At Emil Garage Doors, a torsion spring pair for a standard two-car door costs $250 to $450, heavy-duty springs cost $350 to $900, and extension springs cost $150 to $300 a pair. The final price depends on the door's weight and the spring's cycle rating, and we confirm it after we see the door.
Quick answers
How much does it cost to replace a garage door spring?
A torsion spring pair for a standard two-car door is $250 to $450 with us, heavy-duty torsion springs are $350 to $900, one torsion spring is $180 to $300 and an extension spring pair is $150 to $300. The final price is confirmed after we see the door.
Should both garage door springs be replaced at once?
Usually yes. Both springs have the same age and cycle count, so the second is likely to fail soon after the first. We tell you when one is enough.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard springs are commonly sold with a rating of about 10,000 cycles, which is roughly seven years at four cycles a day. Higher-cycle springs last longer.
Is it safe to replace garage door springs yourself?
We do not recommend it. Springs are under high tension and can cause serious injury, so call a trained technician.
The full explanation
What a spring replacement costs
Here are our typical prices for the most common spring jobs. They are ranges because springs are matched to each door, and the price is confirmed after we see the door and before we start.
| Service | 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. Final price is confirmed after we see the problem.
What changes the price
- Door weight and size. A heavy insulated, wood or oversized door needs stronger springs.
- Cycle rating. A cycle is one full open and close. Standard springs are commonly sold with a rating of about 10,000 cycles, and higher-cycle springs are rated for more.
- Spring type. Torsion springs sit on a shaft above the door and extension springs run along the sides. They are priced differently.
- What else is worn. Cables, drums, brackets and rollers wear on the same schedule, so a technician will check them.
Standard or heavy-duty springs
Standard springs
- Commonly rated around 10,000 cycles
- Lower price
- Fine for a door used a few times a day
Heavy-duty springs
- Rated for many more cycles
- Higher price
- Better for heavy doors and doors that are the main entrance
At four cycles a day a 10,000-cycle spring reaches its rating in roughly seven years, so a busy household may pay for the higher rating once instead of replacing springs again. See how long springs last.
Why springs are replaced as a pair
Two springs on one door have done the same number of cycles. When one breaks, the other is close behind. Replacing a single spring costs less today, and often means a second visit soon, which is why the single-spring row in the table comes with a note. A technician will tell you when one spring is enough and when it is not.
What a good quote includes
- The spring type, wire size, length and cycle rating
- Whether both springs are replaced
- Whether cables, drums, rollers or brackets are included or extra
- Balancing the door and testing the safety reverse before the technician leaves
- The total price before any work starts
Why this is not a do-it-yourself job
A torsion spring that is wound or released wrong can injure you or drop the door. Springs and cables are under heavy tension, and replacement is a job for a trained technician.
If your door is heavy, will not stay up or you heard a loud bang, stop using it and call. See garage door spring repair, and also cable repair if a cable looks frayed.
Get a price for your door
Emil Garage Doors replaces springs across Southern California, for example in Santa Clarita, Oceanside and Fontana. Tell us the door size, the type of spring and what happened when you call (213) 340-4232, and we will confirm the price before we start.
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