Lawnmower & Garden Equipment Cable Repairs
Expert Cable Repair for Lawnmowers & Garden Machinery in the Midlands
Frayed Cable? Broken Lever? We’ve Got You Covered.
Is the lawnmower not responding when you pull the lever? Does your strimmer cut out or feel unsafe? It could be a worn or broken control cable. At Midlands Lawnmower Repairs, we offer fast and affordable cable repairs for all types of small petrol garden machinery — with prices starting from £50 plus parts.
🔧 What Does Cable Repair Involve?
Control cables connect the throttle, brake, or clutch mechanisms to the engine and blade. A damaged cable can make the machine unresponsive or unsafe.
Our service includes:
- Visual inspection and fault diagnosis
- Repairing or replacing frayed, snapped, or jammed cables
- Re-tensioning and adjusting the cable for correct performance
- Testing function & safety mechanisms
- Lubricating cable sleeves and linkages
✔️ Whether it’s a stretched drive cable or a snapped throttle line, we’ll get it sorted.
🧰 What Equipment Do We Repair Cables On?
We work on all types of garden machinery:
- Lawnmowers – throttle, brake, clutch & drive cables
- Strimmers & trimmers – trigger cables and kill switches
- Hedge cutters – stop/start cable repairs
- Chainsaws – throttle and safety cable adjustments
- Ride-on mowers – brake and PTO cables
🏷️ Pricing
- Cable repairs from £50 + parts
- Full mower service (with cable tune-up) from £70 + parts
- Pickup & return available – call us to schedule
No fix, no fee. We only charge if the repair is successful.
⚠️ Common Cable Issues We Fix
✅ Handle lever not engaging
✅ The cable feels loose or stuck
✅ Throttle not responding
✅ The blade doesn’t engage or disengage
✅ The mower won’t start or stop suddenly
✅ Cable fraying or hanging out of the sheath
💡 When Should You Replace vs Repair a Cable?
Condition
✅ Minor fray near lever
✅ Fully snapped cable
✅ Jammed but unbroken
✅ Cable stretched beyond limit
Recommended Fix
✅ Repair or re-sleeve
✅ Replace
✅ Lubricate & adjust
✅ Replace
🧠 Pro Tip: Maintain Your Cables
Avoid future breakdowns by:
- Storing machines in a dry place
- Not forcing stiff levers – call us if movement becomes hard
- Having your mower serviced annually (includes cable inspection & tensioning)
- Using manufacturer-approved lubricants
FAQs – Cable Repair Service
Can you replace the cable without full service?
We can do standalone cable repairs for £50 + parts.
What if my cable is a rare part?
We have access to parts for all major UK brands. If needed, we can source or custom-fit a cable.
Do you repair electric cables too?
No. We specialize in mechanical cable repairs for petrol-powered equipment only.
Will a cable repair affect machine safety?
Not — we test all repairs and only release machines that pass complete function checks.
📞 Book a Cable Repair Today
📍 Visit or arrange collection at:
2 Mount Rd, Fairfield, Bournheath, Bromsgrove B61 9LW
📞 Call: 07428 691921
🌐 Online: midlandslawnmowerrepairs.co.uk
Fix a faulty cable today and avoid further damage or accidents. Book now.