Professional vs DIY Garage Door Spring Replacement
Garage door springs are located on the sides or the top of your garage door, and they have the responsibility of holding up the weight of the door.
DIY Garage Door Spring Replacement vs Hiring a Pro Garage Door Company
Garage door springs are located on the sides or the top of your garage door, and they have the responsibility of holding up the weight of the door. They keep the tension of the door correct so that it can lower smoothly as the door goes up and down. Garage door springs will eventually wear out, and they can snap or become broken unexpectedly. If you own a home, you will probably have broken garage door springs at some point, which will bring up the question : should I hire a professional company or replace my garage door springs myself?
Pros & Cons
Like any household chore, you can always find a professional company to come to your home and provide service. Garage door springs fall under the category of something you can do yourself, and it differs from plumbing and electrical services because it will not fall under statutes for building codes. We will go over the options you have below.
Option #1 – Hiring a Professional Garage Door Service
If you have the money, it’s a lot less of a headache to have a pro out to your home.
Pros
Time – If your car is trapped inside your garage, it can be a headache and could be dangerous to open the door manually. Most garage door repair services will be available 7 days a week, so if you need your springs replaced quickly, it can be done by days end. They will also carry the parts you need or know where to get them.
Tools – These guys work everyday in their respective field, so they will have the right tools for the job. This type of procedure takes a couple of specialized tools, so you will have to buy them if you don’t already have them which is included in your cost, but you will have them for next time.
Warranty – Many garage door companies offer warranties that will protect you from faulty installation or parts. So you can protect yourself from a bad service technician. if you do hire someone, make sure you ask if they include some type of warranty with the service.
Knowledge – If you are sure that your springs need replacing other parts of your door can be damaged, it could be a good idea to have a safety inspection from a professional to know what other repairs(if any) need to be done to keep your garage safe and stable for years to come.
Cons
Cost: This is the biggie for most people. It will be substantially more for you to call a company rather than doing the service yourself. Most springs will be between 50-120$ a spring if you buy them from a company, and there will be a service call and installation fee.
Getting Scammed: Like any home contracting service, some people are masquerading as professionals. If you don’t hire a company that has integrity, you could get overcharged or receive a service that is incorrectly performed.
In the end, although professional services do cost more, homeowners benefit from their experience and expertise.
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