Repairs and servicing
11 questions and answers about repairs and servicing for UK garage doors.
- How much does a garage door spring cost to replace?
UK garage door spring replacement typically costs £150–£350 for a pair, inc. VAT and labour, plus a £40–£80 call-out fee. What affects the price and why it is not a DIY job.
- Can a garage door spring be repaired?
A broken garage door spring cannot be repaired in the UK — it is always replaced as a pair, typically £150–£350 inc. VAT. Why repair is not offered and what to expect from a callout.
- How long do garage door springs last?
UK garage door springs are rated in open-close cycles rather than years — most last several years of typical domestic use before replacement, costing £150–£350 for a pair.
- Is it worth repairing an old garage door?
Whether to repair or replace an old UK garage door depends on the fault and door age — repairs from £80 can extend a sound frame for years, but stacked faults on a 15+ year door often favour replacement.
- How often should a garage door be serviced?
UK guidance recommends servicing a garage door annually, costing £80–£150 inc. VAT, especially for electric doors — with PUWER 1998 setting the duty rather than a fixed interval for workplace doors.
- What does a garage door service include?
A UK garage door service (£80–£150 inc. VAT) covers lubrication, spring and cable checks, photocell alignment, operator force testing and a log book update on workplace doors.
- Can a single garage door panel be replaced?
Yes — a single sectional garage door panel can usually be replaced in the UK, typically £200–£750 inc. VAT, subject to the panel still being available from the manufacturer.
- Why is my garage door so heavy to lift?
A UK garage door that has suddenly become heavy to lift is most often a failing or broken spring — a pair replacement typically costs £150–£350 inc. VAT. Other causes include a bent track or worn cable.
- How much is a garage door callout?
A standard UK garage door call-out fee is £40–£80, with an extra £50–£150 typical for evenings, weekends or emergency out-of-hours visits.
- Can you replace a garage door without replacing the frame?
Yes — in the UK a new garage door can often be fitted into an existing frame if it is square, sound and the right size, avoiding the extra cost of frame replacement.
- What is a garage door cone?
A garage door cone is the tapered fitting at the end of a torsion spring that connects it to the winding shaft — a common failure point covered by the £150–£350 UK spring replacement price.