What Burkhardt GmbH does

Burkhardt GmbH is a second-generation, family-owned building services company headquartered in the Stuttgart metropolitan area of Germany, specializing in the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating systems, sanitary facilities, solar and photovoltaic installations, sheet metal work, and — through a recently launched subsidiary — electrical systems. The company operates a 13-person team from a workshop in Degerloch (Epplestraße 58), an office on Reutlinger Straße in Stuttgart, and a branch in Musberg (Filderstraße 59). It is an authorized partner of major HVAC and sanitary OEMs including Viessmann, Vaillant, Weishaupt, Junkers, hansgrohe, Dornbracht, Judo, and Bette, and holds the 'E-Marke Innungsbetrieb' certified craftsman designation. The business is privately held with no external investors, founded by Rainer Burkhardt and now led by his son Michael Burkhardt (Dipl.-Ing.(FH)), who also serves as a certified Sachverständiger for Haustechnik with the Deutsche Sachverständigengesellschaft.

The product and service portfolio is delivered through two brands. Burkhardt GmbH Haustechnik covers heating technology (gas, oil, heat pumps, block heating power plants, fuel cells), sanitary facilities (modern, high-end, and barrier-free bathrooms), solar/PV systems, sheet metal work (gutters, chimney and dormer cladding), and court-admissible damage assessments. In 2024, the company launched Burkhardt GmbH Elektrotechnik as a wholly-owned subsidiary to deliver electrical installations, photovoltaics, e-mobility charging, bus systems, and electrical service and repair work. Revenue is generated through one-time installation projects, recurring annual maintenance contracts, on-demand repair and emergency response, and professional expert witness services.

The go-to-market motion is sales-led direct field service. Customer acquisition runs through the company website (burkhardt-haustechnik.de), phone (0711-7191870), email inquiries, and on-site consultations leading to individualized transparent quotes; word-of-mouth and on-site testimonials drive credibility. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by project scope. The customer base consists of residential property owners and small commercial clients across the Stuttgart metropolitan area, with no disclosed enterprise accounts or concentration.

Name

Burkhardt GmbH

Legal name

Burkhardt GmbH

Website

https://burkhardt-sanitaertechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Second-generation family-owned building services firm in Stuttgart, Germany, providing installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, plumbing, solar/PV, and electrical systems for residential property owners across the Stuttgart metropolitan area via its Haustechnik and Elektrotechnik brands, with a 13-person team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Building Services (Haustechnik / HVAC & Plumbing)

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Conditioner (AC) Repair & Maintenance (HSAOAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Appliance Hookup & Utility Connection (Water/Gas/Electric) (HSAGANAD), Washer & Dryer Installation & Minor Repair (HSAGANAH)

Keywords

• Heating installation services
• Sanitary plumbing services
• Solar PV installation
• Building services engineering
• Heat pump installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Degerloch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: One-time installation of heating systems (gas, oil, heat pumps, block heating plants, fuel cells), sanitary facilities, solar and photovoltaic systems, and electrical installations through the new Burkhardt GmbH Elektrotechnik division
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: Ongoing repair and maintenance services for heating and sanitary systems, including emergency response with quick turnaround times due to well-stocked warehouse
3. Maintenance Contracts: Annual maintenance contracts offered for heating and sanitary systems, providing recurring revenue stream
4. Expert Assessments/Gutachten: Expert witness services for building technology damage assessment, including court-ordered assessments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Burkhardt GmbH installs, repairs, and maintains residential building technology systems in the Stuttgart area, including heating (gas, oil, heat pumps, block heating power plants, fuel cells), sanitary installations (bathrooms, WCs, barrier-free), solar and photovoltaic systems, and electrical installations through its Burkhardt GmbH Elektrotechnik subsidiary. The firm also performs sheet metal work and provides certified expert damage assessments via Dipl.-Ing.(FH) Michael Burkhardt. Services are delivered directly by a team of 13 employees across Degerloch and Musberg locations.

Product overview

Burkhardt GmbH operates as a dual-brand home technology services company comprising the core Burkhardt GmbH Haustechnik brand (established, second-generation family business with 25+ years experience, 13 employees) and the newer Burkhardt GmbH Elektrotechnik subsidiary. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected home technology services centered on heating systems (gas, oil, heat pumps, solar, fuel cells), sanitary installations (bathrooms, toilets, barrier-free), solar/photovoltaic systems, electrical installations, and sheet metal work. The two brands work together to provide all-in-one solutions: Haustechnik handles traditional heating, plumbing, and solar, while Elektrotechnik handles electrical work, PV systems, and e-mobility charging. The company also offers expert appraisals for courts and provides maintenance contracts for ongoing service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Burkhardt GmbH Elektrotechnik: Electrical installations, photovoltaics, e-mobility, bus systems, customer service and repairs of electrical systems.

Products and services

• Heating Technology Services (Heizungstechnik)

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ViessmanncoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for Viessmann heating systems and technology. Viessmann is a leading manufacturer of heating, industrial, and solar systems.
• VaillantcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for Vaillant heating and hot water solutions.
• WeishauptcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for Weishaupt combustion technology and heating systems.
• JunkerscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for Junkers heating products (Bosch subsidiary).
• Deutsche SachverständigengesellschaftcoreOthersDipl.-Ing.(FH) Michael Burkhardt serves as a certified expert witness for building technology (Sachverständiger für Haustechnik) through this organization, providing damage assessments including for courts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Buderus: Established German heating-systems manufacturer (Bosch Group). Buderus's installer network and heating-system product range closely match Burkhardt's core installation and maintenance services in residential heating.
• Vaillant: Major German heating and hot water technology manufacturer. Vaillant is one of Burkhardt's core brand partners, and Vaillant's installer network is the direct competitive analog to Burkhardt's own service portfolio in heating installation and maintenance.
• Bosch Thermotechnik (Junkers): Bosch's heating and hot water division, operating the Junkers brand that Burkhardt is authorized to install and service. Comparable as a major German heating-systems incumbent with the same contractor-installer model.
• hansgrohe: Premium German sanitary fittings manufacturer and Burkhardt partner. hansgrohe's specification and installer ecosystem parallels Burkhardt's high-end bathroom renovation and sanitary installation offering.
• Viessmann: Leading German manufacturer of heating, industrial, and refrigeration systems. Burkhardt GmbH is an authorized Viessmann partner and installs Viessmann heating technology, making Viessmann the most directly relevant upstream incumbent partner for Burkhardt's installation business.
• Weishaupt: German combustion and heating technology manufacturer. Burkhardt is an authorized Weishaupt partner, and Weishaupt's installer ecosystem mirrors Burkhardt's core offering of burner and heating-system installation and service.
• Dornbracht: Premium German manufacturer of designer sanitary fittings. Dornbracht is a Burkhardt partner, and its high-end specification channel is the relevant comparable for Burkhardt's premium bathroom renovation segment.
• Judo Wasseraufbereitung: German water treatment and filtration specialist. Burkhardt is a Judo partner and installs Judo systems, making Judo a directly comparable adjacent-utility peer for water-quality installations.
• Stiebel Eltron: German manufacturer of heat pumps, hot water, and renewable heating technology. Highly comparable to Burkhardt because the heat-pump and renewable heating portfolio directly overlaps with Burkhardt's Wärmepumpe and Solartechnik services.

Others

• Deutsche Sachverständigengesellschaft: German association of certified expert witnesses for building services. Michael Burkhardt's Sachverständiger certification through DESAG makes DESAG the institutional counterpart for Burkhardt's expert assessment and Gutachten business line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burkhardt-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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