Snapped cable? Frayed cable? Cable came off the drum? UGR replaces garage door lift cables same day in Edmonton. Both cables, balanced and tested, with a 1-year parts warranty.
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✅ Both cables replaced · $120–$130 · 1-year parts warranty
Signs Your Cable Has Failed
- Door hangs unevenly — one side dropped because that cable snapped
- Door won’t open — opener strains, motor runs, but the door doesn’t move
- Visible frayed steel strands — the cable is still intact but failing
- Cable wrapped wrong on the drum — happens after an off-track event
- Loud bang from the garage — possibly a snapped spring, possibly a snapped cable, possibly both
- Door slammed shut — cable failure can cause sudden uncontrolled descent (this is dangerous — call us before operating again)
⚠️ A snapped cable can stress the remaining cable until it also fails. Replace both cables together — that’s why our $120–$130 price is for the pair.
Cable Types We Replace
Extension Spring System Cables
Used on doors with extension springs running parallel to the horizontal tracks. The cable runs from the bottom corner bracket up to the spring assembly.
- Both cables replaced: $120
TorqueMaster System Cables
Wayne Dalton’s internal spring system uses a different cable routing. Slightly more involved replacement.
- Both cables replaced: $130
What’s Included With Cable Replacement
- Old cables removed and disposed
- New steel cables installed and routed correctly on the drums
- Door balance check — if the door doesn’t sit level when half-open, springs may also need attention
- Bottom-bracket inspection (the high-stress mounting point at the bottom corner)
- Free lubrication of all moving parts
- 90-day labour warranty · 1-year parts warranty
Why Cables Fail
- Age and corrosion — cables are steel, garages get damp, especially in winter with road salt and snow melt
- Spring imbalance — when a spring weakens, the cable bears more load than it was rated for
- Drum misalignment — cable wraps unevenly, eventually frays
- Off-track events — when a door comes off track, the cable often gets damaged or pulled off the drum
- Bottom-bracket damage — the bracket the cable attaches to can corrode or crack, fraying the cable end
FAQ
How long does cable replacement take?
30–45 minutes for a standard extension spring cable replacement. TorqueMaster takes about 60 minutes due to the internal routing.
Can I replace just one cable?
You can, but you shouldn’t. Cables wear at similar rates. If one snapped from age, the other is close behind. Our pricing reflects replacing both — that’s the safe and economical answer.
Is cable replacement dangerous?
The cables themselves aren’t under spring-level tension, but the springs are. Working near a wound spring is risky for non-professionals. Same advice as springs: leave it to a technician.
Do you carry cables on the truck?
Yes. Standard extension and TorqueMaster cables are stocked on every truck — most cable replacements are done in a single visit.
Related Services
- Garage door repair Edmonton (overview)
- Spring repair
- Off-track door repair
- Sectional door repair
- Full price list
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What Our Clients Say
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SAMPLE · Edmonton homeowner
“Spring snapped on a Saturday morning. UGR answered the phone right away, came within two hours, replaced both springs, and the door was working again before lunch. Price matched the quote — no surprises.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spring replacement · Same-day
SAMPLE · West Edmonton
“Honest assessment. They could have sold me a whole new door but explained that just the cables and a few rollers would do it for under $300. Door has been quiet ever since. Will call them again.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cable + rollers
SAMPLE · St. Albert direction
“Backed into the door, panicked. They came out same evening, free inspection, gave me both options (single panel vs. full door) with prices for each. Went with single panel — installed two weeks later, looks like new.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Panel repair
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