Mishawaka · South Bend · Granger · Elkhart
Every roof we touchis someone's whole house.
Underdog is a family-owned crew out of Mishawaka — led by a union-trained Journeyman Roofer who did a five-year apprenticeship in three. We show up when we say we will, and we tell you what your roof actually needs.
- Journeyman Roofer
- Licensed & Insured
- Locally Owned
- Background Checked
01/05
Who you're hiring
Not a franchise.
Your neighbours.
Underdog was started in 2021 by a roofer who got tired of watching corners get cut. The name is not a marketing angle — it is the actual position we started from.
2021
Locally owned since
Michiana born and based
10+
Years on roofs
Jorge’s trade experience
Free
Roof inspections
Photo report, no obligation
15+
Cities served
Indiana & Southwest Michigan
What we do
Full-service exterior construction — not just shingles.
Roofing is the core of what we do, but a weather-tight house is a system. We handle the whole envelope so nothing falls through the gap between two contractors.
On site
Why 'Underdog'
Ran off of passion,
not profit.
Jorge Marquez spent ten years on roofs before Underdog existed — seven years non-union, four in the union, and a five-year apprenticeship he finished in three. He came out of it a Journeyman Roofer, and then did the harder thing: started his own operation rather than keep installing work he could not stand behind.
That is the whole idea. Some competitors are cheaper. We are not trying to be the cheapest bid — we are trying to be the one you call again in ten years, and the one you give your neighbour's number to.
“We make sure your vision is still part of the project while never cutting corners.”— Jorge Marquez, Owner & Journeyman Roofer
How it works
Four steps, no pressure.
You will not get a four-hour kitchen-table sales pitch from us. You will get an inspection, photographs, a number, and time to think about it.
Call or book online
Tell us what you are seeing — a stain on the ceiling, missing shingles, or a storm that just rolled through. We schedule around you.
Free inspection
We walk the roof, fly it when the pitch makes that safer, and photograph everything. You get the images whether or not you hire us.
Straight answer, itemised
A written scope with real line items. If a repair beats a replacement, we say so — we would rather have the referral than the bigger invoice.
We do the work
Our own crew, manufacturer-spec installation, magnet sweep at the end, and a workmanship warranty behind it.
Recent work
Real roofs. Real drone footage.
Every photo below is a job our crew completed in Michiana — no stock imagery, no borrowed portfolios.
Where we work
Michiana is a 30-minute radius for us.
We are based in Mishawaka, which means most of our service area is inside a half-hour drive. That is why we can get to a leak the same day instead of next week.
What people say
We would rather earn reviews than buy them.
We are a young company and we are not going to pretend otherwise. Here is a real review from a real customer — and if we have worked on your home, we would genuinely appreciate yours.
“This company was responsive and explained everything that was going on with my roof with pictures as well. Very professional.”
Common questions
Straight answers.
If your question is not here, call and ask. We would rather spend five minutes on the phone than have you guess.
How much does a new roof cost in South Bend?
It depends on square footage, pitch, the number of layers to tear off, and the shingle line you choose — anyone quoting a price before seeing the roof is guessing. What we can promise is an itemised written estimate after a free inspection, so you can see exactly what you are paying for and compare it honestly against other bids.
Do you work with insurance on storm damage?
Yes, and it is a large part of what we do. We inspect at no cost, document the damage with photographs and drone imagery, provide a written scope, and meet your adjuster at the property so nothing gets overlooked. Filing the claim has to come from you as the policyholder, but we handle the technical side.
How quickly can you get out for a leak?
Usually same day or next day. If we cannot complete a permanent repair before the next round of weather, we will tarp the roof so interior damage stops immediately.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — fully licensed and insured, and background checked. Jorge is a union-trained Journeyman Roofer who completed a five-year apprenticeship in three years. You are welcome to ask for our certificate of insurance before we start.
What areas do you serve?
South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Goshen and Osceola in Indiana, plus Niles, Edwardsburg and Buchanan across the Michigan line. If you are in the wider Michiana area and unsure, call and ask — we will tell you honestly if you are outside our range.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. Our own crew does the work — everyone on your roof is employed by Underdog. The people who quote your job are the people who show up to do it.