How much does it cost to replace a garage door spring in Raleigh, NC?

Most homeowners pay $275 – $450 to replace a pair of torsion springs, installed, and $200 – $350 for a pair of extension springs. Heavy double doors and high-cycle springs sit at the top of the range.

Should I replace both garage door springs at the same time?

Yes. Springs wear out together. If one has broken, the other is near the end of its life, and a matched pair keeps the door balanced.

How long does a garage door spring replacement take?

About 45 to 90 minutes for most homes, including balancing the door and a safety test.

Can I replace a garage door spring myself?

We advise against it. A wound torsion spring holds enough energy to break bones, and the job needs winding bars and a spring sized to your door’s weight.

How long do garage door springs last?

A standard spring is rated for about 10,000 open-and-close cycles. At four cycles a day that is roughly 7 years. High-cycle springs rated for 25,000 to 50,000 cycles last two to five times longer.

Cost guide

Garage door spring replacement cost in Raleigh, NC (2026)

Short answer

In Raleigh, Wake Forest and the rest of the Triangle, replacing a pair of torsion springs typically costs $275 – $450 installed in 2026. Extension springs run $200 – $350 for the pair. Get the price in writing before work starts, replace both springs at once, and ask about high-cycle springs if you use the door several times a day.

Armored Garage Door Solutions · Updated November 1, 2026

What you will pay

These are the typical installed prices we see across Raleigh, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Youngsville, Franklinton and the rest of the Triangle. Every job gets a written price before any work starts.

Job	Typical price
Torsion springs, pair (most homes)	$275 – $450
Extension springs, pair (older or lighter doors)	$200 – $350
Lift cables, both sides	$150 – $250
Nylon roller set (often done at the same visit)	$150 – $275
Service call and diagnosis (waived when you approve the repair)	$79

What changes the price

Door size and weight. A 16-foot double door can weigh 200 pounds or more and needs larger, more expensive springs than a single door.
Torsion or extension. Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door. Extension springs run along the tracks on each side. Some older doors are worth converting to torsion while we are there.
Standard or high-cycle springs. Standard springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles. High-cycle springs cost a little more and last two to five times longer, which pays off on a door you use as your front door.
Other worn parts. A snapped spring often frays a cable or knocks a roller loose. We show you what is worn and you decide what to fix.

Signs your spring is broken

You heard a loud bang from the garage, like a gunshot.
There is a gap in the long spring above the door.
The opener hums or strains, or the door lifts a few inches and stops.
The door feels extremely heavy when you try to lift it by hand.

What to do right now

Leave the door closed. Pull the red emergency release only if the door is fully down. Don’t keep pressing the opener button. If a car is trapped inside or the door is stuck open at night, call us. That is what the 24/7 line is for.

Should you replace both springs?

Yes. Springs on the same door have done the same number of cycles. When one breaks the other is close behind, and replacing only one leaves the door unbalanced and brings you back for a second service call.

How long it takes

About 45 to 90 minutes. We weigh the door, measure the old spring (wire size, inside diameter and length), install a matched pair, balance the door so it holds at mid-height on its own, and reset the opener’s force.

Questions to ask before anyone comes out

Is the price for both springs, installed?
Is the service call fee waived if I approve the repair?
Are the springs sized to my door’s weight, and are high-cycle springs an option?
What warranty comes with the springs and the labor?
Can you come today?

Spring repair near you

We carry common springs on the truck and fix most spring calls the same day across Wake Forest, Rolesville, Franklinton and Youngsville, Louisburg, Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle. See broken spring repair or the full price list.

From our customers

What spring repair customers said

Richard Martineza year ago

JC with Armored Garage Door Solutions was there when he said he would be on a Sunday to perform my Garage Door Repair. JC performed the repair in a timely manner and did not break the bank! Would recommend Armored Garage Door Solutions to anyone in my family and friends!

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Roxanna Vidaurri9 months ago

I had a great experience with JC, owner of Armored Garage Door Solutions for a garage door torsion conversion. JC was professional, efficient, and communicated clearly throughout the process. Quality work that was completed in a timely… more on Google

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paolo alberto11 months ago · Local Guide

Maybe you have the same garage issue as i had: it will open half way, gets stuck and won't close. I pulled the emergency lever and it went down with a loud bang. I tried lifting it up but it won't even budge. So i went searching in the… more on Google

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