Atlanta & 80 miles around
Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement
Springs do the actual lifting — the opener only guides the door. A standard spring is rated for roughly 10,000 cycles, which is about seven years for a busy family door in Cobb, Gwinnett or Fulton County. When one snaps you'll usually hear a bang like a gunshot from the garage.
Never try to unwind a torsion spring yourself. They hold hundreds of pounds of stored energy and are the single most common cause of serious garage door injuries. Our techs carry the full range of wire sizes and lengths, including high-cycle springs rated to 25,000+ cycles.
Signs you need spring repair
- A loud bang from the garage, then the door won't lift
- A visible two-inch gap in the coil above the door
- The opener strains, hums, or lifts only a few inches
- The door slams down instead of lowering smoothly
- Cables hanging loose on one or both sides
How the job goes
- 1
Identify the spring system
Torsion above the opening or extension along the tracks — each needs different parts and technique.
- 2
Measure wire, length and inside diameter
Correct sizing is what makes a spring last. We match to your door's real weight, not a guess.
- 3
Replace in pairs
If one spring is at end of life, the other is too. Replacing both prevents a second call in a few months.
- 4
Balance and safety test
A properly balanced door stays put when stopped halfway. We verify that before leaving.
Free quote
Free service call — spring replacement is quoted flat after inspection.
Final pricing depends on door size, spring cycle rating and hardware condition. You approve a flat total before any work starts.
Spring Repair FAQs
- Should I replace one spring or both?
- Both. The second spring has the same cycle count and typically fails within months, costing you another visit.
- How long does spring replacement take?
- Usually 60–90 minutes including balancing and a full safety check.
- Are high-cycle springs worth it?
- For doors used more than four times a day, yes — they often last two to three times longer for a modest upcharge.