Atlanta & 80 miles around
Garage Door Cable Repair
Lift cables transfer the spring's force to the bottom of the door. When one frays or jumps off the drum, the door goes crooked instantly and can bind hard in the tracks — which is how a cable problem turns into a bent-track and damaged-panel problem.
Stop using the door as soon as you see a slack or hanging cable. We replace cables in pairs, re-set the drums, and re-level the door so tension is even.
Signs you need cable repair
- One side of the door hangs lower than the other
- Cable dangling loose beside the track
- Door is jammed at an angle and won't move
- Visible rust or broken wire strands
- Grinding sound near the drum at the top corner
How the job goes
- 1
Secure the door
Tension is released safely before anything is disconnected.
- 2
Replace both cables
Matched gauge and length, correct for your door height and drum type.
- 3
Re-seat the drums
Set screws are torqued to spec so cables track evenly under load.
- 4
Level and cycle test
We run the door several times and check that both sides land together.
Free quote
Free service call — cable replacement is quoted flat after inspection.
Final pricing depends on door size, spring cycle rating and hardware condition. You approve a flat total before any work starts.
Cable Repair FAQs
- Can I use the door until you arrive?
- No. Operating a door with a failed cable frequently bends tracks and cracks panels.
- Why did the cable snap?
- Usually rust from humidity, a worn drum edge, or a door that was out of balance for months.
- Is this the same as a spring repair?
- Different part, related system. We inspect springs at the same visit since they wear together.