Broken Garage Door Spring Replacement in Burnaby
Many Burnaby doors from the 1960s to 1980s are on old springs, and the wetter, cooler hillsides break them on cold mornings. We replace and rebalance them.
- Burnaby spring replacement: about $350–$600 for a torsion pair
- The job takes about 1 to 2 hours
- Old springs on 1960s to 1980s doors are the most common break
We call back to confirm a time. Or call 778-949-8578.
- Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm
- 15 cities across Metro Vancouver
- Homes and townhouses only
In Burnaby, replacing a pair of torsion springs on a standard double door usually costs $350–$600 including parts and labour, and takes about 1 to 2 hours. Extension spring jobs cost about the same. We see the most breaks on 1960s to 1980s doors in Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill and the South Slope, and on cold winter mornings when worn steel turns brittle. Heavy insulated doors on new builds need correctly rated springs.
- Capitol Hill and Burnaby Mountain stay cooler, and breaks rise on cold mornings
- Heavier insulated doors need springs rated for their weight
Older doors and cold hillsides
A lot of Burnaby's post-war bungalows and split-levels still have older doors, and many are on springs that have done thousands of cycles. Rainfall and cold both rise with elevation, so Capitol Hill and Burnaby Mountain are cooler and wetter than the south slope near the Fraser. Shaded lots by ravines and greenbelts stay damp, which adds rust.
Spring breaks rise on cold winter mornings. Cold makes the steel more brittle and the door stiffer, and a spring near the end of its life snaps. You'll usually hear a loud bang, then find the door heavy or stuck.
Springs on Burnaby new builds
Many older detached homes have been replaced with large new builds with double and triple garages and heavier insulated doors. Those doors need springs sized for their weight. Undersized springs leave the opener doing the lifting, which wears it out and can strip its gear.
When we replace springs on a heavy door, we match them to the door and set the tension so it balances halfway open. We can also fit higher-cycle springs, which last longer than standard ones rated for about 10,000 cycles.
What to do and what we do
If a spring breaks, stop using the opener and leave the door down. In a split-level with the garage under living space, the opener straining against a dead door is loud and hard on the unit. Don't try to wind or replace a torsion spring yourself; they store a lot of energy, and a slipped winding bar can cause serious injury.
On our visit, we replace both springs if the door has two, since the other has done the same number of cycles. We check cables, drums and rollers, balance the door and test the opener.
What we see in Burnaby
- Many 1960s to 1980s homes in Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill and South Slope still have older doors and springs.
- Capitol Hill and Burnaby Mountain stay wetter and cooler, and spring breaks rise on cold winter mornings.
- Large new builds with heavier insulated doors need springs rated for the weight.
- Ravine parks and greenbelts leave many lots shaded and damp, which speeds rust on springs.
- We also replace springs in New Westminster, North Vancouver, Vancouver and Port Moody.
- Metrotown
- Brentwood
- Lougheed
- Burnaby Heights
- Edmonds
- Deer Lake
- Capitol Hill
- South Slope
- Burnaby Mountain
More in Burnaby
Door repairWe fix doors that are off track, crooked, noisy or damaged, including cables, rollers, hinges, tracks, bottom seals and dented panels.Learn more →
New doorsWe supply and install new residential garage doors, from single doors on laneway garages to insulated double doors on attached garages.Learn more →
Opener repairWe fix openers that hum, click, reverse or do nothing at all.Learn more →
Opener installsWe install new chain, belt and wall-mount openers and take away the old one.Learn more →
Remotes & keypadsWe program and replace remotes, outdoor keypads and car buttons, and set up smart controllers so you can open and check your door from your phone.Learn more →
Questions homeowners ask
Why did my spring snap on a cold morning?
Springs wear out after a set number of cycles, and cold makes the steel more brittle and the door stiffer. A worn spring often fails then.
How much is spring replacement in Burnaby?
Most torsion spring replacements run $350–$600 for a pair on a standard double door, including parts and labour. Extension spring jobs are often similar.
Do I need special springs for a heavy insulated door?
The springs must be rated for the door's weight. We match them to the door and set the tension so it balances.
Can I replace a spring myself?
It isn't recommended. Torsion springs hold a lot of stored energy and can cause serious injury if a winding bar slips.
How long do springs last?
Standard springs are typically rated for about 10,000 cycles, which is several years for most households. Higher-cycle springs last longer.
Nearby areas
Before you call
- How to Check Your Garage Door Before the First Hard Frost in Maple RidgeA quick fall check can show a weak spring or stiff door before cold weather hits Maple Ridge. Here is what to look at, what to leave alone, and when to call.
- Weak garage door springs in North Vancouver: early signs before winterHow to spot a tired garage door spring before it breaks on a cold North Shore morning, and what a spring replacement involves when it is time.
- My Garage Door Spring Broke in Delta. What Should I Do Next?A broken garage door spring is a common autumn problem in Delta. Here is how to confirm it, what to leave alone, and how to get the car out safely.
Burnaby door stuck with a broken spring?
Call or use the form. We're out Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm, and try for same-day visits for doors stuck shut.