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Siding contractors in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area: 21 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 4-person team.
- Establishments
- 21CBP 2023
- Employees
- 84mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.7U.S. 2.7
- Rank
- 89th of 414areas by count
Siding contractors in Little Rock, AR by the numbers
The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns lists 21 establishments classified as Siding Contractors (NAICS 238170) in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. Together they reported 84 mid-March employees and $4,006,000 of payroll for the year. That ranks 89th of the 414 metro and micropolitan areas where Census published a count for this industry.
With 769,000 residents in the Census 2024 estimate, that is 2.7 siding contractors per 100,000 people, in line with the national rate of 2.7. Establishments average 4.0 employees, 12.7% below the U.S. average of 4.6. Payroll per employee comes to $47,690, 18.9% below the national $58,783.
| Measure | Little Rock, AR | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 21 | 83 | 9,142 |
| Mid-March employees | 84 | 274 | 41,885 |
| Annual payroll | $4,006,000 | $14,667,000 | $2,462,131,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| Payroll per employee | $47,690 | $53,529 | $58,783 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.7 | 2.7 | 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.
How big siding contractors in Little Rock, AR are
Of the siding contractors in Little Rock, AR that had employees in March 2023, 66.7% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 75.1%). 81.0% 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 | 14 | 66.7% | 75.1% |
| 5–9 employees | 3 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| 10–19 employees | 4 | 19.0% | 6.7% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 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 Little Rock, AR
Siding contractors see storm-related demand like roofers, along with remodeling projects. Estimate calls need fast callbacks. That holds for siding contractors in Little Rock, AR as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to siding contractors in Little Rock, AR:
- An adjuster calls to inspect a property.
- A customer calls for a replacement estimate.
- The contractor calls a customer to schedule installation.
Calls after closing time
After-storm calls can arrive at any time.
Callata transcribes voicemail and triages it for urgency, so the first callback in the morning can go to the caller who needs it most.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for siding contractors in Little Rock, AR
The average siding contractor in Little Rock, AR has 4.0 employees, so a 4-person team is a reasonable benchmark. 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). On Callata the same 4 people cost $99.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $252. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| 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.
Which area code to use 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%). Callata's plan includes up to 3 local numbers; you can pick them in the area codes your homeowners recognize, subject to carrier inventory, or port the number you already have for free.
| 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.
How Callata works for siding contractors
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.
If you already have a number in Little Rock, AR, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many siding contractors are there in Little Rock, AR?
Census County Business Patterns counted 21 siding contractors in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area in 2023. They employed 84 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 4-person siding contractor?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 4 users cost $120.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $99.80 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 siding contractor 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 siding contractor?
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.