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 South Oroville 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.

Around Alta

Next to and around Alta you will find Dutch Flat.

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

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. The name Alta is shared by 4 places across the country. This is the one in Placer County. Roseville, a city of about 163,304, is the closest larger city: about 42 miles southwest of Alta.

Alta in relation to South Oroville

By straight-line distance Alta is about 44 miles southeast of South Oroville. The road is longer than the straight line, and our technicians' service range here is up to about two hours, so call for timing at your address. Alta belongs to Placer County, while South Oroville is in Butte County. Among the 120 places this site lists, Alta is number 72 by distance from South Oroville. Between South Oroville and Alta the map shows Rackerby, Oregon House, Dobbins, and Nevada City. The places on this site's list closest to South Oroville are Oroville, Palermo, Oroville East, and Thermalito.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Elevation and setting

The center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). South Oroville is at about 278 feet, which puts Alta about 3,500 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

The houses of Alta

Census estimates count 371 housing units in Alta. Half the homes date from 1982 or earlier; 42% were built before 1980. 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.

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
• Alta Sierra 15 mi
• Camptonville 21 mi
• Georgetown 21 mi
• Cool 24 mi

Repairs available in Alta

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

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.