Up and over garage door spring in Exeter
Professional up and over garage door spring services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£85-£160
Typical Duration
1.5-3 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Up and over garage door springs adjusted or replaced. Door balanced properly so it lifts easily and stays open. Safe operation restored, both springs checked.
Door Suddenly Feels Like a Tank?
When garage door springs lose tension or fail, the door goes from easy to impossibly heavy. What you could lift with one hand now needs two people and serious effort.
The springs do all the work - they counterbalance the door's weight. Without them working properly, you're lifting 40-50kg of steel door yourself. That's when people hurt their backs or trap fingers trying to wrestle it.
I adjust or replace springs to restore proper balance. Door lifts easily again, stays open where you leave it, closes smoothly without slamming.
💡 Pro tip: If you hear a loud bang from the garage, check the door before using it. That's often a spring snapping - using the door after that risks it falling.
Why Springs Fail
They have a tough job:
| ✅ Working Springs | ❌ Failed Springs |
|---|---|
| Door lifts easily with little effort | Door impossibly heavy to lift |
| Stays open at any height | Won't stay up, falls shut |
| Closes gently and controlled | Slams shut dangerously |
| Balanced left and right | One side hangs lower |
What You Get
🔧 Full Assessment & Fix
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Check both springs | Assess tension, wear, rust |
| Adjust or replace | Restore proper tension or fit new springs |
| Balance door | Equal tension both sides |
| Test operation | Lift, hold, close - all smooth |
📦 You're Left With
- Door lifts easily again
- Stays open safely
- Smooth, controlled closing
- Both springs balanced
Pricing Guide
| Work Required | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Spring adjustment (minor rebalance) | 1.5 hrs | £85 |
| Replace one spring | 2 hrs | £110 + parts |
| Replace both springs | 2.5-3 hrs | £135-£160 + parts |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Spring parts £30-60 depending on door size.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Door suddenly heavy - springs need attention
✅ Won't stay open - lost tension or failed
✅ Slams shut - dangerous, needs fixing now
✅ One side lower - unbalanced springs
Why Choose Us for Up and over garage door spring in Exeter?
Door opens and closes smoothly
Proper spring tension set
Safe operation restored
Both springs checked
What to Expect
Step 1: Assess
I check both springs - tension, condition, wear. Test how the door opens and closes. Determine if adjustment is enough or replacement needed.
Step 2: Fix
Adjust tension carefully if springs are okay, or remove and fit new springs if needed. Work methodically - garage door springs are under serious tension.
Step 3: Balance & Test
Set both sides to equal tension. Test the door lifts smoothly, stays where it's put, closes gently. Job done when it operates perfectly.
🔧 DIY Tips
WARNING: Garage door springs are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury if released incorrectly. This is genuinely dangerous DIY. Unless you know exactly what you're doing and have the right tools, call someone who does.
If you insist on DIY, understand you're working with springs that could break bones:
⚠️ Safety critical
- Never remove both springs at once
- Door MUST be fully open and secured
- Use proper winding bars, never screwdrivers
- Wear eye protection
- Have someone else present
- If in doubt, stop and call a professional
💡 Safer checks you can do
- Visual inspection for rust or damage
- Check cables aren't frayed
- Lubricate hinges and rollers
- Test door balance (disconnected from opener, should stay wherever you leave it)
💡 Pro trick: Garage door springs should NEVER be adjusted or replaced by someone without proper experience and tools. I've seen DIY attempts that resulted in serious injuries, damaged doors, and expensive professional fixes. This is one of those jobs where calling someone is genuinely the smart choice.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚗 Spring snapped and door won't open? Don't force it. The door is dead weight without springs - you'll hurt yourself or damage the door trying. Call for repair.
Electric opener struggling? Often it's not the opener - it's worn springs making the door too heavy. The motor can't cope with lifting full door weight. Fix the springs, opener works fine again.
New door installed cheaply? Check the springs aren't budget ones. Cheap springs fail in 3-4 years instead of 7-10. Worth upgrading to better springs when these fail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my garage door spring needs replacing?
The door feels really heavy to lift, or won't stay up when opened. Sometimes it slams shut instead of closing gently. You might hear a loud bang if a spring snaps - that's the spring giving up completely. Springs wear out gradually or fail suddenly.
Can you just adjust the springs or do they need replacing?
Depends on their condition. If they're just lost tension over time, adjustment might sort it. If they're worn, rusted, or one's snapped, replacement is safer. I'll assess and tell you what makes sense - not everyone needs new springs.
Is it dangerous to use a door with broken springs?
Yes - without working springs, the door's full weight is unsupported. It can slam shut unexpectedly, trap fingers, or fall on whatever's underneath. Don't use it until it's fixed properly.
Do both springs need replacing if one fails?
Usually yes - if one's failed, the other isn't far behind. They've both done the same work for the same time. Replacing only one leaves you with mismatched spring tensions and another callout soon when the second one goes.
How long do garage door springs last?
Typically 7-10 years depending on how often you use the door. Cheaper springs wear faster. Garage doors used daily wear springs quicker than ones opened once a week. Eventually all springs fail - it's a wear item.
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