A broken spring is the most common reason a garage door suddenly stops working. You hear a loud bang from the garage, often in the morning. Then the opener hums or strains, and the door lifts a few inches or not at all. Our garage door spring repair service replaces broken torsion and extension springs the same day across Costa Mesa and nearby cities.
Springs do the heavy lifting, not the opener. A typical double door weighs 130 to 250 pounds, and the springs are wound to balance that weight exactly. We weigh and measure your door and install springs sized to it. Generic sizes leave the door too heavy or too light, and that wears out the opener.
High-cycle springs, sized to your door
Standard builder springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles, roughly 7 years of normal use. We offer 20,000 and 30,000 cycle springs that last two to three times longer for a small difference in price.
Lifetime parts warranty
Our high-cycle torsion springs carry a lifetime parts warranty for as long as you own the home.
Correct balance test
After installation the door stays put halfway open with the opener disconnected. That's how we check our work.
Torsion and extension spring service
Most Costa Mesa homes have torsion springs on a bar above the door. Some older and narrow doors use extension springs that stretch along the side tracks.
Torsion springs
Replaced in pairs when one breaks, so the door stays balanced and the second spring doesn't fail next month.
Extension springs
Replaced with safety cables threaded through them, so a broken spring can't whip across the garage.
- Springs weighed and sized to your exact door
- New cables and bearings checked on every spring job
- Door balance and opener force reset afterward
Signs your springs need attention
Springs rarely fail without warning. Watch for these early signs and you can schedule a replacement instead of an emergency call.
Gap in the torsion coil
Door feels heavy by hand
Door slams or rises unevenly
If a spring is broken, don't try to open the door with the opener. The opener isn't built to lift the full weight, and the gears or belt can strip within a few tries. Pull the red emergency release only if the door is fully closed. Then call us.
Spring Repair & Replacement prices in Costa Mesa
Typical spring repair & replacement rates for 2026. Your exact price depends on the door size, weight and parts, and you approve it before any work begins.
Single torsion spring replacement (standard)
$225 – $325Pair of torsion springs (standard 10k cycle)
$325 – $395Pair of high-cycle torsion springs (20k–30k)
$395 – $450Extension springs with safety cables (pair)
$195 – $295Spring conversion: extension to torsion
$450 – $650Cables replaced with springs (add-on)
+ $75Emergency after-hours spring call
+ $75Prices include parts and labor for typical residential doors in Costa Mesa and are confirmed in writing before work begins. See all rates on our pricing page or call (949) 555-0143.
Why spring replacement is a job for a pro
A wound torsion spring stores enough energy to break bones. Winding and unwinding it takes proper winding bars, the right turn count for your door height, and careful set-screw torque. Our technicians do spring work every day and carry the full range of wire sizes, lengths and inside diameters on the truck. That's why we can replace both springs, check the cables and drums, and rebalance the door in about an hour.
Springs and cables wear together. If your cables are frayed or rusted, which is common near the coast, we'll show you and quote the cables separately. That way you decide.
Related services: residential garage door repair, commercial garage door repair, garage door installation.
Frequently asked questions
Standard springs last about 10,000 cycles, which is 7–9 years for most families. High-cycle springs rated for 20,000–30,000 cycles can last 15 years or more.
Yes, on a two-spring door. Both springs have done the same number of cycles, so the second one usually breaks within months. Replacing the pair also keeps the door balanced.
It isn't recommended. The door is very heavy without spring help. If your car is trapped, call us. We can often come the same day or after hours.
Most spring replacements take 45–75 minutes, including cable inspection, lubrication and balancing the door.
