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Garage Door Repair in Kensington, CA
Garage door trouble in Kensington, Contra Costa County? Kensington is about 36 miles north of Palo Alto, inside the service range of up to about two hours that our technicians cover around Palo Alto. Call, and we will talk through the timing for your address; the exact price is confirmed before work starts.
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Call (650) 684-8842ZIP codes in Kensington
ZIP codes we serve in Kensington: 94707 and 94708.
| ZIP | From Palo Alto | Residents | Median home built | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94707 | 35 mi N | 12,596 | 1938 | 86% |
| 94708 | 36 mi N | 11,810 | 1946 | 86% |
Distances are straight-line from Palo Alto 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 Kensington: those whose USPS city name is Kensington (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Kensington (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 Kensington
Kensington is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Contra Costa County. The area of Kensington is about 1.0 square miles; its population is about 5,309, or 5,530 per square mile. Berkeley, a city of about 121,749, is the closest larger city: about 3 miles south of Kensington.
The houses of Kensington
Kensington has about 2,238 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. Half the homes date from 1946 or earlier; 97% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 94% of Kensington's homes. About 85 in 100 occupied homes in Kensington are lived in by their owners. 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 Kensington.
Elevation and setting
The center of Kensington is about 321 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Palo Alto is at about 156 feet, which puts Kensington about 150 feet higher.
Around Kensington
Nearby places on the map include Thousand Oaks, Cragmont, University Village, Albany, and East Richmond Heights.
Green spaces in and around Kensington: Great Stoneface Park, Huber Park, Memorial Park, and Dorothy Bolte Park.
Museums and attractions in and around Kensington: Blake Garden and Little Farm.
Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Kensington city guide.
From Palo Alto to Kensington
Measured in a straight line, Kensington is about 36 miles north of Palo Alto. That is a map figure, not a drive time. Our technicians' service range around Palo Alto is up to about two hours; call for timing at your address. Palo Alto is in Santa Clara County and Kensington is in Contra Costa County. Of the 220 places on this site's list, Kensington ranks 116th in distance from Palo Alto. Between Palo Alto and Kensington the map shows Redwood City, Alameda, and Oakland. Nearest to Palo Alto on this site's list: Los Altos Hills, Stanford, Ladera, and Los Altos.
| Side by side | Kensington | Palo Alto |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,309 | 67,901 |
| Area (square miles) | 1.0 | 24 |
| Residents per square mile | 5,530 | 2,823 |
| Median home built | 1946 | 1962 |
| Single-family detached homes | 94% | 56% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85% | 56% |
| Elevation (feet) | 321 | 156 |
Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.
Around Kensington
Places close to Kensington with a page on this site:
- El Cerrito 1 mi
- Albany 2 mi
- Berkeley 3 mi
- East Richmond Heights 3 mi
- Emeryville 5 mi
- Rollingwood 5 mi
- North Richmond 6 mi
- Piedmont 6 mi
- Rodeo 9 mi
Garage door services for Kensington
Typical garage door jobs for Kensington include new garage doors, opener repair, off-track doors, broken spring replacement, and snapped cables. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices, with the exact figure confirmed up front.
Garage door repairs for Kensington addresses range from a single roller or cable to a full spring replacement; call dispatch for timing at your address.
The Kensington page of our website has its own pages and starting prices: visit the Kensington page.
Address and phone
Address:
4039 Transport St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: (650) 684-8842
Hours: 7 days a week, 6 AM to 11 PM. Emergency service outside those hours.
Contractor licence: CSLB #1034050