Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

ZIP code we serve in Alta: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Beckwourth to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Alta: those whose USPS city name is Alta (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Alta (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

About Alta

Alta is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Placer County. Alta covers about 2.4 square miles and has about 652 residents, roughly 274 per square mile. There are 4 places in the United States named Alta; this one is in Placer County. Roseville, a city of about 163,304, is the closest larger city: about 42 miles southwest of Alta.

The houses of Alta

Census estimates count 371 housing units in Alta. The median home was built in 1982. Single-family detached houses make up 95% of Alta's homes. 92% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Garage door springs and cables wear with every cycle whatever the age of the house, so age is only one guide to when service is due.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Alta.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS). Beckwourth is at about 5,167 feet, which puts Alta about 1,350 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Around Alta

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around Alta include Dutch Flat.

Public schools near the center of Alta include Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Alta city guide.

Beckwourth and Alta on the map

Measured in a straight line, Alta is about 48 miles southwest of Beckwourth. That is a map figure, not a drive time. Our technicians' service range is up to about two hours; call for timing at your address. Beckwourth is in Plumas County and Alta is in Placer County. Of the 41 places on this site's list, Alta ranks 35th in distance from Beckwourth. Between Beckwourth and Alta the map shows Sierra City. Nearest to Beckwourth on this site's list: Lake Davis, Portola, Delleker, and Iron Horse.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Around Alta

Places close to Alta with a page on this site:

• Dutch Flat 2 mi
• Gold Run 5 mi
• North San Juan 20 mi
• Camptonville 21 mi
• Downieville 25 mi
• Sierra City 26 mi
• Tahoe City 35 mi
• Cedar Flat 38 mi

What we fix in Alta

In Alta we handle broken spring replacement, off-track doors, opener repair, new garage doors, and snapped cables. The exact price is confirmed before work starts, and our pricing page explains what each job starts at.

Whether you search for garage door repair in Alta or for a spring replacement near it, the call goes to the same dispatch line, which gives you the timing for your address.

For more about Alta, see the Alta page of our website.