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How Much Does Garage Door Spring Replacement Cost?
Estimate garage door spring replacement cost per spring — with the free calculator and what affects the price.
A broken garage door spring is the most common garage door failure — and the most dangerous to fix. The price depends on spring type, door size and labor. This guide covers the installed cost and a calculator.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Garage door spring replacement runs $150–$350 per spring installed; a pair typically costs $250–$700. Torsion springs cost more than extension but last longer. Never DIY this repair — springs store lethal tension.
Torsion vs extension springs
Torsion springs mount on a bar above the door and last 10,000-20,000 cycles. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks and are cheaper but shorter-lived. Converting from extension to torsion costs $400-$800 but improves safety and balance.
- Torsion spring: $75–$150 per spring
- Extension spring: $50–$100 per spring
- Pair installed: $250–$700
- Conversion to torsion: $400–$800
Why it's a pro job
Springs are wound under extreme tension — a mistake can send a bar through the door or injure you seriously. Pros have the winding bars, know the door's weight and re-balance after install. The labor is worth it.
Replace the pair
Springs on the same door wear together. If one snaps, the other is close behind. Most pros replace both, which avoids a second service call and double labor fees in a few months.
Try the calculator with your door
Enter the number of springs, spring price and labor per spring to see the total.