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What does a garage door spring cost to replace? About $150 to $350 a spring. Nashville: $200 to $410.
Real ranges from published 2025-2026 cost data, with the sources listed, so you know the number before anybody shows up with a clipboard.
The short answer
Angi puts garage door spring replacement at $150 to $350 per spring, with $250 as the average (Angi, 2026). A Nashville-area garage door company lists $200 to $410 locally (Northern Door Company, 2026). That's a company's own page. Either way, it's far cheaper than a new door, which runs $750 to $1,700 (Angi).
The numbers
| Per spring, national (Angi, 2026) | $150 to $350, average $250 |
| Nashville area, per one local company (2026) | $200 to $410 |
| Extension spring part (Angi) | $50 to $100 |
| Torsion spring part (Angi) | $75 to $150 |
| Labor (Angi) | $75 to $150 |
What makes the price go up or down
- Spring type: torsion vs. extension.
- One spring or both.
- Standard springs (about 10,000 cycles) vs. high-cycle springs.
- Emergency or after-hours service.
- Converting from one spring type to the other, $250 to $800 (Angi).
Before you sign anything
- Get at least two written quotes that list the same items.
- Ask what's included: permits, haul-away, cleanup and warranty.
- Ask who does the work, their crew or a sub.
- Don't pay the full amount up front.
Why I'm telling you this
I learned the trades hands-on and ran my own construction company in Colorado. I've watched other contractors do to homeowners exactly what this page teaches you to stop. Not knowing is where the upsell lives. Now you know.
Quick answers
Should I replace one spring or both?
Both. The other one is the same age and likely to fail within months (Northern Door Company).
How long do springs last?
10,000 to 20,000 cycles. Torsion springs run 8 to 15 years, extension springs 7 to 12 (Angi).
Can I do it myself?
Springs hold extreme tension. Angi recommends a pro with the right tools and safety gear.
Sources
Educational only. Prices are published ranges as of October 2026. Your real price depends on your house, so get written quotes. Built by a Gen Xer with AI, for Gen Xers.
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