A broken spring is the #1 reason a garage door will not open — and it is dangerous to DIY. Our Durham technicians carry torsion and extension springs on the truck and replace them safely the same day.
Springs and cables are under extreme tension and a door off its track can fall. Leave the door where it is, keep people and vehicles clear, and call a trained technician — we will handle it safely.
Serving Durham and the Triangle with honest, upfront service and a workmanship warranty on every job.
Matched to your door weight and cycle life.
If one broke, the other is close behind.
The door set to open smooth and hold at any height.
Cables, drums and bearings checked while we are there.
Springs rated to last significantly longer.
Backed in writing on every job.
Torsion and extension springs wear out from repeated use, not from a single event — here’s what actually shortens their lifespan.
Most residential springs are rated for 10,000–15,000 cycles (one cycle is one full open-close). A door used three or four times a day wears through that in roughly seven to ten years, regardless of how well it is maintained.
Durham's humid summers speed up corrosion on the coils, especially in garages without good airflow. Rust creates weak points that concentrate stress and cause the spring to snap rather than wear down gradually.
A spring rated too light for the door’s weight works harder on every cycle and fails years earlier than a correctly matched one — common after an earlier repair used a generic size instead of matching the original.
Dry coils create friction between the wraps of the spring itself, adding wear that a properly lubricated spring never experiences.
A simple, no-surprise process — often completed the same day you call.
Describe the problem and we give you a same-day arrival window.
Our technician inspects the door and finds the real cause.
You approve a flat, written price before any work begins.
We fix it on the spot with quality parts from our stocked van.
Balance and safety tested, then backed by our workmanship warranty.
Most broken spring replacements run about $200–$450 depending on the number and type of springs. We recommend replacing both and always confirm a flat price first.
Common signs: a loud bang, a door that will not open or is very heavy, or a visible 1–2 inch gap in the spring above the door.
We recommend it. Both share the same wear, so replacing the pair keeps the door balanced and avoids a second call.
No. Springs are under extreme tension and cause serious injuries. This is a job for a trained, insured technician.
Same-day service, honest upfront pricing, and a warranty on every job. Call now and we will get a local technician to you today.