Can I open the garage door if a spring is broken?

It is not recommended. Without a working spring, the door is extremely heavy and unsafe to lift by hand or with the opener. Call 778-551-7571 for spring repair.

Do you replace both torsion and extension springs?

Yes. We service both torsion springs (above the door) and extension springs (along the tracks), and we check the related cables and hardware as part of the repair.

Is a broken spring covered as emergency repair?

A broken spring often leaves the door unusable or unsafe, so many spring repairs are treated as priority work. Call us and describe the situation so we can respond accordingly.

Where do you provide broken spring repair?

We serve Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Abbotsford, Vancouver, and the wider Lower Mainland.

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Broken Garage Door Spring Repair

Name: Modern Garage Doors BC
Telephone: 778-551-7571

A broken garage door spring is one of the most common—and most urgent—residential repairs. The door may refuse to open, feel extremely heavy, or sit crooked in the opening. Modern Garage Doors BC replaces broken torsion and extension springs safely and gets your door balanced again.

Signs your garage door spring has broken

Springs carry most of the door's weight. When one fails, the change is usually obvious.

A loud bang from the garage, often overnight or when the door moves
The door suddenly feels very heavy or will not lift with the opener
The door opens a little then drops or struggles
Visible gap in a torsion spring above the door
Extension springs hanging loose along the horizontal track

Heard a loud bang and the door will not lift? Call for spring repair.

Torsion springs and extension springs

Most modern residential doors use torsion springs mounted above the opening. Older or lighter doors may use extension springs along the sides. Both systems are under tension and should only be repaired by someone with the right tools and training.

We assess which spring system you have, check related cables and hardware, and replace what is needed so the door is properly balanced before you put the opener back into regular use.

Why spring problems often involve more than the spring

A broken spring can stress cables, drums, and the opener. During a spring repair visit we look for related wear so the door does not fail again shortly after you start using it.

If the door is jammed, off the track, or creating a security issue right now, call for emergency service.

Broken spring repair across the Lower Mainland

We replace and repair garage door springs for homes and properties in:

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Frequently asked questions

Ready to book service?

Call 778-551-7571 for help with your door or gate, or email info@moderngaragedoorsbc.ca to request a free estimate. Tell us your city and what is going wrong and we will get back to you promptly.