Snapped or off-track cable? We fix it same-day with professional-grade replacements and upfront pricing.
Garage door cables are steel-braided lines that connect the springs to the bottom brackets of the door. They are a critical part of the counterbalance system that allows your door to open and close safely.
When the springs provide lifting force, the cables are what transfer that force to the door itself. Without properly functioning cables, the door cannot open evenly — or at all. Cables also serve as a safety mechanism: on extension spring systems, safety cables run through the springs to prevent them from becoming projectiles if they break.
Most garage doors have two lift cables (one on each side) that wind around drums at the top of the door. Over time, these cables can fray from wear, snap from stress, or come off the drum if the door gets hit or jammed.
A broken cable leaves your garage door inoperable or unsafe, so we treat every cable repair as a priority call. Strongman carries replacement cables and drums on the truck, so most cable repairs are completed in a single same-day visit.
The typical cable repair takes 30–60 minutes. We inspect the entire cable system, replace the failed cable (we always recommend replacing both cables at the same time since they wear at the same rate), and test the door through multiple cycles to make sure everything is balanced and tracking properly.
You get an upfront price before we start and a written warranty when we finish.
Garage door cable repair is one of the most dangerous DIY jobs a homeowner can attempt. Here is why you should call a professional:
Strongman Garage Doors handles cable repairs safely and correctly. Call us at (281) 803-8867 and let a trained technician do the job.