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— Awards & Certifications
Credentials you can verify, not just claims.
Anyone can call themselves a roofer. Buckshot holds the certifications that take years to earn and can be independently checked, led by GAF Master Elite, the only one in Madison. Here's every credential, and exactly what each one means for your roof.
- GAF Master Elite, top 2%
- BBB A+
- Licensed & insured
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Certifications aren't just wall decor, they unlock better warranties, stricter install standards, and real accountability. Book a free inspection and we'll show you what our credentials mean for your specific roof. We respond within 2 hours.
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Are GAF Master Elite
BBB Rating
Major Credentials
In Business
— The One That Matters Most
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GAF Master Elite
The only Master Elite roofer in Madison.
GAF is the largest roofing manufacturer in North America, and Master Elite is its highest contractor tier. To earn and keep it, a roofer has to be properly licensed, adequately insured, and have a proven reputation, which is why fewer than 2% of US roofers qualify.
- Lets us register the GAF System Plus 50-year, non-prorated warranty
- Held by under 2% of contractors nationwide
- Requires ongoing licensing, insurance, and reputation standards
- Means your roof is installed to GAF's strictest spec
— Every Credential, Explained
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What each certification means for you.
A logo only helps if you know what it stands for. Here's every Buckshot credential and the concrete benefit behind it, not just the badge.
FORTIFIED
IBHS FORTIFIED Roofing
A building standard from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, engineered to help roofs withstand severe wind, hail, and storms. It means we can build to a resilience spec that goes beyond code.
BBB A+
Better Business Bureau
The Better Business Bureau's highest rating, reflecting a track record of resolving issues and operating transparently. An independent, verifiable signal of how we treat customers.
NRCA
National Roofing Contractors Association
Membership in the industry's leading national association keeps us current on best practices, safety, and installation standards recognized across the roofing trade.
UASRC
United Assoc. of Storm Restoration Contractors
Specialized standing in storm and hail restoration, the exact work that intersects with insurance claims. It reflects expertise in documenting and restoring storm-damaged roofs.
InterNACHI
Int'l Assoc. of Certified Home Inspectors
Inspection certification means our free roof assessments are thorough and professional, the same trained eye a home inspector brings, so what we document holds up.
WRCA
Wisconsin Roofing Contractors Association
Membership in the state association ties us to Wisconsin-specific roofing standards and accountability, important for our Midwest climate and local code. Also certified: IICRC (water mitigation).
Full list: GAF Master Elite · FORTIFIED · BBB A+ · NRCA · WRCA · UASRC · InterNACHI · IICRC.
— Licensed & Insured
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Verifiable Licensing
Properly licensed, fully insured, in every state we serve.
Buckshot is a licensed and insured general contractor operating across 24 states. License numbers are public and verifiable, two of the primary ones are below.
Wisconsin
DC-080900045
WI roofing license credential
Illinois
104017198
IL roofing license number
Coverage
Licensed & insured
Liability & workers' comp in force
— Why Credentials Matter
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What all of this actually buys you.
Certifications aren't trophies for us, they're protections for you. Here's the practical payoff of hiring a fully credentialed roofer.
Better warranties
Master Elite status unlocks the GAF System Plus 50-year non-prorated warranty that standard installers simply can't offer.
Stricter install standards
Certifications come with required methods and inspections, so your roof is built to a documented standard, not whatever a crew felt like that day.
Real accountability
Licensed, insured, BBB-accredited, and association-bound means there's a verifiable body behind every promise, and recourse if anything goes wrong.
— Backed By Reputation
SEC 05 / 07
4.9 stars across 80 verified reviews.
Credentials on paper, backed by real homeowners. Read all Buckshot customer reviews →
— Certifications FAQ
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Credentials & Trust
GAF Master Elite
Top 2% · the only one in Madison
FORTIFIED Roofing
Built to a resilience standard
Our Warranties
GAF 50-yr + craftsmanship
Customer Reviews
4.9★ · 80 reviews
Meet the Team
Leadership & crew
Services & Company
Roof Replacement
Full GAF system · single day
Insurance Claims Help
We attend the adjuster
About Buckshot
Family-owned since 1979
— Home Base
Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
Free Roof Inspection
Put the credentials to work on your roof.
Book a no-cost, no-obligation inspection and we'll show you exactly what our certifications mean for your specific roof, including the warranty you'd qualify for. GAF Master Elite, family-owned since 1979, our own crews on every job.
Certifications and memberships are maintained through their issuing organizations and reflect standing at the time of publication; verify current status with each body (GAF, BBB, IBHS, NRCA, WRCA, UASRC, InterNACHI, IICRC). GAF System Plus warranty eligibility requires installation and registration by a GAF Master Elite certified contractor. We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services. Iowa Code §522C. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · IL Lic. 104017198 · Family-Owned Since 1979.