# D.S. Burkholder, Inc

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D.S. Burkholder, Inc has one Google listing, with 33 reviews and a rating of 4.9. Ratings from Google, checked 10 November 2026.

Denver, Lancaster County

**4.9** from 33 Google reviews

- Registered 1974

[Visit website](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)

**83.5** out of 100 formula v1.5

Score: 83.5 out of 100 (formula v1.5, data of 13 November 2026). Place 72 of 672 in the full directory ranking of Pennsylvania. Not in the family-run ranking: no family-run statement found and ownership: independent.

## Key facts

- **Based in:** Denver, Lancaster County (ZIP 17517)
- **Phone:** (717) 484-0600 (from its Google listing)
- **Website:** [https://www.dsburkholder.com/](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)
- **Google rating:** 4.9 average from 33 reviews. Ratings from Google, checked 10 November 2026. [Main listing](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7493426344831324929&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA).
- **Ownership:** Independent, confirmed by an independent source. Sources: [company website](https://www.dsburkholder.com/about-us), [company website](https://www.dsburkholder.com/), [business directory](https://www.bbb.org/us/pa/denver/profile/electrician/d-s-burkholder-inc-0241-201610702), [business directory](https://lancasterpa.com/home-improvement/d-s-burkholder/). Researched 10 November 2026.
- **Family-run:** Not found: no family-run statement was found.
- **Founded:** 1963, according to the company ([page](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- **State registration:** D. S. BURKHOLDER, INC., Domestic Business Corporation, registered 11 October 1974, filing 0000604548 ([Pennsylvania Department of State](https://data.pa.gov/d/xvd7-5r2c), checked 11 November 2026).
- **Officer on record:** Lester Burkholder, Governor (the register's term for a director or manager) ([Pennsylvania Department of State register](https://data.pa.gov/d/xvd7-5r2c), checked 11 November 2026).
- **Officer on record:** Richard Burkholder, Governor (the register's term for a director or manager) ([Pennsylvania Department of State register](https://data.pa.gov/d/xvd7-5r2c), checked 11 November 2026).
- **Officer on record:** Lester Z Burkholder, President ([Pennsylvania Department of State register](https://data.pa.gov/d/xvd7-5r2c), checked 11 November 2026).
- **Officer on record:** Richard N Burkholder, Vice president ([Pennsylvania Department of State register](https://data.pa.gov/d/xvd7-5r2c), checked 11 November 2026).
- **Named by the company:** Donald S. Burkholder, founder ([company website](https://www.dsburkholder.com/about-us), checked 10 November 2026).
- **Named by the company:** Richard Burkholder, vice president ([company website](https://www.dsburkholder.com/about-us), checked 10 November 2026).

## Why it ranks here

D.S. Burkholder, Inc scores 83.5 out of 100, and most of its points come from the Google rating (37.7 of 44.4 possible) and claim accuracy (22.2 of 22.2 possible). It loses the most on the number of reviews, 9.8 of 16.7 points, with 33 Google reviews against the 5,000 needed for full credit. It earns no bonus points: we did not find published prices, 24/7 service shown in its Google hours or a written workmanship warranty with a stated term on its website.

**Score breakdown, formula v1.5 ([method](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/methodology/))**

| Part | Weight | Value | Points | Possible |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| Google rating, adjusted for review count | 40% | 0.849 | 37.7 | 44.4 |
| Number of Google reviews | 15% | 0.414 | 6.9 | 16.7 |
| Accuracy of the company's own claims | 20% | 1.000 | 22.2 | 22.2 |
| Years in business | 10% | 1.000 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| State registration check | 10% | not used yet |  |  |
| Transparency (website, phone, address, hours) | 5% | 1.000 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Weighted score |  |  | 83.5 | 100.0 |
| **Final score** |  |  | **83.5** | 100.0 |

## How it compares in Pennsylvania

**D.S. Burkholder, Inc compared with the median of the ranked companies, data of 13 November 2026. Ratings from Google. Years in business count only an exact founding year, so their medians cover the 176 ranked companies statewide that have one (23 in Lancaster County).**

| Measure | D.S. Burkholder, Inc | Median of the 672 ranked in Pennsylvania | Median of the 65 ranked in Lancaster County |
|---|---:|---:|---:|
| Score | 83.5 | 73.5 | 74.9 |
| Google rating | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Google reviews | 33 | 33 | 35 |
| Years in business | 63 | 26 | 26 |

- Place 72 of 672 in the full directory ranking of Pennsylvania, ahead of 89.2% of the 672 ranked companies.
- Average place across 1 county where it has a Google listing: 9.0; across 5 more it says it serves: 20.4.
- Average place across 1 town where it has a Google listing: 8.0; across 78 more it says it serves: 16.4.

## Where it ranks

- [Berks County](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/county/berks/): 16th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Chester County](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/county/chester/): 31st in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Lancaster County](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/county/lancaster/): 9th in the directory ranking; Google listing there.
- [Lebanon County](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/county/lebanon/): 10th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Montgomery County](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/county/montgomery/): 35th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [York County](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/county/york/): 10th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Collegeville](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/collegeville/): 23rd in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Dillsburg](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/dillsburg/): 7th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Downingtown](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/downingtown/): 22nd in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Ephrata](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/ephrata/): 7th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/about-us/service-areas)).
- [Exton](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/exton/): 25th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Glenside](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/glenside/): 23rd in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Hanover](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/hanover/): 7th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Horsham](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/horsham/): 23rd in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Jenkintown](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/jenkintown/): 23rd in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [King of Prussia](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/king-of-prussia/): 24th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Lafayette Hill](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/lafayette-hill/): 28th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Lancaster](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/lancaster/): 8th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/about-us/service-areas)).
- [Lebanon](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/lebanon/): 9th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Myerstown](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/myerstown/): 9th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [New Holland](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/new-holland/): 7th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/about-us/service-areas)).
- [Norristown](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/norristown/): 25th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Paoli](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/paoli/): 28th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Phoenixville](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/phoenixville/): 22nd in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Pottstown](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/pottstown/): 19th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/about-us/service-areas)).
- [Reading](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/reading/): 14th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/about-us/service-areas)).
- [Wayne](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/wayne/): 26th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [West Chester](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/west-chester/): 25th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [Willow Grove](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/willow-grove/): 22nd in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).
- [York](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/town/york/): 7th in the directory ranking; says it serves it ([source](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)).

## Other electricians in Lancaster County

**The ranked companies of Lancaster County placed nearest to D.S. Burkholder, Inc in the county's full directory ranking. Data of 13 November 2026. [All of Lancaster County](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/county/lancaster/).**

| Place in county | Company | Score |
|---:|---|---:|
| 6 | [Techro](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/electricians/techro/) Reading, Berks County | **85.1** |
| 7 | [Keeler Electric, Inc](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/electricians/keeler-electric/) Bernville, Berks County | **84.7** |
| 8 | [Stephen M. Daniels Electrical Contractors, Inc.](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/electricians/stephen-m-daniels-electrical-contractors/) Lancaster, Lancaster County | **84.3** |
| 10 | [Palmatier Electric](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/electricians/palmatier-electric/) New Providence, Lancaster County | **82.4** |
| 11 | [C. M. High, Inc.](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/electricians/c-m-high/) Myerstown, Lebanon County | **82.0** |
| 12 | [Star Dust Electric Inc](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/electricians/star-dust-electric/) Richland, Berks County | **81.8** |

## Google listings

**Google listings of D.S. Burkholder, Inc. Ratings from Google, read on the dates shown**

| Listing | Town | County | Rating | Reviews | Read on |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [D.S. Burkholder, Inc](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7493426344831324929&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) | Denver | Lancaster | 4.9 | 33 | 2026-11-10 |

## Claims checked

Each statement found on the company's website was compared with records we did not get from the company. The results use three terms only: supported, no independent record, and inconsistent with records.

**Claims on the company's website compared with independent records**

| Claim | Result | What we found | Sources | Score effect | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founding year | **no independent record** | The business states it began in 1963; its current registration dates from 1974 (web records cannot show anything about years before 1996). | [claim](https://www.dsburkholder.com/); [Pennsylvania Department of State formation date (1974-10-11)](https://data.pa.gov/d/xvd7-5r2c); [domain registration (2009-07-23)](https://rdap.verisign.com/com/v1/domain/dsburkholder.com); [first Internet Archive capture (2011-02-09)](https://web.archive.org/web/20110209052620/http://dsburkholder.com/) | none | 2026-11-10 |
| HIC number era (estimate) | **supported** | HIC number PA013632 is in a range we estimate was issued no earlier than about 2009 (estimated range 2009 to 2011, from 112 other numbers), consistent with the stated founding year of 1963. |  | none | 2026-11-10 |
| Review total | **supported** | The site claims 9 reviews; the 1 Google listing we found has 33 in total (ratio 0.27). | [claim](https://www.dsburkholder.com/); [Google listings (1) (2026-11-10)](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7493426344831324929) | none | 2026-11-10 |
| Number of locations | **supported** | The site publishes 1 location; we found 1 Google listing for the company (ratio 1.0). | [claim](https://www.dsburkholder.com/); [Google listings (1) (2026-11-10)](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7493426344831324929) | none | 2026-11-10 |

## Government records

### Philadelphia city records

- Electrical permits: 0 in the last 12 months, 0 in the last 36 months, 25 on record; most recent 27 August 2018; the dataset starts 1 January 2007 ([City of Philadelphia, Department of Licenses and Inspections](https://opendataphilly.org/datasets/licenses-and-inspections-building-and-zoning-permits/), checked 10 November 2026).

## Services and what the company says about itself

- **Work named on its website:** Commercial work, [EV chargers](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/services/ev-chargers/), [generators](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/services/generators/), [lighting](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/services/lighting/), [panel upgrades](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/services/panel-upgrades/), residential work and [rewiring](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/pa/services/rewiring/) ([website](https://www.dsburkholder.com/), read 10 November 2026).
- **HIC number:** PA013632, displayed on its website ([website](https://www.dsburkholder.com/)). We have not checked it against the Attorney General's register.
- **Google profile:** On its main Google profile, the owner replied to 0 of the 10 newest reviews ([profile](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7493426344831324929&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA), checked 10 November 2026).
- **Website read:** 10 November 2026

## Questions

### Is D.S. Burkholder, Inc family-run?

We found no family-run statement on its website (read 10 November 2026), so it is not in the family-run ranking.

Source: [company website](https://www.dsburkholder.com/).

### How many Google reviews does D.S. Burkholder, Inc have?

D.S. Burkholder, Inc has 33 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.9, read 10 November 2026.

Source: [Google listing](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7493426344831324929&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA).

### Which counties does D.S. Burkholder, Inc serve?

It has Google listings in Lancaster County. Its website also names Berks County, Chester County, Lebanon County, Montgomery County and York County as places it serves; we have not checked this.

Source: [company website](https://www.dsburkholder.com/).

### How is the score calculated?

Its score of 83.5 comes from one formula used for every company (v1.5): the Google rating adjusted for review count, the number of reviews, claim accuracy, years in business and transparency, then ownership and bonus points. The method page gives every rule.

Source: [method page](https://bestelectricianspennsylvania.com/methodology/).

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