Laval & Greater Montreal
Broken Garage Door Cable Repair in Laval & Greater Montreal
Snapped, frayed or derailed lift cables replaced and re-spooled, with the drums and bearings checked at the same time.
What we do
Garage Door Cable Repair in Greater Montreal
Lift cables transfer the spring's force to the bottom of the door. They are steel, they run over drums at the top corners, and they are the part most affected by moisture and road salt.
A cable that has come off its drum leaves the door hanging crooked. Running the opener at that point drags the door against the track and usually damages the top sections.
What the job includes
- Replace snapped or frayed lift cables in pairs
- Re-spool and re-tension both drums so the door hangs level
- Inspect drums, bearings and the centre bracket for wear
- Check spring tension, since cable failures often follow a spring problem
- Re-align the door in the tracks and re-test the opener
Common problems
What usually goes wrong
These are the failures we are actually called out for, and what each one usually means.
One side of the door is higher than the other
A cable has come off its drum or stretched. The door is binding in the track and should not be operated.
Fraying near the bottom bracket
Meltwater and salt collect at the bottom of the door. That is where cables corrode and start shedding strands.
A cable snapped right after a spring broke
When a spring lets go, the sudden load shift often takes a cable with it. Both are replaced together.
Our process
How the job runs
- 1
Step 1
Contact AAL Garage Doors and describe what the door is doing.
- 2
Step 2
A technician diagnoses the door, opener and hardware on site.
- 3
Step 3
We explain what is wrong, what it takes to fix it and what it costs.
- 4
Step 4
We complete the work with parts sized for your door.
- 5
Step 5
We balance, cycle and safety-test the whole system before leaving.
Why AAL
Why homeowners call us back
- Cables replaced in pairs and correctly tensioned
- Drums, bearings and springs checked at the same visit
- Door re-aligned and re-tested, not just re-threaded
Fastest diagnosis
Send a photo of the problem
A picture of the spring above your door, the opener unit, or the way the door is sitting tells us more in ten seconds than a phone call does in ten minutes. Send one and you get a real assessment — including when the fix is something you can do yourself.
- The spring bar above the door
- The opener unit and its model label
- How the door sits when it stops
- Any frayed cable near the bottom bracket
Ready when you are
Attach photos straight to the quote form, or send them over WhatsApp if that is easier.
Reviews
Garage Door Cable Repair — what customers say
Jobs like yours, across Laval, Montreal and the surrounding suburbs.
“Cable snapped and the door was hanging crooked. I was told not to touch it and they were right — the other cable was carrying everything. Replaced both cables, re-spooled the drums, re-balanced the door. Clear pricing before starting.”
Éric G.
Brossard · February 2026
“Spring went on a Sunday morning with the car locked inside and my wife needed to be at work. Sent a photo over WhatsApp, got a straight answer on what it was and what it would cost before anyone drove out. Both springs replaced and the door is quieter than it has been in years.”
Marc-André L.
Chomedey, Laval · February 2026
“Two other companies told me the whole door needed replacing. These guys came out, found a bent track and worn rollers, fixed both, and charged a fraction of what I was quoted elsewhere. Honest is the word I would use.”
Sylvie T.
Sainte-Dorothée, Laval · January 2026
Service areas
Garage Door Cable Repair across Greater Montreal
We provide garage door cable repair across every area below. Each has its own page with local detail — the housing stock, the failure patterns and what to expect in that specific area.
Pricing
What actually drives the price
No two garage door jobs price the same, and any company quoting you a firm number before seeing the door is guessing. Here is what changes the figure — you get the real one after the diagnosis, before any work starts.
| Job | What moves the price | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Torsion spring replacement | Door weight and height, single vs matched pair, spring cycle rating | Always replaced in pairs on a two-spring door so balance is kept. |
| Cable replacement | Whether drums need re-spooling, condition of the bottom brackets | Usually paired with a balance check, since a snapped cable means the door ran uneven. |
| Opener repair | Gear kit vs logic board vs sensors, brand and age of unit | A stripped nylon gear is a repair. A failed board on a 15-year-old unit often is not worth it. |
| Opener replacement | Chain, belt or wall-mount; horsepower for door weight; accessories | Belt drive is worth it when there is a bedroom above the garage. |
| Panel / section replacement | Availability of a matching section, insulated vs non-insulated | Has to be ordered to match — this is the one job that is rarely same-visit. |
| Full door replacement | Size, insulation R-value, window inserts, new tracks and hardware | Includes correctly sized springs and a re-set opener, not just the door. |
Fastest way to a real number: send a photo of the door, the spring above it, or the opener unit. WhatsApp is usually quickest — you often get an assessment back before a technician is dispatched.
FAQ
Garage Door Cable Repair questions
Can I use the door with one broken cable?
No. The door is unbalanced and binding, and the remaining cable is carrying an uneven load. Leave the door closed and disengage the opener if it is safe to do so.
Why did the cable come off the drum?
Most often because the door hit an obstruction, the track was out of alignment, or the spring lost tension and let the cable go slack enough to jump the groove.
Should both cables be replaced?
Yes. They have the same age and exposure, and matching cable lengths are what keep the door level.
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Need Garage Door Cable Repair?
Send a photo of the problem and we will tell you what it actually needs — often before a technician is dispatched.
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