A pair of standard torsion springs for a two-car door costs $250 to $450, and one torsion spring costs $180 to $300. Heavy-duty springs for heavy, wood or oversized doors cost $350 to $900, and a pair of extension springs costs $150 to $300. Door weight sets the spring, and we confirm the final price after we see the door.
Spring prices at a glance
Most springs that break are torsion springs, the coils on the bar above the door. Here is what we charge for each type in Utah. The numbers are a starting point, not a bid.
| Job | Price range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Your door is checked before we confirm the final price.
Torsion or extension: which do you have?
Torsion springs are wound coils mounted on a bar above the closed door. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side of the door and stretch as it lowers. A technician can tell in seconds, so a photo of the top of the door and the side tracks is enough for a first answer by phone.
What decides the price
- Door weight: insulated steel, wood and glass doors are heavier than single-layer steel
- Door width: a 16-foot door needs a longer or stronger spring than a 9-foot door
- Cycle rating: standard or high-cycle
- Extras found on the visit: worn bearings, a damaged cable, a cracked drum or a loose center bracket
The weight point matters for safety. DASMA says a spring that does not meet the door's counterbalance needs can shorten the life of the door and the opener motor and can make the door unsafe to lift by hand. Painting a door or adding trim adds weight, so tell the technician about any changes.
How long a spring should last
Clopay, a door manufacturer, says most springs are designed for 10,000 cycles, and one cycle is the door going up and down once. A door used four times a day makes 1,460 cycles a year, so a standard spring lasts about seven years at that pace. A busy household that opens the door many times a day will reach 10,000 cycles sooner.
That is the case for a higher cycle rating. High-cycle springs cost more up front and suit a door that runs all day. DASMA adds that greasing or lubricating springs as the door maker's instructions require helps them reach their full cycle life, and that doors in places with extreme heat or cold should be kept closed where possible.
Replace both springs?
Clopay recommends replacing both springs together on a two-spring door, because both are wear parts and the second spring has done the same work. That is why one spring is a priced option but the pair is the usual job. If you only replace one, the other can break next and bring a second visit.
Ask the technician to price both options so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.
What your quote should list
- Torsion or extension springs, and how many
- The cycle rating of the new springs
- Wire size, length and the door weight they were chosen for
- Whether bearings, cables and the center bracket are replaced or only checked
- Parts and labor in one total, and what happens if something else is found
The Utah Division of Consumer Protection advises a written agreement with the price estimate, a summary of the work and the materials, and a receipt for any payment. The Utah Insurance Department says to get at least three written estimates and lists a demand for upfront payment as a warning sign. See garage door spring repair for how a visit works, and garage door repair cost in Utah for other jobs.
Leave the spring to a technician
Clopay says not to attempt a spring repair on your own because of the door's weight and the spring's high tension, and DASMA says spring systems should be repaired only by trained professionals. Do not wind, unwind or adjust a spring. If the door will not lift, hangs crooked or you heard a loud bang, stop using it and call.
A door with a broken spring is heavy, and an opener is not built to lift it every day.
Who to call
Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors, springs, cables and openers and installs new doors in Utah, including Provo, Spanish Fork and American Fork. Call or send your details with the door size and a photo of the springs, and we book the soonest visit.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to repair or replace a garage door spring?
A pair of standard torsion springs for a two-car door is $250 to $450 and one spring is $180 to $300. Heavy-duty springs are $350 to $900 and extension springs are $150 to $300 a pair.
Should I replace one spring or both?
Both, in most cases. Clopay recommends replacing both on a two-spring door because the second spring is the same age and has done the same work.
How long do garage door springs last?
Clopay says most are designed for 10,000 cycles, where one cycle is the door going up and down once. How long that takes depends on how often the door is used.
Can I replace a garage door spring myself?
No. Torsion springs hold a lot of stored force, and both Clopay and DASMA say the work belongs to trained professionals. Stop using the door and call.
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Sources
- Clopay: Do I have a broken garage door spring? (10,000 cycle rating, replacing both springs, not a DIY job)
- DASMA Technical Data Sheet 190: Factors affecting spring cycle life (matching the spring to the door, lubrication, extreme climates)
- DASMA: Garage Door Systems safety tips (springs and cables for trained technicians, monthly owner checks, yearly technician visit)
- Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection: Home Improvement (written agreement, estimates from several contractors, receipts, license check)
- Utah Insurance Department: Contractor Fraud (three written estimates, upfront payment warning, read before you sign)