Garage Door Spring Replacement Cost (2026): Torsion & Extension

Spring replacement, installed	$150–$350
Average	$250
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Angi puts replacement at $250 on average, with most jobs between $150 and $350.

Cost by spring type

Spring	HomeGuide (installed)	Angi (part)
Extension springs	$120 – $200	$50 – $100
Torsion spring	$150 – $350	$75 – $150
Torsion bar and spring	$200 – $400	–
Double doors (two torsion or four extension springs)	$300 – $600	–
Springs and cables together	$200 – $500	–
Convert extension to torsion	$400 – $800+	–

Angi lists labor at $75 to $150 for residential doors.

Other garage door repairs

Repair	Cost (HomeGuide)
Annual spring maintenance	$40 – $80
Opener repair	$75 – $300
Sensor	$85 – $100
Minor dent repair	$100 – $300
Glass repair	$100 – $350
Track replacement	$125 – $300
Cable repair	$150 – $350
Panel replacement	$300 – $900 per panel
Opener replacement	$300 – $900

For a new door, see garage door replacement cost.

Cost by number of doors (Angi)

Doors	Cost
One	$150 – $350
Two	$275 – $425
Three	$350 – $700

Cost per spring by door type (Angi)

Tilt-up doors run $50 to $100 per spring, and sectional or roll-up doors $75 to $150. Double-door springs cost $15 to $30 more per spring than single-door springs, and larger springs add about $5 to $10.

Conversions (Angi)

Converting from torsion to extension springs costs $250 to $500; from extension to torsion $400 to $800.

Commercial doors

Commercial-grade spring replacement runs $150 to $300 (Angi).

Repair or replace the door?

Angi lists a new garage door at $750 to $1,700. HomeGuide lists a single door at $700 to $2,700 installed.

What drives the price

Angi lists residential spring labor at $75 to $150, on top of parts that run $50 to $100 for an extension spring or $75 to $150 for a torsion spring. Angi says costs can reach about $500 when several doors are involved or other repairs are needed at the same visit. HomeGuide lists replacing springs and cables together at $200 to $500, and annual spring maintenance at $40 to $80.

What garage door springs do

Springs balance the weight of the door so it can be lifted by hand or with an opener. Most doors use torsion springs above the door or extension springs along the tracks.

Why springs are dangerous

Springs hold a lot of tension. Replacing them without proper tools and training can cause serious injury. This job is best left to professionals.

Signs of a broken spring

A loud bang from the garage.
The door will not open or opens only a few inches.
A visible gap in the spring.
The door feels very heavy.

Replace both springs?

If a door has two springs and one breaks, the other is often near the end of its life. Many technicians recommend replacing both together.

What affects the price

Spring type and size.
Number of springs.
High-cycle springs that last longer.
Other parts needing repair, such as cables or rollers.

Questions to ask

Will you replace both springs?
Are these standard or high-cycle springs?
Is there a warranty on parts and labor?

In Texas

Garage doors in Texas are often the main entrance for many homes. A broken spring can trap a car inside, so ask whether the company offers same-day service.

Torsion vs. extension springs

Torsion springs are mounted on a metal shaft above the door. They wind up as the door closes and unwind to lift it. They are the most common type on modern garage doors and give smoother, more controlled operation.

Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side of the door. They stretch as the door closes and pull it up as it opens. They are more common on older and lighter doors. Safety cables should run through extension springs so a broken spring does not fly loose.

Each type is sized for the weight and height of the specific door.

Why matching springs matters

Springs are matched to the door's weight, height and track type. A spring that is too weak makes the opener do most of the lifting, which strains it. A spring that is too strong can make the door rise on its own. A technician measures the old springs, or weighs and measures the door, to choose the right replacements.

High-cycle springs

Springs are rated by the number of cycles, where one cycle is the door opening and closing once. Standard springs are rated for a certain number of cycles. High-cycle springs are rated for many more and last longer, which makes sense if the garage door is the main entry to your home and is used many times a day.

What happens during replacement

For torsion springs, the technician secures the door, unwinds the old springs using winding bars, removes them, installs the new springs, winds them to the correct number of turns, and tests the door's balance. Cables, drums, bearings and rollers are often checked or replaced at the same time. For extension springs, the door is opened and secured so the springs are not under tension before they are replaced.

Balance test

A balanced garage door stays in place when lifted halfway by hand with the opener disconnected. If it falls or rises, the springs need adjustment. Testing this occasionally helps catch spring problems early.

Why you should not do it yourself

Garage door springs store a lot of energy. A spring that releases unexpectedly can cause serious injuries. Professionals use proper tools and procedures to manage that energy safely.

Springs and the opener

A broken spring puts a heavy load on the opener, which is not designed to lift the full weight of the door. Do not keep using the opener after a spring breaks, since it can strip gears or damage the motor and the door. Get the spring size and cycle rating on the invoice for future reference.

Rollers and cables

Worn rollers and frayed cables are often replaced at the same time as springs. Nylon rollers run quieter than steel ones. Have them lubricated yearly.

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Garage Door Spring Replacement Cost