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A broken garage door spring means your door will not lift, plain and simple. In Fort Worth, spring replacement typically runs $150 to $290 depending on the spring type, and we complete most spring repairs in a single visit. You’ll see the exact written price before we start, and every spring we install is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Call (682) 432-0305 and a live person answers, day or night.
We’re Marlow Garage Door Repair Fort Worth. Since 2002, we’ve repaired and replaced torsion springs, extension springs, and the cables and rollers that work alongside them across Tarrant County. If you’re dealing with a door that’s stuck halfway, slams shut, or makes a sound like a gunshot when the spring snaps, you’re in the right place. Our spring repair service is a core part of what we do as a Garage Door Repair in Fort Worth company, and it’s one of the most common calls we take.
The spring is the muscle of your door. A torsion spring is the horizontal coil mounted above the door opening that does most of the lifting. When it breaks, the opener motor cannot compensate for that lost tension, and trying to force the door can bend the top panel or damage the opener. We replace the spring, balance the door, and send you before-and-after photos so you can see exactly what was done.
When You Need Spring Repair
Most homeowners realize something is wrong when the door stops behaving. Here are the signs we see most often in Fort Worth homes, from wedge-shaped split-level garages in Ryan Place to double-door setups in North Richland Hills and Saginaw:
- The door feels heavier than it used to. A healthy spring carries most of the door’s weight. When it starts to fatigue, lifting the door manually becomes a workout. If you disengage the opener and the door won’t stay up on its own, the spring is losing tension.
- A loud bang from the garage. Torsion springs snap under high tension, and the sound travels through the walls. You might hear it from the kitchen and think something fell. The break typically leaves a visible gap in the coil.
- The opener strains or refuses to lift. You’ll hear the motor run, but the door barely moves. In many Fort Worth garages facing west, afternoon heat accelerates spring fatigue, so this failure often shows up in July and August.
- The door rises unevenly or sits crooked. If one side of the door starts to lift before the other, a spring on one side may be broken or a cable has come off its drum. That imbalance puts stress on every moving part.
- Visible gaps in the spring coils. A torsion spring that has snapped will show a separation in the coil. An extension spring, found on older doors in neighborhoods like Handley and Meadowbrook, may look stretched or dangling.
- The door slams down when closing. Without proper spring tension, a door in freefall is dangerous. Do not stand under it, and do not leave it partially open.
One thing to be clear about: a broken spring is not a wait-and-see situation. The door becomes a safety hazard and often a security problem too, since it can’t be opened for a vehicle or closed against the weather. Fort Worth’s storm season brings high winds that can push an unbalanced door off its tracks, requiring Track Realignment.
Safety note: torsion springs are under enormous pressure. Never attempt to remove or adjust one without the right winding bars, training, and experience. Serious hand, eye, and face injuries happen every year when homeowners try to save money on a DIY spring replacement. This is a job for a trained professional.
Our Spring Repair Process
When a spring breaks, you want it fixed today, not after a day of phone tag. Here’s how spring repair works with Marlow:
- You tell us what’s wrong. Call (682) 432-0305 or book online. A real person answers 24/7. We ask a few quick questions: what happened, what kind of door, how old the opener is. That gives us a head start on parts.
- You see a live arrival window. Before the tech leaves our Fort Worth shop, you get a tracking link. You’ll watch your technician drive toward your house, so there’s no four-hour guessing game. This is The Relay Visibility Guarantee, standard on every job.
- We inspect and hand you a written price. The tech checks the spring, the cable drums, the bearings, the hinges, and the opener’s force settings. Then you get a written quote before any wrench turns. That number is locked. No add-ons at the door.
- We replace the spring and balance the door. We install a new spring matched to your door’s weight, height, and cycle count. Most Chamberlain, Genie, and Clopay doors use torsion systems, while older Amarr models in some Fort Worth homes still run extension springs. The tech knows the difference and brings the right parts.
- We test everything and show you the work. The door goes through a full open-and-close cycle test, balance check, and lubrication pass. You get before-and-after photos of the repair, along with a digital invoice you can pay from a link on your phone.
The whole visit usually takes 60 to 90 minutes. You don’t need to be home for every minute of it, but you’ll know exactly when we arrive and when we finish.
Spring Repair Pricing in Fort Worth
Spring replacement in Fort Worth typically runs $150 to $290. Here’s how much garage door repair costs and what drives that number:
| Item | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion spring replacement (single) | $150 – $220 | Most common setup on doors built after 1995 |
| Torsion spring replacement (pair) | $220 – $290 | Recommended when both springs are the same age |
| Extension spring replacement (pair) | $130 – $190 | Common on older doors in Fort Worth’s pre-1980 homes |
| Spring + cable replacement | $200 – $320 | When frayed or popped cables accompany the break |
| Labor and balancing | Included | We never charge a separate balancing fee |
What changes the price? The spring size and cycle rating matter. A standard torsion spring is rated for about 10,000 cycles, which translates to roughly 7 to 10 years of normal use. High-cycle springs last longer and cost a bit more. The number of springs also matters: when one breaks, the other is usually near the end of its life. Replacing both at once costs more today but prevents a second service call next year.
Brand can affect the cost, too. Clopay and Amarr doors sometimes require heavier-gauge springs. Genie and Chamberlain opener systems are compatible with a wide range of torsion springs, which keeps parts costs straightforward. You’ll see the exact price before we start, and that written quote is the final number on your invoice.
We also offer a free estimate over the phone or via our online booking. You describe the issue, we give you a realistic range, and then we confirm with a written quote at the door.
Key Takeaways
- Spring replacement in Fort Worth runs $150 to $290, with the final written price locked before we start
- We complete most spring repairs the same day you call, often within 60 to 90 minutes
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every spring we install, with a free second visit if anything goes wrong
- Live phone answer 24/7 at (682) 432-0305 – no voicemail, no callback queue
- You get a live tracking link so you see your technician en route, not a vague arrival window
FAQs – Spring Repair
How much does garage door spring repair cost in Fort Worth?
Spring repair in Fort Worth typically costs between $150 and $290, with most single torsion spring replacements landing around $180 to $220. The exact price depends on spring type, spring count, and your door’s cycle rating. Call (682) 432-0305 for a free estimate, and you’ll get a written quote before any work begins.
Can you fix my garage door spring the same day?
Yes, in most cases. We stock torsion and extension springs for Chamberlain, Genie, Clopay, and Amarr doors in our Fort Worth vehicles, so the tech usually arrives with everything needed. Book online or call (682) 432-0305 and we’ll get you on the schedule today.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a garage door spring?
Replacing a spring is almost always cheaper than waiting for it to take out other components. A broken spring that goes ignored can bend the top panel, damage the opener motor, or twist the track and snap the Cable. At $150 to $290 for spring replacement versus $800 to $1,500 for a new door, the math is clear. We’ll give you an honest read on whether your door is worth keeping.
What happens if my garage door spring breaks again?
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers every spring we install for a full year. If the repair fails during that window, we come back and make it right at no cost. No fine print, no pro-rated nonsense. You’ll have that guarantee in writing before we start.
Do I need to replace both springs if only one broke?
Usually yes. The two springs on a standard door wear at roughly the same rate, and the unbroken spring is likely near failure. Replacing both in a single visit costs $220 to $290 and saves you a second trip charge and another day without a working door.
Call Marlow for Spring Repair in Fort Worth
When a spring breaks, you need Garage Door Repair services that answer the phone, give you a price, and fix it. That’s what we do. Jaylen Ross and our Fort Worth team have replaced springs on garage doors in Arlington Heights, Wedgwood, Ridglea Hills, and every corner of Tarrant County since 2002. One call to (682) 432-0305 gets you a live person, a free estimate, and the only garage door service that shows you your tech en route, hands you a written price before work starts, and backs every repair with the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Jaylen Ross, Owner at Marlow Garage Door Repair Fort Worth, serving Fort Worth.