Two-Car Garage Door Repair Austin, TX
A 16-foot double door weighs far more than a single — and needs the right springs and opener to match. We specialize in heavy double-door repair.
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Two-car garage doors are the standard on most Austin homes, and their size brings challenges a single door never has. A 16-foot double door can weigh 150 to 250 pounds, which puts far more load on the springs, cables, and opener than a single-car setup. When something goes wrong — a spring snaps, a cable jumps the drum, or the opener strains and stalls — the door becomes both harder to move and more dangerous to work on. Shockwave specializes in double-door repair, carrying the heavier-gauge torsion springs, longer cables, and higher-lift-capacity opener parts these doors require. We also see a common mistake on double doors: a single spring where the door really needs two, which shortens spring life and stresses the whole system. We size everything correctly for the door's real weight so it opens smoothly and lasts.
Common Double-Door Problems
How We Service Heavy Double Doors
We weigh and measure the door to spec the correct spring size, wire gauge, and opener horsepower — no guessing. For wide doors that flex, we add a reinforcing strut across the top section to keep it rigid and take strain off the opener. Everything is balanced and cycle-tested so a 200-pound door glides open with one hand and the opener isn't fighting the weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does two-car garage door repair cost in Austin?
A double-door torsion spring replacement (two springs) typically runs $250–$450 because of the heavier hardware. Opener replacements for double doors run $450–$750 installed, and single-panel replacement varies by door style.
Should my double door have one spring or two?
Most double doors last longer and stay better balanced with two matched springs. A single spring works but wears faster and, if it breaks, drops the whole door weight at once. We usually recommend a balanced pair.
What size opener do I need for a two-car door?
For most double doors we install a ½ to ¾ HP opener; heavier insulated or solid-wood doors do better with a ¾ to 1¼ HP unit. We size it to the door's actual weight, not just the width.
My double door sags in the middle — can that be fixed?
Yes. Wide doors flex over time, especially the top section the opener attaches to. We install a horizontal strut to reinforce it, which keeps the door straight and protects the opener from strain.
Can you replace just the damaged panel on a double door?
Often yes, if the model and panel style are still available. Single-panel replacement is far cheaper than a full door when only one or two sections are damaged.
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