Garage Door Spring Repair & Replacement | NovaLift

The Most Common Garage Door Problem

Garage door springs carry the full weight of your door every time it opens and closes. A standard residential door weighs between 150 and 250 pounds. Some commercial doors weigh much more. Those springs work hard, and over time, they wear out and break.

A broken spring is one of the most common garage door problems in South Florida. It's also one of the most dangerous to fix on your own. The springs hold an enormous amount of tension, and without proper tools and training, a DIY repair can cause serious injury.

That's where NovaLift comes in. Our trained technicians replace garage door springs safely and quickly. We carry both torsion springs and extension springs on every truck, so most jobs get done in a single visit.

Torsion Springs vs. Extension Springs

There are two main types of garage door springs, and each works a bit differently. Torsion springs sit on a metal shaft above the door opening. They twist and unwind to lift and lower the door. Most modern garage doors use torsion springs because they're more balanced and last longer.

Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on both sides of the door. They stretch and contract to move the door. These are more common on older systems and lighter doors. They're cheaper to replace but tend to wear out faster.

Our technicians inspect your entire spring system before recommending a repair. We check the condition of both springs, the cables, and the brackets. If one spring broke, the other is usually close behind. That's why we often recommend replacing both springs at the same time — it saves you money in the long run and keeps your door balanced.

Signs Your Garage Door Spring Is Failing

• The door feels much heavier than usual when you try to lift it by hand
• You hear a loud bang from the garage — that's often a spring snapping
• The door opens a few inches and then stops
• The door closes too fast or slams shut
• You see a visible gap in one of the springs above the door
• The opener strains or makes grinding sounds when trying to open the door

Our Spring Repair Process

When you call NovaLift for a spring repair, here's what to expect. A technician arrives at your property, usually the same day. They inspect the springs, cables, and hardware to identify the root cause of the problem. Then they explain everything in simple terms and give you a written estimate.

Once you approve the price, they get to work. The old springs come off carefully. New, high-quality springs go on. We calibrate the tension to match your door's weight. Then we test the door several times to make sure it opens and closes smoothly, quietly, and safely.

The whole process usually takes about one to two hours. When we're done, your garage door will work like new. And every spring replacement comes with a warranty on both parts and labor. Call NovaLift at (954) 758-9013 for spring repair anywhere in South Florida.