A crooked door or loose cable
A frayed or loose cable, damaged spring or roller off its track can leave one side of the door lower than the other. Do not push the door straight or try to put the cable back. The door can shift unexpectedly.
Garage door cable, roller and track repair in Boston and the South Shore
Repairs for crooked doors, damaged cables, worn rollers and bent tracks.
When the door moves unevenly
Bolton repairs garage door cables and tracks in Boston and the South Shore. If your door hangs crooked, scrapes or moves roughly, we can check the cables, rollers and tracks.
Scraping, rattling and rough movement
Worn rollers, hinges and track damage can cause noise or rough movement. Tell us whether the noise happens in one spot or throughout the opening or closing cycle. That can help us locate the problem.
Keep the opening clear
Stop using a door that tilts, jerks or catches until it has been checked. Keep people and vehicles clear. Forcing it can cause more damage or dislodge hardware.
Checking for related damage
Let us know if the problem followed an impact or appeared during normal use. A cable or track fault can affect other parts of the door.
Cables and springs
Lift cables connect the spring system to the door. When a cable breaks or comes loose, we check the springs and cable attachment points for related damage.
Rollers, tracks and panels
Rollers travel along the tracks as the door opens and closes. Bent tracks, loose supports or worn rollers can interrupt that movement. Lubrication will not fix a bent track or broken cable.
After an impact, nearby panels and hinges need checking too. If several panels are badly damaged, a new door may be a better option.
Related repairs and replacement
Customer reviews
“I called them for a quote to replace my door. I spoke to Mark who came out the next day. Figured my door needed to be replaced as it opened poorly since I bought my house, but nope. He was able to repair the track on site and save my door. They were my 3rd quote, but will be my go-to next time! Highly recommend.”
Dan Davis
“Replaced the springs and pulleys on my garage door. Very good with communications and did a great job overall. I would highly recommend and definitely use them again in the future.”
Cate M
“Super responsive via call and text. Came out quickly for a stuck door situation. Resolved the issue completely.”
Rich Paret
Questions about this service
Can I put a garage door back on its tracks myself?
No. An off-track door can move suddenly because of its weight and the tension in the springs and cables. Keep clear and have a garage door technician check it.
Why is one side of my garage door lower?
A cable, spring or track problem can leave the door crooked. Stop using it; the position alone does not tell you which part has failed.
Do noisy rollers always need replacement?
Not always. Hinges, tracks and the opener can also make noise. We check where the sound comes from and whether the rollers are worn.
What determines the price of cable or track repair?
The damaged parts, door size and any related spring or panel damage affect the cost. Repair after an impact may involve more work than replacing a worn component.
Talk to Bolton about your door
Call about a repair or a new garage door.