In-Focus Advertorial | Published May 8, 2025
FARMINGTON HILLS — Walk into Tarnow Doors and you won’t just see garage doors—you’ll see possibilities. Since 1966, the family-run business has served the region with entry doors, storm doors, motorized retractable screens and custom garage doors designed for both style and durability.
Owner Henry Tarnow’s path into the industry wasn’t planned. “I was a co-op student at University of Michigan–Dearborn, working at Pontiac Motors on alternating semesters, when an associate suggested I buy some garage door openers and sell them door to door,” he said. “Back then, a garage door opener was considered a luxury item.” Before long, builders started calling, business picked up and he expanded into selling wood doors.
Nearly 60 years later, Tarnow Doors remains a local go-to for garage doors, entry doors, storm doors, motorized retractable screens and more. The business has a loyal following of homeowners, contractors and even third-generation customers who rely on the team’s expertise and honest service.
The company’s long-serving staff and commitment to customer service have helped build lasting relationships. “We educate our customers and walk them through the options, so they can make an intelligent decision,” Henry said. “Our employees have been with us for 10, 20, 30 or even 40 years.” The front office is anchored by longtime employees Bud and Kelly, who help keep things running smoothly and make sure every customer gets the attention they need. “Our people are trained professionals,” he added. “We’re not hiring subcontractors who might install a dishwasher one day and a garage door the next.”
In addition to garage doors and screens, Tarnow Doors also provides repair services, including fixing broken springs, realigning safety sensors and troubleshooting garage door openers. “Our Gold Bar Warranty gives customers long-term value,” Henry said. “If someone is planning to stay in their home, it just makes sense—better springs, better hardware, fewer service calls.”
Henry and his staff take pride in showing customers their full range of the highest quality solutions. “We offer good, better, best—and let them decide,” he said. “Most people have no idea how many styles exist until we explain the differences. There’s no reason two houses on the same street need to have the same door.”
Inside the showroom—open five-and-a-half days each week—customers can see the colors, patterns and finishes up close, with full sections of doors on display. “Come out, see them, touch them—rather than looking through a catalog,” Henry said.
And while you’re there, you just might meet “Henry”—or at least his stand-in. “We had a caricature statue of me made of papier-mâché and clay,” Henry laughed. “It’s been around for 20 years, and when I’m on vacation or out of the office, if someone says they want to speak with Henry, we tell them to go talk to him in the showroom. It’s just a little inside joke to make things fun.”
Tarnow Doors is located at 23701 Halsted Rd. in Farmington Hills. For more information, call (248) 478-9060 or visit tarnowdoor.com.