A broken spring is the most common reason a garage door stops working. It is also the repair people worry most about paying for. The good news: spring repair has a fairly predictable price range, and at Tek Garage Door Repair we tell you the exact number before we touch a thing.
How much does garage door spring repair cost?
In the Chicopee area, most spring replacements run about $150 to $450. Where your job lands in that range depends on a few things:
- One spring or two. Many doors use two torsion springs. When one breaks, the other is usually the same age and close to failing. Replacing the pair costs more up front but saves you a second service call.
- Spring type. Torsion springs (mounted above the door) and extension springs (along the tracks) are priced a little differently.
- Door size and weight. A heavy two-car or insulated door needs stronger springs.
You always get the exact price from us on the phone or on site, before any work starts. That is our promise: upfront pricing, no surprise fees.
Why springs wear out
Garage door springs are rated for a set number of cycles — one open and one close is a cycle. A standard spring is built for around 10,000 cycles, which is roughly seven years for an average family. Cold Western MA winters are hard on tired springs, which is why so many break in January.
Why spring repair is not a DIY job
A torsion spring holds a huge amount of stored energy. When one lets go — or when someone tries to unwind one without the right bars — it can cause serious injury. This is the repair we most often warn homeowners away from doing themselves. Our techs carry the correct tools and the right springs on the truck, so the job is done safely and usually the same day.
Learn more on our broken spring repair page, or read about the warning signs of a failing spring.
What you get with Tek Garage Door Repair
- A firm price before we begin, not an estimate that creeps up
- A lifetime warranty on the spring parts and a one-year labor warranty
- Same-day service in most cases, open 7 AM to 10 PM daily
A broken spring will not fix itself, and a half-open door left hanging is not safe. Call Tek Garage Door Repair at (833) 341-0175 and we will get your door lifting smoothly again.