Torsion spring replacement
We size the new spring to your door's weight and height, wind it to the correct tension, and anchor it to the center bracket.
Brentwood based
273 Wilson Pike Cir, 37027
Upfront pricing
$129-$399 most jobs
Real humans
A person answers the phone
Honest advice
Repair first, replace second
What's covered in a spring replacement visit
Springs do the lifting. Here is everything a spring visit covers, done in about an hour.
Extension spring pairs
Extension springs are always replaced in pairs so both sides pull evenly and the door stays level.
Cable drums and bearings check
We inspect the cable drums and end bearing plates while we are up there, since worn drums chew through new cables.
Balance and safety test
We disconnect the opener and check that the door holds halfway. Then we test the safety reverse before we leave.
Straightforward pricing, no surprises
Most garage door repairs run $129-$399. You approve the price before any work starts.
Typical range
$129-$399
What does garage door spring replacement involve?
Garage door spring replacement means removing a broken torsion or extension spring and fitting one sized to your door's weight, height, and cycle rating. Torsion springs sit on a bar above the door and twist to lift it; extension springs stretch along the tracks. The job takes about an hour, and the door should lift by hand afterward.
This is the one garage job we tell people not to DIY. A wound torsion spring stores enough energy to break bones, and it takes winding bars plus training to handle safely. That warning comes straight from ER doctors and pros who have seen what goes wrong. When Brentwood Garage Door Rescue does it, the tension goes in with the right tools and the door gets tested before we call it done. If your opener has been straining, we will also check whether it needs opener repair once the springs are right.
Most spring calls cluster in January, when a ~27°F snap contracts the metal and a dry spring lets go with a bang you will hear through the house. Homes in Brenthaven with original 1990s springs and heavy wood doors in Annandale are our most common calls. If a cable frayed when the spring let go, we handle cable repair in the same visit.
What happens during your spring replacement visit
Spring work is careful work. Here is the visit, start to finish.
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Reach out
Call (615) 637-1416 or send the form below. A real person answers, takes down what is happening, and sets a time that works for you.
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Diagnose
The technician looks at the whole door system, finds the actual cause, and walks you through your options with the price up front.
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Repair
We do the work with parts matched to your door, test everything, and show you the fix before we pack up.
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Walkthrough
You get a plain-English rundown of what was wrong, what we did, and what to watch for. No jargon, no pressure.
The right tools for dangerous work
Tools & Equipment
Winding bars
Solid steel bars that fit the winding cone exactly. This is the tool that keeps a torsion spring under control.
Spring gauge and chart
We measure wire size, coil length, and inside diameter so the replacement matches your door's weight.
Vise grips and clamps
Lock the torsion bar and door in place so nothing moves while tension comes off and goes back on.
Replacement drums
We check the drums the cables wind on. Worn grooves fray cables, so pitted drums get replaced.
Methods & Standards
Tension off first, always
Springs are unwound in a controlled sequence before anything comes apart. No shortcuts.
Extension springs in pairs
Both sides get fresh springs with matching pull, or the door twists and wears unevenly.
Sized, not guessed
The new spring's cycle rating and lift match your specific door. Wrong size means a heavy door or a short spring life.
Balance test to finish
Door disconnected from the opener, lifted halfway: it should stay put. Then the opener's force gets rechecked.
How you know a spring broke
The call we get most after a January cold snap starts the same way: ‘I heard a huge bang from the garage.’
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A loud bang, then a door that will not budge.
What we do: We confirm which spring failed, unload the tension safely, and fit the correctly sized replacement.
→ Your door lifts by hand again, and the opener stops straining.
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The opener hums but the door barely moves.
What we do: We check spring tension and door balance before touching the opener. Nine times out of ten, it is the springs.
→ You avoid paying for an opener you did not need.
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You can see a gap in the coil or a stretched spring.
What we do: We measure the broken spring and match wire size, length, and cycle rating.
→ The new spring lifts evenly, and the door sits level.
Spring replacement around Brentwood, TN
Cold snaps do most of the breaking here. January lows near 27°F contract the steel, and a spring that has been quietly rusting through humid summers finally lets go.
Neighborhoods We Serve
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Brenthaven
800+ homes, many with original 1970s-90s springs at the end of their cycle life. We replace a lot of springs a street at a time here.
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Annandale
Gated estates with heavy wood and carriage-style doors. Heavier doors want higher-cycle springs, and we size accordingly.
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Maryland Farms
The office park along Maryland Way runs sectional and roll-up doors that cycle all day. Businesses call us when a spring breaks mid-commute rush.
Local Conditions We Plan For
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January cold snaps
Metal contracts in the cold. A dry, aging torsion spring under full tension is most likely to snap on the coldest morning of the year.
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Humid summers and rust
Morning humidity in the 90s leaves moisture on bare spring steel. Rust pits the wire, and pitted wire breaks sooner.
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Storm debris
Spring storms throw branches at doors. A dented door binds, the opener strains, and the springs take the extra load.
Spring failures we fix
Problems new springs solve
Springs do the lifting. Everything else in the system depends on them doing it right.
Problem
Door too heavy to lift
A broken spring leaves you muscling hundreds of pounds of door.
Our Fix
Correctly sized springs return the door to a two-finger lift, and the opener goes back to guiding instead of hauling.
Problem
Opener wearing out early
Motors and gear assemblies die young when they lift dead weight every cycle.
Our Fix
Balanced springs take the load off the opener. We recheck the opener's force setting after every spring job.
Problem
Door slamming or hanging crooked
Uneven spring tension drops one side faster, or the door free-falls.
Our Fix
Matched springs and a balance test leave the door level and controlled through the whole travel.
Why replace springs now instead of waiting
A broken spring never fixes itself, and the workaround always costs more than the repair.
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Your garage works again
Car in, car out, no drama. The most basic job a garage door has.
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Your opener survives
A $129-$399 spring visit protects an opener that costs far more to replace.
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No safety gamble
A door that slams or free-falls is a hazard to kids, pets, and cars. Balanced springs keep it controlled.
What spring replacement costs in Brentwood
Most spring replacements we do land between $129 and $399: Basic ($129), Standard ($249), Premium ($399). That covers the great majority of single and double-door torsion and extension jobs. If both springs plus cables and drums need work, we will quote it as one number before starting.
Typical range
$129 - $399, most spring jobs
Sized to your door, quoted up front.
| Torsion springs | Extension springs | |
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| Where they sit | On a bar above the door | Along the tracks, both sides |
| Replaced | Singly or as a pair, sized to the door | Always as a matched pair |
| Typical range | $129-$399 | $129-$399 |
What changes the price
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Door size and weight
Double doors and heavy wood doors need bigger springs with higher cycle ratings.
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Spring type
Torsion and extension systems take different hardware and different labor.
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Related hardware
Worn cable drums or frayed cables get flagged. Bundling them in one visit saves a second trip.
What to expect when you book
When you book with us
- A real person answers. You talk to someone who can actually book you, not a phone tree.
- Price before work starts. You approve the number first. If the job changes, we say so before continuing.
- We show our work. The technician tests the door with you and explains what was fixed.
- We clean up. Old parts leave with us. Your garage looks like we were never there.
How our pricing works
- Most repairs: $129-$399. Basic $129, Standard $249, Premium $399. That covers the great majority of jobs.
- Repair first. If a small part fixes it, we will not sell you a bigger job.
- No surprise add-ons. The quote you approve is the price you pay.
- Honest when it is bigger. If you need a new opener or door, we will say so and quote it straight.
Who handles your springs
Spring work is all about respect for stored energy. Our technicians do this daily: sizing, winding, and testing, with the door balanced before we leave. Most of the doors we service pair with Chamberlain, LiftMaster, or Wayne Dalton openers; LiftMaster's official resources are a good reference for how the opener side works.
- Winding bars, not guesswork: Torsion springs get wound with the right bars to the right tension, counted turn by turn.
- Sized to your door: Wire size, coil length, and cycle rating matched to your door's weight and height.
- We check the neighbors: Cable drums, end bearing plates, and cables get inspected while the tension is off. See Our Process for how a visit runs.
Good to know before you call
Three things Brentwood homeowners ask about most.
Sunday is emergency-only
We are in the shop Monday to Friday, 7AM to 7PM, and Saturday, 8AM to 4PM. On Sundays we roll for emergencies only, like a door stuck open overnight or a car trapped inside.
Gate codes welcome
Headed to Governors Club or Annandale? Put the gate code in the form notes when you book and we will come straight through. No back-and-forth at the gate.
We answer our own phone
When you call (615) 637-1416, you get someone who can book you and answer questions, not a call center reading a script.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions Brentwood homeowners actually ask us.
How much should garage door spring replacement cost?
In Brentwood, most spring jobs we do run $129 to $399. Online you will see quotes from $350 to $2,200, and the part itself costs a fraction of the installed price. You are paying for the sizing, the winding, and not getting hurt. Get the number in writing before anyone touches your door.
Can I replace a garage door spring myself?
Not a torsion spring, no. A wound torsion spring stores enough energy to cause serious injuries, and it takes winding bars and training to control. A heavy door with no spring tension can also slam down without warning. This is the job to hand to a pro.
My spring broke in winter. Is that a coincidence?
No. Cold contracts the steel, and Brentwood's January snaps near 27°F are when dry, aging springs let go. If your spring is past its cycle life, the coldest morning of the year is the most likely moment it snaps.
Should both springs be replaced at the same time?
Extension springs: yes, always as a pair, or the door pulls unevenly. Torsion springs: if one breaks, the other has lived the same life, so most homeowners replace both while the technician is there. We will show you the wear and let you decide.
How do I know it is the spring and not the opener?
The classic signs: a loud bang from the garage, a visible gap in the torsion coil, or a door that is suddenly too heavy to lift by hand. If the opener hums and strains but the door barely moves, the springs are the prime suspect, not the motor.
Related garage door services
Most door problems touch more than one part. These are the fixes we pair most often.
Garage Door Opener Repair
A struggling opener is often a spring problem in disguise. We check balance before we blame the motor.
Learn moreGarage Door Cable Repair
Cables and springs work as a team. When a spring snaps, we inspect the cables before the door runs again.
Learn moreGarage Door Off Track Repair
A door that jumped track under spring tension needs both fixes. We reseat rollers and re-tension.
Learn moreGarage Door Panel Replacement
A sprung door that slammed can crack panels. We swap single panels when the rest is sound.
Learn moreGarage Door Roller Replacement
While the tension is off, worn rollers are easy to swap. New rollers quiet the door immediately.
Learn moreGarage Door Track Repair
Bent track plus fresh springs still binds. We straighten track so the new springs are not fighting it.
Learn moreContact us for garage door repair
Call or send the form and a real person will get back to you. We are here Monday to Friday, 7AM to 7PM, and Saturday, 8AM to 4PM. Sundays are emergency calls only.
Brentwood Garage Door Rescue
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Phone
(615) 637-1416 -
Address
273 Wilson Pike Cir, Brentwood, TN 37027
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Hours
Mon–Fri: 7AM – 7PM
Sat: 8AM – 4PM
Sun: Emergency Only