How much does Spring installation cost?

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Key takeaways

Spring installation costs depend on size and type of garage door
Type of spring needed will also affect price
Garage repair pros typically charge a minimum fee to visit your home

Whether your garage door is opened manually or by an automatic garage door opener, it needs springs to help. Springs reduce the force needed to lift the heavy door, and prevent it from slamming down when it closes.

The life expectancy of garage door springs is typically rated at 10,000 up-and-down cycles, which typically occurs in 7–10 years of daily use. But rust and corrosion may reduce their lifespan. Good garage door maintenance—such as lubricating the springs with a silicone lubricant spray 3–4 times per year—can help them last longer.

Installing new garage door springs, or replacing old springs, can be a dangerous job for homeowners, so it’s not typically a DIY home improvement. Springs and other garage door parts are under high tension and can be hazardous if mishandled. In most cases, you’ll want to hire a garage door installation professional in your area to handle the job safely and efficiently.

In this guide, you’ll learn about the average cost of having garage door springs installed by a pro.

Total cost of garage door spring installation

Garage door springs are included when you have a new garage door installed. When they wear out, typical garage door spring replacement costs range from $120–350, including parts and labor. But be advised: Due to recent steel shortages, spring replacements have risen in price. Depending on the current situation when you have this job done, it might cost up to $500 or more.

When you hire a garage door repair company, they’ll often charge a basic service call fee of about $80–130, which is factored into the cost of repairs.

Cost by type of garage door springs

There are 2 types of garage door springs; the kind you need will affect your costs.

Extension springs are commonly used with a tilt-up garage door, and are attached to each side of the door using cables and pulleys. The springs stretch out when the door is closed. The resulting tension helps pull the door up when it’s opened. If an extension spring breaks when it’s fully stretched out—and isn’t properly protected by a safety cable—it can snap with a loud bang and send the broken garage door spring flying like a dangerous missile. Extension spring installation typically costs $120–275.

A torsion spring is coiled on a horizontal pole—or “winding bar”— that runs across the top of a sectional roll-up garage door. The pole has reels at the ends, which are attached to cables fastened to the door’s bottom corners. The torsion spring unwinds when the door is closed, creating torque that helps lift the door when opening it. Garage door torsion spring installation typically costs $300–350.

Cost factors

The following variables will affect the cost of garage spring installation.

Longevity rating. The right replacement springs depend on the brand, size, and weight of your door, so sticking to the exact same springs is a safe bet (unless your old springs failed early). But garage door springs last from 10,000 open-and-close cycles all the way up to 75,000+ cycles—and you may be able to choose a higher cycle count, which usually costs more.

Garage door weight. Large, heavy doors require stronger springs to counter their weight—this means bigger, more expensive springs. Replacement springs for a heavy, wooden 2-car garage door typically cost 30–70% more than those for a lightweight, fiberglass single-car garage door.

Where you live. As with other home services, garage door repairs may run 5–50% higher in large cities with higher labor costs.

Warranties. Garage door springs often come with a warranty that lasts 1–5 years, so the cost of a new one is covered if yours turns out to be defective. Some heavy-duty springs have a lifetime warranty, which would pay for replacement springs in the event of failure.

FAQs

How much does it cost to install garage springs?

Installing or replacing the springs on a garage door system usually costs $120–350, but could reach $500 or more due to recent supply shortages.

Can I replace a garage door spring myself?

While replacing garage door springs is a common garage door repair, it can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Garage door springs hold an enormous amount of energy, which can be suddenly released if they’re not handled properly, causing serious injury or damage. Most homeowners will want to hire a residential garage door company to perform this service.

How long does it take to replace a garage door spring?

An experienced garage door repair expert can usually do this job in under an hour. Older spring systems, or doors requiring multiple repairs, will take longer. If you’re not sure whether your springs need replacement, many professionals will inspect the door for a service call fee of about $80–130.

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