Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

Service area ZIP code for Alta: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Rio Oso 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 Rio Oso

Alta lies about 43 miles northeast of Rio Oso 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. A county line separates the two: Rio Oso is in Sutter County, Alta is in Placer County. Of the 174 places on this site's list, Alta ranks 130th in distance from Rio Oso. Between Rio Oso and Alta the map shows Wheatland, Sheridan, and Alta Sierra. The places on this site's list closest to Rio Oso are Trowbridge, Plumas Lake, East Nicolaus, and Nicolaus.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

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. Roseville, a city of about 163,304, is the closest larger city: about 42 miles southwest of Alta.

On the map near 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.

Housing 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.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS). Rio Oso is at about 44 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.

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
• Lake of the Pines 19 mi
• Meadow Vista 20 mi
• North San Juan 20 mi

Repairs available in Alta

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

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.

For more about Alta, see the Alta page of our website.