Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

We take garage door repair calls in this Alta ZIP code: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Gold Mountain 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.

From Gold Mountain to Alta

Alta lies about 41 miles south of Gold Mountain as the crow flies. Drive time depends on the roads and the hour; our technicians' service range is up to about two hours, so call for timing. Alta belongs to Placer County, while Gold Mountain is in Plumas County. Among the 39 places this site lists, Alta is number 26 by distance from Gold Mountain. Between Gold Mountain and Alta the map shows Sierra City. The places on this site's list closest to Gold Mountain are Mabie, Iron Horse, Clio, and Delleker.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

About Alta

Alta is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Placer County. The area of Alta is about 2.4 square miles; its population is about 652, or 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.

On the map near 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.

The houses of Alta

Alta has about 371 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1982. About 92 in 100 occupied homes in Alta are lived in by their owners. 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.

Alta at 3,796 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS). Gold Mountain is at about 5,337 feet, which puts Alta about 1,550 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Around Alta

Places close to Alta with a page on this site:

• North San Juan 20 mi
• Camptonville 21 mi
• Downieville 25 mi
• Sierra City 26 mi
• Olympic Valley 32 mi
• Truckee 34 mi
• Sierraville 34 mi
• Tahoe City 35 mi
• Dollar Point 37 mi
• Graeagle 38 mi

Garage door services for Alta

Typical garage door jobs for Alta include opener repair, off-track doors, new garage doors, broken spring replacement, and emergency repair. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices, with the exact figure confirmed up front.

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.