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Garage Door Cable Repair

Frayed or snapped cables replaced safely — across Estero, Naples, Marco Island, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach.

Garage door cables lift the door in tandem with the springs, and they're under enormous tension. When a cable frays, slips off the drum, or snaps, the door can hang crooked, jam, or drop suddenly — a genuine safety hazard. We replace cables across Bonita Springs the same day with corrosion-resistant, correctly-sized aircraft-grade cable.

A snapped cable is often a sign the springs or drums need attention too, so we inspect the whole lifting system rather than just swapping the broken piece.

Signs You Need Garage Door Cable Repair

  • A cable hanging loose or wrapped wrong on the drum
  • The door is crooked or stuck at an angle
  • Visible fraying, rust, or kinks in the cable
  • The door drops faster than normal on one side
  • Grinding or a cable slapping the wall during travel
  • The door jammed after a loud snap

🌊 The Coastal Factor

Salt and humidity rust standard cable from the outside in, and Bonita Springs doors near the water see this fast. We fit galvanized, marine-tolerant aircraft cable and check the drums and bottom brackets for the corrosion that causes cables to slip and fray in the first place.

How We Handle It

Step 1

Secure the door

We safely support and de-tension the system before touching a cable under load.

Step 2

Replace with marine-grade cable

We install correctly-sized, corrosion-resistant cable on both sides for even lift.

Step 3

Inspect drums & brackets

We check drums, bottom brackets and springs for the rust and wear that caused the failure.

Step 4

Re-tension & test

We balance the door and cycle it to confirm both cables track evenly and safely.

Garage Door Cable Repair — FAQs

Is a broken cable dangerous?
Yes. Cables hold the door's weight with the springs; a failure can drop or jam the door. Keep the door down and call us rather than forcing it.
Should both cables be replaced?
Almost always. Cables wear together, so replacing the pair keeps lift even and prevents a quick repeat failure.
Why did my cable rust so fast?
Coastal salt air. Standard cable corrodes quickly here, which is why we install galvanized, marine-tolerant cable.
Where We Provide Garage Door Cable Repair

Garage Door Cable Repair Across Lee County

Free On-Site Quote

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Tell us what your door is doing and we'll call you right back. No prices online — cost depends on the door, parts, and size, so we give an exact on-site quote.

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