Guide
What garage door repairs cost
Published 2026 figures put a spring replacement at $300 to $540, a new opener installed at $218 to $525, and a new single door at $1,151 to $1,869. Your door and the company set the final price.
Price ranges
| Job | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Spring replacement, installed | $300 to $540, about $420 average | This Old House, March 2026 |
| Torsion spring, installed | $350 to $540 | This Old House, March 2026 |
| Extension spring, installed | $300 to $400 | This Old House, March 2026 |
| Opener installed | $218 to $525, about $368 average | Bob Vila, June 2023 |
| Safety sensors | $50 to $100 | Bob Vila, June 2023 |
| Battery backup | about $100 | Bob Vila, June 2023 |
| New single door, installed | $1,151 to $1,869, about $1,400 average | This Old House, March 2026 |
| New two-car door, installed | $2,186 to $3,348 | This Old House, March 2026 |
National published figures. We have no local price survey, and nothing on this page is a quote. Get a written price from the company before work starts.
Springs
A torsion spring costs $80 to $120 as a part and an extension spring $20 to $60, according to This Old House. The rest of a $300 to $540 bill is labor, tools, the trip and the risk of the job. Two-spring doors cost more to do both, and I'd still do both. Spring repair.
Openers
Bob Vila lists the unit alone at $150 to $250 for a chain drive, $160 to $450 for a belt drive, $200 to $500 for a screw drive and $250 to $515 for a wall-mount jackshaft unit, with labor at $65 to $85 an hour. Fixing a sensor, a remote or a gear costs less than replacing the opener. Choosing an opener.
Hail damage
A single panel costs less than a door, if a matching panel still exists. When the whole face of the door is dented, compare the price of a new door with your insurance deductible before deciding how to pay for it. Hail and insurance.
What moves the price
- Size and weight. A two-car insulated door needs bigger springs than a single thin door.
- More than one problem. A broken spring often comes with frayed cables or worn rollers.
- Timing. Evening and weekend calls may cost more. Ask before you book.
- Distance. Some companies charge more for Woodland Park, the Ute Pass towns or the far east side.
- Upgrades. Longer-life springs, nylon rollers, a belt-drive opener.
Avoiding surprises
- Send a photo before the visit so the technician brings the right parts.
- Ask if there is a service call fee and whether it is waived when you go ahead.
- Get the price in writing, with parts listed, before any work starts.
- Ask what the parts and labor warranty is.
- If the price changes a lot once the technician is in your driveway, ask why. It is fine to take time to think.
Common questions
How much does garage door spring replacement cost in Colorado Springs?
This Old House lists $300 to $540 installed, about $420 on average (March 2026). Those are national figures. A local company prices your door before the work.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a garage door?
A single repair is almost always cheaper. Replacement makes sense when several panels are damaged, matching parts are discontinued, or repairs keep adding up.
Why does a $100 spring cost $400 to replace?
Most of the cost is skilled labor and the trip. Winding a torsion spring safely takes training and the right tools.
Do garage door companies charge to give a quote?
Some charge a service call fee and some waive it if you hire them. Ask when you book.