Full 25-point door and opener safety check with every visit - springs, cables, rollers, tracks, and your LiftMaster or Chamberlain opener included
You get a price before we start. It does not change when the truck arrives.
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A garage door spring snaps, and suddenly your car is stuck inside and your morning is off the rails. That’s the call we answer every day at Marlow Garage Door Repair. We’ve been fixing broken springs since 2002, and our approach is built around a simple idea: you should know the price before we start, see your technician on the way, and get our Garage Door Spring Repair in Los Angeles to actually hold up. Our spring repair typically runs $180 – $340, and every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re reading this with a door stuck halfway up, call our live team at (512) 883-4374 right now. A real person answers, 24/7, and we’ll get your door moving again.
Garage Door Spring Replacement
Garage Door Spring Replacement is exactly what it sounds like: the old spring comes off, and a new one goes on. Most springs fail after 10,000 to 20,000 cycles, which for an average household means every 7 to 12 years. You know it’s time when the door won’t lift, or when you hear that gunshot-like crack from inside the garage. At Marlow Garage Door Repair, we replace both springs at once, even if only one broke; a mismatched pair wears unevenly and fails again far sooner. Expect to pay $180 – $340 depending on spring type and size. Your technician gives you a written price before touching a single bolt.
Why We Replace Both Springs
Saving one old spring while installing a new one is false economy. The older spring has already cycled thousands of times and is near the end of its life. Replacing both restores balance, keeps the opener from working overtime, and prevents a second service call four months down the road.
What The Job Actually Involves
The technician unwinds the old spring, removes the torsion assembly, measures spring length and wire gauge, and installs a matched pair rated for your door’s exact weight and height. Calibration is precise, because an over-wound spring slams the door open and an under-wound one makes the opener strain. Before we leave, we run the door through a full cycle test to confirm smooth, even operation.
Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement
Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement addresses the horizontal coil above your door, the one that does most of the lifting. Torsion springs are the standard on nearly every modern garage door, and they fail from tension fatigue, not defect. When they go, the door becomes nearly impossible to lift, even for two adults. Marlow Garage Door Repair replaces torsion springs on all door types, including heavy double doors and doors with single-spring conversions. The cost stays in that $180 – $340 range, and you’ll see the exact number before we begin. Our technicians carry a full range of torsion springs in the truck, so we’re usually done in a single visit.
Torsion vs Extension: Know What You Have
Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door, visible when the door is closed. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on either side. If you see springs perpendicular to the door, you have a torsion system. Either way, the repair is the same for us: replace, balance, test.
Single vs Dual Spring Setups
Some doors use one large torsion spring, others use two smaller ones. Both work fine, but a single-spring system means the entire lifting load sits on one coil. We always ask what you have and match the replacement to the original engineering, not just the nearest size we have on hand.
Broken Garage Door Spring
A Broken Garage Door Spring is the most common reason a garage door won’t open. The failure is loud, sudden, and almost always happens at the worst moment: when you’re running late, or when the weather is miserable and the car needs to move. Here’s the plain truth: a door with a broken spring is not stuck, it’s unbalanced, and forcing it open by hand or with the opener can bend the tracks and damage the cables. For more on this, see DIY vs Professional Garage Door Spring Repair: What’s Safe to Do Yourself. Repair from Marlow Garage Door Repair runs $180 – $340, and we don’t charge extra for the emergency. Call (512) 883-4374 and we’ll dispatch a technician who can arrive with the right spring in hand.
Don’t Run The Opener
The opener motor is designed to assist a balanced door, not dead-lift a door with a snapped spring. Running it forces the motor, strips gears, and can pull the door sideways off its track. If you hear the snap, pull the release cord and leave the opener alone until we arrive.
Why The Price Range Exists
Spring prices vary by gauge, length, and whether your door needs a standard or heavy-duty coil. A lightweight single-car door costs less to spring than a double-wide, insulated door. The written estimate locks the number before we start, so you never sign off on a surprise.
Garage Door Extension Spring
A Garage Door Extension Spring works differently than a torsion spring. These are the long coils mounted on either side of the track, and they stretch to store energy when the door closes. You’ll find them on many older homes, and on lighter doors. They fail just as suddenly as torsion springs, though usually with a twang instead of a bang. Marlow Garage Door Repair handles extension spring replacement at the same $180 – $340 range, with safety cables installed on every single job. Those cables are critical: an uncontained extension spring flies across the garage when it breaks, and that’s how people get hurt.
Safety Cables Are Non-Negotiable
If your extension springs don’t have safety cables running through their center, we’ll add them as part of the replacement. It’s an inexpensive part that changes a dangerous failure into a contained one. This is the kind of detail that matters when you’re choosing who works on your home.
When To Swap Extension For Torsion
Some homeowners upgrade from extension springs to a torsion system for smoother operation and longer spring life. We’ll give you both options and the prices for each, then you decide. No pressure, no upsell, just straight numbers.
Garage Door Spring Installation
Garage Door Spring Installation refers to installing springs on a new door, or installing a completely new spring setup on an existing door that’s being reconfigured. This is different from a simple replacement: installation often involves choosing the spring system, sizing the coil for the door’s exact weight, and mounting new brackets or center plates. Marlow Garage Door Repair has installed springs on everything from lightweight aluminum doors to solid wood behemoths. Pricing falls in that same $180 – $340 window, though a full system conversion can add hardware costs. We explain that before anything gets ordered.
Proper Sizing Changes Everything
Garage door springs are not universal. They are matched to the door’s height, width, material, and track configuration. A spring that’s one gauge off will wear twice as fast and make the opener strain. We measure on site, every time, and write the specifications on your invoice.
New Builds And Full Conversions
If you’re building a new garage or converting an old system, we work from the door manufacturer’s specifications. For doors from Genie, Clopay, and Amarr, we match the OEM spring rating exactly. The result is a door that opens with two fingers of pressure.
Garage Door Spring Adjustment
Garage Door Spring Adjustment is a tune-up, not a replacement. When a door is hard to lift, drifts down when open, or slams shut, the springs may be under-wound or over-wound. Adjustment corrects the tension so the door balances properly. It costs $120 – $240 in most cases, and Marlow Garage Door Repair does it the careful way: we test the door’s balance at multiple points, adjust in small increments, then verify the result. A proper adjustment can extend spring life and reduce opener wear, which makes it money well spent.
When Adjustment Beats Replacement
A door that’s only slightly off balance is a good candidate for adjustment. The springs still have life in them, they just need tension corrected. We’ll tell you honestly if adjustment is enough or if replacement is the smarter move, and we’ll show you the numbers for both.
Why DIY Adjustment Is A Bad Trade
High-tension garage door springs store an enormous amount of energy. One slip with a winding bar can cause a serious, life-changing injury. This is not a YouTube tutorial job. A trained professional has the tools, the technique, and the experience to adjust springs safely. We’d rather you call us than risk it, but if you want to understand the full picture first, read The Complete Garage Door Spring Repair Guide for Los Angeles Homeowners.
Brands We Service
Marlow Garage Door Repair technicians train on eight major garage door brands, so the person walking up your driveway already knows how your door is built. We stock OEM parts for LiftMaster and Chamberlain, including their proprietary spring assemblies. We’ve serviced hundreds of Genie openers paired with springs from Clopay doors, and we handle Amarr and Wayne Dalton setups regularly.
Whether you have a Craftsman door from the ’90s or a Raynor door installed last year, we can help. Our technicians carry spring stock for most common sizes and can special-order anything uncommon for next-day. Brand knowledge matters when it comes to spring weight ratings and mounting styles, and it’s something we’ve built over 20 years of service.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- The door won’t open, even manually. A snapped spring removes all lifting power, and the door’s weight is now fully on you and your tracks. Forcing it can fold the sections and pull the door off its rails.
- You heard a loud bang from the garage. That’s the sound of a spring under tension releasing. The spring is finished, and the door is now unbalanced and dangerous to operate.
- The door opens a few inches and stops. This means the spring has lost enough tension that the opener can’t complete the cycle. Continuing to run the opener will strip its gears and add $120 – $320 to your bill.
- There’s a visible gap in the spring coil. A spring that has snapped clean through shows a clear separation in the coil. If you see it, stop using the door entirely and call us at (512) 883-4374.
- The door slams shut when closing. A weakened spring can’t control the door’s descent, so it crashes down. This is how windows get shattered and children get hurt. Get it inspected before it fails completely.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Book online or call us. Our phone team answers live, 24/7, and our online booking takes about a minute. You’ll get a confirmed arrival window and the name of your technician before they head your way.
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Track your technician in real time. The Relay Visibility Guarantee means you get a live link showing your technician’s location and ETA. No four-hour windows. You know exactly when to open the door.
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Get a written price, upfront. Before any wrench turns, your technician inspects the door, takes measurements, and hands you a written quote with the exact dollar amount. That number does not change. If you need more work than expected, we re-quote first.
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We do the repair, the right way. Springs get replaced in matched pairs. Safety cables get checked or installed. The door gets balanced and cycled multiple times. We photograph the work before and after, so you see what we did.
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Pay from a digital invoice. You get a texted link, pay from your phone, and receive a receipt and invoice by email. Every job is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair fails within a year, we return and make it right, free.
How Much Does Garage Door Spring Repair Cost?
Garage door spring repair from Marlow Garage Door Repair typically runs $180 – $340. Here’s what that covers: a standard single torsion spring replacement on a lightweight door lands around $180 – $220; a double torsion spring replacement on a heavier insulated door runs $260 – $340. Extension spring replacement stays in the same $180 – $340 band, with safety cable installation included. Spring adjustment, when replacement isn’t needed, costs $120 – $240.
What affects the price: spring type (torsion vs extension), spring gauge and length, door weight, and whether you need one spring or a matched pair. The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a written quote before any work begins, which is standard on every Marlow visit. A free estimate includes the spring measurement, door weight calculation, and a line-item price. Call (512) 883-4374 and we’ll walk you through what your specific door likely needs, including the cost.
Where We Work
Marlow Garage Door Repair serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local, independently owned crews, including Garage Door Spring Repair in Huntington Park. We’re part of the Relay Home Co. family, which means every service call, no matter where you live, is held to the same standard: a tracked technician, a written price before work starts, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you’re dealing with a broken spring, we have a nearby team ready to help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garage Door Spring Repair
Garage door spring repair is the process of replacing or adjusting the springs that lift and lower your garage door. Most repairs involve replacing snapped torsion or extension springs with new, properly matched pairs. Marlow Garage Door Repair includes safety cable checks and door balancing with every spring job, and the repair is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Most spring replacements take between 45 and 90 minutes from start to finish. The technician measures the old spring, installs the new pair, winds them to the correct tension, then tests the door through multiple open-and-close cycles. If parts are on the truck, you’re done in one visit. Call (512) 883-4374 to schedule a time that works for you.
Spring repair from Marlow Garage Door Repair runs $180 – $340, depending on spring type, door size, and whether one or two springs need replacement. The exact price appears on your written quote before any work begins. Estimates are free, so you always know the number before you commit.
We service all major garage door brands, including Genie, Clopay, Amarr, Wayne Dalton, LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Craftsman, and Raynor. Our technicians are factory-trained on these systems and stock OEM parts where it matters. If your brand isn’t on the list, call us anyway; we likely still have experience with it.
Yes. We prioritize broken spring calls because a stuck door often means a stuck car. Call (512) 883-4374 and a live person answers 24/7, day and night. We’ll dispatch a local technician with springs on the truck, and you can track their arrival through the Relay Visibility Guarantee.
Every spring repair from Marlow Garage Door Repair is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the repair fails within one year, we send a technician back for free and make it right. The promise is written, not hidden in fine print, and applies to every repair we do.
Clear the area in front of and around the garage door, and move vehicles out of the garage if possible. Unplug the opener if the door is stuck, and keep the door closed until the technician arrives. You don’t need to buy parts or lift anything. We handle everything from inspection to cleanup.
Schedule Your Garage Door Spring Repair Service Today
Your garage door spring is broken, and every minute you wait is a minute your car is stuck. Call Marlow Garage Door Repair at (512) 883-4374 now and talk to a real person, 24/7. We’ll give you a free, no-obligation estimate, a written price before any work starts, and a repair backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Book online or call. We’ll be there.
Written by Jaylen Ross, Owner at Marlow Garage Door Repair, serving homeowners nationwide since 2002.