Short answer: In San Antonio, a standard single torsion-spring replacement costs $189 installed, and replacing both springs on a two-spring door costs $329 installed. That includes the OEM-grade 18,000-cycle spring, all labor, a door-balance test, and a 1-year parts warranty. No trip fees, no “emergency” surcharges during business hours.
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The real cost breakdown in San Antonio
| Job | Our price | Typical SA competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Single torsion spring | $189 installed | $250–$450 |
| Both torsion springs (upgrade both) | $329 installed | $450–$800 |
| Extension-spring pair (older doors) | $219 installed | $300–$500 |
| 25,000-cycle high-cycle upgrade | $249 per spring | Usually not offered |
| Commercial torsion spring | Quoted on-site | Quoted on-site |
Prices are what we quote over the phone AND what we charge on the driveway. We confirm the exact price in writing before any work starts.
What the $189 includes
- The spring itself — OEM-grade, 18,000-cycle rated (2× the life of builder-grade)
- All labor (typically 45 minutes on-site)
- Removal and disposal of the broken spring
- Door-balance test after install (this matters — an unbalanced door destroys the opener)
- Lubrication of hinges, rollers, and bearings
- 1-year parts warranty in writing
- 18,000-cycle spring warranty (pro-rated)
What’s NOT included that you might see in a competitor quote: trip charges, “after-hours” fees during regular business hours, mandatory safety inspections, upsells for “lifetime” springs (there’s no such thing — every spring has a cycle rating).
Why the price varies
Three things change the final price:
- Door weight. A heavier door (insulated, wood, oversized) needs a stronger spring. Heavier springs cost ~$20–40 more per spring.
- How many springs your door has. Most residential doors built after 2000 have one torsion spring. Larger or older doors can have two.
- Spring type. Torsion springs (on a shaft above the door) are standard. Extension springs (on the sides, parallel to the track) are older-style and slightly cheaper but less safe.
We identify all three with a quick measurement on-site before we touch anything. You’ll know the final number before work starts.
Should you replace one spring or both?
If your door has two springs and one just broke, replace both. They were installed at the same time, under the same use, with the same metal fatigue. The second one is 6–12 months behind the first. Replacing both now costs $329; doing them one at a time costs $189 + $189 = $378 — and the door is unbalanced while you wait for the second one to fail.
Why not just do it yourself?
A wound torsion spring stores 400–800 pounds of force. It releases all at once if a winding bar slips. DIY garage door spring replacement is one of the leading causes of hand and wrist injuries seen in San Antonio ERs. The part costs $30 on Amazon. The ER visit costs $3,000. A professional install costs $189.
How long does the repair take?
45 minutes for a single torsion spring. 60 minutes for both. Add 15 minutes if cables or rollers also need attention (common on doors old enough to have a broken spring).
When can you come?
We dispatch 60–90 minutes from your call for most San Antonio ZIPs on weekdays. Our shop is on Wurzbach Rd in Leon Valley, so north-central SA (Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Castle Hills, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, Helotes) is usually fastest. Emergencies — car trapped inside, door stuck open at night — get priority dispatch 24/7.
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Frequently asked questions
Is $189 really the total?
Yes. $189 covers the spring, labor, balance test, warranty. No trip charge, no mandatory “safety inspection” upsell. If we find another problem during the visit (worn cables, dying capacitor), we’ll tell you — you decide if it gets fixed today.
Why do other SA companies quote $350+?
Franchise overhead and call-center commissions. Hollywood-Crawford and Precision are great companies, but both operate on royalty models (franchise fees or corporate call centers) that add $100+ to every job. We’re family-owned and local, so our base cost is lower.
Do you service outside San Antonio?
Yes — New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, and the broader SA metro. Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, and north Austin are served by our Round Rock crew.
What’s the warranty?
1-year parts warranty on the spring + an 18,000-cycle spring warranty (pro-rated). “Cycles” = opens + closes. A typical residential door does 3–5 cycles a day, so 18,000 cycles = 10–15 years.
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