Garage Door Spring & Cable Repair in Chicago, IL
- Same Day Service
- Free Quote
- Licensed & Insured
Heard a loud bang in the garage and now the door won't lift? A spring or cable just broke. We replace torsion and extension springs and repair broken or loose cables the same day across Chicago and nearby suburbs, with the price agreed before we start.
Spring & Cable Repair, Done Right the First Time
Springs do the heavy lifting on every garage door: they counterbalance the full weight of the door so the opener, or your arms, only have to guide it. When a spring or cable fails, the door becomes too heavy to lift safely. Our technicians carry the most common spring sizes and cables on the truck, so most garage door spring repairs in Chicago are finished in a single visit.
Torsion Spring Repair & Replacement
Torsion springs sit on a metal bar above the door and wind up as the door closes. They are the most common setup on Chicago homes, and the part that breaks most often.
- A visible gap in the coil of the spring above the door
- The door lifts a few inches and stops, or the opener strains
- The door feels extremely heavy when you try to lift it
- The door slams shut instead of closing smoothly
- We install correctly sized springs and rebalance the door
Extension Spring Repair & Replacement
Extension springs run along both horizontal tracks and stretch as the door opens. They work as a pair, so the door goes crooked when one gets weak or snaps.
- A stretched, sagging or snapped spring next to the track
- The door opens unevenly or hangs lower on one side
- Springs replaced in matched pairs for an even lift
- Safety cables installed through the springs
- Pulleys and hooks checked and replaced when worn
Broken or Loose Garage Door Cables
Lift cables connect the springs to the bottom of the door. A frayed, loose or snapped cable can drop one side of the door or leave it hanging in the opening.
- Frayed or rusted cable near the bottom corners
- Cable unwound or jumped off the drum
- Door hanging crooked or stuck partly open
- Both cables replaced and re-seated on the drums
- Bottom brackets inspected, since they hold the cable
Same Day Spring Service
A broken spring usually means a car stuck inside or a garage that won't close. That's why spring and cable calls get same day priority.
- Call or request a quote and we confirm a time window
- Full inspection of springs, cables, drums and rollers
- Price explained and approved before any work starts
- Repair, balance test and safety reversal test
- Mon to Sat, 7 AM to 10 PM
Why You Should Never Repair Garage Door Springs Yourself
Garage door springs are under enough tension to lift a door that can weigh from 150 to more than 300 pounds. Online videos make it look simple, but spring work is one of the most common causes of serious garage door injuries.
- Stored energy: a torsion spring releases its tension instantly if a winding bar slips.
- Falling door: with a broken spring nothing holds the door up, and it can drop without warning.
- Cables under load: a cable removed or replaced under tension can whip back and cut.
- Wrong spring size: a spring that doesn't match the door's weight wears out the opener and breaks again soon.
If a spring or cable is broken, don't run the opener and keep people and cars away from the door until a technician arrives.
Free Quote, Honest Pricing
Every spring and cable repair starts with a free quote. The price depends on the spring type and size, the weight of your door, and whether both springs should be replaced at once. You get the exact price before any work starts, with no extra fees for parts we didn't talk about.
Garage Door Spring Repair: Common Questions
How do I know if my garage door spring is broken?
The most common signs are a loud bang from the garage, a visible gap in the spring above the door, an opener that strains or lifts the door only a few inches, and a door that feels much heavier than usual.
Can I open my garage door with a broken spring?
It's not safe. Without the spring the door's full weight is on the opener or on you, and the door can fall. Leave it closed if you can and call us; if your car is stuck inside, tell us when you call so we can prioritize the visit.
How long does a spring replacement take?
Most single spring or cable repairs take about an hour once the technician is on site, including the balance and safety tests.
Should I replace both springs at the same time?
On doors with two springs, both have usually done the same number of cycles, so when one breaks the other is close to the end of its life. We'll explain the options and the price of each before doing the work.
Do you fix broken garage door cables too?
Yes. Cables, drums, pulleys and bottom brackets are part of every spring call, and we replace them the same day when they're damaged.
