Lift cables carry serious load alongside the springs. When one frays or snaps, we replace both cables as a pair and check the drums for wear.
Matching wear on both cables means both get inspected and typically replaced together.
Cable replacement without a drum check is an incomplete repair, so we always look at both.
This repair sits close to stored spring energy, which is exactly why licensed handling matters here too.
Cable stock in standard gauges means most replacements happen in a single visit.
Each service below is handled by a technician trained specifically for this kind of repair, not a generalist guessing at it.
A snapped cable leaves the door hanging unevenly on the remaining side, an unsafe condition we treat as priority.
Fraying cable strands are a warning sign of imminent failure. We replace before it snaps and drops the door unexpectedly.
If the cable keeps slipping off the drum, we look for a bent drum or misaligned track causing the repeat issue.
We match new drums to the correct diameter for your door's cable length requirements.
A door hanging crooked usually means one cable or spring has failed while the other holds. We correct both the immediate hazard and the root cause.
Tell us if the door is hanging crooked or jammed, that detail helps us prioritize the call correctly.
Technicians carry standard cable gauges and lengths for most residential doors.
We check both cables and the drums together, then quote a flat price covering the full fix.
Cables replaced, tension balanced, and the door tested level before we leave, backed by written warranty.
“Door was hanging at an angle after a cable snapped. They replaced both cables and it's perfectly level now.”
“Explained why replacing just one cable wasn't a real fix. Makes sense once you see the wear pattern.”
“Same-day fix on a Saturday, cable stock right there on the truck.”
This almost always means one lift cable or spring has failed while the other side is still holding weight.
We recommend replacing both since they wear on the same cycle, and we'll explain the reasoning before you decide.
This is a genuine safety hazard, especially with people or vehicles near the door opening.
Usually a bent or worn drum groove, sometimes combined with a slightly loose cable tension setting.
You'll get a confirmed price on-site once the technician inspects the full cable and drum setup.
Most cable replacements are completed same-day, typically within one to two hours once the technician arrives.
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