Garage Door Repair in South Lake Tahoe, CA

ZIP codes in South Lake Tahoe

ZIP codes we serve in South Lake Tahoe: 96150 and 96155.

Distances are straight-line from Buckhorn 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 South Lake Tahoe: those whose USPS city name is South Lake Tahoe (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps South Lake Tahoe (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.

Elevation and setting

The center of South Lake Tahoe is about 6,260 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Buckhorn is at about 3,274 feet, which puts South Lake Tahoe about 3,000 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

About South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is a city in El Dorado County. The area of South Lake Tahoe is about 10 square miles; its population is about 21,346, or 2,120 per square mile.

The houses of South Lake Tahoe

Census estimates count 16,275 housing units in South Lake Tahoe. Half the homes date from 1972 or earlier. 63% of the housing is single-family detached houses. 44% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for South Lake Tahoe.

Buckhorn and South Lake Tahoe on the map

South Lake Tahoe lies about 44 miles northeast of Buckhorn 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. South Lake Tahoe belongs to El Dorado County, while Buckhorn is in Amador County. Of the 138 places on this site's list, South Lake Tahoe ranks 93rd in distance from Buckhorn. Buckhorn uses area code 209 and South Lake Tahoe uses 530. Nearest to Buckhorn on this site's list: Amador Pines, Pioneer, West Point, and Red Corral.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door services for South Lake Tahoe

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

Places in and around South Lake Tahoe

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around South Lake Tahoe include Johnson Acres, Tahoe Sierra, Highland Woods, American Legion Tract, Al Tahoe, and Meyers.

Public schools near the center of South Lake Tahoe include South Tahoe Middle, Blue Ridge, Elevated Digital Learning Academy, and Tahoe Valley Elementary.

Hospitals with emergency rooms in or next to South Lake Tahoe include Barton Memorial Hospital.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the South Lake Tahoe city guide.

Around South Lake Tahoe

Places close to South Lake Tahoe with a page on this site:

• Meyers 7 mi
• Mesa Vista 13 mi
• Alpine Village 14 mi
• Kirkwood 17 mi
• Markleeville 19 mi
• Pollock Pines 35 mi
• Georgetown 46 mi
• Garden Valley 47 mi
• Red Corral 49 mi

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

For more about South Lake Tahoe, see the South Lake Tahoe page of our website.