Business phone system for siding contractors in Colorado
204 siding contractors operated in Colorado in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 204CBP 2023
- Employees
- 728mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.4U.S. 2.7
- State rank
- 20th of 50by count
Siding contractors in Colorado by the numbers
County Business Patterns counts 204 establishments in Colorado classified as Siding Contractors (NAICS 238170) for 2023. They employed 728 people in mid-March and reported $43.6 million in annual payroll. That is the 20th highest count among the 50 states and DC with published figures. Siding contractors make up 0.11% of the 182,486 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Colorado has 3.4 siding contractors, 27.4% above the national rate of 2.7. The average establishment has 3.6 employees against 4.6 nationally. Payroll per employee is $59,832, in line with the U.S. figure of $58,783.
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 204 | 9,142 |
| Mid-March employees | 728 | 41,885 |
| Annual payroll | $43,558,000 | $2,462,131,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Payroll per employee | $59,832 | $58,783 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.4 | 2.7 |
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 siding contractors in Colorado are concentrated
Census published siding contractor counts for 11 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Colorado. The largest is Denver, CO, with 111 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 95% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 111 | 362 | 3.6 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 23 | 73 | 3.0 |
| Greeley, CO | 16 | 109 | 4.3 |
| Fort Collins, CO | 11 | 36 | 2.9 |
| Grand Junction, CO | 10 | 21 | 6.2 |
| Boulder, CO | 5 | — | 1.5 |
| Rifle, CO | 4 | 22 | 5.0 |
| Edwards, CO | 4 | 35 | 7.4 |
| Breckenridge, CO | 4 | 4 | 10.5 |
| Durango, CO | 3 | — | 5.3 |
| Montrose, CO | 3 | — | 6.7 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at siding contractors in Colorado
77.0% of Colorado's siding contractors with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 75.1% nationally. 88.7% 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 | 157 | 77.0% | 75.1% |
| 5–9 employees | 24 | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| 10–19 employees | 18 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| 20–49 employees | 5 | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% |
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.
Why the phone matters for siding contractors in Colorado
Siding contractors see storm-related demand like roofers, along with remodeling projects. Estimate calls need fast callbacks. That holds for siding contractors in Colorado as much as anywhere.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for siding contractors in Colorado:
- An adjuster calls to inspect a property.
- The contractor calls a customer to schedule installation.
- A customer calls for a replacement estimate.
Texting homeowners
Contractors text estimate times, color samples and schedules.
Texting from a local number in Colorado requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 4-person siding contractor
Siding contractors in Colorado average 3.6 employees, so the comparison uses a 4-person team. Priced per seat, 4 users would run $120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $99.80 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $99.00 a month for 4 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $252 less than RingCentral for a siding contractor in Colorado 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 | $76.00 | $912.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $92.00 | $1,104.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $99.80 | $1,197.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $108.00 | $1,296.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $120.00 | $1,440.00 |
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 Colorado
Colorado has 6 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a siding contractor can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720 | 785 | Mountain | 1998 | 303, 983 |
| 303 | 784 | Mountain | 1947 | 720, 983 |
| 970 | 775 | Mountain | 1995 | 748 |
| 719 | 665 | Mountain | 1988 | none |
| 983 | 46 | Mountain | 2022 | 303, 720 |
| 748 | 0 | Mountain | 2025 | 970 |
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 siding contractors in Colorado
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 Colorado 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 siding contractors are in Colorado?
204 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 728 people in mid-March.
Which Colorado metro area has the most siding contractors?
Denver, CO, with 111 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 4-person siding contractor?
$120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $99.80 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 Colorado 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.