Garage Door Drum Replacement | Steward Garage Door Service

Drum Replacement in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

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Steward garage door cable drum replacement — matched pairs sized to your door
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What's Included

Cable removal, matched-pair drum replacement sized to your door height, cable re-seating on the new drums, tension reset, and a full balance and cycle test. Typically finished in about 90 minutes.

Same-Day Service

Same-day service across DFW.

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Industry-Leading Warranty

Workmanship warranty on every job.

We Promise To Provide You The Best Cable Drum Replacement in Dallas–Fort Worth, TX Quickly And At A Fair Price.

Steward stocks every common cable drum size for residential doors — from standard 7-foot doors up to 8- and 10-foot doors with high-lift or vertical-lift systems. You can count on the technicians at Steward for exceptional service and quality craftsmanship.

Our team sizes drums correctly so cables track properly and the door lifts level. Call us today or schedule your appointment online. Every visit comes with upfront pricing, a workmanship warranty, and a door that runs even when we leave.

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Proudly serving Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Flower Mound, Frisco, Plano, and all of Dallas–Fort Worth, TX with professional drum replacement and garage door service. Our local team of experts and staff means we understand your specific needs and challenges — because we are your neighbors.

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FAQ

Cable Drum Replacement Questions

How much does drum replacement cost?
A matched pair of cable drums installed in DFW typically runs $200–$400 depending on door height and lift style. High-lift and vertical-lift setups are on the higher end.
How do I know if the drum is the problem, not the cable?
If a new cable slips off within days or the door tilts even with new cables, the drum is the issue — usually a worn groove or wrong-size drum. We check both when we're on-site.
Do drums need to be replaced in pairs?
Yes. Mismatched drums mean the two sides wind at different rates — the door tilts, cables strain, and one side wears fast. Always a matched pair.
How long does drum replacement take?
A matched-pair drum replacement is usually done in about 90 minutes and is typically a same-day repair.
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Our Specialty

Properly Sized Cable Drums

Steward sizes drums correctly for your door's height and lift style — the difference between a door that tracks true and one with chronic cable problems.

Signs Your Drums Need Replacing

Bad drums show up as cable problems that don't stay fixed. If a new cable is off again in a week, look at the drum.

  • Cable slips off the drum repeatedlyThe drum groove is worn or the drum is the wrong diameter for the door height.
  • Uneven door travelOne drum is winding faster than the other — usually mis-matched or worn drum flanges.
  • Visible wear on the drum grooveOnce the groove flattens, the cable rides up and off. Time for a new drum.
  • Door tilts to one side when openingOne drum has slipped on the torsion shaft or the drums aren't matched.
  • Wrong-size drums from a previous installChronic cable issues often trace back to drums installed for a different door.
Rule of thumbDrums are matched to door height. Wrong-size drums cause chronic cable issues that no amount of cable swaps will fix.
What You Get

Matched Cable Drums, Correctly Sized

We install matched-pair cable drums sized to your door's height and lift style — standard-lift, high-lift, or vertical-lift.

  • Matched pairs, correct diameterBoth drums replaced together in the correct diameter for your door height. Never mixed.
  • Cable groove designed for the loadGroove profile matches the cable gauge so the cable seats cleanly, cycle after cycle.
  • Set-screw torqued to specDrums locked to the torsion shaft at the correct torque so they can't slip mid-cycle.
Every drum replacement includes a free 50-point safety inspection.Springs, cables, opener, tracks, sensors, door balance, and more — checked and reported before we leave.
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