Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

Service area ZIP code for Alta: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Loyalton 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. The area of Alta is about 2.4 square miles; its population is about 652, or 274 per square mile.

Places in and around Alta

Next to and around Alta you will find 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.

Alta at 3,796 feet

Ground elevation at the center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS). Loyalton is at about 4,946 feet, which puts Alta about 1,150 feet lower. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

The houses of Alta

Census estimates count 371 housing units in Alta. The median home was built in 1982, and 42% of homes were built before 1980. 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.

From Loyalton to Alta

By straight-line distance Alta is about 43 miles southwest of Loyalton. 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 Loyalton is in Sierra County. Of the 40 places on this site's list, Alta ranks 29th in distance from Loyalton. On a map, Sierraville sits roughly between Loyalton and Alta. Nearest to Loyalton on this site's list: Sierra Brooks, Sierraville, Iron Horse, and Beckwourth.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Repairs available in Alta

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

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
• North San Juan 20 mi
• Camptonville 21 mi
• Downieville 25 mi
• Dollar Point 37 mi

We serve Alta: our technicians' service range around Loyalton 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.