Garage door spring replacement in Kent
We carry out spring replacement visits for sectional doors across Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham and Tunbridge Wells. The visit price is agreed before we come.
Garage door spring replacement is the job of removing a broken or tired spring from a sectional door, whether a torsion spring on the shaft above the opening or a tension spring running alongside the tracks, fitting a correctly sized new spring and setting it so the door is balanced again. Springs hold a lot of stored energy, so this is a job for trained engineers with the right tools.
- Nation
- England
- Towns covered
- 23
- Largest place
- Maidstone
- Guide price
- £180–£380
- Visits
- Price agreed first
Garage door spring replacement in Kent: what to expect
Should both springs be replaced?
Where a door has two springs, they have done the same number of cycles, so when one breaks the other is often close behind. Replacing both together, and checking the cables at the same time, is usually better value than a second visit.
Why is spring work not DIY?
Springs store a lot of energy. Winding a torsion spring needs proper winding bars, and releasing tension carelessly can cause serious injury or let the door fall. Please do not attempt it.
How do I know a spring has broken?
You may hear a loud bang from the garage, then find the door heavy, opening only a little, or the motor straining. A broken torsion spring shows a visible gap in the coil. A failed tension spring may hang loose or be held by its safety device.
Which options can you choose?
- Single or pairReplace one or both springs.
- Rebalance and cable checkDoor set to stay part-open; cables checked at the same time.
- Correct sizingMatched to door weight.
- Torsion or tensionBoth spring systems covered.
How much does a spring replacement cost in Kent?
Guide price: £180–£380 inc VAT. We agree the visit price before we come; parts and any further work are priced before we do them.
This is a chargeable visit, priced up front. If parts are needed, you get the price before any further work is done.
Safety points for customers in Kent
Until the visit, avoid using a door that is noisy, crooked or heavy. If it is stuck open and you need to secure the garage, call us first; forcing a door with a broken spring or cable is dangerous.
Towns we cover in Kent
- Ashford (Kent)
- Broadstairs
- Canterbury
- Chatham
- Dartford
- Deal
- Dover
- Faversham
- Folkestone
- Gillingham
- Gravesend
- Herne Bay
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Ramsgate
- Rochester
- Sevenoaks
- Sittingbourne
- Strood
- Swanley
- Tonbridge
- Tunbridge Wells
- Whitstable
What happens next?
Describe the fault
Tell us what the door is doing; a photo or short video helps.
Agree the visit price
You get the visit price before we book an engineer.
Diagnose and quote
The engineer finds the cause and prices any parts first.
Fix and test
The door is repaired, rebalanced and safety-tested before we leave.
Questions about garage door spring replacement in Kent
How much does garage door spring replacement cost?
As a guide, replacing the springs on a domestic sectional door is around £180–£380, depending on the spring type and size and whether one or two are needed.
How quickly can you replace a spring?
Common springs can often be fitted on the first visit; unusual sizes may need ordering.
Can I use the door with a broken spring?
No. Do not use it, including with the motor, and keep people clear. The door can drop and the operator can be damaged.
Which towns in Kent do you cover?
We cover Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate, Ashford (Kent) and Canterbury and other towns across Kent.
How soon can you attend in Kent?
We give you the earliest date available when you get in touch. Dates depend on engineer availability, and we do not advertise a 24/7 service.
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Garage door spring replacement in Kent
Describe the fault and we will come back with a visit price and date.