A sudden bang from the garage
A torsion spring releases its energy all at once when it breaks. Homeowners often think something fell or a car backfired.
Spring Repair · Toronto & the GTA
Garage Door Spring Repair in Toronto & the GTA
A loud bang from the garage, and now the door won’t lift past a few inches? That is almost always a broken spring. We replace torsion and extension springs across Toronto and the GTA the same day you call, size them to your door’s real weight, and balance the door so the new springs last. You get a written quote before any work starts.
What Springs Do
Why One Broken Spring Stops the Whole Door
The opener does not lift your garage door — the springs do. They are wound to carry almost the full weight of the door, so the motor only has to guide it. A standard double steel door on a GTA subdivision home is far too heavy to lift safely without them.
When a spring snaps, that counterbalance disappears in a second. The opener strains, lifts a few inches and reverses, or just hums. Running it again and again can strip the opener gear or bend the top section, turning one repair into two.
Across the GTA we see both main types. Most homes built from the 1990s on — in Vaughan, Brampton, Markham, Milton and similar suburbs — use torsion springs on a bar above the door. Many older bungalows and detached garages in Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York and east-end Toronto still run extension springs along the horizontal tracks. We repair and replace both.
What to Look For
Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Broken or Wearing Out
A gap in the coil above the door
Look at the spring on the bar above the door. A clear 2–3 inch gap between coils means it has snapped.
The door is suddenly very heavy
With the opener released, a healthy door lifts easily and stays halfway. If it feels like dead weight, the springs are not doing their job.
The opener lifts a few inches, then stops
Most modern openers sense the extra load and stop or reverse to protect themselves.
The door goes up crooked
On a two-spring door, one broken spring makes one side lift unevenly and can throw a cable off its drum.
Slack or tangled cables
When spring tension is gone, the lift cables lose tension too and can unwind from the drums at the top corners.
Our Process
How We Replace Garage Door Springs
1
Inspect and quote
We confirm the spring is the problem, check the cables, drums, bearings and rollers, and give you a written quote before anything is touched.
2
Size the spring to your door
Wire size, inside diameter, length and wind direction are matched to your door’s actual weight and height — not just copied from the old spring, which may have been wrong.
3
Replace in pairs when needed
On two-spring doors we recommend replacing both. They have done the same number of cycles, and the second one usually is not far behind.
4
Wind, balance and safety-test
We set the tension so the door stays put halfway, then test the opener’s force settings and auto-reverse.
5
Lubricate and tune
Springs, bearings, hinges and rollers are lubricated and hardware is tightened so the whole door runs smoother and quieter.
Why DPS
Why GTA Homeowners Call DPS for Springs
- Same-day service — open Sunday to Thursday 7am–8pm and Friday 7am–5pm, with common spring sizes carried on the truck
- High-cycle options — standard springs are rated around 10,000 cycles; we can fit longer-life springs for busy households
- Written quote first — the price is agreed in writing before we start
- Warranty in writing — parts and workmanship are backed in writing
- Licensed and insured — torsion springs store a lot of energy — this is not a job for someone uninsured
Good to Know
Why You Should Not Replace Torsion Springs Yourself
A wound torsion spring holds enough force to cause serious injury. Most garage door injuries happen during DIY spring work, usually when a winding bar slips or a screwdriver is used instead of proper bars.
The danger is in the details: winding direction, the right number of turns for your door height, and set screws tightened correctly. Get one wrong and the door can drop or the spring can spin loose.
If a spring breaks, leave the door closed, unplug the opener if the door is stuck partway, keep children and pets clear, and call us. We will make it safe and get it working the same day.
Service Areas
Spring Repair Across Toronto and the GTA
More Services
Other Garage Door Services in the GTA
FAQ
Spring Repair Questions from GTA Homeowners
Call (647) 771-7139. We answer Sunday to Thursday 7am–8pm and Friday 7am–5pm.
How fast can you replace a broken garage door spring in Toronto?
Same-day service is our default across Toronto and the GTA. We are open Sunday to Thursday 7am–8pm and Friday 7am–5pm, and we carry the spring sizes most common on GTA doors, so most spring jobs are finished in one visit.
Should I replace both springs if only one broke?
Yes, on a two-spring door. Both springs were installed at the same time and have done the same number of cycles, so the second is usually close to failing. Replacing both keeps the door balanced and saves a second visit.
How long do garage door springs last?
Standard springs are rated for about 10,000 open-and-close cycles — roughly 7 to 10 years for a typical family. Doors used many times a day wear out faster. High-cycle springs last considerably longer.
Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?
It is not safe to rely on it. The door becomes very heavy, and forcing it with the opener can damage the motor or bend the door. If your car is inside, call us — we can usually get it out the same day.
Torsion or extension springs — which do I have?
If there is a spring on a metal bar above the door, you have torsion springs. If long springs run along the tracks on each side, you have extension springs. Many older GTA homes still have extension springs — we repair and replace both types.
What Our Customers Say on Google
5.0 · 38 Google reviews★★★★★G
Booked DPS for an annual tune-up on both our garage doors in Richmond Hill after hearing squeaking and grinding. Went through every roller, hinge, spring tension, cable, and sensor. Lubricated everything properly, tightened hardware, and…
RIRoman I.Google review
★★★★★G
Our double door started making a loud grinding noise and then stopped halfway up, right as I was leaving for work. Called DPS around 8:30 and someone was at the house in Jefferson before noon. Turned out to be a broken torsion spring and a…
SOSamanta O.Google review
★★★★★G
We replaced our old 20-year-old wood door with a new Richards-Wilcox insulated steel door and honestly the whole experience was refreshing. The DPS team walked me through the panel styles, colours, and window options without any pressure…
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Broken Spring? We Can Fix It Today.
Call now for same-day garage door spring replacement across Toronto and the GTA, or request a free written estimate online.