A sectional door that runs out of alignment usually points to more than one issue. Our team recently completed a sectional door repair in Parkdale after the homeowner noticed their door pulling to one side. First, we inspected the tracks and rollers to find the source of the drift. Then, a closer look revealed frayed cables on both sides, an issue the owner had not spotted.
Parkdale sits along the bay between Mentone and Mordialloc. Coastal humidity from Port Phillip Bay takes a toll on garage door components over time. Salt-laden air speeds up cable wear on bayside homes. As a result, misalignment often shows up alongside cable damage in this part of Melbourne.
Once we realigned the door back to its proper track position, we turned our attention to the cables. Both sides showed clear fraying near the drum, a safety risk that could not wait. For that reason, we replaced both cables rather than only the worst one. In addition, matching pairs keep tension even across the door and reduce future alignment problems.
After fitting the new cables, we rebalanced the door and checked the springs, rollers, and hinges for wear. Everything else tested within safe limits. Finally, we ran the door through several full cycles to confirm smooth, even travel.