods moving companies by metro area in New Hampshire
Census published moving company counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of New Hampshire. The largest is Boston, MA-NH, with 195 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 42% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | 195 | 2,555 | 3.9 |
| Manchester, NH | 19 | 183 | 4.4 |
| Lebanon, NH-VT | 8 | 55 | 3.6 |
| Keene, NH | 4 | 19 | 5.1 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at used household and office goods moving companies in New Hampshire
54.5% of New Hampshire's used household and office goods moving companies with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 53.6% nationally. 74.5% 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 | 30 | 54.5% | 53.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 11 | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 6 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 8 | 14.5% | 12.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
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.
What used household and office goods moving companies in New Hampshire use the phone for
Moves are booked by phone, often after several quotes, and the company that answers and quotes first has an advantage. On moving day, crews, customers and dispatch all need to stay in touch.
Calls a moving company in New Hampshire might handle in a typical week include:
- An office manager calls about a commercial move.
- A family calls for a quote on a three-bedroom move.
- A customer calls to change a moving date.
Texting customers
Movers text crew arrival times and quote confirmations.
Texting from a local number in New Hampshire requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a moving company in New Hampshire
Used household and office goods moving companies in New Hampshire average 7.7 employees, so the comparison uses an 8-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $199.60 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $240.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $159.00 a month for 8 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $972 less than RingCentral for a moving company in New Hampshire 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 | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
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 New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a moving company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 752 | 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 used household and office goods moving companies in New Hampshire
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in New Hampshire 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 used household and office goods moving companies are in New Hampshire?
55 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 423 people in mid-March.
Which New Hampshire metro area has the most used household and office goods moving companies?
Boston, MA-NH, with 195 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 8-person moving company?
$240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $159.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a New Hampshire 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.