Short answer
Garage door spring replacement in Dallas typically costs $150 to $350 in 2026 for both torsion springs on a single door, based on HomeGuide's national range adjusted for Dallas repair wages, which BLS puts 1.5% under the national median. Double doors, added cables and after-hours calls push the bill higher.
Key facts
- BLS puts the May 2025 median wage for general maintenance and repair workers at $23.49 an hour in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro, against $23.84 nationally, a ratio of 0.985.[1]
- HomeGuide (Oct 2025) prices torsion spring replacement at $150 to $350 and extension spring replacement at $120 to $200 nationally, parts and labor included.[3]
- Homewyse applies a 0.88 location factor to labor for ZIP 75201, against $299 to $537 at its default ZIP; applying that factor to the labor line alone gives our approximation of $275 to $487.[5]
Garage door spring replacement cost in Dallas at a glance
Our Dallas estimates for 2026, parts and labor included. "Typical" is the midpoint of the range, not an average of real invoices.
| Spring job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two torsion springs, single door | $150 | $250 | $350 |
| Two extension springs, single door | $120 | $160 | $200 |
| Torsion springs plus bar | $200 | $300 | $400 |
| Springs plus cables | $200 | $350 | $500 |
| Double door springs | $300 | $450 | $600 |
Every row starts from HomeGuide's national price for the same job[3], with the labor share moved by the Dallas wage factor below.
How we got this number
- National price. HomeGuide puts torsion spring replacement at $150 to $350[3].
- Labor inside that price. HomeAdvisor puts labor for a home spring job at $75 to $150[4]. We treat that as the labor in the low and high ends.
- Dallas wage factor. No federal wage code exists for garage door technicians, so we use SOC 49-9071, Maintenance and Repair Workers, General. Its May 2025 median was $23.49 an hour in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX[1] and $23.84 nationally[2]. That is a factor of 0.985.
- Our estimate. Take 1.5% off the labor, then round to the nearest $10.
| Job | National range | Labor in range | BLS factor | Our Dallas estimate | Homewyse, ZIP 75201 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two torsion springs | $150 to $350[3] | $75 to $150[4] | 0.985[1][2] | $150 to $350 | about $275 to $487 (our approximation)[5] |
The math: $150 minus ($75 × 0.015) is $148.88, rounded to $150. $350 minus ($150 × 0.015) is $347.75, rounded to $350. The wage gap is too small to move the rounded range.
Homewyse disagrees on the level, not the direction. Its calculator prices one torsion spring set for a 150 lb door at $299 to $537 at its default ZIP, with a labor line of 3.7 hours at $197 to $419[5]. For ZIP 75201 it applies a location factor of 0.88 to labor[5]. Applying 0.88 to the labor line only ($299 minus 12% of $197, $537 minus 12% of $419) gives about $275 to $487. That is our approximation, not a Homewyse output: its calculator can also shift other lines by ZIP. The Homewyse site stopped responding before we could read its live ZIP 75201 output, so that figure is our arithmetic on its published inputs. We show both because they measure different things: a modeled job with retail parts versus a national price range.
What changes the price in Dallas
- After-hours timing. Evening, weekend and holiday calls cost more[3]. Ask for the rate before you book.
- Door weight. Heavier doors need stronger springs, and insulated and double doors cost more to re-spring[3]. Check which row of the table fits your door.
- Hail-damaged doors. A door with bent sections or struts after a storm may need panel work as well as springs. Ask the technician to price them separately.
- Spring grade. Higher-cycle springs cost more up front but last longer[3]. Ask for both on one quote.
- City registration. Dallas requires contractors who repair buildings in the city to hold a city registration, and only a registered contractor can get a permit[6]. Registration is not a skills test[6].
Questions to ask a Dallas contractor
- Are you registered with the City of Dallas[6]?
- Is this price for both springs, and are cables included?
- What cycle rating and warranty do the springs carry?
- What is your after-hours or weekend charge?
- Will you check the door's balance and the opener's reversing feature before you leave?
When to call a pro
- Any broken, gapped or stretched spring: it is under high tension, and HomeGuide warns DIY replacement can cause serious injury or death[3]. Leave the door closed and do not run the opener.
- A cable has gone slack or the door hangs crooked after the bang.
- A car you need is trapped: ask for a same-day visit and the after-hours price up front.
- For the full national breakdown, see garage door spring replacement cost.
More questions
Is garage door spring replacement cheaper in Dallas than the national average?
Only slightly, if at all. BLS puts the Dallas median wage for general maintenance and repair workers 1.5% under the national median. Labor is 43% to 50% of the job in our inputs, so the saving is a few dollars and our Dallas range rounds to the national one.
Why does Homewyse show a higher Dallas price than this page?
Homewyse prices one torsion spring set with 3.7 hours of labor and retail parts. HomeGuide's is a national price range for the whole job. Homewyse does cut its labor line 12% for ZIP 75201, so both sources agree Dallas labor is not above average.
Will a Dallas spring replacement need a city permit?
We found no Dallas rule that names garage door springs. Chapter 52 requires a permit to repair or replace parts of a structure unless an exception applies, so ask the contractor, who must be registered with the city to pull one, whether anything is needed.
Do I pay more for a weekend spring call in Dallas?
Often. HomeGuide says evening, weekend and holiday visits carry premium charges. Ask for the after-hours rate on the phone, before the technician drives out.
Sources
- OEWS May 2025: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (SOC 49-9071), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, median hourly wage (series OEUM001910000000049907108), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- OEWS May 2025: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (SOC 49-9071), national median hourly wage (series OEUN000000000000049907108), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- How much does garage door spring replacement cost? (Oct 27, 2025), HomeGuide. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- How much does it cost to repair or replace a garage door spring? (updated Jun 17, 2026), HomeAdvisor. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Cost to update garage door spring (January 2026 calculator; line items at default ZIP 47474, location factor for ZIP 75201), Homewyse. Accessed 2026-10-15.
- Chapter 52: Administrative procedures for the construction codes (booklet current through March 27, 2024), sections 301.1.1, 1101.1 and 1102.1, City of Dallas, Building Inspection. Accessed 2026-10-15.
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