Sun Prairie, WI · Dane County · Since 1979
Storm-tested roofing built for Sun Prairie homes.
Hail and wind move through Sun Prairie every season. Buckshot General Contracting inspects the damage, documents it for your insurer, and rebuilds it right, from storm-damage roof repair and full roof replacement to siding and seamless gutters, with our own GAF Master Elite crews.
GAF Master EliteFORTIFIED ProviderBBB A+ · 47 Years
Serving Sun Prairie & all of Dane County (608) 909-9109 WI Lic. DC-080900045
Free Sun Prairie roof inspection
Storm check, written report, photos. No cost.
Or call (608) 909-9109 · Mon to Sat 8AM to 5PM
1979
Family-owned, est.
5
Insurance programs we work with
1 day
Typical install
4.7★
Homeowner rating
Roofing & exteriors in Dane County
One crew for everything the weather touches.
As a GAF Master Elite roofing contractor in Sun Prairie, Buckshot handles the full exterior: storm and hail damage roof repair, complete roof replacement in GAF asphalt shingles or standing seam metal, James Hardie fiber cement and vinyl siding, and seamless aluminum gutters. One BGC crew runs the whole job, from the first inspection to the final walkthrough.
Hail & Storm Damage
The work Sun Prairie needs most. Documented inspections, claim coordination, and a deductible-only path for most covered storms.
Roof Replacement
Tear-off to bare deck, GAF Timberline HDZ or UHDZ, ice-and-water protection at the eaves, usually wrapped in one day.
Roof Repair
Sun Prairie homes, from the older downtown to the newer subdivisions, spring leaks at flashing, valleys, and worn boots. We trace the source and seal it for good.
Siding
Wind and hail crack and pit siding too. Vinyl, insulated, and James Hardie fiber cement, repaired or replaced under one claim.
Seamless Gutters
Heavy spring rain and snowmelt need somewhere to go. Seamless 5 and 6 inch aluminum, guards, and proper downspout drainage.
Attic Ventilation
The quiet fix behind ice dams and short shingle life. Balanced intake and exhaust, sized to your roof.
Hit by a storm?
Hail and wind are Dane County’s reality.
Sun Prairie sits in south-central Wisconsin’s hail and wind path, just northeast of Madison. When a storm rolls through, the damage is often too subtle to see from the driveway but plain enough to a trained eye on the roof. Catch it, document it, and a covered claim usually costs you only your deductible. Miss it, and small bruises become winter leaks. We start with a free, no-obligation storm inspection.
01Free storm inspectionWe photograph every bruise, crease, and lifted shingle on the roof and the soft metals before anyone files.
02Open the claim with youWe organize the evidence and help you start the claim with your carrier the right way.
03We meet your adjuster on the roofThe difference-maker. We walk the damage with the adjuster so nothing legitimate gets left off the scope.
04Rebuild, then recover depreciationWe complete the work and submit the final invoice so any held-back recoverable depreciation is released.
The two numbers on every claim
ACV
Actual Cash Value
What your roof is worth today after depreciation. Typically the first check your carrier sends.
RCV
Replacement Cost Value
The full cost to rebuild. Usually paid in two stages, the ACV now and the recoverable depreciation after the work is done.
We are set up with these carrier and TPA programs:
Contractor ConnectionNexusInnovationSedgwickMSP
What sets us apart
A contractor who is still here at claim number three.
Storm chasers show up after a hail event, sign as many roofs as they can, and are gone by the next county. We have run on word of mouth in southern Wisconsin since 1979, which only works if the roof and the relationship both hold up.
✓GAF Master Elite certified. Roughly the top 2% of US roofers, and the credential behind the 50-year System Plus warranty.
✓We meet the adjuster ourselves. Five carrier programs and a team that stands on the roof with your adjuster, not a salesperson who hands you off.
✓Employees, not a rented crew. The same people quote, build, and warranty your roof.
✓Verifiable credentials. FORTIFIED, BBB A+, NRCA, WRCA, UASRC, InterNACHI, IICRC, and WI license DC-080900045.
Serving Sun Prairie · Dane County, WI
No surprises
What a roof runs in Sun Prairie.
Plan on $8,500 to $18,000 for a full replacement here, with a common 1,800 square foot Sun Prairie home landing near $12,000 to $15,000 on GAF Timberline HDZ. On a covered storm claim, your out of pocket is usually just the deductible. Either way you get an itemized written estimate at the inspection, and 0% financing is available through Service Finance Company.
Out of pocket, storm claim
Your deductible
On most covered hail or wind claims.
Full replacement range
$8,500 to $18,000
Out of pocket, no insurance involved.
Typical 1,800 sq ft home
$12,000 to $15,000
GAF Timberline HDZ, single-day install.
Roof squaresPitchLayers to removeDecking conditionVentilationFlashing & penetrationsShingle line
The paper that matters
Coverage that outlives the storm season.
Because we are GAF Master Elite, we can register the 50-year System Plus warranty covering the shingles and the workmanship, non-prorated. A roof installed after a storm should outlast the next twenty of them, and the warranty should say so in writing. Most contractors can only offer GAF’s standard 30-year prorated material coverage.
Think the last storm touched your roof?
A free inspection settles it. We will show you the photos and tell you straight whether you have a claim, a repair, or nothing to worry about.
GAF Master Elite$0 storm checkWe meet your adjusterOwn crews
Book your free inspection
A Dane County project manager will call you back.
Or call (608) 909-9109 · Mon to Sat 8AM to 5PM
Built to take a hit
In a hail belt, the shingle grade matters.
Two roofs can look identical from the curb and perform completely differently in a Dane County hailstorm. The system underneath is what decides it.
✓Class 4 impact-rated shingles are tested to UL 2218, the top impact grade, and stand up to hail that bruises ordinary shingles.
✓GAF Timberline HDZ & UHDZ with LayerLock high-wind nailing and StainGuard algae protection for the long Wisconsin summers.
✓Ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, and sealed flashing at every valley, chimney, and penetration.
✓Bare-deck inspection so any soft or storm-soaked sheathing is replaced, not papered over.
Decking inspection · ice & water shield
Standard vs Class 4 impact-resistant
For a home in a hail-prone part of Dane County, Class 4 shingles can be worth the upgrade. They resist impact far better, and some insurers offer a premium credit for installing them. The discount varies by carrier, so confirm it with yours before counting on it. We will lay out both options at your inspection.
Before you decide
Patch it, or start fresh?
A useful line is roughly 30 percent. If functional damage is below that and the roof is otherwise healthy, a focused repair is usually the smart, cheaper move. Once damage crosses about a third of the roof, or the roof is already past the 18 to 22 years asphalt tends to last in Wisconsin, replacing it protects the home better and is more likely to be supported by a claim. We give you the call in writing, not a sales pitch.
Lean toward repairUnder 30%
- A few damaged shingles on one slope
- Roof is younger than about 15 years
- One traceable leak at flashing or a boot
- Granules and mat are still intact elsewhere
- Decking below is dry and sound
Lean toward replacement30% or more
- Hail or wind damage across several slopes
- Roof is at or past 18 to 22 years
- Leaks keep coming back in new spots
- Soft or rotted decking turns up on inspection
- You want to reset the 50-year GAF warranty
What hail and wind leave behind
Bruised soft metalsDents in vents, gutters, and downspouts are hail’s clearest signature.
Granules washing outSandy grit in the gutters means the shingle surface is breaking down.
Creased or missing shinglesWind snaps the seal strip, leaving shingles to flap, crease, and tear.
Interior water stainsRings on a ceiling or damp attic insulation mean it is already leaking.
Split flashing sealsCracked caulk at chimneys and valleys is the next leak in line.
Pitted or cracked sidingHail hits walls too, and that damage often belongs on the same claim.
Where we work
Rooted at Cannery Square.
From the historic Cannery Square district to the fast-growing subdivisions on the city edges, Buckshot covers all of Sun Prairie and the communities around it. Madison, Cottage Grove, Marshall, DeForest, Windsor, and out toward Columbus, all on the same single-day standard.
Sun Prairie sits just northeast of Madison in Dane County, along the US-151 and I-39/90/94 corridors the National Weather Service office in Sullivan tracks all season. Spring hail and wind, then winter freeze-thaw and ice dams, age local roofs early. Buckshot answers with the full system: ice and water shield, balanced ventilation, and sealed valley and step flashing.
Sun Prairie neighborhoods
Cannery SquareSmith’s CrossingAngell ParkPatrick MarshO’KeeffeRoyal OaksDowntownWest SideEast Side
Dane County & nearby
MadisonCottage GroveMarshallDeForestWindsorColumbusWaterlooDeerfieldToken Creek
ZIP codes we cover include: 53590, plus 53532, 53527, and 53559, across the surrounding Dane County routes.
The local roof killer
Storms first, winter second.
Dane County’s open terrain along the I-90 corridor takes a regular beating from spring and summer hail and straight-line wind, the damage that drives most claims here.
Then winter finishes the job: freeze-thaw loosens fasteners and ice dams push meltwater back under the eaves. We build for both, with impact-rated shingles, sealed eaves, and balanced ventilation.
18-22
Real asphalt years here
UL 2218
Class 4 impact standard
608
Local area code
Storm just hit Sun Prairie?
Water coming in? Call now.
Active leak, peeled shingles, or a tree on the roof. A real person answers, and we can tarp and document quickly so your claim starts on solid footing.
Word of mouth since 1979
What homeowners tell their neighbors.
Reach us
Local to Dane County.
Buckshot General Contracting
Service areaSun Prairie & all of Dane County621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704 (HQ)
Phone(608) 909-9109
HoursMon to Sat 8AM to 5PMEmergency storm line 24/7
CredentialsGAF Master EliteWI Lic. DC-080900045 · BBB A+ · FORTIFIED
Questions, answered
Sun Prairie roofing & storm claims.
Most hail and wind damage hides from the ground. Look for dents on vents and gutters, grit in the downspouts, and creased or missing shingles, but the only reliable check is a documented inspection on the roof. We do that free, and the photos either start a claim or put your mind at ease.
On most covered hail or wind claims, your only cost is your deductible. The rest is settled between us and your carrier. Coverage and amounts depend on your policy, so we document thoroughly and meet your adjuster on the roof to make sure the full scope is counted.
Yes. We cover Sun Prairie and the surrounding area, including Cannery Square, Smith’s Crossing, Angell Park, and Patrick Marsh, plus Madison, Cottage Grove, Marshall, DeForest, Windsor, and Columbus. We are based in Madison and serve Dane County directly.
In a hail-prone part of Dane County, often yes. Class 4 shingles carry the highest UL 2218 impact rating and hold up far better to hail, and some insurers offer a premium credit for them. The discount varies by carrier, so confirm it with yours. We will price both options at the inspection.
GAF reserves Master Elite for roughly the top 2% of contractors nationally, based on experience, licensing, insurance, and reputation. Practically, it is what lets us register the 50-year System Plus warranty covering both shingles and workmanship. You can verify any contractor’s status on GAF’s locator.
A full replacement generally runs $8,500 to $18,000, with a typical 1,800 square foot home around $12,000 to $15,000 on GAF Timberline HDZ. On a covered storm claim your share is usually just the deductible. You get an itemized written estimate at the inspection, and 0% financing is available through Service Finance Company.
Roughly speaking, under about 30 percent functional damage on a roof that still has life, repair is usually the right move. At a third or more, or once the roof is past the 18 to 22 years asphalt lasts here, replacement protects the home better and is more likely to be supported by a claim. We tell you which in writing.
Our storm line is answered 24/7, and emergency tarping and documentation are prioritized so an active leak does not turn into interior damage while a claim gets going. Call (608) 909-9109 and a real person will help you triage it.
Yes. Hail and wind rarely stop at the roof. We repair and replace siding, including James Hardie fiber cement, plus seamless 5 and 6 inch gutters and guards, and we keep it all on a single claim and a single crew.
Most homes are a single day. We protect the landscaping, sweep the whole property with magnets for stray nails, and inspect the bare decking before the new system goes down, so the only trace left behind is the new roof.
Explore Buckshot
Services, credentials & nearby areas.
Free storm inspection in Sun Prairie.
We will get on the roof, document what the weather did, and tell you honestly whether it is a claim, a repair, or nothing at all. GAF Master Elite, family-owned since 1979.
Buckshot General Contracting (BGC) · 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704 · serving Sun Prairie and all of Dane County · WI Lic. DC-080900045 · GAF Master Elite Certified · Family-Owned Since 1979 · Mon to Sat 8AM to 5PM, Emergency 24/7 · (608) 909-9109. Pricing ranges are estimates and vary by roof size, pitch, access, material selection, and decking condition; your written estimate governs. Insurance coverage, deductibles, ACV and RCV settlements, recoverable depreciation, and any impact-resistant-shingle premium credit are determined solely by your carrier and policy; we do not guarantee any claim outcome or discount. Material lifespans are typical ranges for the local climate, not warranties. The 30 percent guideline is a general rule of thumb, not a coverage determination. Financing provided through Service Finance Company, LLC, subject to credit approval. GAF System Plus and manufacturer warranty terms are governed by GAF’s published documents and require a registered, qualifying installation.