Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement
That loud bang from the garage? That was probably your spring. We replace it today — safely, with high-cycle springs matched to your door's exact weight, anywhere in Los Angeles or Ventura County.
Spring Repair
The Most Common Garage Door Emergency — and the Most Dangerous to DIY
Your springs do the heavy lifting — literally. They counterbalance the full weight of the door, so your opener only has to guide it. When a spring snaps, that balance is gone: the door becomes 150+ pounds of deadweight that can slam shut without warning. Torsion springs are under enormous tension, and unwinding one without the right bars and training is how people get seriously hurt. Don't touch it. Call us — an owner arrives with a fully stocked truck, replaces both springs with a high-cycle pair matched to your door's exact weight, and balance-tests the door until it glides.
Warning Signs
Six Signs Your Springs Are Failing — or Already Gone
Springs rarely retire quietly. If you recognize any of these, keep the door down and call before the opener burns out trying to lift it.
Call (949) 337-5575- You heard a loud bang from the garage — the sound of a spring letting go
- The opener hums and strains, but the door barely lifts
- There's a visible two-inch gap in the coil above your door
- The door slams shut or falls faster than it should
- The door lifts crooked, or the cables suddenly look loose
- The springs look stretched, rusted, or separated
How It Works
Spring Replacement, Done Right
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Measure & Match
We weigh and measure your door — width, height, track radius — and match the exact spring specification. Guesswork is why doors fail twice.
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Replace Both Springs
Springs wear as a pair, so we replace them as a pair — with high-cycle springs rated for years more service than builder-grade coils.
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Inspect the System
While the tension is off, we inspect drums, cables, and bearings — the parts that fail next when springs go. You approve anything extra before we touch it.
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Balance-Test & Guarantee
We wind the springs to your door's exact weight, test the balance at every height, and hand you a written parts-and-labor warranty.
5-Star Service
Spring Jobs, In Our Customers' Words
Our spring snapped at 7 a.m. with the car trapped inside. By 10:30 the door was running again — smoother than it has in years. Fair price, zero pressure.
They tuned up both doors and replaced the worn rollers — now I can't even hear the door open from inside the house. Worth every penny.
The technician showed up exactly when he said he would, walked me through three options, and never once tried to upsell me. That alone earned the five stars.
Service Area
Same-Day Spring Replacement, From Santa Monica to Ventura
Every truck carries a full range of spring sizes, so wherever you are in West LA, the San Fernando Valley, or Ventura County — the fix rides with us.
Call to Confirm Coverage- Santa Monica
- Beverly Hills
- Sherman Oaks
- Van Nuys
- North Hollywood
- Encino
- Tarzana
- Woodland Hills
- West Hills
- Canoga Park
- Chatsworth
- Northridge
- San Fernando
- Santa Clarita
- Hidden Hills
- Calabasas
- Agoura Hills
- Oak Park
- Westlake Village
- Thousand Oaks
- Newbury Park
- Moorpark
- Simi Valley
- Camarillo
- Oxnard
- Port Hueneme
- Ventura
- Ojai
- Oak View
- Santa Paula
- Fillmore
Good Questions
Spring Repair FAQ
How much does garage door spring replacement cost?
The estimate is free, and you approve a flat-rate price before any work begins. Spring replacement is one of the most predictable garage door repairs — tell us your door size and what happened, and we can give you a realistic range right over the phone.
One spring broke — should I replace both?
Yes — and we'll show you why on-site. Springs wear as a pair: when one snaps, its twin has endured the exact same cycles and is close behind. Replacing both restores proper balance and saves you a second service call a month from now.
How long does spring replacement take?
Most spring replacements are finished in 60 to 90 minutes, including the balance test. Our trucks carry a full range of spring sizes, so the job is almost always done in a single visit.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard springs are rated for about 10,000 open-close cycles — roughly 7 to 10 years for a typical family. We install high-cycle springs engineered to last significantly longer, and we'll walk you through the options before you decide.
Is it safe to use my door with a broken spring?
No. With a broken spring, your opener is dragging the door's full weight — often over 150 pounds — and can fail or drop it without warning. Keep the door down, keep people and cars clear, and call us for same-day service anywhere in LA or Ventura County.