PARAGON BUILDERS · SPRING REPAIR SPECIALISTS · 24/7
Spring snapped? We'll have it fixed in 45 minutes.
Torsion spring pair: $200–$350 installed. Most calls in Alabama: 45 minutes onsite. Both springs replaced together (never just one — the other one’s next). Every size stocked on every truck.
- 500+ doors serviced
- Licensed & Insured
- 2-hour avg response
- Alabama Garage Specialists
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Three steps. No sales pitch.
Call
We answer 24/7., asks you to describe what broke or show a photo over text, then quotes a flat number before we send anyone. If we can't help, we tell you who can.
Avg pickup under 30 secDispatch
Truck rolls from the nearest hub (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile). You get a text with the tech's name and live ETA. Parts for 90% of common repairs are already on the truck.
~2 hrs metro · 3-4 hrs ruralFix
Same tech you talked to on the phone. Same flat quote. Shoe covers on, tools out, fixed. Warranty + receipt in your email before the truck leaves the driveway.
95% one-visit fixesSERVICES
Whatever broke, we've seen it.
Spring, opener, panel, cable, track, or full replacement — we stock parts for all of it on every truck.
Spring Repair
Snapped torsion spring with a clear gap in the middle = you're stuck. Most common call we get. We stock every common size on every truck. In and out, usually 45 minutes.
Opener Repair & Install
Opener won't respond, motor hums but door won't move, or sensors keep flashing? We service LiftMaster, Genie, Chamberlain, and Sommer. MyQ retrofits available on most models.
New Installation
New door installs start with a free onsite measure. Steel, insulated steel, wood, glass-aluminum. Same-day removal of the old door on install day. Hauled off, not left in your driveway.
24/7 Emergency
Answering at 11pm on Christmas isn't a marketing line. It's the job. Truck rolls within two hours in metros, four in rural. Trip charge waived if you book the repair.
The gap in the middle is the dead giveaway.
Torsion springs sit horizontally above the garage door and use torque to lift the weight of the door. Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks and stretch as the door closes. Both are rated in cycles, not years — a standard 10,000-cycle spring is good for about 7 years on a 4-cycles-per-day household, 3-4 years on a rental that cycles 15+ times daily.
When a spring fails, you'll see a visible 1-inch gap in the middle of the coil. The door suddenly feels impossibly heavy because the motor is now lifting the full weight solo. Do not try to force it up: springs under tension are the single most dangerous part of a garage door, and a partially-wound spring can decapitate you.
Our rule: replace both springs together. If one snapped, the other has identical wear and will snap within 6–12 months. Replacing together costs $50–$75 more and saves you a second service call.
Spring Repair FAQ
Can I repair a broken spring myself?
Hard no. Springs are under extreme torsional tension — a slipped winding bar can shatter bones or kill you. Professional installation uses a $200 winding-bar-and-retainer kit plus training. DIY spring replacement is how most garage door injuries happen.
How long does spring repair take?
45–60 minutes onsite. Remove old springs (15 min), install new (20 min), balance and test the door (10 min). Same-day for 95% of calls in Alabama metros.
Should I replace one spring or both?
Both. They share identical wear. One failed means the other is within 6–12 months of failing. Replacing together: $50–$75 more than one. Second service call if the other fails: $150+ trip plus more parts.
What are high-cycle springs and are they worth it?
Standard springs are rated 10,000 cycles (~7 years residential). High-cycle options run 20,000–25,000 cycles (~12–15 years). Upgrade cost: $80 extra. Worth it for rental properties, commercial spaces, or anyone cycling the door 10+ times a day. Residential skip-it.
Warranty on spring repair?
Lifetime on parts for the original homeowner. Labor warranty: 1 year. If the spring fails during the warranty period, we replace it free (pair, since we replace both together anyway).
Before → After. Drag to see each fix.
Three recent jobs. Different problems, different neighborhoods, same flat-price approach. Drag the orange handle on any door to see what we changed.
Snapped spring, stuck door
Storm damage, no full replacement needed
Door off-track, full replacement
THE PARAGON DIFFERENCE
Paragon vs. the other guys.
| PARAGON | National Franchises | Independent Handymen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quote on the phone, before dispatch | ✓ | — | Sometimes |
| Same tech who answered stays on the job | ✓ | Subcontracted | ✓ |
| Average response time in Alabama metros | ~2 hrs | Next day+ | Varies |
| 24/7 emergency pickup | ✓ | Call tree | Voicemail |
| Springs stocked on every truck | ✓ | Often re-dispatch | — |
| Warranty on springs & openers | Lifetime | 90 days | Parts only |
| Licensed, insured, bonded | ✓ | ✓ | Varies |
| Backed by a 30-year Alabama track record | Paragon Builders | — | — |
We've watched too many Alabama homeowners get re-dispatched three times for a broken spring. That's why we stock parts on every truck, quote over the phone, and send the same tech from call to fix.
Honest reviews. Alabama people.
"Spring snapped at 8:40 PM on a Sunday. Wife's car was locked inside. Guy on the phone told me it sounded like a torsion break, quoted me flat over the phone . Two hours later we were parked in the garage again. Same number he quoted, no tricks."
"Storm knocked out our opener and bent the top panel. Two other companies wanted to sell us a whole new door. Paragon replaced just the panel and the opener motor for under half. Still looks brand new a year later."
"Honestly my LiftMaster died after 12 years and Paragon told me up front the old unit wasn't worth repairing. Installed a new belt-drive opener the same afternoon. Walked me through the MyQ app before he left. Didn't try to upsell me on anything."
10 cities. One phone number.
Dispatch trucks based in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Mobile — covering the entire state with same-day response. If your city's not listed, call anyway. We probably still come.
Door stuck because of a broken spring? Call now. We pick up.
GET A QUOTE
Tell us what's broken. We call back in 15 minutes.
Quote on the phone. Flat number. No trip charge if you book the repair. If a replacement is a smarter buy than the fix, we’ll tell you on the call — won’t sell you a door you don’t need.
- No service charge if you book the repair
- Upfront pricing — you approve before we start
- Lifetime warranty on springs & openers
