Replace frayed, snapped or slipped lift cables safely, with drums, pulleys and balance checked.
Lift cables carry the full weight of the door when the springs do their work. They run from the bottom corners of the door to drums or pulleys, and they fray, rust and sometimes snap. A cable that slips off its drum can leave the door crooked and jammed. Homeowners in Nashville notice them when a door hangs on one side or the cables hang loose.
We release spring tension safely, inspect both cables, the drums, pulleys and bottom brackets and replace cables in pairs. We rewind them correctly, set the door level and rebalance the springs. Frayed strands, rust and kinks tell us a cable is near the end of its life, and we explain what we see. We also check for the cause of the damage, such as a rubbing track or a misaligned drum. Cables are a small part compared with the damage they can cause when they fail, so we encourage owners to look at them once a year. If you notice frayed strands or rust near the bottom brackets, call us before the cable lets go, and we will replace both cleanly during a scheduled visit.
Cables are under heavy load. We relieve spring tension with proper tools before touching anything.
The two cables wear alike, and a new one with an old one makes the door lean.
Damaged drums chew cables and shift them. We inspect and replace them as needed.
Rubbing, rust or a bent bracket can wear out a cable early, so we look for the reason.
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BeforeAfterTension handled properly.
Both sides replaced.
Wear inspected.
Set even on both sides.
Springs rechecked.
Root cause found.
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You tell us what you want or what the door is doing, and we set an estimate visit that fits your day.
We measure the opening and the headroom, side room and back room, check the framing and note options for the door, tracks and opener.
You get a plain written scope with the door model, insulation, hardware, opener and schedule, and you approve it before anything is ordered.
The door and parts are ordered or built to your size, and we confirm the install day once they arrive.
We remove the old door, set the tracks, hang the door, balance the springs, mount the opener and test every safety feature.
We clean up, haul away the old door if you asked, walk you through the finished work and explain how to care for it.
We recommend not. The cables and springs are under heavy tension.
Broken strands, rust and kinks are signs. A cable can fail without warning.
A slipped or broken cable on one side is a common cause.
No. It is unsafe and can damage the door.
Many last several years, shorter with heavy use or moisture.
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