PDQ Door Company

What PDQ Door Company does

PDQ Door Company is a Maine-based residential and commercial garage door services provider founded in 1994, operating five retail showrooms across the state (West Bath, Waterville, Rockport, Houlton, and North Hampden). The company sells and installs garage doors, overhead commercial doors, door operators, security grilles and shutters, dock equipment, and gates — sourced from major manufacturers including Amarr, Clopay, LiftMaster, C.H.I., Raynor, Richards-Wilcox, and Artisan. Its core technology centers on mechanical garage door systems and automatic opener integration, including smart/app-connected openers as a resale category rather than as proprietary technology. PDQ employs IDA Top 100 Door Dealer-certified technicians and offers 24/7 emergency repair coverage across Maine.

The company's revenue model is a three-stream mix: (1) hardware resale (unit pricing of branded doors, openers, and accessories), (2) professional installation services for both residential and commercial customers, and (3) recurring repair and maintenance services with 24/7 emergency response. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, supported by a free online cost calculator, promotional financing, and periodic discounts (e.g., $400 off select Amarr doors). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone (primary number 207-672-2270), online quote forms, walk-in showrooms, and on-site field service, with marketing concentrated on Google Business profile reviews (700+ reviews at 4.9 stars), an SEO-optimized blog, and DIY video content on YouTube.

On 2025-11-23, PDQ Door Company was acquired by Gridiron Capital as a founding component of GarageCo, a new national platform for residential and commercial garage door services funded through Gridiron's $2.1B Fund V (closed October 2023). Two additional acquisitions (Apple Door Systems in Virginia and Cunningham Door & Window in Kentucky) were completed simultaneously, and GarageCo — led by CEO Mars Shah — has signaled additional M&A and organic expansion plans. PDQ now operates as PDQ Acquisition, LLC under this corporate structure while retaining the PDQ Door Company brand and its five-showroom Maine footprint.

Name

PDQ Door Company

Legal name

PDQ Acquisition, LLC

Website

https://pdqdoor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PDQ Door Company is a Maine-based garage door services provider founded in 1994, operating five showrooms statewide and offering residential and commercial door installation, repair, and 24/7 emergency service across Maine under the GarageCo platform owned by Gridiron Capital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Garage Door Services and Products

NAICS

Building Finishing Contractors (2383)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Garage Doors & Rolling Shutters (IMADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Doors, Gates, Loading Docks & Access Systems Service (IMAIABAH), Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF), Garage Door Off-Track Reset & Emergency Service (HSAGAMAF), Garage Door Cable, Roller & Hinge Repair (HSAGAMAC)

Keywords

• Garage door installation
• Garage door repair
• Commercial overhead doors
• Door operators
• Loading dock equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of garage doors, commercial overhead doors, door operators, openers, security grilles, shutters, and dock equipment from major brands such as Amarr, Clopay, LiftMaster, and others.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation of residential and commercial garage doors and related equipment.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: 24/7 repair services for all types of garage doors and door openers, including emergency repairs and routine maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PDQ Door Company sells, installs, and services residential and commercial garage doors, overhead doors, door operators, openers, security grilles, shutters, gates, and loading dock equipment. The company also provides 24/7 emergency repair and routine maintenance services for all door types through five Maine showrooms and field service technicians.

Product overview

PDQ Door Company is a Maine-based garage door services company offering residential and commercial garage door repair, installation, and maintenance. The company operates five showrooms across Maine (West Bath, Waterville, Rockport, Houlton, Hampden) and provides 24/7 emergency repair services. Their product portfolio includes residential garage doors and openers, commercial overhead doors, door operators, security grilles, dock equipment, and gates. They sell and install products from brands including Amarr, C.H.I., Raynor, Clopay, LiftMaster, Richards-Wilcox, and Artisan. The company was founded in 1994 and was acquired by Gridiron Capital in late 2025 as part of the GarageCo national platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Garage Door Repair Expert repair services for residential and commercial garage doors, including troubleshooting, part replacement, and emergency repairs available 24/7.
• Garage Door Installation Professional installation of new residential garage doors, offering various styles and customizable options for Maine homeowners.
• Emergency Repair 24/7 emergency garage door repair services for urgent situations requiring immediate attention.
• Garage Door Openers Sales, installation, and service of garage door openers including smart opener systems with app connectivity.
• Residential Garage Doors Wide selection of residential garage doors including sectional, traditional, and modern styles from brands like Amarr, C.H.I., Raynor, Clopay, and LiftMaster.
• Overhead Doors (Commercial) Commercial overhead door installation and service for warehouses, service buildings, and commercial properties.
• Commercial Door Operators Commercial door operator systems for automated overhead door operation in industrial and commercial settings.
• Security Grilles & Shutters Security grille and shutter systems for commercial properties requiring enhanced protection and access control.
• Dock Equipment Commercial dock equipment including levelers, seals, and related loading dock accessories.
• Gates & Gate Operators Security gates and automated gate operator systems for residential and commercial properties.
• Commercial Garage Door Products Full range of commercial garage doors including rolling steel, sectional steel, and high-speed doors for industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time: Returns all calls within 24 hours (faster for emergency situations)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Precision Garage Door: National residential and commercial garage door repair and installation franchise. Closest direct peer to PDQ in service model, customer base, and reliance on LiftMaster/Clopay-class OEM partnerships.
• Cunningham Door & Window: Kentucky-based garage door and overhead door dealer, third founding acquisition of GarageCo with PDQ. Closely comparable residential/commercial mix and sister PE-platform status.
• Apple Door Systems: Virginia-based residential and commercial garage/overhead door dealer and sister co-founding acquisition of GarageCo alongside PDQ under Gridiron Capital. Materially comparable operating model and platform role.

Broad incumbents

• Clopay Corporation: Major residential/commercial garage door manufacturer with authorized-dealer program. Comparable because PDQ is one of its authorized installing dealers; Clopay competes at the manufacturer level with PDQ's principals.
• Raynor Garage Doors: Manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors and overhead doors with a national authorized-dealer network. Comparable to PDQ as both OEM and channel peer.
• Amarr (Entrematic/Amarr Company): One of North America's largest garage and commercial door manufacturers and a key OEM brand sold by PDQ. Comparable through both product overlap and overlapping authorized-dealer channel competition.
• C.H.I. Overhead Doors: Residential and commercial overhead door manufacturer with authorized-dealer program; another OEM brand stocked and installed by PDQ.
• Lowe's Installation Services: National home improvement retailer with garage door installation offerings. Broad incumbent alternative for residential customers PDQ serves.
• Home Depot Installation Services: National retailer offering garage door and opener installation across the U.S., including Maine. Broad incumbent competing for the same homeowner install jobs PDQ targets.
• Overhead Door Corporation: Long-established national garage door manufacturer with Red Ribbon distributor/dealer network that sells, installs, and services residential and commercial doors — directly comparable to PDQ's product/service mix at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pdqdoor
• Facebookfacebook.com/pdqdoor
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pdq-door

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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