Professional Garage Door Cable Replacement & Repair Services

Signs include frayed or broken cables, door operation issues, visible wear or rust from Central Texas humidity, or if cables appear loose or slack. Never attempt to operate a door with damaged cables—they're under extreme tension and can cause serious injury. If you suspect cable problems in Austin, call for professional inspection immediately.

Cables break due to normal wear over time (typically 7-10 years), rust and corrosion from Central Texas humidity, lack of lubrication, extreme temperature changes from our climate, or if the door becomes unbalanced. High-use doors may need cable replacement more frequently in Austin. Regular maintenance can extend cable life significantly in our climate.

No, cable replacement is extremely dangerous and should only be performed by trained professionals. Cables are under high tension and can cause serious injury if mishandled. Our Austin technicians use specialized tools and safety equipment to replace cables safely and correctly for Central Texas conditions.

Professional cable replacement in Austin typically takes 1-2 hours including removal of old cables, installation of new cables, proper tension adjustment for Central Texas conditions, and safety testing. We also inspect the entire door system to identify any other potential issues that could cause future problems in our climate.

We use premium-grade steel cables specifically designed for garage doors in Austin's climate, typically 1/8" or 3/32" diameter depending on door weight and spring system. Our cables are corrosion-resistant for Central Texas humidity and rated for the specific tension requirements of your Austin door system.