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Garage Door Service

Cable Replacement

Worn cables throw your door off-balance and make it unsafe. We re-tension and replace them right.

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Your cables do the heavy lifting alongside the springs, so when one frays or snaps, the door usually ends up crooked, jammed, or dropped on one side. We replace both cables with aircraft-grade steel, re-seat the drums, and rebalance the door, almost always in the same visit. Cable replacement in the DMV usually runs about $150 to $350.

Related repairs we often handle on the same visit: broken spring repair, off-track door repair, and opener repair.

Signs You Need This

When to Call Us

Door hangs crooked or off-track
Frayed or loose cable strands
Door drifts to one side
Cable popped off the drum
What’s Included

Our Cable Service

  • Aircraft-grade lift cables
  • Drum re-seating & alignment
  • Full balance test
  • Roller & track inspection

We provide cable across the DMV, including Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and Washington DC. See our full Maryland & DC service area.

Straightforward Pricing

What Affects Your Cable Price

  • One cable or both
  • Cable gauge and door height
  • Whether the drums or other hardware also need attention

You'll always get a free, exact quote before any work begins: clear, upfront, and yours to approve. Quality parts, done right, backed by our 6-month warranty.

How It Works

A Simple, Honest Process

1

Call or Request a Quote

Reach us by phone or our short form. Tell us what’s going on with your door.

2

On-Site Diagnosis & Quote

A technician finds the real issue and gives you an honest, upfront estimate. No work starts until you approve.

3

Fixed Right, First Time

We complete the repair on the spot whenever we can, and we back it with our warranty.

More Ways We Help

Related Services

Spring Repair

A snapped spring is the #1 reason a door won’t open. We stock the parts and replace it safely, usually the same day.

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Off-Track

A door off its track can fall. We realign, replace rollers, and get it gliding smoothly again.

Learn more

Opener Repair

Repair a dead opener or upgrade to a quiet, smart belt-drive with smartphone control.

Learn more
Good to Know

Cable FAQs

How much does garage door cable replacement cost?
Around $150 to $350 in Maryland and DC for a professional replacement of both cables plus a balance check. We confirm the exact price free before any work begins.
Is it safe to use a garage door with a broken cable?
No. A broken cable throws the door off balance and can cause it to fall or come off the track. Stop using it and give us a call, and we’ll get it secured fast.
Do you replace both cables?
Yes, we replace them in pairs. Cables wear together, so replacing both keeps the door balanced and prevents a repeat failure.
Why did my garage door cable snap?
Usually rust, fraying at the drum, age, or a door that’s out of balance (often after a spring problem). We fix the underlying cause, not just the cable.
How long does cable replacement take?
Most cable jobs are done in the same visit, usually in under an hour, since our trucks carry aircraft-grade cables for all the common door sizes.

Don’t Let a Broken Door Take Your Day

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