Emergency Broken Garage Door Spring Repair in Corpus Christi, TX

Why Garage Door Springs Matter

Your garage door springs are basically what make the whole thing work. They're tightly wound coils—usually sitting above your door or along the sides—and their job is to balance out the weight of the door so it can actually move.

Here's what most people don't realize: your opener isn't doing the heavy lifting. The springs are. Your garage door weighs somewhere between 150 and 400 pounds, and without working springs, the opener can't budge it. So when your door won't open, don't automatically blame the opener—there's a good chance a spring snapped.

Got a broken spring? Call Corpus Garage Repair at (361)225-1780 and we'll get someone out the same day to fix it. We use heavy-duty springs that last, not the cheap ones that'll break again in a year.

Here's something important: most garage doors have two springs. When one breaks, the other one's usually not far behind—they've both been doing the same amount of work for the same amount of time. We almost always recommend replacing both at once. Yeah, it costs a bit more upfront, but it beats having the other one snap two weeks later and paying for another service call.

Expert Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement Corpus Christi

If you're like most people, you probably use your garage door way more than your front door. It's how you leave for work, come home with groceries, let the dog out—you hit that button multiple times a day without thinking about it. Until one morning, it doesn't work.

Picture this: you're already running late, you hit the button, and... nothing. Or it moves an inch and stops. Your car's trapped in there and you've got places to be. Frustrating, right?

Nine times out of ten, it's a broken spring. And unfortunately, springs don't give you much warning before they snap.

Fix Broken Garage Door Springs Fast

A broken spring isn't just annoying—it can wreck your whole garage door system if you ignore it. Without that tension, the door can come crashing down, burn out your opener, or knock the cables and tracks out of place. Then you're looking at a much bigger repair bill.

Our technicians know how to replace springs safely and get your door balanced right again so it opens and closes the way it should. Whether your spring just snapped this morning or it's been making weird noises for weeks, we'll get it sorted out.

1. Here's what you get when we fix it:

   • Your door won't suddenly drop and damage your car (or worse, hurt someone)

   • Your opener won't have to work overtime and burn itself out

   • Your cables and rollers last longer because everything's balanced

   • You can actually use your garage again without worrying about it

   We use quality springs that hold up, not the bargain ones that break in six months. You're paying for the service call either way—might as well get parts that last.

How to Tell Your Springs Are Going Bad

• You see a gap in the spring coil - That means it snapped. Pretty obvious once you know what you're looking at.

• The top panel of your door is bent - This happens when a spring breaks and the door slams down.

• The door feels crazy heavy when you try to lift it manually - Springs do most of the work. When they're broken, you're lifting the full weight yourself.

• You heard a loud bang from the garage - Sounds like a gunshot or something crashing. That's a spring breaking. They're under a ton of tension and they let go hard.

• The door moves jerky or lopsided - One side goes up faster than the other, or it stutters as it moves. Means the springs aren't balanced anymore.
  

Noticed any of these? Don't put it off. A broken spring only gets worse, and it can damage other parts of your door—which turns a $200 repair into a $600 one.

Call Corpus Garage Repair and we'll swap out your springs with quality replacements that actually last. While we're there, we'll check the whole system to make sure nothing else is about to fail. Better to catch it now than deal with another breakdown next month.

What Happens When a Spring Breaks?

When your garage door spring snaps, it causes a chain reaction of problems. Here's what to expect:

1. You'll hear it break - Most people describe it as a loud bang or crash, like something exploded in the garage. Even if the door doesn't fall, that noise means a spring just let go. Go check your springs—you'll probably see a gap in the coil where it snapped.
   

   The door becomes impossibly heavy - Without springs doing the lifting, you're trying to raise 300+ pounds of door yourself. Good luck with that. You might be able to budge it a few inches, but it's not safe to try.
   

   Your opener won't work - You'll hit the button and hear the motor running, but the door won't move. The opener isn't strong enough to lift the full weight without springs helping. People often think the opener died, but it's actually the spring.
   

   The door could slam shut - This is the scary one. If a spring breaks while the door is open, nothing's holding that weight up anymore. It can come crashing down in a split second. That's why you never stand under an open door that's acting weird.
   

   It makes awful noises - Grinding, scraping, banging—all signs that something's wrong with the springs or the imbalance they've caused.
   

   One side moves faster than the other - If you've got two springs and only one breaks, the door goes lopsided. One side shoots up while the other drags. That tears up your tracks and can bend the door itself.
   

   You'll see a gap in the spring - Dead giveaway. Springs should be one continuous coil, wound tight. If there's a break or gap, that spring is done.
   

   Cables start hanging loose - When springs break, they usually take the cables with them. If you see cables dangling from the ceiling or hanging slack, your springs probably failed.
   

   Bottom line: a broken spring isn't a "maybe I'll deal with it this weekend" problem. It's a safety hazard. Call Corpus Garage Repair at (361)225-1780 and we'll get it fixed before something worse happens.

Why Do Springs Break?

• Normal wear and tear - Standard springs are good for about 10,000 cycles. Sounds like a lot, but if you use your garage door 3-4 times a day, that's only 3 to 5 years before they're done.
  

• Rust - Especially in humid areas like Corpus Christi. Rust eats away at the metal and weakens the coils until they snap.

• Nobody ever looks at them - Most people never think about their garage door until it breaks. A little lubrication and a quick inspection once a year can catch problems early, but most folks skip it.

• The door's out of balance - When your door isn't balanced right, the springs work harder than they should. That extra strain burns them out faster.

Don't Cheap Out on Springs

Look, we get it—you want the best price. But the cheapest garage door springs are cheap for a reason. They're made with thinner wire, lower-grade steel, and they break way sooner than quality ones.

At Corpus Garage Repair, we use heavy-duty springs that actually last. They cost a bit more upfront, but you're not calling us back in 18 months to replace them again. We've seen too many "bargain" repairs fail within a year or two.

Your garage door is a safety issue, not just a convenience thing. Skimping on parts to save fifty bucks isn't worth it when you're dealing with something this heavy and this dangerous

Types of Garage Door Springs

Torsion Spring

Extension Springs

These are the older style you'll find on garage doors from the '80s and '90s. They run along the sides of your door and stretch out when the door closes, then contract to help pull it back up.

Extension springs wear out faster and are more dangerous when they break—they can snap and go flying. That's why they need safety cables running through them. A lot of people upgrade to torsion springs when their extension springs finally give out. It's safer and you won't have to replace them as often.

These are what most newer garage doors use. They sit on a bar above your door and twist to create lifting power. When the door goes up, the springs unwind. When it closes, they wind back up.

Torsion springs are stronger, last longer, and keep the door balanced better than the older style. They're also safer because when they break, they stay on the bar instead of flying off. We use heavy-duty torsion springs that are built to last—way better than the standard ones that wear out in a couple of years.

All garage door springs are metal coils that help lift the door, but there are two main types—and they work completely differently.

Not sure which kind you have? Look above your door. If there's a big spring on a bar across the top, that's torsion. If you see springs running along the tracks on both sides, those are extension springs.

What Should You Do When a Spring Breaks?

A broken spring is dangerous to mess with. Here's what to do:

1. Don't try to fix it yourself

Seriously. These springs are under hundreds of pounds of tension. When they let go, they can break bones or worse. This isn't a YouTube DIY project—call a professional.

2. Unplug the opener

If you haven't already, disconnect your garage door opener so nobody accidentally tries to use it. The opener can't lift the door without working springs, and forcing it will burn out the motor.

3. Keep people and pets away

Until it's fixed, treat your garage door like it's dangerous—because it is. Don't let kids mess with it, and definitely don't try to prop it open or force it closed.

4. Call us

That's it. We'll send someone out, usually the same day, to replace the springs safely and get your door working again.

We'll Fix It Fast

Corpus Garage Repair handles broken springs all the time. Our technicians have the right tools and know-how to do it safely—something that takes them 30-45 minutes could put you in the hospital if you try it yourself.

Whether it's springs, rollers, cables, or anything else wrong with your door, we've got you covered. Call now and we'll get someone out there today.

How Much Does Garage Door Spring Repair Cost?

This is usually the first question people ask, and honestly, it depends. Not trying to dodge the question—it's just that every garage door is different.

• What affects the price:

  • Door size - A single-car garage door costs less than a double or oversized door
    

  • Door weight - Heavier doors (like insulated steel or wood) need stronger springs
    

  • Spring type - Torsion springs cost more than extension springs, but they last longer
    

  • One spring or two - We usually recommend replacing both if you have two, even if only one broke

Most spring replacements run somewhere between $200 and $2000, depending on these factors. If there's other damage—like bent tracks or a burned-out opener from trying to run it with broken springs—that adds to the cost.

Here's what we do: When we come out, we'll assess what's actually wrong and give you a clear price before we start any work. No surprises, no hidden fees. You'll know exactly what you're paying for and why.

Want an estimate? Call Corpus Garage Repair and describe what's happening. We can usually give you a ballpark estimate over the phone.

Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement FAQs

Here are answers to the questions we hear most often:

• My garage door won't open. What do I do?
  

First, check if a spring broke—that's the most common reason doors won't open. Look for a gap in the spring coil or listen for whether the opener motor is running but the door isn't moving.

If it's a broken spring, don't try to fix it yourself unless you really know what you're doing. Those springs are under massive tension, and people get seriously hurt trying to replace them. Call Corpus Garage Repair, and we'll handle it safely.

• How much does spring replacement cost?
  

Usually between $200 and $2000 for most residential doors, depending on the size of your door and the type of springs. Heavy or oversized doors cost more because they need beefier springs.

Most doors have two springs, and we typically recommend replacing both even if only one broke. They've both done the same amount of work, so the other one's probably close to failing, too.

We'll give you a clear price upfront before we start—no surprises.

• How long do garage door springs last?
  

Standard springs are good for about 10,000 cycles, which works out to roughly 5-7 years for most people. If you're in and out of your garage all day, you'll burn through them faster.

Heavy-duty springs last longer—some are rated for 20,000 to 30,000 cycles. They cost more upfront, but you won't replace them as often.

• How often should springs be replaced?
  

When they break or when they're showing signs of wearing out—rust, gaps forming, the door getting hard to lift, weird noises. Don't wait for them to snap if you're seeing warning signs.

Things that affect how long they last:

• How much you use your garage door

• Quality of the springs (cheap ones don't last)

• Weather (humidity causes rust, cold makes metal brittle)

• Whether you keep them lubricated

• If your door is balanced properly
  

Bottom line: if your springs are 7+ years old or your door's acting funny, have someone look at them before you're stuck with a door that won't open.

• How can I make my springs last longer?
  

Get your door serviced once a year. A tech will lubricate the springs, check the balance, and spot problems before they turn into emergencies. Also, don't ignore weird noises or changes in how your door operates—that's your early warning system.

• Can I replace a broken spring myself?
  

You can, but we really don't recommend it. Garage door springs are under several hundred pounds of tension. If you don't know what you're doing, they can break bones, knock out teeth, or worse. We've seen the aftermath of DIY spring replacements gone wrong—it's not pretty.

The cost difference between doing it yourself and hiring us isn't worth the risk.

• Do you fix commercial or industrial door springs?
  

We handle residential garage doors and lighter commercial doors. If you've got a big commercial or industrial door, give us a call and we'll let you know if it's something we can handle or if you need a commercial-only service.

• How do I find a good spring repair company?
  

Look for:

• Actual trained technicians, not just random handymen

• Good reviews from local customers

• Clear pricing before they start work

• Someone who answers the phone and can get out there quickly
  

That's us. We're local to Corpus Christi, our techs know what they're doing, and we'll tell you exactly what it'll cost before we touch your door.

• Why do springs break?
  

Lots of reasons:

Normal wear and tear - They're only good for so many cycles before the metal fatigues and snaps.

Rust - Especially in humid areas like Corpus Christi. Rust weakens the coils.

Nobody maintains them - A little lubrication goes a long way. Most people never think about their garage door until something breaks.

Door's out of balance - When one side is heavier, the springs work harder and wear out faster.

Temperature swings - Cold weather makes metal brittle. We see more broken springs after cold snaps.

Wrong-size springs - If someone installed springs that aren't rated for your door's weight, they'll fail early.

DIY repairs gone wrong - People try to adjust springs without knowing what they're doing and either break them or install them incorrectly.

Something hit the door - A car backing into it, something falling on it, etc.

Best way to avoid surprise breakages? Regular maintenance and replacing springs when they're getting old, not after they snap and leave you stranded.