The springs in your garage door play a crucial role in allowing them to open and close properly. A broken spring can make your garage door unusable and dangerous, so changing it as soon as possible will let you use the door safely again. Replacing the spring without experience is highly risky, so it’s best to let the professionals handle it. Ingstrup Garage Doors is here whenever you need a garage door spring repair in Lansing, Michigan.
If you notice your garage door no longer opens or closes correctly or you hear a loud, explosive-like sound, one issue could be broken springs. To prevent a broken garage door, call Ingstrup Garage Doors for a spring replacement service. When you call us, we’ll schedule an appointment to have one of our experienced technicians visit your home to review the garage door’s springs and condition.
Once we arrive, our technician will identify the cause of the spring breakage and perform the necessary repairs or replacements using high-quality tools and products to ensure the fix allows a lasting performance. We work with torsion and extension springs.
Ingstrup Garage Doors is here for you whenever your garage door needs repairing. We have over 30 years of experience helping Michigan homeowners and residents with their garage doors, whether they need repairs, replacements or new installations. When you work with us, you get:
We ensure you understand the cause of an issue, our solution for fixing it and the price it’ll cost for our services.
30 Years Of Experience
Google Rated 5.0 (2000+ reviews)
October 26, 2026
Charlie was awesome, very patient, great sense of humor and efficient. Prices were fair and fixed our garage after the previous company ruined it. I would definitely recommend.
October 25, 2026
Devin did a great job! He seemed very knowledgeable and completed the job quickly.
October 25, 2026
After A1 broke my garage, and then Speedy Garage tried to scam me, I finally came across Caleb and Ingstrup. Within seconds it was obvious that Caleb was experienced, kind, and prepared. He treated me almost like a coworker you’ve known for a long time. There was zero bull, and he was in and out within 2 hours, and I was left with a perfectly working and fixed garage. I haven’t left a review of any kind in years, but ill be recommending Caleb and Ingstrup to everyone for years to come.
October 25, 2026
Very professional and got me taken care of in a timely fashion
October 25, 2026
On time and very professional. Easy to work with and to talk to. They explain things very well.
October 23, 2026
Appreciate Charlie and the team at Ingstrup! I submitted an online form and received a call the same day to schedule a free consultation. They worked with our schedule, and communication was clear throughout, including a notification when the technician was on the way.
Charlie was great from start to finish. He answered our questions, explained what could be causing the issues, and walked us through repair and replacement options and potential costs. He was able to service our existing system and update some connections to help extend its life. After going far too long without a working garage door, it’s a relief to be able to use it again!
Our neighbor recommended Ingstrup, and we would happily recommend them to others. Thank you, Charlie!
October 22, 2026
I recently contacted Ingstrup for the installation of a new garage door opener. I worked with Charlie “the Champ” who was great. Charlie took the time to discuss all the options before hand, did great work on the installation, and walked me through everything upon completion. He even did some routine maintenance on our existing opener. I would highly recommend Ingstrup (and Charlie) for any garage door needs!
October 22, 2026
Great customer service. Devin was my service tech and he was informative and professional.
October 20, 2026
Charlie did a great job!!! Thorough, efficient and friendly! 😁👍
October 20, 2026
Charlie came to check out the cables that have come undone from our garage. My partner and I had an incident where the wires from the door sensors got tangled in the garage door, and the cables got tangled in the wires and had to be undone. Charlie immediately was attentive in identifying that he could reuse the cables that were already there, and was very open about the fact that we do not have to pay for new cables if we didn’t want to. Charlie was able to restring the cables, as well as go out of his way to check the rollers and joints to make sure they were functioning properly. After hearing our story about how the wires got caught in the door, Charlie gave us extra wire he had in his truck so that we could rewire our sensors and not have to buy new ones. My partner and I are extremely impressed and thankful for the fantastic service Charlie provided, and will definitely be using his services again in the future!
Keep your garage doors safe and working correctly. It’s time to schedule professional repair services whenever you notice your garage doors aren’t opening correctly or you see something wrong with a spring. Instrup Garage Doors is here to repair your broken garage door spring in Michigan. Call us at (517) 305-8459 or complete our service request form to get started!
Here are some common questions and answers to help you learn more about garage door springs.
The most obvious sign is a loud, explosive-like bang from your garage. That’s often a spring snapping under tension. Other signs include visible gaps in the coils, a door that won’t open or opens only a few inches, a crooked or uneven door, slow or jerky movement, and the garage door opener straining while the door doesn’t move. If you notice any of these, stop using the door and call Ingstrup Garage Doors at (517) 305-8459.
Garage doors use two types of springs. Torsion springs are mounted above the garage door on a horizontal bar and use winding tension to lift and lower the door. Extension springs are mounted on either side of the door along the roller tracks and work by stretching and contracting. Ingstrup technicians work with both types and will identify which your door uses during the service visit.
No, garage door spring replacement is one of the most dangerous DIY repairs. Springs are under extreme tension and can snap violently, causing serious injury. Ingstrup technicians are trained to handle both torsion and extension springs safely using professional tools. We strongly recommend against attempting this repair on your own.
Standard springs are rated for 10,000 cycles, where one cycle equals one open and one close. For a household that opens the garage 4 times per day, that’s roughly 7 years. Ingstrup offers spring upgrades rated for 25,000-30,000 cycles for everyday repairs, and our premium Lifetime Worry-Free Springs engineered for a minimum of 80,000 cycles for heavy-use households.
Technically yes via the manual release cord, but we strongly advise against it. A garage door without functioning springs is extremely heavy and can fall suddenly, causing serious injury. Do not attempt to lift the door manually if a spring has broken. Call Ingstrup Garage Doors at (517) 305-8459 and we’ll get a technician out to you.
We always recommend replacing both springs at the same time, even if only one has snapped. Springs wear at similar rates, so if one has broken, the other is likely close behind. Replacing both during the same service visit ensures a properly balanced door, prevents a second breakdown shortly after, and saves you the cost of an additional service call.
In nearly all cases, a broken garage door spring must be replaced. It cannot be safely welded or patched. However, if a spring is stretched, imbalanced, or causing operational issues but hasn’t fully broken, an adjustment may be sufficient. Our technician will inspect the full spring system and recommend the most cost-effective solution.
Yes. We offer tiered spring warranties: a 2-year warranty on 10,000-cycle springs, a 5-year warranty on 18,000-cycle springs, a 10-year warranty on 30,000-cycle springs, and our Lifetime Worry-Free Spring warranty on premium springs rated for 80,000+ cycles. Our lifetime springs feature a 2 5/8-inch diameter coil for reduced metal stress and dramatically longer performance.
The cost of a garage door spring repair depends on the spring type (torsion vs. extension), the number of springs being replaced, and the warranty tier you choose. Ingstrup Garage Doors provides transparent pricing, meaning we explain the full cost before any work begins. Call us at (517) 305-8459 or schedule online for a personalized estimate.
