Garage Door Spring Repair Richmond BC

There are several telltale signs of a broken garage door spring:

• Loud bang: Broken springs often release with a loud noise similar to a gunshot or firecracker
• Door won't open: The door feels extremely heavy or won't lift at all
• Visible gap: You can see a gap in the spring coils (torsion spring)
• Crooked door: The door rises unevenly or appears tilted
• Opener struggles: The opener motor runs but the door barely moves
• Cables hanging loose: Without spring tension, cables may appear slack

If you notice any of these signs, stop using your garage door immediately and call for professional repair. Attempting to operate a door with a broken spring can damage your opener and is extremely dangerous.

Garage door spring replacement in Richmond typically costs between $250-$500 for residential doors. The exact price depends on:

• Spring type: Torsion springs cost more than extension springs
• Single vs. pair: We recommend replacing both springs together ($350-$500) even if only one is broken, as the second spring is likely to fail soon
• Door size and weight: Heavier doors require stronger, more expensive springs
• Spring quality: Standard springs (10,000 cycles) vs. high-cycle springs (25,000+ cycles)

Our pricing includes the spring(s), labor, proper balancing, safety testing, and warranty. We provide upfront pricing before starting any work.

Up and Down Garage Doors serves the entire Lower Mainland from our Richmond headquarters, including:

• Richmond: All neighborhoods including Steveston, Terra Nova, Brighouse, Ironwood, Seafair
• Vancouver: Downtown, East Van, Westside, South Vancouver, all neighborhoods
• Burnaby, New Westminster: Metrotown, Heights, all areas
• Surrey, Delta, Langley: Newton, Fleetwood, Ladner, Tsawwassen, Cloverdale
• North Shore: North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Deep Cove
• Tri-Cities: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
• Fraser Valley: Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack
• Sea-to-Sky: Squamish, Whistler (seasonal)

We service ALL major garage door and opener brands, including:

• Garage Doors: Hörmann, Wayne Dalton, CHI Overhead, Haas Door, Northwest Door, Martin Door, Raynor, Overhead Door, and more
• Openers: LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie, Manaras, Opera, Marantec, Linear, and more

We're authorized dealers for Hörmann, LiftMaster, and Chamberlain, which means we can provide warranty service and genuine replacement parts for these brands. For all other brands, we stock compatible parts and can source OEM components when needed.

Garage door spring lifespan depends on the spring quality and how often you use your door:

• Standard springs (10,000 cycles): 7-10 years with average use (4 cycles/day)
• High-cycle springs (25,000 cycles): 15-20 years with average use
• Commercial-grade springs (50,000+ cycles): 20+ years

One "cycle" equals one complete open and close. Factors that reduce spring life include lack of lubrication, rust, extreme temperature swings, and door imbalance. We recommend high-cycle springs for most homeowners—the additional cost is minimal compared to the inconvenience of more frequent replacements.

A garage door that won't close completely typically has one of these issues:

• Safety sensor misalignment: If the photo-eyes are blocked, dirty, or misaligned, the door will reverse to prevent closing on an obstruction
• Limit switch needs adjustment: The opener's down-limit may be set incorrectly, stopping the door before it reaches the floor
• Track obstruction: Debris, damage, or misalignment in the tracks can prevent full closure
• Broken cable: A snapped cable on one side causes the door to close unevenly
• Worn weatherstripping: Thick or damaged bottom seals can prevent proper closure

Start by checking and cleaning your safety sensors. If the sensors appear aligned and clean, the issue likely requires professional diagnosis.

We stand behind our work with comprehensive warranties:

• Labor warranty: 90 days on all repair work
• Parts warranty: Varies by component, typically 1-5 years
• Springs: 1-year warranty on standard springs; up to 5 years on high-cycle springs
• New doors: Manufacturer warranty (typically 10-15 years on sections, 3-5 years on hardware)
• Openers: Manufacturer warranty (typically 5-10 years on motor, 1-3 years on accessories)

We process warranty claims promptly and don't make you jump through hoops. If something we installed or repaired fails within the warranty period, we'll make it right.