A standard torsion spring pair for a two-car door costs $250 to $450. Heavy-duty springs for heavy, wood or oversized doors cost $350 to $900, and one spring costs $180 to $300. Door weight, wire size and cycle rating set the price. We confirm the final price after we see the door.
What a spring replacement costs
These are our approved ranges for spring work. The final price is confirmed after we see your door, because the right spring depends on the door and not on the city.
| 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. Not a quote for your door.
Why most doors get a pair
Both springs on a door carry the same load and have worked the same number of openings. When one breaks, the other has the same age and wear. Replacing only one is possible, and it costs less today, but you may be back for the second spring soon. That is why we usually recommend the pair.
A spring must also match the door. DASMA, the garage door industry association, warns that applying a spring to the wrong door can reduce the life of the door and the opener and can leave the door unsafe to lift by hand. A technician should check the door's weight and the spring's identification against the manufacturer's instructions.
What changes the price
- Door weight: a heavy wood or insulated door needs a stronger spring than a light steel door.
- Wire size and length: these must match the door's lift and weight.
- Cycle rating: DASMA defines one cycle as the door going from closed to open and back to closed. A high cycle spring is built to last longer on a door that is used often, and it costs more.
- Torsion or extension: your door has one type, and the price table above lists both.
- Other damage: a broken spring can pull on cables, drums and brackets, and those add to the bill.
What a quote should list
Ask for the spring type, the wire size and length, the cycle rating, how many springs are being replaced and what else is included. If the quote does not say, ask. DASMA also notes that spring cycle life does not always match the life of the whole door, so a spring's rating is not a promise about the rest of the door.
The cost of a rating only pays off if you open the door often. A door used a few times a day may do well with a standard spring. A door used many times a day, or a heavy door, is a case for the heavy-duty row in the table.
Keep the springs lasting longer
DASMA lists several things that shorten spring life: rust, a door that is heavier than the spring was chosen for (paint or added parts can add weight), a spring that is never lubricated as the door maker requires, and corrosive chemicals. It also says doors in extreme heat or cold, frequent rain or near salt air should be kept closed where possible.
Ask the technician what the door maker says about lubrication and follow it.
Do not try this yourself
If a spring is broken, do not operate the door until it is replaced. Do not try to remove, repair or adjust springs, cables or brackets. DASMA says these repairs must be done by a trained door systems technician using proper tools and instructions. See spring repair.
A broken spring usually shows up as a loud bang, a door that will not lift, or an opener that strains. Stop using the door and call.
Who to call
Emil Garage Doors repairs garage doors, springs, cables and openers and installs new doors in Texas, including Houston, League City and Pasadena. Call or send your details with a photo of the spring and the label on it. If your opener needs a look too, see opener installation cost.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to replace a garage door spring?
A standard torsion spring pair costs $250 to $450. Heavy-duty springs cost $350 to $900, one spring $180 to $300 and an extension spring pair $150 to $300. We confirm the final price after we see the door.
Should I replace one spring or both?
We usually replace both, because the second spring has the same age and wear as the one that broke. One spring costs $180 to $300.
Can I use the door with a broken spring?
No. DASMA says not to operate the door until a broken spring is replaced and not to repair or adjust springs yourself.
What is a spring cycle rating?
DASMA defines a cycle as one trip from closed to open and back to closed. A higher rating means the spring is built for more trips, usually with thicker wire.
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Sources
- DASMA Technical Data Sheet 190: Factors Affecting Spring Cycle Life (handling, installation, door use)
- DASMA Technical Data Sheet 160: Sectional Garage Door Terminology (cycle, high cycle spring, jackshaft-type operator)
- DASMA Technical Data Sheet 167: Residential Sectional Garage Door and Electric Operator Checklist for Home Inspectors and Consumers