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Other personal and household goods repair shops in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area: 115 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 5-person team.
- Establishments
- 115CBP 2023
- Employees
- 602mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 6.8U.S. 3.4
- Rank
- 20th of 411areas by count
The repair shop market in Providence, RI-MA
The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns lists 115 establishments classified as Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811490) in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. They employed 602 people in mid-March and paid $40.6 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 20th out of 411 areas with published figures for other personal and household goods repair shops.
Measured against its 1.7 million residents (2024 estimate), the area has 6.8 other personal and household goods repair shops per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 3.4, so Providence, RI-MA is 100.3% above the national figure. The average establishment here has 5.2 employees, compared with 3.5 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $67,498, 47.7% above the national $45,706.
| Measure | Providence, RI-MA | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 115 | 83 | 11,482 |
| Mid-March employees | 602 (moderate noise) | 465 (moderate noise) | 40,317 |
| Annual payroll | $40,634,000 (moderate noise) | $32,744,000 (moderate noise) | $1,842,721,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 5.2 | 5.6 | 3.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $67,498 | $70,417 | $45,706 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 6.8 | 7.5 | 3.4 |
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.
Establishment size: other personal and household goods repair shops in Providence, RI-MA
Of the other personal and household goods repair shops in Providence, RI-MA that had employees in March 2023, 78.1% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 79.7%). 92.1% had fewer than ten. When a business has only a few people, whoever is free answers the phone, and calls that arrive while everyone is busy go to voicemail unless they are routed somewhere else.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 89 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 16 | 14.0% | 14.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 6 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 3 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
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 other personal and household goods repair shops in Providence, RI-MA use the phone for
This category covers watch, shoe, bicycle and similar repair shops. Customers call to ask what can be fixed, how long it will take and whether it is ready.
Calls a repair shop in Providence, RI-MA might handle in a typical week include:
- A customer calls about pricing.
- A customer calls about shoe repair.
- A customer calls about a watch battery.
Texting customers
Shops text ready-for-pickup notices.
Team texting on Callata runs from your business number, so replies come from the practice or shop rather than someone's personal phone. It turns on after the one-time $49 carrier registration (10DLC) is approved.
Phone system pricing for a 5-person repair shop
The average repair shop in Providence, RI-MA has 5.2 employees, so a 5-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Priced per seat, 5 users would run $150.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $124.75 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 5 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $612 less than RingCentral for a repair shop in Providence, RI-MA 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 | $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.
Local area codes for other personal and household goods repair shops in Providence, RI-MA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 3 area codes. 401 has the most, with 480 of 697 exchanges (69%). A local number lets customers in Providence, RI-MA call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 480 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 508 | 129 | Eastern | 1988 | 774 |
| 774 | 88 | Eastern | 2001 | 508 |
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.
Setting up Callata for a repair shop in Providence, RI-MA
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.
Porting a number you already use in Providence, RI-MA 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 other personal and household goods repair shops are there in Providence, RI-MA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 115 other personal and household goods repair shops in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area in 2023. They employed 602 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 5-person repair shop?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 5 users cost $150.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $124.75 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $99.00.
What area code should a repair shop in Providence, RI-MA use?
Area code 401 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 508 and 774. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a repair shop?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.