Garage Door Repair in Alta, CA

ZIP code in Alta

Service area ZIP code for Alta: 95701.

Distances are straight-line from Rocklin 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.

From Rocklin to Alta

Alta lies about 37 miles northeast of Rocklin 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. Rocklin and Alta are both in Placer County. Among the 186 places this site lists, Alta is number 100 by distance from Rocklin. Within Placer County it is number 16 of 16 places on the list. On a map, North Auburn, Meadow Vista, Applegate, and Colfax sit roughly between Rocklin and Alta. The places on this site's list closest to Rocklin are Loomis, Roseville, Penryn, and Lincoln.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The houses of 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. 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.

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. There are 4 places in the United States named Alta; this one is in Placer County.

Places in and around Alta

Next to and around Alta you will find 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.

Close to Alta

These places sit nearest Alta and also have 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
• Meadow Vista 20 mi
• Cool 24 mi

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of Alta is about 3,796 feet above sea level (USGS). Rocklin is at about 379 feet, which puts Alta about 3,400 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Repairs available in Alta

Alta calls cover off-track doors, opener repair, snapped cables, new garage doors, and emergency 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.

Prefer the Alta pages themselves? Go to the Alta page of our website.