The spring, or cable, is one of the most important parts of a garage door, because it holds the weight of the door and makes it possible for people to lift it without breaking their backs. The most common reasons for garage door torsion springs to break include rust, poor maintenance, incorrect springs being used, and general wear and tear. Due to safety and risk of further damage, a garage door with a broken spring should not be opened until it has been repaired by a professional technician.

Once you realize you need to call in the professionals to handle this repair, you probably expect the cost to be sky high. You are not alone, because many homeowners who have had a broken garage door spring or cable also worried about the cost to repair it. Keep reading to learn more about the cost to fix a broken garage door spring:

Factors That Influence The Repair Price

When figuring out the cost of repairing a broken garage door spring, you have to keep in mind that there are several factors that will influence the price. The biggest factor is the type of garage door you have and the complexity of the work. If all that's needed is a new spring, it will be cheaper to repair than if something else is broken too.

You also need to be aware that your location may influence the cost of repairing your garage door. Some professional garage door technicians will charge extra money if he or she has to travel more than a few miles to fix your garage door.

Garage Door Spring Repair Cost

According to Angie's List, you can expect to pay between $150 and $250 to replace a broken garage door spring. A tilt-up door is usually around $150. A roll-up door is about $200. A 2-car garage door will be around $250. But the best way to get an estimate for the cost of repairing your garage door springs would be to call you local garage door repair technician.

If these prices seem a little steep to you, don't try to save money by having the springs repaired instead of replaced. You'll still spend over $100, but then you run the risk of the spring breaking again at any time. It's best to just replace it with a brand new torsion spring.

Included In The Cost Of A Garage Door Spring Repair

When you hire a technician to replace your garage door springs, you can expect the price to include the price of the springs, removal of the broken springs, service/labor fees of the repairman, and also transportation for the repair man to get to and from your home.

The price should be for 2 springs, even if only one of your springs are broken. This is because professionals recommend replacing both springs at the same time so they will be of the same elasticity, which will allow the garage door to open and close evenly. It also means that each spring will wear evenly.

Additional Costs

It's not unusual for a technician to find other problems with your garage door while he or she is fixing the broken springs. Things like warped or broken tracks are common when a spring breaks. Fixing the tracks will be an extra charge. Also, the garage door opener may not work properly with the new springs, so you may be advised to buy a new one. This is also an extra charge. At the most, your garage door may be too old and the garage door repair technician may recommend you purchase a whole new door.

Keeping your garage door tracks lubricated and rust free will extend the life of the springs, but if you are in your home for many years, there will come a time when you'll need to replace them. Since you've read this article, you now know how much it will cost to fix your garage door. Make sure you get estimates from at least 3 professional repair technicians before you hire someone.