The door hangs crooked
One side sits lower than the other and the gap at the floor is uneven — the classic sign a lift cable has snapped or slipped off its drum.
Same-day service
Garage Door Cable Repair in Denver, CO
Snapped, frayed, or off-the-drum cables replaced in pairs — usually within a few hours of your call, anywhere in the Denver metro.
Quick answer
Garage door cable replacement in Denver costs $135–$225 for a pair of lift cables, or $225–$340 when a drum or bottom bracket is also damaged. Most repairs finish same day in 45–75 minutes.
- Typical cost
- $135–$340
- Response time
- Same day · 45–75 min on site
- Guarantee
- 90-day workmanship warranty
Call (720) 207-7666
Content reviewed and priced for by our Denver service team.
Stop using the door. With one cable broken, the springs pull unevenly and the door can twist off the track or drop. Park outside, unplug the opener, and call a technician.
Signs your cables are failing
Loose cable dangling in the track
Slack cable means the drum unwrapped. Running the opener now will jam the door and bend the track.
Grinding or popping on open
Frayed strands catching in the drum groove make a metallic popping sound seconds before full failure.
Rust at the bottom bracket
Snowmelt and ice-melt salt corrode the last two inches of cable where it loops the bottom bracket. Denver doors fail here first.
What a cable repair includes
- New galvanized lift cables (replaced in pairs)
- Drum inspection and re-wrap to matched tension
- Bottom bracket and bearing check
- Spring balance test and adjustment
- Track and roller inspection
- 90-day workmanship warranty
Cable repair FAQ
How much does garage door cable replacement cost in Denver?
A pair of lift cables replaced in Denver costs $135–$225 including labor. If a drum, bottom bracket, or bearing is also damaged, the total typically lands between $225 and $340.
Should cables be replaced in pairs?
Yes. Both cables have the same cycle count, so if one has failed the other is at the end of its life too. Replacing only one almost always means a second service call within a year.
Is a broken garage door cable dangerous?
Yes. A broken cable leaves the door unbalanced and still under spring tension; it can drop suddenly or twist off the track. Do not run the opener and do not try to lift the door by hand.
How long does cable repair take?
Most cable replacements take 45–75 minutes and are done same day. We carry standard 1/8-inch galvanized cable and common drum sizes on every truck.
How long do garage door cables last?
Typically 8–12 years, or roughly 10,000 cycles. In Colorado, garages exposed to road salt and freeze-thaw moisture often need cables closer to the 7-year mark.
Get your cables replaced today
Same-day appointments across Denver and the Front Range.
Call (720) 207-7666