Typical Spring Job Prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Torsion springs, standard 10,000 cycle, 1 or 2 car door | About $450 to $650 |
| Torsion springs, longer life 25,000 to 30,000 cycle | About $850 to $1,050 |
| One spring at a premium company in a high cost city | About $790 |
| A pair at a premium company in a high cost city | About $1,300 |
| Extension springs installed by a pro | Often around $150, padded quotes reach $500 to $600 |
| Converting an enclosed tube system to standard torsion | About $800 to $1,800 |
Ranges seen across many markets, not a quote. Your price depends on the door, the parts and the company.
Where the Money Goes
The springs themselves are not the big cost. A single spring usually costs well under $100 in parts, and a pair on a standard two car door is about one to two hours of work.
The rest of the bill covers the trip, the technician's time, proper winding tools, the warranty and the company's overhead. Big franchises also carry advertising costs and franchise fees, which tend to show up in the price.
That's not a reason to hire the cheapest person you can find. It is a reason to question a quote that's far above the usual range for a standard door.
What Changes the Price
- Spring size. Springs are matched to the door's weight and height. A heavy insulated or wood door needs bigger springs.
- Cycle rating. Standard springs last about 10,000 cycles. Longer life springs cost more.
- How many. Most doors have one or two. Heavy carriage and wood doors may need four.
- Extra parts. Frayed cables, cracked drums, worn bearings or a bent spring bar found during the visit add to the bill.
- Timing. Nights, weekends and holidays may cost more with some companies.
One Spring or a Pair?
If one of two springs broke, the other has done exactly the same work. It may last another month or another year. Nobody can tell by looking.
Replacing both saves you a second trip charge later, which is why most technicians suggest it. Replacing only the broken one is still a fair choice if money is tight. A good technician will price both and let you choose.
Is the Longer Life Spring Worth It?
Longer life springs often cost about twice as much and last about three times as long. If your family uses the garage door as the main way in and out, and you plan to stay in the house, the math usually works out.
If you're selling in a year or two, standard springs are fine.
Signs of a Padded Quote
- A single standard spring priced far above the ranges above
- Pressure to replace the whole door when the door itself is sound
- A long list of "required" parts nobody showed you
- A price that changes once the technician is in your garage, with no clear reason
- No mention of the spring's cycle rating or the warranty
Questions to Ask Every Company
- Is the price per spring or for the pair?
- What cycle rating are the springs?
- Are cables, rollers or a tune-up included?
- What is the warranty on the parts, and on the labor?
- Is there a trip charge if I decide not to go ahead?
Ask the same questions of each company so you're comparing the same job.
Prices in Durham
Quotes around Durham differ from company to company like anywhere else. Expect most to land inside or near the typical ranges above. A quote well above them for a standard door deserves a second opinion.
For the repair itself, read broken spring repair. If the door is old and the repair list is growing, see repair or replace. Other price guides cover new doors and openers.
Want a local price? Request a call back or call (919) 555-0136.