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 Shingle Springs 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. 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.

On the map near Alta

Nearby places on the map 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.

Elevation and setting

The center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Shingle Springs is at about 1,546 feet, which puts Alta about 2,250 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Housing in Alta

Alta has about 371 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1982 or earlier; 42% were built before 1980. 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 Shingle Springs

Alta lies about 39 miles north of Shingle Springs 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. Shingle Springs is in El Dorado County and Alta is in Placer County. Among the 178 places this site lists, Alta is number 104 by distance from Shingle Springs. Between Shingle Springs and Alta the map shows Coloma, Lotus, Greenwood, and Foresthill. Nearest to Shingle Springs on this site's list: Cameron Park, Rescue, El Dorado, and Diamond Springs.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door services for Alta

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

Around Alta

Places close to Alta with 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
• Camptonville 21 mi
• Greenwood 22 mi

We serve Alta: our technicians' service range around Shingle Springs 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.