Cost to Replace a Garage Door Spring
Last updated: October 30, 2026 · Prices checked October 30, 2026
The cost to replace a garage door spring breaks into two very different numbers: the spring itself, and the professional visit that installs it. One torsion spring costs $75–$150 as a part; one extension spring $50–$100. The full job on one door lands at $150–$350. This page prices the spring itself — for the full-job breakdown, city prices included, see our main garage door spring replacement cost guide.
Per spring, parts only: torsion $75–$150, extension $50–$100. Installed by a pro on one door: $150–$350 total.
National range, researched from published sources. Prices checked October 30, 2026.
Cost to replace a garage door spring, itemized
| Line item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Torsion spring (each) | $75–$150 |
| Extension spring (each) | $50–$100 |
| Labor (hourly) | $75–$150 / hour |
| Labor (flat, typical job) | $75–$150 |
| Service call fee | $50–$75 |
| Complete job, 1 door (springs + labor) | $150–$350 |
| Complete job, 2 doors | $275–$425 |
Why the pair rule matters to the price
Most two-spring doors wear both springs evenly. When one snaps, the other has used up nearly the same share of its cycle life. Replacing both in the same visit typically adds only the second spring's part cost — $50–$150 — while a return visit restarts the service call and labor meter. “Replace the pair” is one of the few upsells in this trade that is genuinely in your interest; the numbers above are why.
Torsion or extension: which spring are you pricing?
Look (from a safe distance — never touch) at the door hardware. A torsion spring sits on a metal shaft above the closed door; extension springs run alongside the horizontal tracks and stretch as the door closes. Torsion springs cost more as parts but are smoother, longer-lived and safer; extension springs are cheaper and more common on older, lighter doors. The full comparison — including what a conversion costs — is in our torsion vs. extension springs breakdown, and torsion-only pricing is in the torsion spring cost guide.
What a fair quote looks like
- Spring type, size and cycle rating named on the quote — a “spring” with no spec is a red flag.
- Both springs quoted on a two-spring door, with the pair discount visible.
- Labor and the service call as separate lines, not one lump sum.
- A warranty on parts and labor (a year is common; lifetime spring warranties exist at the top of the range).
- No pressure add-ons: cables, rollers and bearings are legitimately inspected, but each should be priced and explained, not bundled silently.
Price your exact setup in the garage door cost calculator, or check whether your situation is a repair instead in spring repair cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a single garage door spring?+
As a part: $75–$150 for a torsion spring and $50–$100 for an extension spring (Angi). Installed as part of a complete job on one door, expect $150–$350 all-in.
Is the second spring really necessary?+
On two-spring doors, nearly always. The springs age together; replacing one leaves a worn spring lifting half the door, which strains the new spring and the opener. The pair adds only the part cost to the same visit.
Do high-cycle springs cost more?+
Yes — springs rated for 20,000+ cycles cost more than standard 10,000-cycle springs, but they roughly double the years between replacements. For a busy household door, the math usually favors them.
Can a handyman replace a garage door spring cheaper?+
Anyone without spring-specific training and tools is taking a real physical risk, and an incorrectly sized or tensioned spring damages the door and opener. The labor on this job is $75–$150 — that is not the place to save money.