Garage Door Spring Replacement in Vancouver
Vancouver winters are mild, but a cold snap still brings a wave of broken springs, mostly on older doors in lane garages. We replace them and rebalance the door.
- Torsion pair on a standard double door: $350–$600 installed
- Most spring jobs take 1 to 2 hours
- Cold snaps bring a jump in broken springs, even in mild Vancouver
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
Garage door spring replacement in Vancouver usually costs $350–$600 for a pair of torsion springs on a standard double door, parts and labour included, and takes about 1 to 2 hours. Extension spring jobs cost about the same. Many of the springs we replace are on old single doors in detached lane garages in Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Hastings-Sunrise and Marpole, where the original springs have simply worn out.
- Old lane garages often still have extension springs along the tracks
- Don't run the opener or lift the door once a spring has broken
Signs a spring has broken
A broken spring usually announces itself with a loud bang from the garage. After that, the door is very heavy, won't lift, or goes up crooked with one side first. The opener may strain and lift the door only a few inches. On a torsion system you'll see a gap in the coil on the bar above the door. With extension springs, the cables may hang loose.
Stop there. Don't keep pressing the opener button and don't try to lift the door. The springs carry the door's weight, and without them the opener and your back take the load.
Old doors in Vancouver lane garages
Many detached garages off Vancouver lanes are older single-car buildings, often with original or very old doors. Some still use extension springs along the horizontal tracks rather than a torsion bar above the door. Those springs stretch and wear on every cycle, and after years in a damp garage they're often rusted too.
We replace the worn springs, check the cables and pulleys, and balance the door so it lifts smoothly and holds halfway. If the door is in rough shape, we'll say so. Tight lane access can make staging harder, so let us know how to reach the garage.
Why we replace both springs
If your door has two springs, we recommend replacing both in most cases. They went in together and have done the same number of cycles, so when one breaks, the other is usually close behind. Doing both avoids a second call a few weeks later.
Standard springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles, which is several years for most households. Higher-cycle springs last longer and cost a little more. Cold mornings make worn steel more brittle, which is why so many break on the first frosty day of winter. Replacing springs isn't a DIY job; a slipped winding bar can cause serious injury.
What we see in Vancouver
- Many detached garages off the lane are older single-car buildings with original doors and worn springs.
- Cold snaps bring a jump in broken springs, even though frost only shows up a handful of nights each winter.
- Damp weather and shaded west-side yards in Kitsilano and Point Grey keep garages wet, which rusts springs and wears rollers.
- Tight lane access makes repairs harder to stage, so tell us where to park.
- We also replace springs in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond.
- Kitsilano
- Mount Pleasant
- Kerrisdale
- Dunbar
- Hastings-Sunrise
- Marpole
- Point Grey
- Killarney
- Renfrew-Collingwood
- Riley Park
More in Vancouver
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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
I heard a bang and the door won't open. Is it the spring?
Very likely. A broken spring often makes a loud bang. Look for a gap in the coil above the door, and don't run the opener or lift the door.
What's the difference between torsion and extension springs?
Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door and twist to lift it. Extension springs run along the side tracks and stretch. Torsion is more common on newer doors and runs smoother.
How much does spring replacement cost in Vancouver?
Most torsion spring replacements run $350–$600 for a pair on a standard double door, including parts and labour. Extension spring jobs are often in a similar range.
Can I replace the spring myself?
It isn't recommended. Torsion springs store a lot of energy and can cause serious injury if a winding bar slips.
Why did it break on a cold morning?
Springs wear out after a set number of cycles. Cold makes the steel more brittle and the door stiffer, so a worn spring often snaps then.
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.
- Repair or replace: is your old Vancouver lane garage door worth fixing?How to tell whether an old garage door off a Vancouver lane needs a part repair or a full replacement, with simple checks you can do yourself first.
- 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.
Broken spring in Vancouver?
Call or use the form. We work Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm, and come same day for doors stuck shut when the schedule allows.