Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

Alta ZIP code covered: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Sierra Brooks 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.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS). Sierra Brooks is at about 5,169 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.

About Alta

Alta is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Placer County. About 652 people live in the 2.4 square miles of Alta (around 274 per square mile). There are 4 places in the United States named Alta; this one is in Placer County.

Homes in Alta

Alta has about 371 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1982. 95% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 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.

Alta in relation to Sierra Brooks

Alta lies about 43 miles southwest of Sierra Brooks 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. Sierra Brooks is in Sierra County and Alta is in Placer County. Among the 37 places this site lists, Alta is number 27 by distance from Sierra Brooks. Between Sierra Brooks and Alta the map shows Sierraville. The places on this site's list closest to Sierra Brooks are Loyalton, Sierraville, Iron Horse, and Beckwourth.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door services for Alta

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

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.

Places near Alta

Other places near Alta that also have 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
• Olympic Valley 32 mi
• Graeagle 38 mi

We serve Alta: our technicians' service range around Sierra Brooks is up to about two hours, timing for a visit depends on the day and the address, and the exact price is confirmed before work starts.

The Alta page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Alta page.