Garage Door Cable Repair in Newton, MA and Nearby Towns
Snapped, frayed or slipped-off lift cables fixed by a local, insured team. We are open seven days a week, so call (857) 420-4277 and tell us what your door is doing.
Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7:45 AM–8 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
What a garage door cable does, and what happens when it fails
Your garage door is lifted by springs, but the cables are what carry the weight. A steel cable runs along each side of the door, from a bracket near the bottom corner up to a drum at the top. When the springs turn, the drums wind the cables and the door rises evenly. If one cable frays, snaps or jumps off its drum, the door loses balance on that side.
The signs are usually easy to spot. The door hangs crooked or tilts to one side. One side rises faster than the other. You see a loose, dangling or unwound cable. The door is stuck partway, or the opener strains and stops. Sometimes there is a loud snap, followed by a door that will not move.
A cable under tension can cause injury, and a door that is hanging unevenly can come down without warning. Please do not try to lift it by hand, force the opener or re-thread the cable yourself. Stay clear of the door and call us.
We repair garage door cables on both residential doors and the openers that run them. We will look at the whole lift system, since cables, drums, springs and rollers wear together. The cable may be the only part that failed, or it may be a sign of another problem, such as a worn spring or a door that has gone off track. We will tell you what we find before we start the work.
How a cable repair visit works
Call us and describe the problem
Tell us if the cable snapped, the door is crooked, or the door is stuck. If it is stuck, ask about same-day service.
We inspect the door
Our technician arrives in a marked vehicle and checks the cables, drums, springs, rollers and tracks.
You get a clear price
We explain what needs repair and give you upfront, flat-rate pricing. Estimates are free.
We repair, test and clean up
We replace or reset the cable, check the balance and operation of the door, and clean up after the job.
Why homeowners call Everest Garage Doors
Open 7 days a week
Monday to Friday 7 AM to 8 PM, Saturday 7:45 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday 7 AM to 8 PM. You do not have to take a weekday morning off for a broken cable.
Upfront, flat-rate pricing
You know the price of the repair before the work starts, and estimates are free.
Insured, background-checked technicians
We arrive in marked vehicles, treat your home with respect and clean up after every job.
A warranty on our work
We stand behind the repairs we make. Ask us about the details when you call.
Works on the brands you own
We repair and install doors from Clopay, Amarr, C.H.I. Overhead Doors, Wayne Dalton, Raynor, Overhead Door, Windsor Door and Haas Door, along with openers from LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Genie and Craftsman.
Family-owned and local
Everest Garage Doors is run by owner Noam from our office at 275 Grove Street in Newton.
Related garage door services
Broken spring replacement
Springs and cables often fail close together, and we can check both in the same visit.
Learn more →Garage door off track repair
A loose cable can pull a door out of its tracks, and we can reset it safely.
Learn more →Garage door roller replacement
Worn rollers add strain to cables and make the door noisy.
Learn more →Garage door opener repair
If the opener runs but the door will not move, we can check the opener too.
Learn more →Where we repair garage door cables
We serve Newton and communities west of and around Boston. Call us with your address and we will tell you about service in your area.
- Newton, MA
- Boston, MA
- Waltham, MA
- Wellesley, MA
- Needham, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Belmont, MA
- Arlington, MA
- Somerville, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Dedham, MA
Garage door cable repair questions
My cable snapped or came off the drum. Why is the door crooked?
Each cable supports one side of the door. When one fails, that side is no longer held up evenly, so the door tilts and may jam in the tracks. Leave it alone and call us, because the door may be heavier and less stable than it looks.
Can I lift the door by hand or use the opener to get it open?
We advise against it. Forcing a crooked door can bend the tracks, damage the opener or drop the door suddenly. Keep people and cars clear and call us.
Is it the cable, the spring or the opener?
A door that will not open can have several causes. A loud bang often points to a broken spring, a crooked door usually points to a cable, and an opener that hums without lifting may be disconnected from the door. We check each one during the visit.
Is a cable repair a DIY job?
We do not recommend it. The cables are under heavy tension from the springs, and a mistake can cause serious injury or damage the door. This is a job for a trained technician.
How much does cable repair cost?
The cost depends on the door and what else needs attention, so we do not quote a number before we see it. We give you upfront, flat-rate pricing and our estimates are free, so you know what you are paying before work begins.
Can you come the same day?
Same-day service is available for broken springs and stuck doors. If a cable problem has left your door stuck, call us and we will tell you what we can do.
My door got stuck open at night. What should I do?
Stay clear of the door and call us. After hours, leave a message about the problem and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We are closed on major holidays.
Should I repair the door or replace it?
If the door is in good shape and only the cable failed, repair usually makes sense. If panels are damaged or the door has repeated problems, we will go over replacement with you and give you a free estimate.
Schedule your garage door cable repair
Call (857) 420-4277 or send us a message. Tell us your town and what the door is doing, and we will get back to you with the next step.
Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7:45 AM–8 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
275 Grove Street Suite 2-400 Newton Massachusetts 02466