Garage door stuck, spring snapped, or opener dead? Call (519) 489-2331 — same-day garage door repair in Kitchener.
Xpress Locksmith & Doors repairs residential and commercial garage doors across Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge. We carry springs, cables, rollers, hinges and opener parts on the van, so most calls are fixed on the first visit rather than booked for "sometime next week".
Car trapped inside? That is an emergency call.
Kitchener & Waterloo: (519) 489-2331
Toll free: (866) 350-4614
What we repair
Broken torsion and extension springs
The most common garage door failure and the one people most often try to fix themselves. Do not. A torsion spring stores enough energy to break bones. If you heard a loud bang from the garage and now the door will not lift, or lifts a few inches and drops, the spring is gone. We replace springs in pairs so the second one does not fail three months later, and we can convert an old extension setup to torsion if the door warrants it.
Snapped or frayed cables
Cables carry the door weight alongside the springs. When one snaps the door goes crooked and often jams in the track. Never force it — that bends the track and turns a $200 repair into a $700 one.
Door off track
Usually caused by a bumper, a broken roller or a cable failure. We realign the track, replace damaged rollers and check the door balance before we leave.
Opener repair and replacement
Motors that hum but do not lift, gears stripped inside the head unit, dead remotes, misaligned safety sensors, keypads that stopped pairing. We service and replace chain, belt and screw-drive openers including LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie and Craftsman.
Panels, rollers, hinges and weather seal
Dented panels replaced individually where the model allows, worn nylon or steel rollers swapped out, hinges renewed, and bottom seals replaced so you stop heating the driveway all winter.
New garage door installation
Insulated and non-insulated steel doors, carriage-style, with or without windows, sized for single and double openings, plus commercial rolling doors for shops and industrial units.
Garage door repair prices in Kitchener — 2026
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Torsion spring replacement (single) | $200–$350 |
| Torsion springs replaced in pairs | $300–$620 |
| Extension to torsion conversion | $400–$800 |
| Cable replacement | $150–$300 |
| Door off track realignment | $150–$350 |
| Roller replacement (full set) | $140–$280 |
| Opener repair | $120–$350 |
| New opener supplied & installed | $400–$800 |
| Sensor realignment / replacement | $90–$220 |
| Panel replacement (per panel) | $250–$600 |
| Tune-up and safety inspection | $90–$160 |
| Service call, business hours | $35–$90 |
| Service call, after hours | $60–$119 |
Prices in CAD for 2026. Quoted before work starts.
How to tell what is wrong before you call
- Loud bang, then the door will not open. Broken spring. Do not use the opener — you will burn out the motor.
- Door opens crooked or jams part way. Cable or roller failure, or the door has come off track.
- Motor runs but the door does not move. Stripped gear in the opener, or a disconnected trolley.
- Door starts to close then reverses. Safety sensors are misaligned, dirty or blocked. Sometimes a five-minute fix.
- Grinding or squealing. Dry or worn rollers and hinges. Cheap now, expensive if ignored.
- Door feels heavy by hand. Spring tension is off. The door should hold position roughly halfway when balanced.
A Kitchener winter is hard on garage doors
Steel contracts in the cold, grease thickens, and springs that were already near the end of their cycle life let go in January. Most residential springs are rated for about 10,000 cycles — roughly seven years of opening and closing twice a day. If your door is around that age, a tune-up in the fall is much cheaper than an emergency call in February with the car inside.
Where we work
All of Kitchener: Downtown, Forest Heights, Stanley Park, Doon, Pioneer Park, Laurentian Hills, Huron Park, Country Hills, Bridgeport, Idlewood and Grand River. Plus Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Elmira, St. Jacobs, New Hamburg, Baden, Wellesley and Breslau.
Car trapped in the garage?
Broken springs and doors that will not open go to the front of the schedule. Springs, cables, rollers and opener parts are on the van.
Frequently asked questions
Can you come out today?
In most cases yes. Broken springs and cars trapped inside are treated as emergencies and go to the front of the schedule.
Should I replace one spring or both?
Both. They wear at the same rate, so if one has failed the other is close behind. Replacing the pair costs less than two separate call-outs.
Is it worth repairing an old door or should I replace it?
If the panels are sound and the frame is straight, repair is almost always the better value. Replace when panels are rusted through, the door is badly out of square, or you want insulation for a heated garage.
Do you fix the lock on the garage side door too?
Yes — we are a locksmith as well, so the man door, its lock and the garage door itself all get handled in the same visit.
Do you warranty the work?
Yes. Parts and labour are warrantied; the term depends on the component and is written on your invoice.
Get the door working today
Call (519) 489-2331 for garage door repair in Kitchener, or use the form on this page. Toll free: (866) 350-4614.
Xpress Locksmith & Doors · 457 Albert St #6, Waterloo, ON N2L 5A7 · Serving Kitchener-Waterloo 24/7 · Page last updated August 2026.