Raleigh's garage door specialists — 20 years strong
Garage Door Cable Replacement
in Raleigh & the Triangle
Frayed or snapped lift cables leave a door hanging crooked or stuck. We replace cables and drums and put the door safely back on track.
- 5-star rated
- Fully insured
- Warranty on our work
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Cable replacement
Cable snapped or door off track? We put it right.
Two lift cables, one on each side, raise and lower your door. If one frays, slips off its drum or breaks, that side of the door drops or jams while the other side keeps going. The result is a door that hangs crooked, sticks partway or jumps out of its track.
Cables are connected to bottom brackets that carry the door's full weight under tension, so please don't try to unhook or pull on them. A technician can relieve the tension safely, replace the cable and drum, realign the door and check the tracks and rollers for damage.
Cable and track problems often come with other wear, such as worn rollers or a spring near the end of its life. We look at the whole door so you don't need another repair visit a few weeks later.
Call 919-669-3597How the job goes
A clear process, start to finish.
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Make the door safe
We secure the door and release tension before touching any hardware.
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Replace cables and drums
Frayed or damaged cables and worn drums are replaced and set correctly.
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Realign the track and rollers
We straighten or replace bent track sections and worn rollers so the door runs level.
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Balance and test
We check the springs, balance the door and test the opener and safety reverse.
Free quick check
What's wrong with your garage door?
Answer two or three quick questions and we'll tell you the most likely cause, what's safe to try, and what to leave alone.
More from Express
Every garage door problem, one crew.
20+
Years of experience
1,000s
Happy customers
5.0
Star-rated service
8
Cities across NC
Why Express
Two decades of doors. Zero shortcuts.
We've spent 20 years in North Carolina garages. You get a technician who's seen it all, explains it plainly, and stands behind the work.
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20 years of hands-on experience
Springs, cables, openers, off-track doors, commercial systems — there's very little we haven't fixed before.
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Fully insured, every job
Garage doors are heavy, high-tension equipment. Our insurance protects your home and our crew while we work.
- 03
Warranty on our work
We back our repairs and installs with a warranty, so you're covered after we pull out of the driveway.
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Honest, repair-first advice
If a repair will do the job, we'll tell you. We only recommend a new door when it genuinely makes sense.
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Clear quote before we start
You'll know what we're doing and what it costs before any work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
How it works
From "it won't open" to working again.
Call or text
Tell us what's happening. Send a photo by text if you can — it helps us come prepared.
Diagnose & quote
A technician inspects the whole system and gives you a clear quote before any work starts.
Fix it right
We repair with quality parts, balance the door and adjust the opener for smooth, quiet travel.
Test & warranty
Safety sensors and auto-reverse are tested, the area is cleaned up, and your warranty starts.
Our work
Real jobs. Real garages.
Photos straight from our crew's phones — homes and businesses we've worked on. Tap any photo to enlarge.
Reviews
What our customers are saying.
Service areas
Across the Triangle, the Triad & Charlotte.
Based in Raleigh, our technicians cover the whole Triangle and also serve homeowners and businesses in the Greensboro and Charlotte areas.
Triad & Metrolina
- Greensboro
- Charlotte
Nearby town not listed? Call us — we likely cover it.
FAQ
Good questions. Straight answers.
Don't see yours? Call 919-669-3597 or send us a text.
Can I use my door with one broken cable?
No. The door can tilt, jam or fall. Stop using it and call us.
Why did my door come off the track?
Common causes are a broken cable, worn rollers, a bent track, or something hitting the door. We find the cause so it doesn't happen again.
Can you fix a bent track?
Often yes. Minor bends can be straightened. If the track is badly damaged we replace the section.
Do cable and spring problems happen together?
They can. Both carry the door's weight, so we always check the whole system.
Free quote
Let's get your door moving again.
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Door stuck right now?
Don't force it. Call and a real technician will talk you through it.