Same-Day Service • $250–$290 • No Weekend Fees
Garage Door Cable Repair — Edmonton
Garage door hanging crooked or stuck halfway? A frayed or snapped cable is the likely cause. Cables work alongside your springs to lift and lower the door safely — when one fails, the door becomes dangerous to operate.
What Cables Do and How They Fail
Garage door cables are braided steel wire ropes wound around drums at the top of the door and attached to the bottom brackets. When your springs unwind, the cables transfer that energy to lift the door evenly on both sides. Each cable handles roughly 75-125 lbs of tension every single cycle.
In Edmonton, cables corrode faster than in most Canadian cities. Our freeze-thaw cycles push moisture into the braided steel strands, where it rusts from the inside out. You won't always see the damage until the cable snaps. Road salt tracked in from your tires adds to the corrosion. We see cable failures spike every spring after the worst of winter is over.
Signs Your Cables Need Replacing
If you spot any of these, stop using the door and call for service.
Immediate Signs (Cable Has Snapped)
- -Door hangs crooked — one side is lower than the other
- -Loose cable hanging from the drum or coiled on the floor
- -Door jams partway open or won't close straight
- -Grinding or scraping noises as the door tries to move
Warning Signs (Schedule Service Soon)
- !Visible fraying — individual wire strands poking out
- !Rust or discoloration on the cable surface
- !Cable looks kinked, bent, or has a thin spot
- !Door wobbles or hesitates during travel
Cable Replacement Pricing — Edmonton (2026)
No emergency fees. No weekend surcharges. Price confirmed before work begins.
| Service | Price (+ GST) | Same-Day✓ | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torsion Spring Replacement (pair) | $380–$480 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Standard Pair (Yellow – .207 wire) | $380 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Standard Cable Replacement (pair) | $250–$290 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM2220L Chain Drive 3/4 hp (7ft rail) | $780 + GST | 1 Year | |
| New Remote (with maintenance & inspection) | $160 + GST | 1 Year | |
| All Rollers Replacement | $220 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Weather Stripping – Single Door (White) | $220 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Maintenance & Inspection | $120–$180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Single Car Garage Door (8×7 or 9×7) – Insulated, white | $2195 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Cable Replacement (pair) | $250–$290 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Standard Pair (.218, .225, .234, .243, .250) | $460 + GST | 1 Year | |
| 10-Foot High Door Cables | $340 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM2220L Chain Drive 3/4 hp (8ft rail) | $820 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Wireless Keypad (with maintenance & inspection) | $180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Individual Roller/Hinge/Top Fixture | $20 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Weather Stripping – Double Door (White) | $260 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Remote Reprogramming | $120–$180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Double Car Garage Door (16×7) – Insulated, white | $2695 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Garage Door Opener (installed) | $780–$1890 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Standard Pair (Blue – .262 wire) | $480 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Torquemaster System Conversion | $580 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM6580L Ultra-Quiet Belt 1hp (7ft rail) | $980 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Safety Sensors (with maintenance & inspection) | $180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Operator Bracket Repair | $180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Weather Stripping – Single Door (Colored) | $260 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Sensors Adjustment | $120–$180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Double Car Garage Door (16×8) – Insulated, white | $2995 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Safety Sensors Replacement | $180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Heavy-Duty (.273 wire – Orange) | $580 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Extension Spring Conversion | $680 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM6580L Ultra-Quiet Belt 1hp (8ft rail) | $1020 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Wall Button (wired) | $180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Strut Installation | $280–$320 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Weather Stripping – Double Door (Colored) | $320 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Minor Repair (no new parts) | $120–$180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Add Factory Paint (custom color) | $500 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Roller Replacement (Standard 7/8ft door) | $220 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Heavy-Duty (.283 wire – Light Blue) | $680 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Premium Cables + Bottom Brackets + Rollers Set* | $380 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM6580L Ultra-Quiet Belt 1hp (10ft rail) | $1120 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Smart Control / Multi-Function Wall Button | $250 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Tracks Replacement (both) | $380 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Bottom Seal – Single Door | $180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Spring/Cable/Opener Adjustment | $180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Add Windows | $500 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Weatherstripping Replacement | $220–$260 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Single Spring (on single-spring system) | $280 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM6690L Ultra-Quiet Belt 1-1/4hp (7ft) | $1180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Wireless Wall Button (885LM) | $250 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Track Replacement (single) | $220 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Bottom Seal – Double Door | $200 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Bottom Seal Replacement | $180–$340 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Single Spring (on 3-spring system) | $320 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM6690L Ultra-Quiet Belt 1-1/4hp (8ft) | $1220 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Battery Backup (replacing malfunctioning battery) | $280 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Bottom Seal – 18-Foot Door | $220 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Maintenance & Inspection | $120–$180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| 3 Springs (on 3-spring system) | $780 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM6690L Ultra-Quiet Belt 1-1/4hp (10ft) | $1320 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Belt/Chain Rail Replacement Only (7ft) | $280 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Bottom Seal with Retainer – Single | $265 + GST | 1 Year | |
| 4 Springs (on 4-spring system) | $1040 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM4690L Heavy-Duty Chain (7ft rail) | $1480 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Belt/Chain Rail Replacement Only (8ft) | $320 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Bottom Seal with Retainer – Double | $285 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Premium Quality Springs (pair)* | $680 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM4690L Heavy-Duty Chain (8ft rail) | $1520 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Automatic Slide Lock (for jackshaft opener) | $320 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Bottom Seal with Retainer – 18-Foot Door | $340 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Torquemaster Conversion (Wayne Dalton) | $580 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM4690L Heavy-Duty Chain (10ft rail) | $1620 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Install Customer's Opener (Chamberlain/Craftsman) | $290 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Spring Clamp Installation (temporary) | $180 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM98022 Wall-Mount Jackshaft | $1280 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Install Customer's Opener (bare install) | $390 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Custom Spring Measurement | $120 + GST | 1 Year | |
| LM98032 Heavy-Duty Jackshaft | $1890 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Install Customer's Jackshaft Opener | $320 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Install Customer's Jackshaft (bare install) | $420 + GST | 1 Year | |
| Install Customer's Sensors Only | $160 + GST | 1 Year |
How We Replace Your Cables
A straightforward repair — usually completed in under an hour.
Inspect & Quote
Technician arrives within 2 hours and inspects the full cable system — drums, bottom brackets, springs, and tracks. You get a firm price before any work starts.
Replace Both Cables
We release spring tension safely, remove the old cables from the drums and bottom brackets, then install new galvanized steel cables matched to your door's weight and height.
Test & Adjust
Cables are wound onto the drums with proper tension, door travel is tested for smooth and even operation, and all hardware is lubricated. Your 1-year warranty is documented on-site.
Service Area — All Edmonton
Edmonton & Surrounding
All Edmonton neighbourhoods including: Windermere, Summerside, Cavanagh, Ellerslie, Terwillegar, Riverbend, Mill Woods, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan
Office Location
6325 Gateway Blvd NW #160, Edmonton, AB T6H 5H6
Phone: (825) 901-9596
Frequently Asked Questions — Cable Repair
Standard cable replacement costs $250 + GST for a pair. Heavy-duty cables for oversized or insulated doors run $290 + GST. Both prices include parts, labour, and a 1-year warranty. No extra charges for evenings or weekends.
Cables fail from normal wear, corrosion (Edmonton's road salt and moisture speed this up), a broken spring putting sudden load on the cable, or friction from misaligned drums. Rust is the most common cause we see — the freeze-thaw cycle lets moisture into the braided strands where it corrodes from the inside out.
No. A snapped cable means the door is unbalanced and can fall on one side or jam in the tracks. Operating it risks bending the door panels, damaging the tracks, or injuring someone. Use your side door and call us for same-day repair.
Always both. Cables wear at the same rate. If one has snapped or is frayed, the other is close behind. Replacing both costs the same in labour and prevents a second service call within weeks.
In Edmonton, cables typically last 7-12 years depending on use and maintenance. Regular lubrication and keeping your garage dry extends their life. Our winters speed up corrosion, so we recommend inspecting cables annually once they pass the 5-year mark.
Cable Snapped? We Fix It the Same Day.
Same-Day Service • No Weekend Fees • Price Confirmed Before Work Begins