San Marcos, Texas · Hays County · 78666
Broken Garage Door Spring Repair in San Marcos, TX
Heard a loud bang and now the door won’t open? That’s almost always a broken spring. We replace torsion and extension springs across San Marcos and Hays County, matched to your door’s weight — and give you a price before any work starts.
- Torsion & extension springs
- Matched to your door’s weight
- Written quote before any work
Broken spring repair at a glance
- Typical cost: about $150–$350 for a torsion spring; extension springs about $50–$100 each.
- How long springs last: about 7–12 years for extension springs and 8–15 years for torsion springs.
- Call right away if: the door won’t open, feels very heavy, or there’s a gap in the spring.
- Stop pressing the opener: it can strip the gear or pull the door off track.
- Never DIY: springs hold enough tension to cause serious injury.
Troubleshooting
Signs your garage door spring is broken
Most broken spring calls we get in San Marcos start with one of these.
Symptom
A loud bang from the garage
A torsion spring snapping sounds like a gunshot or a dropped board. It often happens with the door closed, so you only notice when it won’t open.
Symptom
A visible gap in the spring
Look at the spring on the bar above the door. A clear gap between the coils means it has broken.
Symptom
The door won’t open, or only a few inches
The opener isn’t built to lift the door’s full weight. Without a working spring it strains, stops or reverses.
Symptom
The door feels extremely heavy
A balanced door lifts by hand with little effort. If it feels like it weighs well over 100 pounds, a spring has failed.
Symptom
The door goes up crooked
On doors with two extension springs, one broken spring makes the door lift unevenly — and can knock it off track.
Symptom
Loose or tangled cables
When a spring breaks, the lift cables can go slack and slip off their drums. That gets fixed along with the spring.
Right now
What to do if your spring just broke
- Stop using the opener. Repeated tries can strip the gear or pull the door off track.
- Keep everyone clear of the door and the springs above it.
- Don’t pull the emergency release with the door open. Without a spring, the door can drop hard.
- Car trapped inside? Call us — getting the door open safely is part of the job.
- Call us and describe the spring above the door so we know what to bring.
Pricing
Garage door spring replacement cost in San Marcos
Most spring repairs cost a few hundred dollars. Your written quote depends on the spring type, the door’s size and weight, and whether you choose standard or high-cycle springs.
| Item | Typical range | What changes the price |
|---|---|---|
| Single torsion spring | $150–$350 | Door size and weight |
| Pair of torsion springs | Written quote | Usually recommended on two-spring doors |
| Extension spring (each) | $50–$100 | Door size; safety cables |
| Lift cables (with springs) | $75–$200 | Often less when done together |
| High-cycle spring upgrade | Written quote | Lasts longer; costs more upfront |
One spring or both?
If your door has two springs and one breaks, replacing both is usually the better choice. They’re the same age, so the second often fails soon after — and a matched pair keeps the door balanced.
If your door has a single spring, one replacement is all it needs.
Torsion vs. extension springs
Torsion springs mount on a bar above the door and wind to lift it. They’re common on newer homes.
Extension springs run along the tracks on each side and stretch to lift the door. You’ll find them on many older doors, and they should always have safety cables running through them.
Local know-how
Spring repair for San Marcos homes
Spring wear depends on how often the door runs — and on the house.
New builds
Builder-grade springs in La Cima, Whisper, Blanco Vista and Trace often wear out around years 5 to 8, especially when the garage is the main entrance.
Kissing Tree
Many original springs are now old enough to fail. If one has broken, it’s worth checking the other — and the opener it’s been straining.
Older homes with extension springs
Castle Forest, Westover and other established streets often have older doors on extension springs. We’ll check the safety cables and tell you if a torsion conversion is worth it.
Cold snaps
Springs are more likely to snap when temperatures drop suddenly, as during Central Texas cold fronts.
How it works
How we replace a broken spring
01
Call us
Tell us what happened and what you can see on the spring. We’ll tell you what you likely need and the usual price range.
02
Measure and match
We measure the door and the old springs so the new ones are sized to your door’s weight — not a one-size guess.
03
Balance and safety test
We set the tension, check cables, rollers and bearings, balance the door and test the opener’s auto-reverse.
FAQ
Garage door spring repair FAQ
How much does garage door spring repair cost in San Marcos?
A single torsion spring typically costs $150–$350 installed, and extension springs about $50–$100 each. Cables, a second spring or high-cycle springs add to the price. You’ll get a written quote before any work.
How do I know if my garage door spring is broken?
Look for a clear gap in the spring above the door, a door that won’t open or opens only a few inches, or a door that feels extremely heavy. Many people hear a loud bang when it breaks.
Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?
It isn’t safe to try. Without the spring, the door can weigh well over 100 pounds and drop suddenly. Stop using the opener and call a technician.
Should I replace both garage door springs?
On a two-spring door, usually yes. Both springs have the same wear, so the second often breaks soon after the first.
How long do garage door springs last?
Extension springs typically last about 7–12 years and torsion springs about 8–15 years, depending on how often the door cycles. High-cycle springs last longer.
Can I replace a garage door spring myself?
We strongly advise against it. Springs store enough energy to cause serious injury, and the wrong size spring can damage the opener.
Related
Related help
Broken spring? Get a straight answer.
Call and tell us what happened. We’ll tell you what you need and what it usually costs — before anyone comes out.
No obligation. Written quote before any work.