About A-1 The Clear Choice

A-1 The Clear Choice began with a young man from a small town in England knocking on doors in Mill Valley, offering to wash windows. That was 1988. Today the company serves homes, real estate agents and businesses across Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin counties, and the founder still cares about every job.

How It Started

Stuart Sugden has now lived in the United States longer than he lived in England. He began by cleaning windows and drumming up business one doorstep at a time. People liked the work, told their neighbors, and the client list grew, first residential and then commercial.

Over the years the services grew too: gutters, pressure washing, solar panel cleaning and more. The workforce grew to eight to ten full-time team members. The way the company works did not change.

Our Crew

Most of our technicians have been with us for five to ten years or more, which is rare in this business. Customers notice. Many ask for their favorite crew member by name, and the familiar faces are a big reason people feel comfortable having us in their homes.

We train every technician, and we protect your home as carefully as our own.

What You Can Count On

Estimates are always free. You will know the price before work starts.

We work around your schedule, including Saturdays by appointment.

We are fully insured, with liability and workers' compensation coverage.

We treat your property with care, from carpets and artwork to flower beds and pets.

Why We Look After Our Own Team

We value our employees' well-being as much as yours. That is why we carry workers' compensation insurance and invest in training. A well-treated crew does better work, and our customers feel the difference.

Who We Serve

Homeowners, real estate agents, property managers, restaurants, schools, apartment communities and small businesses throughout the East Bay and Marin. See the full list on our Areas We Serve page.

What Customers Say

Our customers put it better than we can. Read their words on our
Testimonials page.

Talk to Us

Call (510) 914-5214 or request a free estimate online. Our address is 2342 Shattuck Ave PMB 410, Berkeley, CA 94704.