BEST Garage Door Cable Repair & Replacement in Corpus Christi, Texas

Why Quality Garage Door Cables Matter

Your garage door cables are basically steel wires running from the bottom corners of your door up to spools at the top. They team up with the springs to actually move the door—springs provide the muscle, cables do the lifting.

When cables go bad, things get sketchy fast. The door can slam down out of nowhere, jump off the tracks, or just quit halfway up. Remember, your door weighs somewhere between 200 and 400 pounds. That's a lot of weight hanging on some metal cables.

This is why we don't use bargain bin cables. The cheap ones fray faster, they're too thin for heavier doors, and they just don't hold up. We install cables that are actually rated for your door's weight.

And honestly? Installation matters as much as the cables themselves. Put them on wrong or don't get the tension right, and they'll fail way before they should. We've replaced plenty of cables that were only a year or two old because someone didn't know what they were doing the first time.

How Do Garage Door Cables Work?

Think of it this way: when your door opens, the cables wind up onto drums at the top. When it closes, they unwind. The whole time, they're controlling how the door moves and keeping it balanced so one side doesn't drop faster than the other.

Without working cables, your opener would be trying to lift the full weight by itself—that'll burn it out fast. The cables also stop your door from just dropping like a rock if something goes wrong. They keep everything moving together as one piece instead of getting twisted or jammed.

When a cable breaks or comes off, the door loses that control. One side drops, the whole thing goes crooked, and now you've got a dangerous situation. Don't try using it—call us and we'll get it sorted out.

Types of Garage Door Cables

Not all garage door cables are the same. Different systems use different cables, and using the wrong type is asking for problems.

Torsion Spring Cables

These are what you'll find on most modern garage doors. They attach to the bottom corners of your door and wind up onto drums as the door opens. When torsion springs twist to lift the door, these cables do the actual pulling. If one breaks, the door goes lopsided, and you need to replace it before you can use the door safely again.

Extension Spring Cables

Older garage doors typically use these. They run along the sides of the door and work with extension springs that stretch and contract. When the springs pull, the cables keep everything controlled so the door doesn't come crashing down.

Other Cables You Might Have

• Lifting cables - These are your main working cables that actually lift the door's weight

• Safety cables - Run through extension springs to keep them from whipping around if they break (you definitely want these)

• Emergency release cable - The red handle hanging from your opener lets you disconnect the motor and open the door manually during a power outage
  

Bottom Line

Whatever type of cables your door uses, they need to be the right size for your door's weight and installed correctly. We use galvanized steel cables that resist rust and hold up to daily use. Cheap cables fail early—we've replaced too many to use them ourselves.

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We Replace Worn and Broken Cables

Garage door cables don't last forever. Eventually, they fray, rust, or just snap from doing the same job thousands of times. When that happens, your door stops working right—or stops working at all.

Here's what we handle:

Cables that snapped or frayed - We'll replace them with heavy-duty cables that are actually rated for your door's weight.

Cables that came off the drum - Sometimes they slip off instead of breaking. We'll get them back on the drum and adjust the tension so it doesn't happen again.

Tension problems - If your door's moving jerkily or one side is faster than the other, the cable tension might be off. We'll adjust it so everything's balanced.

New installations - Whether you've got an old door or a brand new one, we install the right cables for your specific setup.

Is your door crooked? Moving weird? Won't open all the way? Probably the cables. Give Corpus Garage Repair a call and we'll come take a look. Most cable jobs we can knock out same day.

Signs Your Garge Door Cables Are Failing

Cables usually give you some warning before they completely snap. Here's what to look for:

The door's crooked

One side hangs lower than the other or moves more slowly when opening. That means a cable's either fraying, stretched out, or starting to come off the drum.

It's making nasty noises

Grinding, popping, or scraping sounds while the door moves usually mean a cable's unraveling or rubbing where it shouldn't be. Don't ignore it—that's your heads-up that it's about to fail.

The door jerks or stutters

It should move smoothly from bottom to top. If it's hesitating, lurching, or stopping partway, the cables probably aren't tensioned right or one's about to give out.

You see a cable hanging loose

This one's obvious but critical: if you see a cable dangling or lying on the ground, stop using your door immediately. That cable already failed, and trying to operate the door will wreck other parts or drop the whole thing on your car.

Other stuff is wearing out fast

When cables go bad, they put extra strain on your pulleys, bearings, and opener. If you're replacing these parts more than you should, check the cables—they might be the root cause.

Spot any of these? Call Corpus Garage Repair before a small problem turns into a big one. Cables are way cheaper to replace before they snap and take out your tracks or opener with them.

How to Check If Your Garage Door Cables Need Replacement

Sometimes it's obvious—like when a cable snaps and you hear it. But other times you've got to look for it.

What to check:

• Look at the cables themselves - See any frayed wires sticking out? Rust spots? Kinks or obvious wear? That means they're on their way out.

• Watch how the door moves - Does it lift evenly, or does one side go up faster? Uneven movement means something's wrong with the cables or springs.

• Listen for changes - If your door suddenly sounds different—louder, grinding, popping—that's often cables starting to fail.

• Check if it's sluggish - Door moving slower than usual or struggling to open? It could be cables stretching out or binding up.

Don't try to fix cables yourself. Yeah, we say this a lot, but cables are under tension and they're attached to springs that are under even more tension. One wrong move and you're looking at a hospital visit.

If you think your cables are going bad, call Corpus Garage Repair. We'll come check them out and let you know if they need replacing or if there's something else going on. Better to catch it early than deal with a snapped cable and a stuck door.

Getting the Right Garge Door Cables for Your Door

Not all garage door cables are the same size or strength. What you need depends on how heavy your door is, what kind of spring system you have, and how often you use it.

A lightweight single-car door with a basic opener? Standard cables work fine. But if you've got a heavy double door, insulated panels, or you're opening it 6-7 times a day, you need beefier cables that can handle the load.

We match the cables to your specific door. Using cables that are too light means they'll wear out fast. Too heavy and you're just overpaying. We stock the right sizes and know which ones your door actually needs.

Don't Cheap Out on Cables

Look, you can find discount cables online for half what quality ones cost. And yeah, they'll work—for a while. But they're made with thinner wire, lower-grade steel, and they fray way faster than the good stuff.

At Corpus Garage Repair, we use heavy-duty galvanized cables that resist rust and hold up to daily use. They cost a bit more, but you're not calling us back in 18 months because they failed.

We've replaced too many bargain cables that snapped after a year to use them on our own jobs. Your garage door is a safety thing—skimping on cables to save twenty bucks isn't worth it.

How Much Does Garage Door Cable Replacement Cost?

Usually, it's somewhere between $200 and $500 for most residential garage doors, depending on what's involved. Bigger, heavier doors cost more because they need stronger cables and take longer to install.

What affects the price:

• Door size - Single-car doors are cheaper than double or oversized doors

• Cable type - Torsion spring cables vs. extension spring cables

• How many - Replacing one cable vs. both (we usually recommend both if one failed)

• Additional damage - If the cable came off and messed up the drum or tracks, that adds to it

When we give you a quote, that's parts, labor, and we'll check the rest of your door while we're there to make sure nothing else is about to fail. No surprise charges, no hidden fees.

And yeah, if we spot other stuff that needs attention—like springs that are close to breaking or worn pulleys—we'll let you know. But you decide what gets fixed. We're not gonna pressure you into repairs you don't need right now.

Want an estimate? Call Corpus Garage Repair and tell us what's happening. We can usually give you a ballpark over the phone.

Need Cable Repair? Call Corpus Garage Repair Today

Frayed cable? Door moving crooked? Cables snapped completely? We handle it all.

Corpus Garage Repair has been serving homeowners throughout Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend for years. We show up when we say we will, we tell you the price upfront, and we fix it right the first time.

Call us and we'll get someone out there—usually same day. Let's get your garage door working safely again.

Get Your Garage Door Cables Fixed Today

Got a cable problem? Corpus Garage Repair will get it sorted. Our technicians handle cable repairs and replacements every day—we know what we're doing and we work fast.

We also install new garage doors if yours is beyond repair or you're just ready for an upgrade. From simple cable fixes to complete door replacements, we've got you covered.

We're local to Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend. We've built our reputation one satisfied customer at a time by showing up on time, doing quality work, and charging fair prices. Check out our reviews—we let our work speak for itself.

Need help right now? We offer 24/7 emergency service because garage door problems don't wait for business hours. Door stuck open at midnight? Cable snapped on Sunday morning? Give us a call.

Let's get your garage door back to working right.