CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for other personal and household goods repair shops in St. Louis, MO-IL
Other personal and household goods repair shops in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area: 86 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 3-person team.
- Establishments
- 86CBP 2023
- Employees
- 249mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.1U.S. 3.4
- Rank
- 27th of 411areas by count
The repair shop market in St. Louis, MO-IL
County Business Patterns counts 86 other personal and household goods repair shops (NAICS 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance) in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area for 2023. They employed 249 people in mid-March and paid $10.7 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 27th out of 411 areas with published figures for other personal and household goods repair shops.
Measured against its 2.8 million residents (2024 estimate), the area has 3.1 other personal and household goods repair shops per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 3.4, so St. Louis, MO-IL is 9.4% below the national figure. The average establishment here has 2.9 employees, compared with 3.5 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $42,783, 6.4% below the national $45,706.
| Measure | St. Louis, MO-IL | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 86 | 198 | 11,482 |
| Mid-March employees | 249 (moderate noise) | 532 | 40,317 |
| Annual payroll | $10,653,000 (moderate noise) | $22,645,000 | $1,842,721,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 2.9 | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $42,783 | $42,566 | $45,706 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.1 | 3.2 | 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 St. Louis, MO-IL
Of the other personal and household goods repair shops in St. Louis, MO-IL that had employees in March 2023, 84.9% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 79.7%). 94.2% had fewer than ten. For a business of a few people, phone coverage is a staffing question as much as a technology one: someone has to be free to pick up, or the call needs somewhere sensible to go.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 73 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 8 | 9.3% | 14.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 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 St. Louis, MO-IL 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 St. Louis, MO-IL might handle in a typical week include:
- A customer calls about shoe repair.
- The shop calls a customer when a repair is ready.
- A customer calls about pricing.
Texting customers
Shops text ready-for-pickup notices.
Because carriers require registration for business texting from local numbers, Callata files a 10DLC registration for a one-time $49; after approval, anyone on the team can reply from the business number.
What a phone system costs a repair shop in St. Louis, MO-IL
The average repair shop in St. Louis, MO-IL has 2.9 employees, so a 3-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Priced per seat, 3 users would run $90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $74.85 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata costs $99.00 a month ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), so at this team size both per-seat plans are cheaper; Callata drops below them from 4 users.
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.
Which area code to use in St. Louis, MO-IL
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 8 area codes. 314 has the most, with 723 of 1,483 exchanges (49%). A local number lets customers in St. Louis, MO-IL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 723 | Central | 1947 | 557 |
| 618 | 324 | Central | 1947 | 730 |
| 636 | 308 | Central | 1999 | none |
| 557 | 71 | Central | 2022 | 314 |
| 730 | 30 | Central | 2023 | 618 |
| 217 | 14 | Central | 1947 | 447 |
| 573 | 11 | Central | 1996 | 235 |
| 447 | 2 | Central | 2021 | 217 |
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 other personal and household goods repair shops
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.
Porting a number you already use in St. Louis, MO-IL 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 St. Louis, MO-IL?
Census County Business Patterns counted 86 other personal and household goods repair shops in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area in 2023. They employed 249 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 3-person repair shop?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 3 users cost $90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $74.85 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 St. Louis, MO-IL use?
Area code 314 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 618 and 636. 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.