Door sitting crooked or jammed?

Broken Garage Door Cable Repair

Your cables work with the springs to lift hundreds of pounds—when one lets go, the whole door is at risk. We get you tru track overhead door working again quickly and safely.

What goes wrong

Cables fray near the bottom brackets, jump off the drum after an impact, or rust from salt and humidity. When a cable snaps, one side of the door can rocket up, bend hinges, or pull rollers right out of the track.

Door lifts only on one side or won't budge
Panels buckle or bow because the load is uneven
Opener arm strains, clicks, or damages internal gears
Loose strands whip around under tension—a real safety hazard

Why quick service matters

Continuing to run the opener with a broken cable can destroy panels and even become life threatening if someone walks under the door. We arrive with high-quality cables in multiple lengths so we can replace the set immediately.

Need help with a broken garage door cable? Call 740-414-4500 for fast dispatch in and around Ross County.

Damaged garage door cable about ready to break — This cable is damaged and needed to be replaced for the safe operation of the garage door.

How we fix it

Release spring tension and secure the door in place
Install matched, thicker-gauge cables rated for higher cycles
Level the door, reset the drums, and square each panel
Check and replace any worn or damaged parts

Keep cables healthy

Pair the repair with a tune-up so rollers, hinges, and springs glide smoothly. Less friction means the cables aren't dragging heavy loads they weren't designed for.

Ask us to bundle a tune-up for a quieter, safer system.