Catch a Worn Spring Before It Snaps at Midnight.

Once a year is the standard for residential doors. Austin's Hill Country heat cycles put more strain on torsion springs and lift cables than moderate climates. Doors used four or more times daily benefit from inspection every six months. Doors 12 years or older warrant annual inspection regardless of apparent condition, since component fatigue compounds after the decade mark.

Our annual inspection covers: visual check of all panels for dents, cracks, and rust; hinge inspection for cracked pin plates and loose fasteners; cable condition check for fraying strands; spring tension measurement against manufacturer spec; track alignment and bracket tightness; roller wear assessment; weatherseal condition; and opener force limit test. We document every finding in writing before we leave.

Yes. Torsion spring fatigue is not visible until the spring snaps. Standard springs are rated 10,000 to 15,000 cycles. A door used four times daily hits 10,000 cycles in seven years. By year 10, many springs are operating past rated life. Cable fraying starts internally and is only visible under close inspection. A $150 maintenance call that finds a worn spring costs far less than a spring snap at 11 PM.

Yes. If the inspection identifies components needing replacement, we provide an estimate on site. For springs, cables, and rollers, we carry standard residential sizes on every service vehicle. Panel replacement, if needed, requires manufacturer color matching. We order the exact panel and schedule a follow-up visit when parts arrive, typically within one to three weeks.

A standard annual inspection runs $75 to $150 for a single residential door, depending on door size and number of springs. The inspection fee is applied toward any repair work completed the same visit. Multi-door homes and properties with two or more doors receive a reduced per-door rate. We provide a written estimate before any repair work begins.

Lubrication addresses moving parts only: springs, hinges, rollers, and tracks. It reduces noise and friction. A full inspection includes lubrication and adds visual panel assessment, cable condition check, spring tension measurement, track alignment verification, and opener safety test. Lubrication alone is appropriate for new doors under five years. Full inspection is appropriate for any door seven years or older.

Yes. We test opener force limits, confirm auto-reverse function meets current safety standards, check the photo-eye sensor alignment, and inspect the drive belt or chain for wear. Openers more than 10 years old that lack auto-reverse should be replaced regardless of apparent function. We note this in the written report and provide a replacement quote.

Yes. Texas DPS Locksmith License #B19847. We are bonded and insured. All technicians are direct employees of Pros On Call, not contract labor. We carry the license on every job and will show it on request.