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.
A cable can slip its groove repeatedly if the drum itself is damaged, which we check before calling the job done.
Lift cables connect directly to spring-loaded drums, so replacement requires the same careful tension handling as spring work.
We carry the common cable lengths and gauges for most residential door sizes.
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.
Catching a fraying cable early avoids the sudden, uneven drop that comes with a full snap.
If the cable keeps slipping off the drum, we look for a bent drum or misaligned track causing the repeat issue.
Worn or cracked cable drums get replaced alongside the cable itself, since a damaged drum will fray the next cable too.
Correcting an uneven lean means addressing the cable, checking the spring pair, and confirming the track is still square.
A quick description of the lean or jam gets the right cable gauge loaded before arrival.
Technicians carry standard cable gauges and lengths for most residential doors.
Diagnosis includes the drums, not just the visible cable, before any price is confirmed.
We verify the door hangs and travels evenly before calling the repair complete.
“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.”
“Door was jamming mid-cycle for weeks. Cable and drum issue, fixed in one visit.”
An uneven hang points to a broken cable, a failed spring, or a bent track pulling the panel off-square.
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.
Cost varies with door size and whether one or both cables and drums need attention.
Standard cable and drum stock means same-visit repair is the norm, not the exception.
Same-day dispatch, upfront pricing, and a written warranty on every visit.
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