Garage Door Spring Repair in London, ON
A snapped torsion or extension spring is the number-one reason a door won’t open. We carry high-cycle springs on every truck and replace them the same day — in matched pairs, balanced and safety-tested.
Garage door spring repair is the most common fix we make in London, Ontario — and the one you can’t safely put off. When a torsion or extension spring snaps, the door turns too heavy to lift and the opener can’t do the job. GDS carries high-cycle springs on every truck and replaces them the same day across London and the surrounding Middlesex County, in matched pairs, balanced and safety-tested with a 1-year warranty.
Every visit, done right
- High-cycle torsion & extension springs in stock
- Replaced in matched pairs and re-balanced
- Cables, drums and bearings inspected
- Door balance and auto-reverse safety tested
- 1-year warranty on parts and labor
Signs your spring has failed
- A loud bang from the garage, then the door won’t open
- The opener strains or only lifts the door a few inches
- A visible gap or break in the spring coil overhead
How garage door spring repair works
- 1Diagnose
We inspect the springs, cables, drums and balance to confirm what failed and why.
- 2Replace
High-cycle springs are swapped in matched pairs and the door is re-balanced by hand.
- 3Test & warranty
We run the auto-reverse safety test and back parts and labour for a full year.
What affects the price
Spring repair in London starts at $229, parts and labour included. The exact price depends on whether you need one or both springs, the size and weight of the door, and standard versus high-cycle springs. We confirm an all-in price up front before any work starts — no bait pricing once the truck arrives.
Garage door spring repair across London, ON
We replace garage door springs in every London, ON neighbourhood — Byron, Lambeth, Hyde Park, Masonville, Oakridge, Old North and Wortley Village among them — and across nearby St. Thomas, Strathroy and Ingersoll. London winters are hard on springs: steel loses its flex in deep cold, so a spring already near the end of its life tends to snap on the first sharp morning in January. Stocking high-cycle springs on every truck lets us finish most London spring jobs in a single same-day visit.
Garage door spring repair in London — FAQ
How much does spring repair cost in London?
Most spring repairs in London start at $229, parts and labour included. The exact price depends on whether you need one or both springs, the door’s size and weight, and standard versus high-cycle springs. We confirm an up-front, all-in price before any work starts.
Should both springs be replaced at once?
On a two-spring door, yes. Both springs wear at the same rate, so if one has snapped the other is usually close behind. Replacing both at once keeps the door balanced and avoids a second service call within months — which is why we quote and replace in matched pairs.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles — roughly 7 to 10 years for an average London household. The high-cycle springs we stock are rated 25,000+ cycles. Cold Ontario winters and heavy daily use shorten that, so a door past 8 years often fails on the coldest morning.
Is it safe to use a door with a broken spring?
No. A door with a broken spring can be extremely heavy and may slam shut without warning, and forcing the opener to lift it can burn out the motor. Stop using it, keep people and vehicles clear, and call us — we carry springs for same-day repair across London.
Why London homeowners choose GDS
One of London’s top-rated garage door teams.
Most calls reached within about 90 minutes.
Trained technicians, every job to code.
A confirmed price before work, parts & labour backed.
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