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Garage Door Spring Repair
Torsion and extension spring repair and replacement, done with the right tools and correctly tensioned for your door's exact size and weight. A broken spring is one of the most common — and most dangerous to DIY — garage door failures, so we handle it safely, often the same day.
The opener gets all the attention, but it's the springs doing the actual lifting on a garage door — which is exactly why a failed spring is both one of the most common calls we get and one of the least safe to handle without training.
What Spring Replacement Costs
A full pair of springs typically runs $300 to $540 installed; a single spring on its own is usually $150 to $350. Which type you have makes the biggest difference in price:
| Spring type | Typical cost per spring |
|---|---|
| Extension spring | $120 – $200 |
| Torsion spring | $150 – $350 |
Torsion springs cost more mainly because of the labor, not just the part — they're wound to precise tension and take real skill to set safely. Since springs work in pairs and wear at roughly the same rate, most technicians recommend replacing both together even if only one has actually snapped — the untouched one is usually not far behind.
Key takeaway
Plan on $300–$540 to replace a full pair, with torsion springs costing more than extension. A recommendation to replace both when only one failed isn't an upsell — it's based on how evenly the pair actually wears.
How Long Garage Door Springs Actually Last
Most springs last 7 to 10 years, or about 10,000 open-close cycles — though real-world lifespan tracks usage more closely than it tracks age. Torsion springs are rated for 10,000 to 15,000 cycles, which comes out to roughly 7 to 10 years of typical use, or up to 14 years if the door only cycles once a day. Extension springs don't last as long on average, typically closer to 7 years regardless of how often the door gets used.
A few signs mean a spring is genuinely near the end of its life, not just due for a tune-up:
- Loud popping, grinding, or squeaking when the door moves
- A visible gap in a torsion spring's coils, or an extension spring that looks stretched
- The door feels noticeably heavy when lifted by hand
- The door drops or slams instead of lowering smoothly
- Visible rust or corrosion on the spring itself
Lubrication and periodic inspection can stretch a spring's working life somewhat, but they don't prevent eventual failure — springs are a wear part, not something maintenance keeps going indefinitely. Replacing one before it snaps is both safer and usually cheaper than an emergency call after it already has.
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