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— Roof Replacement · Wisconsin & Iowa
A new roof, done in a day.
Full tear-off to the deck, board-by-board decking inspection, a complete new GAF system with ice and water shield and ridge vent, permit pulled, and a magnetic-swept cleanup. As a GAF Master Elite contractor, your replacement qualifies for the 50-year System Plus warranty. Most homes finished in one day.
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— Replace or Repair
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First, do you even need a replacement?
This is where most homeowners start, and the honest answer saves you money either way. We tell people to repair when that's the right call. Here's how to tell.
Replace
These signs point to a full new roof
Ready to find out? Call (608) 909-9109 for a free inspection, no obligation.
Repair
These situations don't need a full replacement
Not sure which applies? See our roof repair page →
— How Buckshot Replaces a Roof
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7 steps from first call to finished roof.
No surprises, no ambiguity. Here's exactly what happens, from the moment you call to the day you hold your warranty certificate.
01
Free inspection & written findings
We photograph every facet, shingles, decking from the attic, flashing, gutters, ventilation, and give you a written summary before we discuss price.
02
Line-item estimate
Every cost broken out: tear-off, disposal, decking, ice and water shield, underlayment, shingle, ridge cap, flashing, permit. Nothing added on install day.
03
Material & color consult
Physical GAF samples at your home. We explain the warranty difference between tiers and show how colors read in real Midwest light.
04
Permit pulled, every job
We pull every required permit before scheduling. WI Lic. DC-080900045. Skipping permits voids insurance and creates resale liability.
05
Install day, one day
Crew arrives 7-8 AM, perimeter tarped. Full tear-off, board-by-board decking check, ice and water shield, underlayment, GAF shingles, ridge vent included.
06
Same-day cleanup
All debris hauled out in our truck. Magnetic nail sweepers make two full passes. We walk the property with you before we leave.
07
Inspection & warranty
The building inspector signs off. We register your GAF System Plus warranty and hand you the full documentation package the same day.
08
You sleep under a new roof
Most homes start and finish the same day, so the night we start, you're already under a complete, warrantied new roof.
We replace what's under the shingles too.
After tear-off, every decking board is inspected and any rotted section is replaced and photographed before new material goes down. Ice and water shield goes on beyond code minimum, at all eaves, every valley, and around every chimney, skylight, and pipe boot. A roofer who leaves ice and water shield off a Wisconsin quote is cutting corners.
— Real Numbers
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What a replacement actually costs.
Real ranges by home size, not the "it depends" non-answer. If your home falls outside these, we'll tell you why during your free estimate.
Insurance-funded replacement? If a homeowner's claim is covering it, you pay only your deductible, typically $1,000 to $2,500 in Wisconsin. Buckshot bills your insurer directly for the full replacement cost value. All ranges reflect GAF architectural shingles, full tear-off, regional labor, and permit fees. Metal roofing runs 2 to 3x asphalt pricing.
— Materials We Install
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Which shingle is right for your replacement?
The shingle determines how your roof performs through winters, spring hail, and 30+ years of freeze-thaw. An honest breakdown of what we install and when each makes sense.
Best seller
Most popular
GAF Timberline HDZ
The benchmark architectural shingle
Premium
GAF Timberline UHDZ
Deeper shadow lines, richer color
Designer
GAF Camelot II
Cedar-shake look, no maintenance
Long-term
Metal Roofing
Standing seam steel & Galvalume
— Insurance-Funded Replacement
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— Storm & Hail Claims
Most hail claims cover full replacement.
We photograph every hail impact, measure hit density, and prepare a formal report formatted for insurance, then attend the adjuster meeting and present our findings. Adjusters miss damage on a single walk-through; a documented contractor on the roof changes the conversation. You pay only your deductible, we bill your insurer for the rest.
Real claim outcome · Sun Prairie, WI
An initial ACV settlement of $4,200 for repairs was reopened after Buckshot attended the re-inspection with full photo documentation, and settled at $22,000 for a complete replacement, covered minus the deductible.
— Warranty
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The strongest warranty in residential roofing.
Most warranties sound impressive until you read the fine print. Here's what GAF Master Elite unlocks versus what a standard contractor can offer.
The 50-year System Plus warranty is non-prorated, a covered failure in year 40 pays the same as year 1, and it's transferable to one future owner, which adds documented value at resale. Full GAF Master Elite details →
— Why Buckshot
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What actually differentiates us.
GAF Master Elite
Fewer than 2% of US contractors qualify. It's the only path to the 50-year System Plus warranty, no other certification unlocks it.
Zero subcontractors
Every crew member is a Buckshot employee. The person who estimates your roof is in contact with the foreman who installs it.
47 years in this climate
We know what freeze-thaw does to decking from below and the ice-dam patterns specific to the Midwest. That informs every decking decision.
Full permit compliance
We pull every required permit on every job, documented. WI Lic. DC-080900045. The legal and insurance risk of skipping them lands on you, not the cut-rate contractor.
Most homes in one day
We staff replacement crews to finish most homes from arrival to cleanup in a single day. You sleep under a new roof the night we start.
5 insurance carrier programs
Contractor Connection, Nexus, Innovation, Sedgwick, and MSP. Pre-approval and our documentation are a real advantage in claim outcome.
— What Homeowners Say
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4.9 stars across 80 verified reviews.
— Home Base
Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
— Roof Replacement FAQ
FAQ
Questions before you decide.
Most residential replacements run $8,000 to $18,000 depending on home size, pitch, existing layers, and material. A typical 1,800 sq ft home with GAF Timberline HDZ runs $11,000 to $15,000. We provide free written estimates with full line-item detail, call (608) 909-9109 or use the form for a same-day response.
Most homes are done in a single day, crew arrives 7-8 AM and completes tear-off, installation, and full cleanup by late afternoon. Larger or steep, complex roofs may take two days. You’ll have a clear timeline before we start.
Yes, most municipalities require a building permit for a full replacement. Buckshot pulls all required permits on every job. An unpermitted replacement can void your homeowner’s insurance, create resale problems, and expose you to liability. WI Lic. DC-080900045.
Repair makes sense if the roof is under 15 years old and damage is isolated. Replace when it’s 18+ years old, shows widespread granule loss, has multiple failing areas, has two layers already, or has hail/wind damage across multiple facets. We give you an honest answer at the free inspection, we tell people to repair when that’s right. See roof repair →
Yes, with conditions. Asphalt shingles need temperatures above roughly 40°F to seal, so we schedule winter work on appropriate weather windows and use cold-weather procedures including hand-sealing. Emergency replacements happen regardless of temperature. Spring through fall is ideal, but we work year-round.
We inspect every decking board after tear-off and replace any rotted or water-damaged sections, photographed before new material goes down. Sound decking stays; bad boards are replaced at a per-board rate quoted up front so there are no install-day surprises.
Yes, fully. We attend the adjuster inspection, prepare complete damage documentation, and coordinate directly with your insurer. We’re pre-approved through five carrier programs: Contractor Connection, Nexus, Innovation, Sedgwick, and MSP. Most storm customers pay only their deductible. Insurance claim help →
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Buckshot General Contracting, family-owned since 1979. Headquartered at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704, with a field office in Centerville, IA. Licensed in 24 states. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · IL Lic. 104017198. GAF Master Elite, FORTIFIED trained, and BBB A+ accredited. Credentials and licensing current as of publication. Family-Owned Since 1979.