Broken Garage Door Spring Repair in Brighton, CO

Springs do the heavy lifting on a garage door. The opener only guides it. When a spring breaks, the door suddenly weighs what it really weighs, often well over a hundred pounds for a double door. That's why the opener strains and the door won't rise.

Spring replacement is the one garage door repair that should always be left to a trained technician. Springs and the cables attached to them hold a lot of stored energy, and the wrong tools or technique cause serious injuries every year.

Torsion vs. extension springs

Torsion springs sit on a metal bar above the door opening and wind up as the door closes. They're the most common type on attached garages in newer subdivisions. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side and stretch as the door closes. They're more common on older or lighter doors and should have safety cables running through them.

Signs of a broken spring

• A gap of a few inches in a torsion spring coil
• A loud bang from the garage, often when nobody was using the door
• The door lifts a few inches then stops, or the opener hums and the light blinks
• The door feels extremely heavy when disconnected from the opener
• Cables slack or off their drums
• A stretched or snapped extension spring along the track

What a proper spring replacement includes

Expect the technician to match the spring size to your door's weight and height, check and usually replace worn cables, inspect the drums, bearings and rollers, balance the door so it stays put when stopped halfway, and test the opener's safety reversal afterward. Many technicians recommend replacing both springs on a two-spring door at the same time, since they've usually seen the same number of cycles. Ask about this when you get your quote.

Why springs seem to break in cold snaps

Springs wear out over thousands of open-and-close cycles. Many technicians report more spring calls during cold weather, when a spring already near the end of its life is under the most strain. Brighton's winter swings between mild days and hard overnight freezes are a good reason to have springs checked in the fall.

Cost

For context, one Commerce City garage door company publishes typical Denver-metro ranges of roughly $150–$400 for a standard repair (cables, rollers, sensors), $150–$300 for spring replacement, and about $1,200 on average for a full door replacement. Your quote depends on your door, the parts and what actually failed, so always get the price confirmed before work starts.

Areas served

Broken Spring Repair requests from Brighton, Commerce City, Thornton, Henderson, Lochbuie, Fort Lupton, Todd Creek, Hudson, Keenesburg.

Frequently asked questions

Can I replace a garage door spring myself?

We strongly advise against it. Torsion springs are wound under high tension and need proper winding bars and training. Mistakes can cause serious hand, arm and head injuries. Extension springs are also dangerous if they snap without a safety cable.

Can I open my garage door with a broken spring to get my car out?

Don't force it. Without a working spring the door can be extremely heavy and may drop suddenly. Ask for same-day help if a vehicle is trapped.

Should both springs be replaced at once?

On doors with two springs, many technicians recommend replacing both, because the second spring has the same wear and often fails soon after. It's a judgment call worth asking about on your quote.

Related services

• Garage Door RepairRepairs for doors that are stuck, noisy, crooked or won't respond.
• Opener Repair & InstallationChain, belt, wall-mount and smart openers repaired or installed.
• Off-Track & Cable RepairDoors off their tracks, crooked doors and snapped or frayed cables.
• Emergency & Same-Day RepairDoor stuck open, stuck shut, or a car trapped inside.
• Roller, Hinge & Track RepairNoisy, jerky or scraping doors fixed at the hardware.
• Panel Replacement & Hail DamageDented, cracked or hail-damaged sections replaced or assessed.
• New Garage Door InstallationReplacement doors sized and installed for your home.
• Tune-Up, Maintenance & Weather SealsSeasonal tune-ups and bottom seal and weatherstrip replacement.
• Commercial Overhead Door RepairSectional and roll-up doors for shops, warehouses and farms.

Winter problem? Read why garage doors won't open in cold weather.