Broken Spring Repair in
Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Problem

You went to open the door, heard a loud 'BANG' like a gunshot, and now the door won't lift.

The Likely Cause

Garage door springs are under immense tension. Over years of use—and particularly in the humid South Florida climate where surface rust can weaken steel—they fatigue and snap. The opener motor is only designed to guide the door; the springs do the heavy lifting.

How We Fix It

We safely release any remaining tension and replace both springs (if you have a dual-spring setup) with high-cycle, heavy-duty replacements. Replacing both ensures you don't have to call us again when the second older spring inevitably fails shortly after the first. We then re-balance the door and lubricate the moving parts so it operates smoothly.

What Affects the Cost

Spring repair pricing depends on a handful of things: whether your door uses torsion or extension springs, the size and weight of the door (a heavy double-car or hurricane-rated door needs stronger springs than a light single), the cycle rating of the replacement springs, and whether one or both springs are being replaced. Standard-cycle springs cost less up front; high-cycle springs cost more but last years longer. We quote the exact price on-site after measuring the door, before any work begins—there is no way to quote spring work accurately sight-unseen over the phone.

Full breakdown in our repair cost guide

Prevention & Safety

Springs are rated in open-close cycles, so the single biggest factor in their lifespan is how often the door runs. You can extend spring life by keeping the door balanced (a balanced door strains the springs less), lubricating the springs a couple of times a year with garage door lubricant, and fixing dragging rollers promptly. Never attempt to adjust or remove a torsion spring yourself—the stored tension can cause serious injury. If you hear creaking or see a visible gap in the spring coil, stop using the door.

We handle broken spring repair for homeowners in Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County. Not sure this is your issue? Our garage door FAQ covers the most common symptoms homeowners ask about.