A standard two-car torsion spring pair costs $250 to $450. Heavy-duty springs for heavy, wood or oversized doors cost $350 to $900, one torsion spring is $180 to $300 and an extension spring pair is $150 to $300. The price follows door weight and the spring's cycle rating. We confirm it after we see the door.
Spring prices at a glance
These are the approved ranges for spring work. They apply to every Oregon city we serve and are not state averages. The final price is confirmed after we see the door.
| Spring job | Price | What affects it |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion spring pair, standard two-car door (10,000 cycle) | $250 to $450 | Door weight and size |
| Heavy-duty torsion springs (25,000+ cycle, heavy, wood or oversized doors) | $350 to $900 | Door weight, spring wire size and cycle rating |
| One torsion spring | $180 to $300 | We usually replace both, because the second spring is the same age |
| Extension springs, pair | $150 to $300 | Spring length and safety cables |
Prices reviewed November 2026.
Why the price changes
Springs are chosen to balance the weight of your door, so a heavier door needs a stronger spring. A wood or full-glass door usually costs more than a light steel one for that reason. The cycle rating also matters: one cycle is one full open and close, and a higher rating means a longer-lived spring.
Clopay says springs are usually rated for 10,000 cycles. Garaga says average torsion springs last about 5 to 7 years and should reach around 10,000 cycles, and that 3 to 5 openings a day gives plenty of spring life. A door used more often wears through a standard spring sooner, which is when a higher cycle rating pays off.
One spring or both?
When one torsion spring breaks, the other has done the same number of cycles and is usually close behind. That is why we usually replace both. Replacing only one is cheaper today, but a second visit can cost more than doing the pair at once.
Replace the pair when
- Both springs are the same age
- The door is used every day
- The home is several years old and springs were never replaced
Replace one spring when
- The other spring is new
- The door is rarely used
- A technician confirms the second spring is sound
Why this is not a DIY job
Garaga warns that torsion springs can be very dangerous and recommends a professional, and DASMA says spring systems should be repaired only by trained professionals. If a spring has broken, stop using the door and do not run the opener. See spring repair.
A broken spring can also leave the door heavy and crooked, and forcing the opener against it can damage the cables and the opener itself.
What the quote should list
The FTC says a written estimate should describe the work, materials, completion date and price. For a spring job, ask for:
- Number of springs and their cycle rating
- Door weight and the size it was matched to
- Whether cables, drums or rollers are included or checked
- Labor, and any extra for a heavy or oversized door
- A signed copy with no blank spaces
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board advises more than one written bid for bigger jobs and warns that the lowest bid can leave things out. See garage door repair cost in Oregon for other common jobs.
Who to call
Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors, springs, cables and openers and installs new doors in Oregon, including Albany, Keizer and Springfield. Call or send your details with a photo of the broken spring, and we book the soonest visit.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to replace a garage door spring?
A standard two-car torsion spring pair is $250 to $450. Heavy-duty springs are $350 to $900, one torsion spring is $180 to $300 and an extension spring pair is $150 to $300.
Why do you replace both springs?
Both springs have done the same number of cycles, so the second is usually close to failing. Replacing the pair avoids a second visit.
How long does a garage door spring last?
Garaga says average torsion springs last about 5 to 7 years, or around 10,000 cycles. Heavier use shortens that.
Can I replace a garage door spring myself?
We advise against it. Garaga calls torsion springs very dangerous and DASMA says spring systems should be repaired only by trained professionals.
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Sources
- Garaga: The secrets of garage door torsion springs (typical spring life, cycles, professional replacement)
- Clopay: Fixing garage door problems from cold weather (frozen bottom seal, lubricant, spring wire, remote batteries)
- DASMA: Garage door systems safety tips (monthly checks, annual service, springs and cables only by trained technicians)
- Federal Trade Commission: How to avoid a home improvement scam (written estimates, multiple estimates, lowest bidder, payment, blank spaces)
- Oregon Construction Contractors Board: 16 ways to avoid remodeling, repair and construction problems (check a contractor's license, more than one written bid, lowest bid)