Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

ZIP code we serve in Alta: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from South Lake Tahoe 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

The center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). South Lake Tahoe is at about 6,260 feet, which puts Alta about 2,450 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. The area of Alta is about 2.4 square miles; its population is about 652, or 274 per square mile. The name Alta is shared by 4 places across the country. This is the one in Placer County.

Homes in Alta

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

South Lake Tahoe and Alta on the map

By straight-line distance Alta is about 48 miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe. 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. A county line separates the two: South Lake Tahoe is in El Dorado County, Alta is in Placer County. Of the 47 places on this site's list, Alta ranks 28th in distance from South Lake Tahoe. Nearest to South Lake Tahoe on this site's list: Meyers, Tahoma, Mesa Vista, and Alpine Village.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door services for Alta

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

Places in and around Alta

Nearby places on the map 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.

Around Alta

Places close to Alta with a page on this site:

• Dutch Flat 2 mi
• Gold Run 5 mi
• Georgetown 21 mi
• Greenwood 22 mi
• Garden Valley 24 mi
• Cool 24 mi
• Auburn Lake Trails 25 mi
• Diamond Springs 36 mi
• Tahoma 37 mi

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.