About Us

Our History

Burkhart Excavating was founded in 1975 and has proudly operated as a successful, family-owned business for nearly five decades. The company was established by John Harland Burkhart, who built a strong foundation based on quality workmanship and integrity.

In 1994, ownership and leadership were passed to his son, J. Steven Burkhart, who continued to grow the company while preserving its long-standing reputation for excellence and dependable service. Under his leadership, Burkhart Excavating has maintained its commitment to professionalism, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

After a lifetime of working with his grandfather and father, J. Michael Burkhart officially took the helm in 2023 and ensures the company and family values and ethics continue to guide and drive Burkhart Excavating.

From the beginning, Burkhart Excavating has been committed to providing high-quality excavation and site preparation services while conducting business with honesty, integrity, and professionalism. We strive to model strong moral principles through our work, our relationships, and our decision-making in every circumstance.

Our Mission

We impact the community through intentional relationships and quality excavating.

What We Value

Quality

Quality

We take pride in our work and who we are, delivering quality through precision, care and attention to detail in all aspects.

Honesty

Honesty

We communicate honestly, take responsibility and build trust.

Honor

Honor

We put people first - investing in our team, respecting each other as we serve, and building relationships that last.

Reliability

Reliability

We show up, follow through, and do what we say - we get the job done right or we make it right.

Meet The Owner

J. Michael Burkhart

Owner & President

J. Michael Burkhart is the third-generation owner of Burkhart Excavating, continuing a family legacy built on integrity, hard work, and quality service in Lancaster County, PA. Having grown up immersed in the business, Michael has spent more than 20 years gaining hands-on experiences across all aspects of excavation and site preparation. His deep understanding of the industry comes from years of working in the field, learning the trade from the ground up and developing a practical, detail-oriented approach to every project. Today, Michael leads the company with a strong commitment to doing the job right, maintaining high standards, and standing behind the work his team delivers. Michael believes that strong leadership is rooted in humility, patience and respect. He values teamwork, clear communication, and treating both team members and customers with honesty, transparency, and care. Michael is a devoted husband to his wife, Jayni, and a proud loving father to his three children. His dedication to his family and community directly influences how he operates the business – placing people, integrity, and long-term relationships at the center of everything that he does.

Meet The Team

J. Michael Burkhart

President

J. Steven
Burkhart

Director of Estimating & Founding Family Member

Jayni
Burkhart

Director of Administration

Chuck
Kline

Director of Operations

Luke
Haldeman

Site Foreman

Vincent
Shenk

Site & Equipment Operator

Andrew
Yost

Site & Equipment Operator

Trent
Fidler

Site & Equipment Operator

Rodney
Fidler

Site & Equipment Operator

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