Garage Door Repair in Chester, CA

ZIP code in Chester

We take garage door repair calls in this Chester ZIP code: 96020.

Distances are straight-line from Butte Creek Canyon 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 Chester: those whose USPS city name is Chester (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Chester (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 houses of Chester

Chester has about 1,315 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1977, and 55% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 78% of Chester's homes. 79% 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 Chester.

About Chester

Chester is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Plumas County. The area of Chester is about 7.3 square miles; its population is about 2,271, or 312 per square mile. The name Chester is shared by 19 places across the country. This is the one in Plumas County. Chester is in area code 530.

Elevation and setting

Ground elevation at the center of Chester is about 4,529 feet above sea level (USGS). Butte Creek Canyon is at about 1,025 feet, which puts Chester about 3,500 feet higher. Above 3,000 feet, winters bring regular freezing weather; cold is hard on garage door weather seals and lubricated parts.

Chester in relation to Butte Creek Canyon

Chester lies about 46 miles northeast of Butte Creek Canyon 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. Chester belongs to Plumas County, while Butte Creek Canyon is in Butte County. Among the 78 places this site lists, Chester is number 56 by distance from Butte Creek Canyon. On a map, Stirling City sits roughly between Butte Creek Canyon and Chester. Both use area code 530. Nearest to Butte Creek Canyon on this site's list: Paradise, Chico, Butte Valley, and Magalia.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

On the map near Chester

Nearby places on the map include Lake Almanor West, Lake Almanor Country Club, Almanor, Hamilton Branch, and Prattville.

Parks in and around Chester include Dig It Meadow and Chester Park.

Schools in and around Chester include Chester Junior/Senior High and Chester Elementary.

Hospitals with emergency rooms in or next to Chester include Seneca District Hospital.

Museums and attractions in and around Chester: Chester-Lake Almanor Museum.

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

Repairs available in Chester

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

Around Chester

Places close to Chester with a page on this site:

• Lake Almanor West 5 mi
• Lake Almanor Peninsula 5 mi
• Hamilton Branch 7 mi
• Stirling City 32 mi
• Manton 34 mi
• Forest Ranch 36 mi
• Chico 49 mi
• Lake California 52 mi

Garage door repairs for Chester addresses range from a single roller or cable to a full spring replacement; call dispatch for timing at your address.

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