How much does garage door repair cost?
Garage door repair costs $150 to $600 in 2026. What changes your price is below.
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.
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Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.
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.
Why this costs more in 2026
Doors are steel and foam, bulky to ship, and freight is a bigger share of the price than most people expect.
Fuel is the common thread. AAA's national average for diesel passed $6 a gallon for the first time on September 11, 2026, up from about $3.70 a year earlier (CBS 8 reporting AAA). Materials moved too. Associated Builders and Contractors reported construction input prices up 4.8 percent in a year as of March 2026, the largest annual gain since January 2023, and the Associated General Contractors said diesel jumped 37.8 percent in one month, the largest one month rise since 1990 (Roofing Contractor, April 2026). Ask how long your quote is good for.
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Common questions
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.
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| Job | Usual price |
|---|---|
| Garage door opener installation cost | $220 to $900 |
| Garage door repair cost | $100 to $600 |
| Garage door spring replacement cost | $150 to $350 |
| Garage door replacement cost | $700 to $6,000 |