Garage Door Spring Repair
A snapped spring is the #1 reason Houston garage doors stop dead — and the most dangerous one to touch yourself. Garage Door Experts Houston replaces torsion and extension springs safely, usually the same day you call.
- Same-Day Replacement
- Torsion & Extension
- All Door Sizes
Warning Signs
Signs of a Broken Garage Door Spring
- A loud bang from the garage — the sound of a torsion spring letting go.
- The door won't lift more than a few inches, or the opener strains and stops.
- A visible gap in the spring coil above the door.
- The door feels extremely heavy when you try the manual release.
- Cables look loose or the door hangs crooked in the opening.
Any of these? Stop using the door. Running the opener against a broken spring can burn out the motor and turn one repair into two. Not sure what you're looking at? Our guide to why garage doors won't open can help you tell a spring problem from an opener problem.
What We Do
Our Spring Repair Services
Torsion Spring Replacement
The shaft-mounted springs above most modern doors, replaced with properly rated coils wound to your door's exact weight and balanced on-site.
Extension Spring Replacement
Side-mounted springs on older doors, always replaced with safety cables installed — the upgrade many older Houston installs are missing.
Full Balance & Safety Check
Every spring job ends with a balance test, cable and bearing inspection, lubrication, and an opener safety-reversal test before we leave.
Curious how the two systems differ? Read torsion vs. extension springs explained →
Spring Replacement Is Not a DIY Job
Garage door springs hold hundreds of pounds of tension. A slipping winding bar causes serious injuries every year — this repair genuinely belongs to a technician with the right tools.
Spring Questions
Common Spring Repair Questions
What determines the price of spring replacement?
The spring system (torsion or extension), the number and size of springs your door's weight requires, and whether worn cables or bearings should be swapped during the same visit. You get one exact quote on-site before any work starts.
Should I replace both springs if only one broke?
On a two-spring door, usually yes — both springs have done the same number of cycles, so the survivor typically fails soon after. Replacing the pair in one visit avoids paying for a second call-out weeks later. Your technician will show you both springs and let you decide.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard springs are rated around 10,000 open/close cycles — roughly 7–10 years for a typical family. High-cycle springs are available if your door works harder, and annual lubrication meaningfully extends spring life.
Broken spring in Houston?
Same-day replacement across the metro — Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and everywhere in between.