Booked LocalBroken garage door spring repair
Springs do the heavy lifting on a garage door. When one breaks, the door often gets very heavy, opens only a few inches, or won't move at all, and you may have heard a loud bang from the garage.
What to do right now
- Stop using the door and the opener.
- Keep people and pets clear of the doorway.
- Don't try to adjust or remove the spring. The industry group DASMA warns that springs are under high tension and repairs should be done by a trained door systems technician (DASMA TDS-167).
What does garage door spring repair cost in Rochester?
Three sites that publish Rochester prices list spring repair or replacement at $200–$400 (Precision Garage Door of Rochester), $150–$350 (Right Away Garage Door Repair) and $180–$340 (Guardian Garage Door Repair Greater Rochester). Right Away notes the price depends on the type of spring, door size, and whether both springs are replaced. Exact quotes and sources.
Can I fix a broken spring myself?
No. DASMA advises homeowners not to remove, repair, or adjust springs, cables, or brackets because they're under high tension.
What a pro typically does
A technician inspects the springs, cables, and drums, replaces the broken spring (often both, so they wear evenly), then balances the door and tests the opener's safety reverse. Ask for the price in writing before work starts.
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How do I know my spring is broken?
Common signs are a loud bang, a visible gap in the coil of the spring above the door, loose cables, or a door that suddenly feels very heavy. See our blog post on warning signs.
Can I replace a spring myself?
DASMA advises homeowners not to remove, repair, or adjust springs because they are under high tension. Use a trained technician.
Last updated October 25, 2026