Should I replace one spring or both?

On a two-spring door we recommend replacing both. They wear at the same rate, so doing both now avoids a second trip soon.

Is it safe to use my door with a broken spring?

No. The door is dangerously heavy and the opener can be damaged. Stop using it and call us. We’ll secure it the same day.

Do you carry the right springs for my door?

Our vans stock the common torsion and extension sizes for residential doors across the DMV, so most repairs finish in one visit.

Spring Replacement

Spring Replacement in the DMV

When a torsion or extension spring snaps, your door becomes too heavy to lift safely. And a DIY swap under tension is genuinely dangerous. GarageWiz stocks the right springs on …

Overview

Spring Replacement

GarageWiz handles garage door spring replacement across the DMV. When a torsion or extension spring snaps, your door becomes too heavy to lift safely. And a DIY swap under tension is genuinely dangerous. GarageWiz stocks the right springs on every van, so a certified tech can match, replace, and re-balance your door the same day. Snapped springs are the most common garage door repair we run across the DMV, which is why every van carries a full spring inventory.

Signs you need this

A loud “bang” from the garage and a door that won’t open
A visible gap or separation in the spring coil
The door rises a foot then stops, or feels extremely heavy
The opener strains, reverses, or only opens halfway
The door slams down faster than usual

Our process

You call

Tell us the symptoms. We’ll confirm it’s a spring and book a same-day window.

We measure & quote

On-site, the tech measures the spring and gives you one flat, upfront price.

We replace & balance

New springs installed under controlled tension, then the door is re-balanced.

We test & warranty

We cycle the door, check safety, and back the work in writing.

What’s included

Matched torsion or extension springs rated for your door
New center bearing & end bearings as needed
Full door balance and travel re-set
Safety inspection of cables, rollers, and sensors
Warranty-backed parts and labor

No hidden fees. You’ll see one flat price before any work begins.

What affects the price

No two doors are identical, so we give you one flat price before any work starts, never an hourly surprise. What moves the number: the parts your door actually needs, whether it’s a single, double, or oversized door, the brand and quality of the hardware, and whether it’s a standard visit or an after-hours emergency. Either way, you approve the price up front, and there are no hidden fees.

What Neighbors Say

5-star service, every visit

Spring Replacement

“I highly recommend this company. The springs on on my garage door was replaced. The guy was professional, knowledgeable, and completed the job quickly and efficiently.”

Simone Z. · Laurel, MD

Spring Replacement

“Jonathan was very honest and professional . We have a very heavy double insulated steel garage door. He measured the exact size of springs and ordered it as needed. Did not try to upsell us when he arrive. He also inspected the broken track and advise us on 2 options.”

Kathryn T. · Potomac, MD

Opener Repair

“Johnathan was on time, very professional, and explained everything about his visit. He was very detailed about our 2 door garage. We called about a Garage door Tune up Special ( $69), and the possibility of him syncing our new garage opener.”

Helen J. · Frederick, MD

Spring Replacement FAQs

Good questions, straight answers

Most jobs take 60-90 minutes from arrival to a fully tested, balanced door.

Areas We Serve

Spring Replacement across the DMV

Same-day spring replacement in these communities and every neighborhood in between. Tap your city for local details.

Rockville, MD Bethesda, MD Silver Spring, MD Gaithersburg, MD Germantown, MD Potomac, MD Chevy Chase, MD Olney, MD Clarksburg, MD North Potomac, MD Kensington, MD Darnestown, MD Derwood, MD Columbia, MD Ellicott City, MD Elkridge, MD Fulton, MD Clarksville, MD Bowie, MD College Park, MD Hyattsville, MD Laurel, MD Greenbelt, MD Frederick, MD Urbana, MD Walkersville, MD Mount Airy, MD Brunswick, MD Fairfax, VA Reston, VA McLean, VA Vienna, VA Falls Church, VA Annandale, VA Burke, VA Centreville, VA Leesburg, VA Ashburn, VA Sterling, VA South Riding, VA Purcellville, VA Arlington, VA Alexandria, VA Washington, DC

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Spring Replacement in the DMV

Spring Replacement

Signs you need this

Our process

You call

We measure & quote

We replace & balance

We test & warranty

What’s included

What affects the price

5-star service, every visit

Good questions, straight answers

Spring Replacement across the DMV

While we’re there

Garage Door Repair

Opener Repair & Install

New Door Installation

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Need spring replacement? We’re on it.