A-1 The Clear Choice has been servicing Bay Area residents and businesses for over 27 years, offering a variety of affordable cleaning services which add to the beauty, safety and value of your home or business: Window Cleaning, Blind Cleaning, Gutter & Roof Cleaning, Gutter Guard Installation, and Pressure Washing. All work is performed by our experienced and professional crew. Our company is fully insured. We can work around your scheduling needs and offer very fair pricing. Cash, check and credit card payments accepted. Contact us for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you.
A1 fit us in at short notice, for which I am grateful. Russell Branch, who did the cleaning for us, was quick, thorough, and pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: Cleaned all windows
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Mara V.
09/2013
5.0
gutter cleaning
+ -1 more
Crew arrived on time; did a great job on the gutters; cleaned up well. I'm very pleased with the service and scheduling.
Description of Work: Gutter cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Evelyn V.
09/2013
4.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
They were $200 less expensive and were accommodating to my schedule. I have windows that can only be cleaned from the outside and they are 3 stories up on a steep hill! Arnaldo was friendly and thorough.
Description of Work: Window Cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Elaine D.
09/2013
5.0
blind cleaning, window cleaning
+ 0 more
This was an excellent experience. Stuart came very quickly to give me an estimate and we set a date. I thought his estimate was very reasonable. His two guys came exactly on time and were at my house most of the day. They were clean and extremely professional. When one of the decks didn't look 100%, they insisted on scrubbing it again to make it look perfect. The windows and screens are all placed back, which often does not happen with window washers, the decks are clean and the blinds look like new. I would DEFINITELY use this company again
Description of Work: Washed windows and skylights inside and out, cleaned blinds and washed decks
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$885
Kevin M.
09/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
They called me to estimate and schedule the appt. Reminder call before showing up. I did no have to be home to have the cleaning service. All great!
Description of Work: Cleaned exterior of all windows. 2 levels.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Debbie L.
08/2013
4.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
They did a good job and I would use them again.
Description of Work: A1 Window, Blind, & Gutter Cleaning cleaned my screens and cleaned my window inside and out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Steve T.
07/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
Very professional, thorough, and friendly!
Description of Work: Cleaned all of our windows
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
beth P.
07/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
great. he took out all screens as he went and replaced after cleaning inside and out. it took about 2.5 hours for all the windows. a fair price for a good job.
Description of Work: clean all windows inside and out = 12 windows including two big bay windows, 2 skylights, 1 french doors
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$200
Victoria G.
07/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
Service was excellent ! The window cleaner was very courteous. I have had our windows cleaned numerous times and I must say this was the best job to date. My windows have remained clean must longer than usual.
Description of Work: Window washng
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$100
Annemarie M.
06/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
It was very easy to call and reserve a convenient time. Two cleaners arrived promptly and completed the service efficiently. I will be calling them again this year.
Description of Work: Window cleaning 2 story house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Marylou M.
05/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
This was perfect. From the start all went seemlessly. Appt availability, promptness and service was great
Description of Work: Cleaned all windows inside and out. also cleaned all screens.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Janice P.
05/2013
4.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
They were very responsive in getting back to me and we set a time that the worker would be at our house that was within a few days of my request. It was a time range of 9am to 9:30. They did not show up or call during that time frame. I was just getting ready to call them at about 9:45 when they called to say that the worker had been delayed and that he wouldn't be coming to my house for another hour. This was very frustrating because I had made plans for later in the day and I had to scramble to make changes to my appointments. They should have called me as soon as they knew that the worker would be late, not after the appointment time had past. The scheduling problem aside, I did think that they did a good job on the windows and skylights. The windows were very clean inside and out when they were finished. I think that the man who washed the windows worked very hard to do a good job and he was very careful inside my home. My only issue was that the window sills which were supposed to be cleaned as part of the service didn't really look very clean when he was finished. I pointed this out to him, and he said that they were very hard to clean. He was using a thick rag that couldn't get into the corners I worked on the sills a little later and didn't find them that hard to clean, but really just needed a have a thinner rag to push into the corners to get the dirt out. I know my review sounds negative, but really I do think that this is a good company and I would use them again.
Description of Work: They washed my windows, and skylights.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
William C.
05/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
.The window cleaner, Rene Gordillo, arrived exactly on time. Cleaned all the windows and screens quickly and efficiently with absolutely no mess. He brought all his own tools and cleaning supplies. The price was for an "Angie's Special" offered by A-1, "The Clear Choice", Stuart Sugden, Owner. I would recommend Mr. Gordillo most highly.
Description of Work: Cleaned all windows and window screens in the house, inside and out, upstairs and downstairs; also cleaned all mirrors, including eight, full length, sliding glass closet door mirrors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
barbara H.
05/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
Punctual, pleasant and really excellent results.
Description of Work: Clean windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Thomas E.
05/2013
5.0
blind cleaning, gutter cleaning, window cleaning
+ 1 more
It went great. They sent one guy out and he was very efficient. He did a very good job on our windows. He was on time and did everything we asked him to do. He was terrific. He had a special tool to clean our screens so he did those too.
Description of Work: A1 Window, Blind, & Gutter Cleaning cleaned the exterior of our windows.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Julie S.
04/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
The provider was friendly from the beginning but got right to work and combined speed with a quality job. We couldn't have been more pleased. We added on the gutter cleaning and were glad to get it done.
Description of Work: Windows were cleaned inside and out. The arrival was prompt and on time, the service fast and courteous. It was all done in under two hours and we can't believe the difference it makes to the beauty to our home. We would definitely use them again and strongly recommend their services to others.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Alison W.
04/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
Two men came at the specified time and spent several hours here; everything sparkled when they left. We'd forgotten how terrific clean windows are! They were quiet, respectful, pleasant workers who did a very good job. The last people who cleaned our windows left some out, and didn't remove or clean some of the screens: these men did everything. This is the third or fourth time we've used this company and they are consistently good.
Description of Work: They cleaned every window, inside and out, along with glass railings, for a 3-story house that other companies won't do because of height issues.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
George B.
04/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
Excellent job. Would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Excellent quality work, efficient and thorough. Arrived on time. I added extra windows and got a reasonable quote on the job. All work completed in timely manner. Windows look great.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$195
John W.
04/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
Arrived 5 minutes early. Accessed the job and informed me extra costs. Completed job in about 3 hours and cleaned up any residule dirt or spills.
Description of Work: Washed all windows in house along with screens.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
John C.
03/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
They were extremely professional, did the work in a timely and efficient manner and for a very good price too. I will definitely be hiring them again for this or similar services.
Description of Work: Window cleaning inside and outside for the entire house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Maureen A.
03/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
We got an Angie's List coupon. We added additional windows to it. It went well.
Description of Work: They did window washing for us before a big event. They were very careful and professional. We haggle a bit over the price, but since they washed both inside and out, it was a good deal. We would use them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Kay J.
03/2013
5.0
blind cleaning, window cleaning
+ 0 more
After purchasing the Big Deal to clean windows at half price, it took some back and forth (via email) to get an estimate for cleaning the blinds too. This is where response time lagged, sometimes a couple of days passed before I had a response (too many people cleaning windows during "spring cleaning?"). Anyway, when Rene showed up right on time for my appointment he was very professional about ensuring that I had an accurate estimate for cleaning both my windows and my blinds. Turns out that 13 windows cleaned for half price depends on the size of the window, and even though I asked during one of my emails, my garden window cost more than a regular window. Still, the prices were still reasonable and I'm glad I went ahead with getting all of the windows and blinds clean. Rene spent all day making sure the blinds were not only clean, but dry and with minor repairs done before he left. Plus, the windows (even those on the second story) all look great. I would definitely recommend this company to friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: I had 13 windows cleaned and 8 sets of mini-blinds cleaned, about half on the first floor and the other half on the second floor of my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
Paul H.
03/2013
5.0
gutter cleaning, window cleaning
+ 0 more
The end goal of clean windows was met. Simple, quick interactions from the initial request for bid on my part through the end result of clean windows. Yes, I will call them again.
Description of Work: Large windows cleaned on a 2 story house with a western view.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Michael B.
03/2013
2.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
Not good...the office manager argued pricing for bad work.
Description of Work: The deal was 13 windows for $99 and extra for more windows at $50/hour estimated at about 7 to 8 windows per hour. I do not know anybody in a house with so few windows...so this is an immediate high-price upsell. And $50/hour is not a deal for unskilled services. Before he got started, I asked if he could remove the hard water scale from the patio doors and windows next to the pool. The answer was "Yes." The initial 13 windows, I was told, would take about three to three and a half hours, but the extra 15 would take another two hours. The whole job took about 4...so I am curious about the 'deal' since that is a full $50/hr I would have paid...not cheap. In the end I refused to pay the whole $199 because none of the hard water stains were removed...so I felt the company was lucky to get the extra $50. I will not use them again, and I would still like to find a service that can remove hard water scale,
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$149
Response from A-1 The Clear Choice
We regret the member’s dissatisfaction and understand his disappointment and frustration. We also regret any lack of clarity during our initial phone communication with him. In our phone/email correspondence the member did ask how long the 13 windows would take to complete and, not having done an on-site visit, we relayed what we believed to be an average time. Many factors impact the time it takes to clean a window: how dirty it is, its size, whether it is on the first or second floor, and the landscape around the house could complicate positioning of ladders, etc. With no on-site visit being done, we simply estimated an average time of 3-3.5 hours over the phone. (Windows of other members who had bought the same coupon were averaging about 3-3.5 hrs of work.) Depending on the above mentioned conditions, 13 windows can take longer than this to clean or even less time. We regret if the initial time estimate resulted in confusion later when we had a worker on site. As it turned out, the member's windows took less time than anticipated. Again, we regret any surprise the member may have experienced. However, we do feel in integrity with our hourly rate, which is competitive in our field. There is no set number of windows that we clean within an hour every time. When our technician arrived at the client’s house, he made an estimate of the amount of time it would take to clean the extra windows that were requested above and beyond those offered in the coupon. That said, we do understand the member’s frustration in regards to the hard water stains on a number of his windows. Unfortunately, we were not informed of these stains until after we were on site. Upon arrival, our technician thought the stains on the windows could be removed with regular cleaning, but this turned out not to be the case. We regret that this created client expectations that we were not able to meet. Although the windows received our standard window cleaning and were therefore “clean” (and this is what payment was being requested for), the mineral deposits did not come off (so, understandably, the client did not want to pay for the cleaning of these windows.) These situations are complicated. Mineral deposits can be quite difficult to remove and there is no one stain remover that works consistently well on all stains. In this client's case, they have a swimming pool near the windows whose cleaning system has been spraying the glass with city water for a long time, leaving calcium and magnesium and other mineral deposits on the glass. Our owner recently returned to the client’s house to assess the issue and found that this water has produced a scale that our best products would not easily remove; these are the most effective products recommended by a national window cleaning supplier. In order to remove the mineral deposits in these situations, we enter the realm "glass restoration". To clean all 7 panes of glass that were damaged by swimming pool water would require the use of a 2 step buffing process with an electric buffer that is strong enough to remove scratches from glass. Nothing less will suffice. Understandably, this is not within the realm of normal window cleaning. To do this would take about 5-6 hours. Cleaning mineral deposits is never included in our regular window cleaning nor is it for any window washing company because of the time and complexity involved. We have returned to the client’s home and have been in touch with him to explore all the options we are able to offer to help remedy the water scale situation. We hope he finds a solution that works best for his needs.
GEORGE B.
03/2013
5.0
window cleaning
+ -1 more
It went well and in the end my windows were clear and streak free as noted above.
Description of Work: The service man came on time, cleaned the windows from the inside being careful not to spatter or disturb the household, then he went outside cleaning the windows and screens as he came to them When he was finished he toured me around to inspect his work and wiped off a few remaining spots. I couldn't believe the difference! This was a job I used to do myself, but as an older person I no longer want to climb ladders. Let the professional do it for a gratifyingly low price.
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Service Categories
Window Cleaning,
Gutter Cleaning,
Pressure Washing,
Blind Cleaning,
Roof Cleaning,
Screen repair,
Window Treatments,
Deck Maintenance
FAQ
A-1 The Clear Choice is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A-1 The Clear Choice accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, A-1 The Clear Choice offers free project estimates.
No, A-1 The Clear Choice does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A-1 The Clear Choice does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, A-1 The Clear Choice offers emergency services.
Yes, A-1 The Clear Choice offers warranties.
A-1 The Clear Choice offers the following services: Window & Blind Cleaning. Gutter & Roof Cleaning. Gutter Guard Installation. Pressure Washing (Sidings, Roofs, Decks, Patios, Driveways, Walkways, Stairs, Outdoor Furniture, etc.). Solar Panel Cleaning. Window Scratch Removal. Post Construction Cleaning.