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Tile and terrazzo contractors in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area: 19 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 6-person team.
- Establishments
- 19CBP 2023
- Employees
- 119mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.4U.S. 3.1
- Rank
- 102nd of 346areas by count
The tile and terrazzo contractor market in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns lists 19 establishments classified as Tile and Terrazzo Contractors (NAICS 238340) in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. Together they reported 119 mid-March employees and $7,072,000 of payroll for the year. That ranks 102nd of the 346 metro and micropolitan areas where Census published a count for this industry.
With 1.3 million residents in the Census 2024 estimate, that is 1.4 tile and terrazzo contractors per 100,000 people, 54.8% below the national rate of 3.1. Establishments average 6.3 employees, 14.2% above the U.S. average of 5.5. Payroll per employee comes to $59,429, 5.7% above the national $56,238.
| Measure | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 19 | 113 | 10,685 |
| Mid-March employees | 119 | 679 | 58,611 |
| Annual payroll | $7,072,000 | $36,035,000 | $3,296,169,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 6.3 | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $59,429 | $53,071 | $56,238 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.1 |
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: tile and terrazzo contractors in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Of the tile and terrazzo contractors in Memphis, TN-MS-AR that had employees in March 2023, 36.8% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 71.6%). 73.7% 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 | 7 | 36.8% | 71.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 7 | 36.8% | 13.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 5 | 26.3% | 8.9% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 4.4% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 1.2% |
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 tile and terrazzo contractors in Memphis, TN-MS-AR use the phone for
Tile installers work on bathrooms and kitchens that are often part of larger remodels, so they take calls from homeowners and general contractors alike. Staying reachable on site keeps the schedule intact.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for tile and terrazzo contractors in Memphis, TN-MS-AR:
- The installer calls a customer about grout colors.
- A general contractor calls to schedule tile work.
- A supplier calls about an order.
Calls after closing time
After-hours calls are typically not urgent.
Callata transcribes voicemail and triages it for urgency, so the first callback in the morning can go to the caller who needs it most.
What a phone system costs a tile and terrazzo contractor in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
The average tile and terrazzo contractor in Memphis, TN-MS-AR has 6.3 employees, so a 6-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Priced per seat, 6 users would run $180.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $149.70 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 6 people cost $119.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $732. 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 | $119.00 | $1,428.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $114.00 | $1,368.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $138.00 | $1,656.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $149.70 | $1,796.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $162.00 | $1,944.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $180.00 | $2,160.00 |
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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 4 area codes. 901 has the most, with 606 of 709 exchanges (85%). Callata's plan includes up to 3 local numbers; you can pick them in the area codes your customers recognize, subject to carrier inventory, or port the number you already have for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 606 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 662 | 79 | Central | 1999 | 471 |
| 870 | 22 | Central | 1997 | 327 |
| 327 | 2 | Central | 2024 | 870 |
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 tile and terrazzo contractors
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.
If you already have a number in Memphis, TN-MS-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 tile and terrazzo contractors are there in Memphis, TN-MS-AR?
Census County Business Patterns counted 19 tile and terrazzo contractors in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area in 2023. They employed 119 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 6-person tile and terrazzo contractor?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 6 users cost $180.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $149.70 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $119.00.
What area code should a tile and terrazzo contractor in Memphis, TN-MS-AR use?
Area code 901 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 662 and 870. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a tile and terrazzo 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.