catastrophy

[sad old git]

My up and over garage door has collapsed on me.The left hand cable has snapped and the door was left at an acute angle into the lane.I have managed to close it with a bit of juggling but can anyone tell me if this repairable or am I looking at a new a new door, I believe repair kits are available and if so can you help.Cheers.S.O.g

[Count-A-Strong]

Yes they are repairable. Look on yell.com

[TonyV]

Do you want to DIY it?

[TonyV]

lots of cable available / repair kits on ebay

[sad old git]

Hi there.Thank you for your help Count never thought of that. ...Yes TonyV I do intend to do it diy with the help of a friend so hopefully all will go well.Cheers .S.O.G

[AlBags]

There are several types. You need to know date and manufacturer/model.
You might just need a couple of cones/cables.
ebay. http://shop.ebay.co.u...d=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Follow instructions carefully, so you don't lose the tension in the spring assy.

[B00]

Did it hurt?

[sad old git]

Thank you all once again for your input. Albags it's a Henderson door but I'll need to check the model and see what is needed. To answer your question Boo, I won't know if it hurts unless I get my fingers jammed in the mechanism....Hopefully not.S.O.G

[wolf63]

Maybe B00 was asking if it hurt when it collapsed on you. My first thought was that you were lying in a heap under it and looking for some first-aid help. ;-)

Hope you get it fixed.

[sad old git]

Hello Wolf. Fortunately I was able to get out of the way before it did a onesided dive. I have since managed to juggle it back into a closed position so it can't fall on anyone else. However I still have to get it repaired and finding the right bits to fix it is becoming a nightmare ( make ,model, pre 1990/post 1990.etc).however I'll get there in the end. Thank you all again .S.O.G

[sad old git]

To..... count 123.TonyV,Albags.Boo and wolf63.For an update, garage door now repaired,no fingers lost. Thank you all for your help.S.O.G