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Torsion springs are rated in cycles, and a standard builder-grade spring is good for roughly 10,000 opens and closes. For a family that uses the garage as the front door, that is six to eight years. Then one day there is a bang like a gunshot, the opener strains and gives up, and the door is stuck.

We replace springs the same day you call, and we replace them in pairs, because the second spring has the same mileage as the one that broke. We carry high-cycle springs sized for your exact door weight, not a one-size-fits-all part from a big-box shelf.

Sound familiar?

You heard a loud bang

The classic sign. The spring unwound in a fraction of a second and the door lost its counterbalance.

Visible gap in the spring

Look above the door. A broken torsion spring shows a two-inch gap in the coil.

Door opens six inches and stops

Opener safety limit kicks in because the door is too heavy without the spring.

Door slams shut

A weak or broken spring lets the door drop hard instead of settling.

Loose cables, crooked door

The spring let go, the cables went slack and jumped the drum.

Opener straining or humming

The motor is trying to lift 250 pounds it was never designed to lift.

What's included

  • Both torsion springs replaced (or both extension springs)
  • High-cycle springs sized to your door weight
  • Center bearing and end bearings inspected, replaced if worn
  • Cables and drums inspected
  • Door rebalanced and opener force reset
  • Safety cables added on extension springs
  • Full lubrication and hardware check
  • 12-month labor warranty, 5-year spring warranty

Typical pricing

Torsion spring pair, standard 7' door$250 – $350
Torsion spring pair, 16' double door$300 – $450
High-cycle (25,000+) upgrade+ $60 – $120
Extension spring pair with safety cables$200 – $300
Bearings, if worn$40 – $90

Every price is confirmed in writing before we start.

Questions we get asked

How much does garage door spring replacement cost in Massachusetts?

For a typical two-car door in Greater Boston, expect $300 to $450 for a pair of torsion springs installed, including the balance and safety check. Single-car doors run a little less. Prices we see advertised at $99 usually turn into a much higher number once the technician arrives.

Can I replace just the one broken spring?

You can, but we advise against it. Both springs were installed the same day and have the same wear. The survivor typically breaks within months, and you pay a second service call. We replace in pairs and price it accordingly.

Can I replace a garage door spring myself?

Torsion springs store enough energy to break bones and have injured plenty of capable people. We strongly recommend leaving them to a technician with the right winding bars and the experience to set the tension correctly.

How long does the replacement take?

Usually 45 minutes to an hour, including the balance adjustment and opener reset.

What Clients Say

4.9 average on Google · 312 reviews

Spring snapped on a Sunday morning and a tech was at the house before noon. He showed me the worn part, replaced both springs, and the door is quieter than it has been in years.
Rachel M. · Newton CentreGoogle
We had three quotes for a new double door. M&A was not the cheapest, but they were the only ones who measured the opening and explained the insulation rating. Installed in one afternoon.
David K. · WellesleyGoogle
Opener died the week we listed the house. They matched the remote to the new unit, programmed the keypad, and cleaned up the old hardware without being asked.
Priya S. · BrooklineGoogle
Door came off track after my son backed into it. They straightened the track, replaced two rollers and the bottom panel. Honest about what could be saved.
Tom & Laura B. · NeedhamGoogle
Called at 10:30 at night because the door was stuck open and it was snowing. Someone actually picked up. Fixed the cable by midnight.
Marcus J. · WalthamGoogle
Annual tune-up. Lubricated everything, adjusted the opener force, and told me the springs had maybe a year left. No pressure to replace them that day.
Ellen R. · NatickGoogle
Opener motor was grinding for weeks before it finally quit. New belt-drive unit installed same day, and it's whisper quiet now compared to the old chain drive.
James O. · WatertownGoogle
Torsion spring let go with a bang while I was in the driveway. Called around 8am, tech was there by 11 with the right size spring already on the truck.
Linda P. · CambridgeGoogle
Replaced our old wood door with an insulated steel one. They measured twice, explained the R-value difference, and the install crew cleaned up better than I expected.
Carlos M. · FraminghamGoogle
Door came off the track after a branch fell on it during a storm. Tech realigned the track and swapped two bent rollers in under an hour.
Susan W. · LexingtonGoogle
Door was so loud it woke the baby every time. Turned out to be worn rollers and a dry chain. Lubed everything and replaced the rollers, and now it's almost silent.
Brian K. · DedhamGoogle
Keypad stopped accepting the code after a power outage. Tech reprogrammed it on the spot and showed me how to reset it myself next time.
Nancy F. · BelmontGoogle
We run a small auto shop and the roll-up door jammed halfway through the morning. They got someone out within two hours so we weren't losing a full day.
Anthony R. · ArlingtonGoogle
Cable snapped and the door was hanging crooked. They replaced both cables and the drums, not just the one that broke, so it wouldn't happen again on the other side.
Karen L. · WestonGoogle
Backed the car into the bottom panel. They matched the paint almost exactly and had a replacement panel in stock, no waiting on a special order.
Mike D. · QuincyGoogle
Door froze stuck halfway open during that cold snap in January. Someone came out that same night and got us closed up and secure.
Diane C. · SudburyGoogle
Scheduled a routine tune-up and the tech caught a spring that was close to failing before it became an emergency. Glad he checked instead of just oiling the tracks.
Robert V. · MiltonGoogle
New smart opener with the phone app. Tech walked me through setup and made sure it connected to WiFi before he left, not just a quick install and gone.
Patricia N. · NorwoodGoogle
My own fault, clipped the door with the mirror backing out. They gave me an honest price up front and didn't try to upsell a whole new door when a panel swap would do.
Frank E. · WoburnGoogle
We've been on their annual maintenance plan for three years. Never had a breakdown since we started, and they always call ahead before the appointment.
Grace D. · WinchesterGoogle

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