A broken garage door spring is the most common repair we handle in Austin — and the one you shouldn’t put off. Springs carry the entire weight of the door, so when one snaps the door becomes dangerous to operate and can trap your car inside. We stock both torsion and extension springs on every truck and replace them the same day.
Signs your spring has failed
- The door won’t open, or the opener strains and stops partway
- A loud bang came from the garage (that’s usually the spring letting go)
- The door slams shut instead of lowering smoothly
- You can see a gap in the coiled spring above the door
What our spring repair includes
We measure your existing spring’s wire size, length, and inside diameter to match the correct replacement — the wrong spring wears out fast and throws the door off balance. We replace the spring, re-tension it properly, lubricate the moving parts, and test the door’s balance and safety reverse before we leave. Most spring jobs finish within an hour.
Why homeowners call Fake Garage Co.
Spring work is high-tension and genuinely dangerous to DIY. Our technicians are licensed, insured, and do this every day. We quote the full price before we start, and if your door has two springs we’ll tell you honestly whether both need replacing. While we’re there, we often catch a fraying cable or worn roller before it becomes the next emergency — see cable and roller repair. If the opener has been struggling too, we also handle garage door opener repair.