Garage Door Repair & Installation in Battle Creek, MI
Garage door repair, new doors and openers in Battle Creek, MI since 1978. Same-day service, all brands serviced, all work warrantied. Call (269) 962-3141.
Overhead Door Company of Battle Creek
4407 Columbia Avenue W
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 962-3141
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Quick answer: Overhead Door Company of Battle Creek repairs, sells and installs garage doors, openers, commercial doors and loading dock equipment for homes and businesses in Battle Creek, MI and the surrounding Calhoun County area. Our office is at 4407 Columbia Avenue W, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. We offer same-day service calls, service every door and opener brand, and warranty all of our service. Call (269) 962-3141.
The Home Office of Our Three Michigan Locations
Battle Creek is where much of our company is run. Overhead Door Company of Battle Creek, Jackson & Ann Arbor is a locally owned Overhead Door distributor that has served southern Michigan since 1978, and owner operators Carla Whitaker and Dave Whitaker Sr. lead the Battle Creek and Jackson locations. The Battle Creek team also includes David Whitaker II, our service manager; Tricia Garland, who handles receiving, billing and compliance; Mark Rogers, our residential sales manager; Dustin Pash, our commercial and industrial sales manager; and Andrea Powell in customer service.
That means the person who answers your call, the person who quotes your new door and the technician who shows up at your house all work out of the same building on Columbia Avenue. We hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and we are members of the Home Builders Association of Western Michigan, which covers Calhoun County, and the International Door Association.
Garage Door Repair in Battle Creek, MI
When a garage door stops working, it is usually one of a few parts. Our Battle Creek technicians repair all brands and types of residential doors and openers:
- Broken torsion or extension springs. A sudden bang, a door that will not lift, or an opener that strains and stops are classic signs. Learn the warning signs of a broken spring and the difference between torsion and extension springs.
- Loose or snapped lift cables. A door hanging crooked in the opening often has a cable problem. Read what to do about a broken cable before you touch it.
- Doors that jump the track. A bumped track or worn rollers can pull the door out of line. Here is why an off-track door should not be forced.
- Opener trouble. From remotes and keypads that quit to motors that hum but do not move, we repair openers from every maker. Start with these six opener checks.
- Doors that reverse or refuse to close. Dirty or misaligned photo eyes are the most common cause. See how safety sensors work and our list of reasons a door will not close.
- Dented sections, rollers, hinges and bottom seals. We replace worn and damaged parts so the door runs quietly and seals tight again.
For more on how a visit works, see our garage door repair services page, or weigh your options with our guide on whether to repair or replace a garage door.
Calhoun County Weather and Your Garage Door
Battle Creek sits close enough to Lake Michigan to catch lake-effect snow, and winter here often swings from thaw to hard freeze within a day. Those swings are tough on doors. Meltwater runs under the bottom seal, then freezes it to the floor overnight. Cold grease makes rollers and hinges drag, so the opener works harder on every cycle. Springs that were already near the end of their life tend to give out on the coldest mornings, when you need the car most.
If your door is stuck to the slab, read how to free a frozen garage door before you hit the button again, because forcing it can strip opener gears or tear the seal. Cracked or flattened weather stripping is worth fixing before the snow arrives; our weather stripping guide shows what to look for, and this article on extreme cold covers the rest. Summer humidity matters too, since it can swell wood doors and rust untreated steel hardware.
New Garage Doors and Openers for Battle Creek Homes
Homes around Battle Creek range from older houses near downtown with narrow single-car garages to newer subdivisions in Pennfield, Bedford and Emmett townships with wide attached garages, plus plenty of pole barns and detached shops on rural lots. Our residential sales team can help you pick a door that suits the house and the budget. Popular options include the insulated Thermacore® Collection, the carriage house look of the Courtyard Collection® and classic traditional steel doors. Browse all residential garage doors or try styles on a photo of your own home with Design Your Door.
Finish the job with a new garage door opener and accessories such as remotes, keypads, battery backups, smartphone kits and weather seal. Building new or replacing an old door? Call (269) 962-3141 to schedule a free estimate, and see our guide to garage door insulation if you use the garage as a workshop.
Commercial and Industrial Doors for Battle Creek Businesses
Battle Creek has a deep manufacturing and food production base, from the plants and distribution centers in the Fort Custer Industrial Park to shops, warehouses and fleet garages across the city. Our commercial and industrial team, led by Dustin Pash, sells, installs and services:
- Rolling steel doors and sectional doors
- High-speed doors for high-traffic openings and temperature-controlled areas
- Fire-rated doors with annual drop testing and inspection
- Commercial door operators and controls
- Loading dock equipment, including levelers, seals, shelters and restraints
- Aluminum glass doors, four-fold doors, parking garage doors, pole barn doors, safety bollards and security grilles
24-hour emergency repair service is available for commercial and industrial businesses, so a damaged dock door does not leave your building open overnight. Our Commercial Preventative Maintenance Program offers free enrollment, discounted labor rates, priority scheduling and checklist reporting, and we are a SafedoorPM Authorized Dealer. Facility managers may also find these useful: Michigan fire door drop testing, hydraulic vs. mechanical dock levelers, what to do after a forklift hits a door and the payback on insulated commercial doors.
Red Ribbon Service Plans for Homeowners
Most breakdowns give a warning first: a noisy roller, a door that drifts down, an opener that hesitates. Our Red Ribbon Service Plans catch those early with a complete safety inspection, lubrication, tightening the opener chain, fresh batteries in remotes and keypads, and a 25-point inspection of the door and opener. Any recommended repairs are quoted first, so you decide what happens next.
Communities Served From Our Battle Creek Office
Our Battle Creek office is the closest of our three locations for most of Calhoun County and nearby areas to the west. That includes Battle Creek, Springfield, Pennfield Township, Bedford Township, Emmett Township, Marshall, Albion, Augusta and Athens. If you are not sure we cover your address, call (269) 962-3141 and we will tell you. Homes and businesses farther east are often closer to our Jackson office or our Ann Arbor office, and you can compare all three on our locations page.
Visit or Call Our Battle Creek Office
Overhead Door Company of Battle Creek is at 4407 Columbia Avenue W, Battle Creek, MI 49015, on the west side of the city. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Call (269) 962-3141 for the Battle Creek office or (800) 962-3141 for our main line, or send us a message.
Rated (5/5)
“I had a job that was a little complex due to the nature of my garage and Overhead Door knocked it out of the park. They scheduled me in a timely manner to avoid the frigid winter temperatures and my tech Jacob was excellent and very personable and professional. Would highly recommend their service to anyone. Top to bottom they are the BEST.” – Drue Crookston
Garage Door Questions in Battle Creek
Where is Overhead Door Company of Battle Creek located?
We are at 4407 Columbia Avenue W, Battle Creek, MI 49015. Call us at (269) 962-3141 or our main line, (800) 962-3141.
What are your hours in Battle Creek?
Our Battle Creek office is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Do you offer same-day garage door repair in Battle Creek?
Yes. We offer same-day service calls on broken springs, cables, rollers, openers and damaged sections. Call (269) 962-3141 during business hours and our team will set up a visit.
Is 24-hour emergency service available in Battle Creek?
24-hour emergency repair service is available for commercial and industrial businesses. Homeowners can call (269) 962-3141 during business hours to book a same-day service call.
Do you repair garage doors and openers from other brands?
Yes. Our technicians service all garage door and opener brands, not only Overhead Door products, and all of our service is warrantied.
Do you give free estimates on new garage doors?
Yes. Whether you are building a new home in the Battle Creek area or replacing an old door, call (269) 962-3141 to schedule a free estimate with our residential sales team.
Can you handle fire door testing and loading docks for my Battle Creek facility?
Yes. We install and service fire-rated doors, including annual drop testing and inspections, and we sell, install and repair dock levelers, seals, shelters and restraints. Our Commercial Preventative Maintenance Program keeps those doors and docks on a regular schedule.
Which communities does the Battle Creek office serve?
The Battle Creek office is the closest of our locations for most of Calhoun County, including Battle Creek, Springfield, Pennfield, Bedford and Emmett townships, Marshall and Albion. Call (269) 962-3141 to check scheduling for your address.