Garage door repair costs $150 to $600 in 2026
Most garage door repairs land between $150 and $600 including the $75 to $150 service call. A broken torsion spring, the most common failure, is $180 to $350 for one spring or $250 to $450 for the pair. A new opener installed is $350 to $550.
Cost by job
| Torsion spring, single | $180 to $350 |
|---|---|
| Torsion springs, pair | $250 to $450 |
| Cable replacement | $150 to $250 |
| Roller set | $80 to $150 |
| Opener repair | $100 to $250 |
| Opener replacement (chain drive) | $350 to $500 |
| Opener replacement (belt drive) | $450 to $650 |
| Sensor realignment or replacement | $150 to $250 |
| Track repair or realignment | $125 to $300 |
| Single panel replacement | $250 to $800 |
What to know before you book
| Springs | Springs last 7 to 9 years or about 10,000 cycles. When one breaks, replace both; the second one is close behind. |
|---|---|
| Spring or opener? | A broken spring is often misdiagnosed as a dead opener. The opener only lifts 10 to 15 pounds; the springs do the rest. Check for a visible gap in the spring before paying for an opener. |
| Service call | $75 to $150 to show up, usually credited to the repair. |
| California | Battery backup is required on all new opener installations under SB-969; add $75 to $150. |
| Repair or replace the door | A new door installed is $800 to $2,500. When repair quotes reach a quarter of that, or the door is over 20 years old with two or more damaged panels, price a replacement. |
| Safety | Do not touch a torsion spring yourself. The energy stored in one sends people to the ER every year. |
Why it costs what it costs
Garage door pricing is mostly labor and safety. The parts are cheap; a torsion spring costs $30 to $60. What you pay for is a technician who can wind it without losing a finger, and who checks the balance so the new spring does not wear out the opener. That is why a $50 part becomes a $250 repair.
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Estimates from published 2026 cost guides. Get a written quote before work starts.
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How much does garage door repair cost?
$150 to $600 for most repairs in 2026, including the service call.
How much is a garage door spring replacement?
$180 to $350 for one torsion spring, $250 to $450 for the pair. Replace both.
How much is a new garage door opener?
$350 to $500 for chain drive, $450 to $650 for the quieter belt drive, installed.
My door will not open. Spring or opener?
Look for a gap in the spring above the door. If there is one, it is the spring, not the opener.