Garage Door Repair & Installation in Jackson, MI
Garage door repair, new doors and openers in Jackson, MI since 1978. Same-day service calls, all brands serviced, all work warrantied. Call (517) 784-3328.
Overhead Door Company of Jackson
440 E Prospect Street
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 784-3328
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Quick answer: Overhead Door Company of Jackson repairs, sells and installs garage doors, openers and commercial doors for homes and businesses in Jackson, MI and nearby Jackson County communities. Our office is at 440 E Prospect Street, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm. We offer same-day service calls, service all door and opener brands, and warranty all of our service. Call (517) 784-3328.
Your Local Garage Door Company in Jackson Since 1978
Overhead Door Company of Jackson is part of Overhead Door Company of Battle Creek, Jackson & Ann Arbor, a locally owned Overhead Door distributor that has served southern Michigan since 1978. You get products from a national brand, but the people who answer the phone, schedule your visit and work on your door are part of a local team. In Jackson, Cam LaFountain manages our facility and LeAnn Cross manages the office, while owner operators Carla Whitaker and Dave Whitaker Sr. lead our Battle Creek and Jackson locations.
We hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and every service we do is warrantied. Whether a spring just snapped on a January morning or you are planning a new door for a home you are fixing up, the Jackson office is the place to start.
Garage Door Repair in Jackson, MI
Most garage door problems come down to a handful of parts. Our technicians repair all brands and types of doors and openers, including:
- Broken springs. A loud bang from the garage, a door that suddenly feels very heavy, or a door that lifts only a few inches usually means a spring has failed. Read the signs of a broken garage door spring, and do not keep running the opener.
- Frayed or snapped cables. Cables work with the springs to lift the door. A loose or broken cable can leave the door hanging crooked. See what to do about a broken cable.
- Doors off track. Worn rollers, a bent track or a hit from a car can pull the door out of its track. Leave it where it is and read why you should not force an off-track door.
- Openers that stop working. We fix openers of all brands, from dead remotes and wall buttons to stripped gears. Try these opener checks before you call.
- Doors that reverse or will not close. Blocked or misaligned safety sensors are the usual cause. Here is how to align and test your sensors and a list of common reasons a door will not close.
- Damaged sections, rollers and hardware. We replace dented panels, worn rollers, hinges and other parts so the door runs smoothly and quietly again.
Not sure whether a fix is worth it? Our guide on whether to repair or replace your garage door walks through the choice. You can also learn more on our main garage door repair services page.
What Jackson Winters Do to Garage Doors
Southern Michigan winters are hard on garage doors. Cold weather thickens the grease on rollers and hinges, so the door moves slower and the opener works harder. Steel springs are under heavy tension all year, and that strain shows when temperatures drop. Snowmelt can refreeze under the door overnight and glue the bottom seal to the slab, and worn weather stripping lets cold air and blowing snow into the garage.
A few simple habits help. Keep the floor under the door clear of ice and slush, and if the door is stuck, read how to free a frozen garage door safely before you press the button again. Replace cracked or flattened seals before the worst of the cold; our guide to garage door weather stripping replacement explains what to look for. For more detail, see how extreme cold affects garage door performance.
New Garage Doors and Openers for Jackson Homes
Jackson has everything from older homes with single detached garages to newer houses with wide attached garages. We carry dozens of residential garage door styles and materials, so there is a door that fits the look and budget of your home. Popular choices include the insulated Thermacore® Collection, the carriage house style Courtyard Collection® and the Impression Steel line. You can browse all of our residential garage doors or preview styles and colors on a home like yours with our Design Your Door tool.
Pair the door with one of our garage door openers, and add remotes and accessories such as battery backups, photo eyes, smartphone kits and weather seal. If you are building a new home in Jackson or replacing an old door, call to schedule a free estimate.
Commercial Doors and Loading Docks for Jackson Businesses
Jackson is home to plenty of shops, warehouses, plants and fleet garages that depend on their doors every day. We sell, install and repair a full line of commercial garage doors, including:
- Rolling steel doors and sectional doors
- High-speed doors for busy openings
- Fire-rated doors, along with annual drop testing and inspections
- Aluminum glass doors, four-fold doors, parking garage doors and pole barn doors
- Door operators and controls
- Loading dock equipment, such as dock levelers, dock seals, dock shelters and restraints
24-hour emergency repair service is available for commercial and industrial businesses. To keep doors from failing in the first place, our Commercial Preventative Maintenance Program offers free enrollment, discounted labor rates, priority scheduling and detailed checklist reporting. We are also a SafedoorPM Authorized Dealer.
Planning a project? Read our door guide for warehouse expansions in Jackson. If a door is already giving you trouble, start with our commercial door troubleshooting checklist, see what to do after a forklift hits a door, or check the common dock leveler problems.
Maintenance Plans That Prevent Breakdowns
Many garage door problems build slowly before the door fails. Our Red Ribbon Service Plans for homes include a complete safety inspection, lubrication, tightening the chain on operators, fresh batteries in remotes and keypads, and a 25-point inspection of your door and opener. Any recommended repairs are quoted, so you decide what happens next.
Communities Near Our Jackson Office
Our Jackson office is the closest of our three locations for most of Jackson County. If you live in or near Jackson, Michigan Center, Spring Arbor, Napoleon, Grass Lake, Parma, Concord, Hanover, Horton or Brooklyn, call (517) 784-3328 to check scheduling for your address. Homes and businesses farther west are often closer to our Battle Creek office, and those to the east are often closer to our Ann Arbor office.
Visit or Call Our Jackson Office
You can find Overhead Door Company of Jackson at 440 E Prospect Street, Jackson, MI 49203, shown on the map above. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Call (517) 784-3328 for the Jackson office or (800) 962-3141 for our main line, or send us a message and our team will get back to you.
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 Jackson
Where is Overhead Door Company of Jackson located?
We're at 440 E Prospect Street, Jackson, MI 49203. Call us at (517) 784-3328 or our main line, (800) 962-3141.
What are your hours in Jackson?
Our Jackson office is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
What garage door services do you offer in Jackson?
We repair broken springs, cables, rollers, openers, safety sensors and damaged sections, and we sell and install new residential garage doors, openers and remotes. For businesses we install and service commercial doors, door operators and loading dock equipment, and offer preventative maintenance plans.
Do you offer same-day garage door repair in Jackson?
Yes. We offer same-day service calls. Call the Jackson office at (517) 784-3328 during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and our team will set up a visit.
Do you repair all garage door and opener brands?
Yes. Our technicians service all garage door and opener brands and types, not only Overhead Door products, and all of our service is warrantied.
Is 24-hour emergency garage door repair available in Jackson?
24-hour emergency repair service is available for commercial and industrial businesses. Homeowners can call (517) 784-3328 during business hours to set up a same-day service call.
How much does garage door repair cost in Jackson?
The cost depends on what failed and the size and type of your door. A spring, a cable and an opener repair are very different jobs. Our rates are very competitive and all service is warrantied. Call (517) 784-3328 and describe the problem, and our team can talk you through the likely repair.
Should I repair my garage door or replace it?
Repair usually makes sense when one part has failed, such as a spring, cable, roller or the opener. Replacement is worth a look when several sections are damaged, the door is badly rusted or repairs keep adding up. Our repair or replace guide explains how to decide.
Do you give free estimates on new garage doors in Jackson?
Yes. Whether you are building a new home in Jackson or replacing an old door, call (517) 784-3328 to schedule a free estimate.
Which communities does the Jackson office serve?
The Jackson office serves Jackson and the surrounding area and is the closest of our three locations for most of Jackson County, including places like Michigan Center, Spring Arbor, Napoleon, Grass Lake and Parma. Call (517) 784-3328 to check scheduling for your address.