CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for residential remodelers in Little Rock, AR
Residential remodelers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area: 189 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 3-person team.
- Establishments
- 189CBP 2023
- Employees
- 629mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 24.6U.S. 39.8
- Rank
- 112th of 883areas by count
The residential remodeler market in Little Rock, AR
The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns lists 189 establishments classified as Residential Remodelers (NAICS 236118) in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. They employed 629 people in mid-March and paid $30.9 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 112th out of 883 areas with published figures for residential remodelers.
Measured against its 769,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 24.6 residential remodelers per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 39.8, so Little Rock, AR is 38.3% below the national figure. The average establishment here has 3.3 employees, compared with 3.5 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $49,089, 13.8% below the national $56,954.
| Measure | Little Rock, AR | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 189 | 634 | 135,337 |
| Mid-March employees | 629 | 2,030 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $30,877,000 | $88,171,000 | $27,353,358,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $49,089 | $43,434 | $56,954 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 24.6 | 20.5 | 39.8 |
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.
Establishment size: residential remodelers in Little Rock, AR
Of the residential remodelers in Little Rock, AR that had employees in March 2023, 76.1% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 81.0%). 91.5% 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 | 143 | 76.1% | 81.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 29 | 15.4% | 11.6% |
| 10–19 employees | 16 | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 1.9% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
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.
Calls a residential remodeler in Little Rock, AR has to catch
Remodelers sell projects through consultations and manage them through many calls with homeowners, subcontractors and suppliers. Keeping every call on a business line helps the whole team see project history. That holds for residential remodelers in Little Rock, AR as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to residential remodelers in Little Rock, AR:
- The remodeler calls a homeowner to review a change order.
- A supplier calls about cabinet delivery.
- A homeowner calls about a kitchen remodel.
Texting homeowners
Remodelers text schedules, selections and progress photos.
Texts sent from a local business number in Little Rock, AR have to be registered with carriers first (10DLC); on Callata that is a one-time $49 fee, after which the whole team can text from the shared number.
Phone system pricing for a 3-person residential remodeler
The average residential remodeler in Little Rock, AR has 3.3 employees, so a 3-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 3 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $90.00 a month and 3 on Ooma Office Pro cost $74.85. 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.
Local area codes for residential remodelers in Little Rock, AR
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 2 area codes. 501 has the most, with 386 of 395 exchanges (98%). A local number lets homeowners in Little Rock, AR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 386 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 870 | 9 | Central | 1997 | 327 |
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 residential remodeler in Little Rock, AR
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 Little Rock, AR 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 residential remodelers are there in Little Rock, AR?
Census County Business Patterns counted 189 residential remodelers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area in 2023. They employed 629 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 3-person residential remodeler?
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 residential remodeler in Little Rock, AR use?
Area code 501 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 870. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a residential remodeler?
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.