Garage Door Cable Came Off the Drum – Repairs Across Essex, Kent, Greater London & Hertfordshire

If your garage door cable has come off the drum, the door will often stop working correctly or become stuck at an angle. This is a common fault across Essex, Kent, Greater London and Hertfordshire, particularly on older garage doors or doors that haven’t been serviced regularly.

When a cable comes off the drum, the door loses balance instantly. Continuing to use it can cause serious damage or lead to sudden door failure.

What Causes a Garage Door Cable to Come Off the Drum?

Garage door cables are designed to sit tightly within grooves on the drum. When something goes wrong, the cable can slip off. Common causes include:

• Worn or stretched cables

• Loose or damaged cable drums

• Door forced open or closed

• Misaligned tracks

• Previous poor-quality repairs

• Broken or weakening springs increasing tension imbalance

Homes across Essex and Kent, especially coastal and high-use areas, often experience accelerated wear on cables and drums.

Signs Your Cable Has Come Off the Drum

Typical symptoms include:

• Garage door lifting unevenly

• Door stuck at an angle

• Door jamming part way up or down

• Loose cable visible at the side of the door

• Clicking, grinding or snapping noises

If left unresolved, the cable can unravel completely.

Is It Safe to Reset the Cable Yourself?

No. Re-seating a garage door cable without specialist tools is extremely dangerous. The system is under high tension, and sudden release can cause:

• Severe injury

• Door collapse

• Further damage to drums, cables, or tracks

This repair should always be carried out by a trained professional.

Professional Garage Door Cable & Drum Repairs

We provide same-day garage door cable repairs across:

• Essex

• Kent

• Greater London

• Hertfordshire

Our service includes re-aligning the drum, replacing worn cables, rebalancing the door, and safety testing before completion.

Why Prompt Repair Is Important

Delaying repairs when a cable has come off the drum can lead to:

• Complete cable failure

• Bent tracks or damaged rollers

• Door dropping suddenly

• Increased repair costs

Fast professional attention prevents further damage and restores safe operation.

Areas We Cover

We regularly attend garage door cable and drum repairs in Basildon, Chelmsford, Braintree, Southend, Dartford, Maidstone, Bromley, Croydon, Romford, Enfield, Watford, St Albans, and surrounding towns.

Book a Garage Door Cable Repair Today

If your garage door cable has come off the drum, stop using the door and contact a professional immediately.

📞 Call now for expert garage door cable repairs across Essex, Kent, Greater London & Hertfordshire.