Cost of replacing extension springs

SK2003TypeS · 12-19-05, 10:37

I just got rough quote of $130 to replace my extension springs. Is that a good ballpark ?
Reality is, after reading about the dangers involved in this fix, I don't think I'm willing to do this myself.
Thanks,
Scott

Mutsanders · 12-19-05, 11:12

definitely a job for professionals....i wouldnt suggest doing it yourself. I had two torsion springs replaced last month totaling $135....so 130 is certainly reasonable.

Setec Astronomy · 12-20-05, 12:22

What are you guys talking about? Replacing those extension springs is done when the door is OPEN, when the springs are hardly under any tension. The torsion springs are a lot more difficult, IIRC. However, $130 is pretty cheap for anything that requires someone coming to your house.

SK2003TypeS · 12-20-05, 04:15

yeah, i know that extension springs are replaced when the door is open and under barely any load. I would never do torsion springs. Time is a factor in this decision as well. This is also a "test" of how the service of this company is as I will probably want to use them for a garage door when I blow this garage away and make it a 2 car (hopefully in a year).

Just wanted to see if it was a reasonable quote to start.

Thanks,
Scott