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Cable Repair & Replacement

Garage Door Cable Repair
Little Rock, AR

Same-Day · Aircraft-Grade Cable · 3-Year Warranty

A broken garage door cable is a safety hazard — the door is unbalanced and can fall without warning. Do not attempt to operate it. We replace frayed, snapped, and off-drum cables with 7x19 aircraft-grade galvanized cable, inspect drums and springs, and restore full safe operation — usually in under 90 minutes.

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Cable Repair in Little Rock

Quick Answer — Cable Repair Costs & What To Expect

Garage door cable repair in Little Rock typically costs $150–$300 for both cables replaced with aircraft-grade cable. If the cable failure was caused by a worn drum (common), cable plus drum replacement runs $225–$400 for both drums. We always replace both cables and inspect springs and drums — because these components work as a system.

Cables are under extreme tension — they're what holds the door in position as the springs counterbalance its weight. When a cable snaps, the door drops to one side or binds in the track. This is not a DIY repair. The springs must be de-tensioned before cables can be safely replaced, and improper cable routing causes repeat failures.

Our trucks carry cable, drums, and bottom brackets for same-day repair. Most cable jobs are completed in 45–90 minutes from arrival.

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Warning Signs

Signs Your Cables Need Immediate Attention

⚠️ Door Hangs Crooked

If one side of the door hangs lower than the other, a cable has likely snapped or come off the drum on one side. Do not operate — the door can fall suddenly.

⚠️ Visible Fraying

Individual wire strands poking out from the cable means the cable is actively failing. It will snap under load — the only question is when. Replace before it fails.

⚠️ Cable Off The Drum

If the cable has unwound from the drum, the door is unbalanced. This usually means the drum grooves are worn or the cable jumped during a spring break. Needs immediate inspection.

⚠️ Loud Pop Then Door Dropped

A sudden loud snap followed by the door dropping or going crooked is a classic cable failure. The cable broke under load. Stop operating and call immediately.

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Why Cable Quality Matters

Standard Cable vs. What We Install

Most garage door companies use standard 7x7 cable. We default to 7x19 aircraft-grade — here's why it matters.

Standard 7×7 Cable

49 wires

7 strands of 7 wires each. Adequate for light use but less flexible, more prone to fatigue, and fails faster in high-humidity environments like Central Arkansas. This is what most companies install.

Our 7×19 Aircraft Cable

133 wires

7 strands of 19 wires each — 2.7x more individual wires in the same diameter. Dramatically higher fatigue resistance, better flexibility around drums, and superior corrosion resistance. Lasts significantly longer in Arkansas humidity.

The upcharge for aircraft cable vs. standard is minimal. The difference in service life is not.

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Cable Repair Costs — Little Rock (2026)

Cable ServiceTypical Range
Cable replacement (both cables, 7x19 aircraft-grade)$150 – $300
Cable + drum replacement (per drum)$225 – $400
Cable off-drum re-routing (no replacement needed)$195 – $350
Cable + spring replacement (combo job)$350 – $600
Bottom bracket replacement (with cable)$300 – $450

All cable replacements include both cables, drum inspection, spring inspection, safety test, and a 3-year parts warranty. 0% financing available.

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FAQ

Cable Repair Questions & Answers

How much does garage door cable repair cost in Little Rock?

Garage door cable repair in Central Arkansas typically costs $150–$300 for both cables replaced with 7x19 aircraft-grade cable. Cable plus drum replacement runs $225–$400 for both drums. A cable plus spring combo job is $350–$600. We always inspect all related components since they work together.

Can I open my garage door with a broken cable?

No. Do not attempt to operate a garage door with a broken or frayed cable. The door is unbalanced and can fall suddenly, causing injury or property damage. Call for same-day repair.

What causes garage door cables to break?

The most common causes are worn drums with sharp grooves that cut into the cable, rust from Arkansas humidity, age and fatigue from thousands of cycles, and a broken spring that put sudden shock load on the cables.

How long does cable repair take?

Most cable replacements are completed in 45–90 minutes, including inspection of drums, springs, and bottom brackets. Same-day service for most calls received before noon.

Do you replace both cables even if only one broke?

Yes. If one cable failed from age or wear, the other has the same amount of wear and is likely to fail soon. Replacing both prevents a second service call and is safer.

What kind of cable do you use?

We use 7x19 aircraft-grade galvanized cable — 133 wires vs. 49 in standard 7x7 cable. Dramatically higher fatigue resistance and better performance in Arkansas humidity.

Service Area

Cable Repair Across Central Arkansas

Little RockNorth Little RockMaumelleConwayBentonBryantSherwoodJacksonvilleCabotHot SpringsHot Springs VillageVilonia
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