Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

Alta ZIP code covered: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Verdi 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 Verdi

By straight-line distance Alta is about 47 miles southwest of Verdi. 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 Verdi is in Sierra County. Among the 32 places this site lists, Alta is number 27 by distance from Verdi. Nearest to Verdi on this site's list: Sierra Brooks, Truckee, Loyalton, and Sierraville.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

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. 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.

Schools in and around 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.

Housing in Alta

Alta has about 371 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1982, and 42% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 95% of Alta's homes. 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.

Elevation and setting

The center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Verdi is at about 5,487 feet, which puts Alta about 1,700 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

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
• Sierra City 26 mi
• Olympic Valley 32 mi
• Sierraville 34 mi
• Dollar Point 37 mi
• Cedar Flat 38 mi

Garage door services for Alta

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

If your Alta garage door will not open, close or stay on its track, call dispatch: timing for Alta depends on the address, and the price is confirmed before work.

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