Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

Service area ZIP code for Alta: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from East Nicolaus 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.

Alta in relation to East Nicolaus

Alta lies about 45 miles northeast of East Nicolaus 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. East Nicolaus is in Sutter County and Alta is in Placer County. Among the 178 places this site lists, Alta is number 131 by distance from East Nicolaus. Between East Nicolaus and Alta the map shows Sheridan and Alta Sierra. The places on this site's list closest to East Nicolaus are Nicolaus, Trowbridge, Rio Oso, and Plumas Lake.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Homes in Alta

Alta has about 371 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1982 or earlier. 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.

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.

Around Alta

Next to and around Alta you will find 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.

Places near Alta

Other places near Alta that also have a page on this site:

• Dutch Flat 2 mi
• Gold Run 5 mi
• Washington 10 mi
• Colfax 12 mi
• Nevada City 13 mi
• Grass Valley 14 mi
• Foresthill 15 mi
• Camptonville 21 mi
• Lake Wildwood 21 mi
• Garden Valley 24 mi

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS). East Nicolaus is at about 42 feet, which puts Alta about 3,750 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Repairs available in Alta

Alta calls cover off-track doors, new garage doors, opener repair, snapped cables, and emergency repair. See our pricing page for starting prices; the exact total is confirmed before work begins.

Garage door repairs for Alta addresses range from a single roller or cable to a full spring replacement; call dispatch for timing at your address.

Prefer the Alta pages themselves? Go to the Alta page of our website.