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Garage door spring repair in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $150 and $280 for a torsion spring replacement, parts and labor included. Most jobs are completed in under an hour, and we carry springs for virtually every door on the market. If your door won’t lift or you’ve heard a loud bang from the garage, call Bramwell Garage Doors Fort Lauderdale at (754) 701-2440, and a live person will answer, day or night.
A garage door spring is the heavy coil that does the actual lifting, not the opener. Torsion springs sit on a metal shaft above the door and store tension that counterbalances the door’s weight. When one breaks, the door becomes dead weight, and the opener risks burning out if you keep pressing the button. We handle torsion spring and extension spring repair for every major brand, including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, and Genie doors. This page covers what breaks, what it costs, and how we fix it. If you need broader service, see our Garage Door Repair in Fort Lauderdale page.
When You Need Spring Repair
Springs are the most common failure point on any garage door system. In Fort Lauderdale, the salt air and humidity shorten spring life faster than in drier climates, and we see certain failures constantly across the area. Here’s what to look for:
- A loud bang from the garage that sounds like a gunshot. That’s a torsion spring snapping, and it’s unmistakable. In neighborhoods like Coral Ridge and Victoria Park, we often hear from customers who felt the thump inside the house.
- The door rises a few inches, then stops. The spring has lost tension. The opener is now straining, and every attempt makes the damage worse.
- The door is visibly crooked or uneven when partially open. One spring may be intact while the other has broken, leaving the door fighting itself on the tracks.
- You find a two-inch gap in the spring above the door. Walk into the garage and look up. A broken torsion spring shows a clean break in the coil. If you spot it, don’t try to open the door by hand or with the opener.
- The door slams down when closing, rather than lowering smoothly. The spring isn’t holding tension, and when it slams, it can damage panels, hinges, and the opener rail in one bad drop.
- Your door is 7 years old or older and you use it twice a day or more. Springs are rated in cycles, not years. A standard spring lasts roughly 10,000 open-close cycles. At four cycles a day in a typical Fort Lauderdale household, that’s about seven years. If the spring has never been replaced and the door feels heavier than it used to, it’s time to act before it fails.
If any of these sound familiar, call us at (754) 701-2440. We’ll come out, confirm what’s broken, and give you a written price before any work begins. That’s the Kingswell standard, and it’s been that way since 2001.
Our Spring Repair Process
Here’s how we work when you call Bramwell Garage Doors Fort Lauderdale for spring repair. No surprises, no door-step price changes. The Kingswell Way means we say the price before the work, show up in the window, leave the place cleaner than we found it, put the guarantee in writing, and come back if it fails.
- You call, a person answers. No voicemail tree. You’ll speak to someone at (754) 701-2440 immediately, 24 hours a day, including holidays. We’ll ask a few questions: single door or double, what happened when it broke, and your Fort Lauderdale neighborhood so we can plan the route.
- We give you a real arrival window. Not a four-hour block. You’ll know when our background-checked, uniformed technician is coming, and he’ll be there within that window.
- The technician inspects the door and gives you a written price before any work starts. He’ll check both springs, the cables, bearings, and hinges, then quote the exact dollar amount. That number goes on paper. It’s the same number on the final invoice.
- We replace the broken spring and any worn parts needed for safe, balanced operation. We typically recommend replacing both springs at once since they wear at the same rate. If one broke, the other isn’t far behind, and replacing both now is cheaper than a second service call later. We install springs rated for your door’s exact weight and size, not a one-size-fits-most spring.
- We test the full cycle and walk you through what we did. The door gets balanced, lubed, and cycled several times. You’ll see the door operating smoothly before we put the tools away, and we’ll explain what was installed and why.
- You get the written 365-Day Done Right Promise. Every repair carries our guarantee in writing. If the spring fails inside a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s not a spoken promise; it’s on paper, with our name on it.
Spring Repair Pricing in Fort Lauderdale
Here’s what homeowners in Fort Lauderdale can expect to pay for spring repair. These are the ranges we quote most often, and they include parts and labor.
| Service | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Single torsion spring replacement | $150 – $220 |
| Double torsion spring replacement (both springs) | $220 – $280 |
| Extension spring replacement (single) | $110 – $160 |
| Extension spring replacement (pair) | $180 – $240 |
| Inspection with tune-up and lubrication | $60 – $90 |
What changes the price? Door height and weight are the biggest factors. A lightweight single-car door takes a smaller spring than a 200-pound wooden double door. Spring cycle rating also matters: high-cycle springs rated for 25,000 or 50,000 cycles cost more up front but last far longer. On a door you use every day in a humid coastal climate, a high-cycle spring is often the smart buy, and we’ll show you both options with honest trade-offs.
When you call (754) 701-2440, the estimate is free. We’ll confirm the exact price in writing before any work is done, and that number doesn’t move.
FAQs – Spring Repair
How much does garage door spring repair cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Most spring repairs in Fort Lauderdale run between $150 and $280, parts and labor included. A single torsion spring replacement typically lands in the $150 to $220 range, while replacing both springs at once is usually $220 to $280. Call (754) 701-2440 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and the price is put in writing before any work starts.
Can you fix my garage door spring the same day?
Yes. We carry a full inventory of torsion and extension springs on our trucks, so most spring repairs in Fort Lauderdale are completed the same day you call. If your spring broke overnight and you need the car out for work, call (754) 701-2440 as early as possible, and we’ll get you on the schedule with a real arrival window.
Is it cheaper to repair a spring or replace the whole door?
Repairing or replacing a spring with our Garage Door Repair services is far cheaper. A spring replacement costs between $150 and $280, while a new door installation starts at several times that amount. If your door panels, tracks, and opener are in decent shape, replacing the spring is the right call. Our technician will give you an honest assessment of the whole system during the free inspection, and the recommendation is based on the door’s condition, not on what earns us more money.
Is one broken spring a DIY job?
No. Torsion springs are under hundreds of pounds of tension, and if the spring slips while you’re working on it, it can cause serious injury. That’s not an exaggeration, and it’s not a scare tactic: it’s why we never recommend spring repair or Cable Repair as a DIY project. Our technicians use the right winding bars, follow the correct unwinding sequence, and work with gloves and eye protection. If you suspect a broken spring, leave the door closed and call (754) 701-2440. We’ll be there quickly.
Written by Marcus Ellery, Owner at Bramwell Garage Doors Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale.