A buyer’s agent for your roof.
We gather competing bids from vetted local roofers, translate them into plain English, and hand you one honest recommendation. We work for you, paid by you, never the contractor.
Get a free roof report and an honest second opinion on any roofing quote you already have. Enter your address at trueside.com to start — no cost, no contractor kickbacks, and we never sell your information.
How it works
- Tell us about your roof — your address and what’s prompting the project.
- We run the bids — competing quotes from vetted local roofers, every one priced to the same scope so they’re truly comparable.
- You choose, informed — one plain-English recommendation and the reasons behind it. The choice is always yours.
In West Michigan, most roof replacements run between about $8,000 and $20,000, depending on your roof’s size, pitch, and materials. The roof you choose will be over your head for the next twenty years. We’re on your side from the first question to the final signature, so you can make the most informed choice for your home.
Common questions
How do I know if my roof replacement quote is fair?
In West Michigan, most roof replacements run between about $8,000 and $20,000 depending on the roof's size, pitch, and materials. A single quote can't tell you where yours falls — the only reliable check is comparing bids priced to one identical scope. Trueside gathers competing bids from vetted local roofers and tells you honestly whether the quote you have is in range. The review is free.
How do I choose a roofing contractor in Grand Rapids?
Check the license and insurance, ask who actually does the installation (in-house crew or subcontractors), compare workmanship warranties — not just the shingle warranty — and get at least three bids priced to the same scope of work. Trueside does all of this for you and hands you one plain-English recommendation. We work for you, never the contractor.
What questions should I ask a roofer before signing?
The big ones: Are you licensed and insured, and can I see proof? Who will be on my roof — your crew or subcontractors? What does the workmanship warranty cover, and for how long? What exactly is included for tear-off, underlayment, flashing, and ventilation? When can you start, and how long will it take? Trueside asks these for you and gets every answer in writing, in one comparable format.
What does Trueside cost?
The roof report and quote review are free. If you want us to run the full competitive bid process for you, there's a clear homeowner-paid fee. We never take contractor kickbacks or referral payments — being paid by you is what keeps us on your side.
Is Trueside a roofing company?
No. Trueside is a buyer's agent for your roof — like the agent who represented you when you bought your house. We don't do roofing work and we never accept payments from roofers. Independent, licensed local roofers bid on your job; we make their bids comparable and recommend the best one for your priorities.
What is a roof quote second opinion?
Send us the quote you already have, along with your address. We pull your roof's measurements and details, compare the quote against what vetted local roofers would bid for the same scope, and tell you honestly whether it's fair. It's free.