Garage Door Spring Repair in Laval
Loud bang from the garage? Car trapped? Most Laval spring failures happen overnight in January. Truck-stocked replacements installed in 60–90 minutes. appointment — estimate included when you proceed.
Is it actually a broken spring? 60-second check
Before calling, confirm it's the spring — not the opener or a snapped cable.
Look above the door
A visible 2–3 inch gap in the torsion spring coil = snapped. The two halves will sit slightly separated on the shaft.
Try the wall button — listen
Motor hums but door barely moves, or hops up an inch and reverses → broken spring. Total silence usually points to power or opener, not spring.
Lift the door 12 inches by hand (with motor disengaged via red cord)
If it crashes back down or feels like 150+ lbs, the spring isn't counterbalancing. Stop immediately — do not keep lifting.
Check both cables
When a spring snaps, one cable often comes off the drum too. If the door sits tilted, plan for both spring + cable replacement.
Confirmed broken spring? Do not run the opener again. Call us — we carry the 4 most common Laval spring sizes on every truck.
Never try to replace a torsion spring yourself
A residential torsion spring stores enough energy to break bones or worse. Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé sees DIY spring injuries every Laval winter. Use the manual release to secure your car, then call.
Why springs snap in Laval — 6 real causes
From our Laval service log, ranked by frequency.
Cycle fatigue (end of life)
highStandard 10,000-cycle springs typically last 7–9 years for a family of four. Most Laval homes built 2005–2012 are at end-of-life now.
Cold-snap brittleness
highSteel becomes brittle below -20 °C. Laval sees 30+ nights below that threshold each winter — peak failure window is January 2–February 15.
Single-spring setups (one-spring doors)
highMany 1980s–90s Laval bungalows ship with a single spring. When it fails, the door is dead until replaced — no redundancy.
Undersized spring for door weight
mediumInsulated steel doors installed over an older wood door's spring tear through cycle life in 3–5 years.
Rust from road salt humidity
mediumGarage humidity from melting salt-laden snow corrodes the spring coil, weakening it over winters.
Lack of lubrication
lowSprings are designed to be lubricated annually. Dry coils self-destruct faster — most Laval homeowners have never lubricated theirs.
How we fix it — on your driveway in 60–90 minutes
Phone diagnosis to confirm spring size (we ask door height + weight)
Technician dispatched from our Laval-Saint-Laurent depot — typical arrival 30–60 minutes
Existing spring tension safely released with winding bars
Replacement spring(s) installed — always in pairs on dual-spring doors
Cables, drums and bearings inspected (cascade failures are common)
Full balance test and 5 open/close cycles before we leave
12-month workmanship warranty + 5-year warranty on parts
Laval spring repair pricing
| Service | Montreal price |
|---|---|
Single torsion spring replacement visit included with repair | $240–$360 |
Pair of torsion springs (recommended) Both age together — second usually fails within 6 months | $360–$560 |
Spring + cable combo | $420–$640 |
Extension spring (older Laval doors) | $220–$340 |
Heavy-duty cycle-rated springs (20,000) 2× lifespan, great for daily-use families | $480–$680 |
After-hours emergency (after 9 pm) | +$95 surcharge |
Final price quoted on-site after door inspection. No work begins without your approval. visit fee applied to your repair.
Serving every Laval neighbourhood
Our Laval techs dispatch daily across Chomedey, Sainte-Dorothée, Sainte-Rose, Vimont, Fabreville, Laval-des-Rapides, Pont-Viau, Auteuil, Duvernay and Saint-François. Typical drive time from our hub is 25–45 minutes depending on traffic on Highway 15 or 440. Trucks stock cold-rated coated springs sized for the insulated steel doors common in Laval subdivisions built 1995–2015.
Why Montreal homeowners call us
5.0★ Google Rating · verified Laval homeowners
Local Montreal technicians with warranty support
Springs, cables and bearings stocked on every truck
Bilingual service (English & French)
12-month workmanship + 5-year parts warranty
Recent 5-star reviews
Read all reviews on Google"Spring snapped at -22 °C Tuesday morning, car trapped before school drop-off. Tech arrived in 40 minutes from Saint-Laurent, replaced both springs, gone by 9:15. Honest pricing, no upsell."
"Three quotes — these guys were $180 less than the cheapest competitor AND explained why both springs needed replacing. Door runs quieter than when it was new."
"Upgraded to high-cycle springs since we open the door 8+ times daily. Worth every penny — bilingual, on-time, super clean install."