What repairs cost, how the work gets done, and how to reach us.
A single broken torsion spring usually runs $220 to $320 installed. If both springs are the same age and one snapped, replacing the pair usually runs $320 to $420. Doing both at once keeps the door balanced, and the second spring is often close to failing too. Older garages with extension springs usually run $180 to $280.
That is about normal. A standard spring is rated for about 10,000 cycles. At four to six cycles a day, that is roughly five to seven years. Cold weather adds strain, so many springs give out in winter. When we replace a spring, we can quote a higher-cycle spring that lasts longer.
It depends on the age and what failed. A bad sensor or a worn gear is often worth fixing. An opener more than 15 years old with a failed circuit board is usually better replaced. Opener repair usually runs $180 to $440. A new LiftMaster belt-drive opener, installed, usually runs $480 to $780.
No. Stop using it. Cables carry the same load as the springs. A frayed cable can snap and let one side of the door drop hard. Leave the door where it is, unplug the opener, and call us. Off-track and cable repair usually runs $240 to $420.
It depends on the day and where you are. Call or text, and we will tell you when we can come. We come in from the east, so the east side of Madison and Sun Prairie are the easiest for us to reach. Same-day repair is often possible when parts are on hand.
All of Madison, plus Sun Prairie, Middleton, Verona and Fitchburg. If you live in another Dane County town, call and ask whether we can help.
No. The estimate is free. We tell you what failed and what it will cost, and nothing starts until you agree.
Yes. We install through the winter. We keep the opening exposed for as short a time as we can. A standard 16-foot insulated steel door usually runs $1,400 to $2,400 installed. We install Haas and C.H.I. doors.
Noise. A chain-drive opener shakes the rail, and the sound carries into rooms next to or above the garage. A belt drive is much quieter. For a detached garage or shop, a chain drive is fine.
Light commercial only, such as a small shop or a detached workshop. We do not handle loading dock or large warehouse doors.
Our labor is warranted, and the terms are written on your invoice. Parts carry the warranty from the company that made them.
Yes. We are insured for residential and light commercial garage door work, and we can send proof on request.
Last updated: 2026-09-21.
