Fixing a broken garage door spring typically costs between $150 and $350 for a standard setup, depending on the spring type and door weight. If you choose to replace both springs at once (which is highly recommended for safety and balance), expect to pay $200 to $400.
However, the cost to replace coil springs can vary. You'll be paying somewhere in the region of £167 to £177 for rear coil spring replacement or between £175 to £275 for front coil spring replacement. Read on to learn more about the average coil spring replacement costs charged by car garages and mechanics in the UK.
Typically, replacing just one spring is acceptable, but be aware that the vehicle may not sit as evenly as it did previously due to having one new spring and one old spring. This isn't a safety issue; it's primarily related to appearance.
Technically yes, but it is not recommended and highly dangerous. A garage door with a broken spring can weigh 150 to 300+ pounds of dead weight because it lacks the counterbalance. Forcing it open risks burning out your opener’s motor, bending door panels, or causing the door to come crashing down.
However, DIY replacement or repair of garage door springs is a dangerous task requiring precise knowledge and skill. Safety should always be the number one priority. We highly encourage you to call a professional garage door spring repair service.
The average garage door spring lifespan is seven to 10 years or approximately 10,000 opening and closing cycles. You can maximize the lifespan of your spring with regular maintenance. The lifetime also varies by spring type and quality.
Yes, you can manually lift a garage door with a broken spring, but it is extremely heavy (often 100 to 300+ lbs) and requires two people to do safely. Never use the automatic opener, as doing so will strip the gears or burn out the motor.
Because garage doors are heavy, weighing up to 400 pounds, that is a lot of heavy lifting. They build corrosion and deteriorate over time and generally have a lifespan of around seven years or 10,000 cycles. The lifespan is shorter in humid conditions. If the spring breaks, the door will come crashing down.
Does home insurance cover garage door springs? Whether home insurance covers garage door springs depends on your policy and how the spring was damaged. If your policy covers your garage and the spring breaks due to a covered peril, it should cover garage spring repair.
Typically, using a single spring instead of two will save just two or three dollars. The installers also know that they can install a single spring with fewer cycles and get more money a few years down the road when the garage door is damaged.
A front coil springs replacement on average takes around 2 hours, but can take anywhere from just over 1 hour to 3 hours. A rear coil springs replacement takes on average 1 hour, but can take up to around 1.5 hours.
Replacing garage door springs is expensive—typically ranging from $150 to $350 per spring—because you are paying for professional labor and safety rather than just the metal. Springs are under extreme tension and lift hundreds of pounds, making them highly dangerous to handle without specialized tools.
Coil springs are covered in a flexible plastic coating to help protect the metal from corrosion. However, over time, with constant compression and being hit by stones from the road, this coating can get damaged, allowing rust to form on the coil. Once this happens, coil springs can weaken and potentially break.
Replacing your entire front suspension typically costs between $1,000 and $3,000+ total. This covers parts and labor to replace major components like struts, control arms, ball joints, and tie rods, plus a mandatory post-repair wheel alignment.
Replacing a garage door spring costs between $150 and $350 for a single spring, or $300 to $700 total to replace a pair, including professional labor and parts. The specific price largely depends on whether your door uses extension or torsion springs.
If your garage door spring breaks, stop using the door immediately and do not try to force it open or closed. Disengage the automatic opener by pulling the red emergency release cord, and contact a professional technician, as repairing springs under immense tension is highly dangerous.
When speaking with a homeowners insurance adjuster, treat it as a formal business transaction. Do not admit fault, speculate on the cause of the damage, volunteer unasked information, downplay the severity of the damage, or accept the initial settlement offer on the spot.
How to Close a Garage Door With a Broken Spring. To close your garage door, reverse the steps for opening it: Start moving the garage door down to get it out of its resting place on the horizontal rails. With another person, slowly guide the garage door down until it's closed.
The average garage door spring lasts 7 to 10 years, or roughly 10,000 cycles (where one cycle is opening and closing the door once). Real-world lifespan largely depends on usage frequency, daily wear, and environmental factors like humidity.
While it is technically possible to open a garage door manually with a broken spring, it is not advised for several reasons: Physical strain: Lifting a heavy, unbalanced door can cause injury. Safety hazards: Without the spring's assistance, the door may fall or become misaligned.
6 Steps To Opening Garage Door with Broken Spring
You'll be able to tell your coil spring is broken by:
Yes, you can replace a garage door spring yourself if you are highly handy, but it is one of the most dangerous DIY projects a homeowner can attempt. The springs are under immense tension and an accidental slip can lead to severe injury, property damage, or worse.