- Angi's published range for a typical spring job is $150 to $350, trending toward $500 when heavier parts are involved.
- HomeAdvisor's broader garage door repair data runs $150 to $400, with about $250 typical.
- On a two-spring door, both springs should be replaced together.
- High-cycle springs cost somewhat more once and can last two to three times longer.
The short version on price
Spring replacement sits at the affordable end of garage door work. Angi's published consumer range for a typical job runs $150 to $350, and heavier doors that need bigger springs can push toward $500. HomeAdvisor's 2026 figures for garage door repairs overall run $150 to $400, with about $250 as the typical ticket.
| Job | Typical published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Spring replacement, typical job | $150 to $350 | Angi |
| Spring replacement, heavier parts | Up to about $500 | Angi |
| Garage door repair, all types | $150 to $400, about $250 typical | HomeAdvisor |
| Opener motor replacement (if a spring break damaged it) | $180 to $400 | Bob Vila |
These are national ranges. Your quote should come after a tech has seen the door, measured it and confirmed what failed, not as a single number read off a phone script.
What moves the number
Four things account for most of the difference between a low and a high spring quote:
- Torsion or extension. Torsion springs sit on a shaft above the door; extension springs stretch along the tracks. Both are routine, but parts and labor differ.
- One spring or two. Two-spring doors get both replaced, because the survivor has the same mileage and will fail soon.
- Door weight. Insulated, oversized and wood doors need heavier wire, which costs more.
- Standard or high-cycle. Standard springs are typically rated around 10,000 cycles; high-cycle springs at 25,000 or more cost a little more once.
After-hours dispatch can add a stated premium. That should be part of the price you hear before work starts, never a surprise on the invoice.
Why San Diego springs break on schedule
The median home in San Diego County was built in 1980, and the median home sold in 2024 was 43 years old. Plenty of those garages are on their second or third spring set. The math is simple: at four openings and closings a day, a 10,000-cycle spring lasts roughly seven years. A busy household with teenagers and a home gym in the garage can burn through one faster.
That is why we quote high-cycle springs alongside standard ones on every job. On a door you open several times a day, the longer-rated spring usually pays for itself by skipping a future service call.
How to read a spring quote
- A fair quote names the spring type, size and cycle rating, and whether both springs are included.
- Be wary of a single phone price given before anyone asks about the door's size, weight or spring setup.
- Ask to see the old spring. A legitimate tech will happily show you the break.
- A broken spring alone is rarely a reason to replace a structurally sound door.
Why this is not a DIY job
A wound torsion spring stores enough torque to cause serious injury, and a wrongly sized spring leaves the door unbalanced, which wears out cables, rollers and the opener. This is the one garage repair where the labor bill buys real safety. If yours just broke, leave the door down and read how our spring replacement visits work.
Questions readers ask
Yes. They were installed together and have the same wear. Replacing both keeps the door balanced and avoids a second visit a few weeks later.
Standard springs are typically rated around 10,000 cycles; high-cycle springs 25,000 or more. Lifespan depends on how often the door runs, not on calendar years.
No. The remaining spring cannot balance the door, the opener strains to lift it, and the door can drop. Leave it closed and call.
Sources
Figures on this page come from the sources below, checked on October 1, 2026. Prices are national or statewide ranges; your quote depends on the door in front of us.
- Angi: garage door repair cost (archived)
- HomeAdvisor: garage door prices and repair costs
- Bob Vila: garage door replacement cost
- Point2Homes: San Diego County housing
- Axios San Diego: the age of homes sold in 2024
About the author
Gilbert Dorsey edits the Door Guides for Master Overhead Doors, turning the questions callers bring to dispatch into plain-language guides. Cost figures are linked to their published sources and revisited when those sources change.