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Garage Door Cable Replacement in Miami-Dade & Broward

The lift cables carry the door up and down on each side. When one frays, rusts or snaps, the door hangs crooked and is not safe to run. We replace both cables, re-tension the door and safety-check it, the same day.

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Garage door hanging crooked in the opening after a lift cable came off its drum
A cable that slips or snaps leaves the door hanging crooked. Do not run the opener.

What's included

  • Both lift cables replaced, so they stretch and wear evenly
  • Cable drums and bottom brackets inspected
  • Door re-tensioned and balanced
  • Full safety check and test cycles
  • Free 25-point inspection of the whole system
Garage Door Cable Replacement (Pair)$229

Out-the-door price, tax included.

Signs of a cable problem

  • The door is crooked in the opening, or one side is lower than the other
  • A cable is hanging loose, frayed or visibly rusted
  • The door jerks or bangs as it moves
  • A cable has come off the drum at the top of the door

Why cables fail so often near the coast

Garage door bottom bracket with a high-tension warning label and lift cable attached
The bottom bracket, where the cable attaches, is under full spring tension — note the warning label.

Salt air from the bay and the ocean settles on the lowest, dampest part of the door — exactly where the cables attach at the bottom brackets. Corroded strands break one at a time until the cable gives out. We see far more rusted cables near the water than inland.

Why this is not a DIY job

The cables and the bottom brackets are connected to the springs and are under full spring tension. Loosening the wrong bolt can release that tension instantly. Stop using the opener and leave the door where it is.

One price, in writing

You get one out-the-door price in writing — tax included — before any work starts. If a snapped cable has also pulled the door off its track, see off-track door reset.

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Garage Door Cable Replacement FAQ

Should both cables be replaced if only one broke?
Yes. The cables wear together, and a new cable paired with an old one stretches differently, which makes the door lift unevenly.
Can I use the door with a frayed cable?
No. A frayed cable can snap without warning and drop one side of the door. Stop using it and call.
How long does cable replacement take?
Usually about an hour, including re-tensioning and testing.

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The price we quote is the price you pay — even if we find more. Every job starts with a free 25-point inspection and an honest written report, and any extra repairs we discover are done at no additional cost.

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