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— Roof Repair · Wisconsin & Iowa
Not every roof problem needs a full replacement. We find the actual source, not just the visible symptom, and fix it right, with a written estimate before any work starts. Free inspection, often same-day, and an honest answer about whether you even need more than a repair.
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— What's Wrong With Your Roof
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Most roof problems show up as a symptom somewhere else. Pick what you're seeing and we'll inspect for the real cause, free, before anyone talks price.
Urgent
Water on the ceiling, a damp spot, or a drip during rain. The source is rarely directly above the stain.
Post-storm
Wind pulled shingles off or lifted a section. Left open, the deck underneath starts taking on water fast.
Common leak point
Leaks around a chimney, skylight, or pipe boot are usually a flashing failure, not the shingles themselves.
Hail / wind
After a storm, damage isn't always visible from the ground. We inspect and document, and handle the claim if needed.
— What We Repair
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When the rest of the roof is sound, these are the problems we fix as targeted repairs, properly, so they don't come back.
We trace the leak to its actual entry point, which is often feet away from the interior stain, and seal it properly rather than chasing the symptom.
Blown-off, cracked, or curling shingles replaced and color-matched, with the surrounding area checked so the failure doesn't spread.
Step flashing, chimney and skylight flashing, and pipe-boot failures, the most common real source of roof leaks, resealed or replaced.
Cracked ridge cap and worn valley metal, two high-stress areas that fail first, repaired before they let water into the deck.
Damage at the eaves from winter ice dams, repaired and paired with ventilation correction so it doesn't repeat next winter.
Tree limbs down or a roof open to the sky? We tarp immediately, stop the water, and document for insurance. Emergency repairs →
— How a Repair Works
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The cheapest fix is rarely the one that holds. A patch over the wrong spot leaves the leak active and the deck quietly rotting. We locate the actual source and repair it to manufacturer detail, so you're not calling someone back in three months for the same stain.
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We come out at no cost, often same-day for urgent leaks, and inspect the roof, flashing, and attic to find where water is actually getting in.
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You get a written estimate before any work starts, with the real source identified, not a vague verbal number on the spot.
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Our own crews, no subcontractors, fix it to last: proper materials, correct flashing detail, and the surrounding area checked.
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If a repair is all you need, that's what we do. If the roof is past saving, we tell you straight, no pressure to over-buy.
— Repair or Replace
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We'd rather tell you the truth than sell you a roof you don't need. Here's the honest line between the two, and we confirm it at your free inspection.
A repair is enough when
Sounds like you? Call (608) 909-9109 for a free inspection.
Replacement makes sense when
If that's your roof, here's the honest path: roof replacement →
— Roof Open Right Now?
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— 24/7 Emergency Repair
When your roof is open to the sky, every hour of water makes it worse. We respond to emergency calls across our Wisconsin and Iowa territory, tarp the exposed area immediately, stop the water, and document everything for your insurance carrier. Answered 24/7.
Immediate tarping · Damage documented
— Why Buckshot for Repairs
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The leak is rarely above the stain. We trace it to the true entry point instead of patching what's easy to see.
You see the scope and price in writing before work starts. No vague verbal numbers, no install-day surprises.
Every crew member is a Buckshot employee. The same people who inspect your roof make the repair.
Top 2% of US contractors, family-owned since 1979, licensed (WI DC-080900045) and insured.
— What Homeowners Say
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— Home Base
Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
— Roof Repair FAQ
FAQ
It depends on the source and extent, a single flashing reseal is very different from multi-section shingle work. That’s why we inspect first and give you a written estimate before any work, rather than a number over the phone. The inspection is free with no obligation. Call (608) 909-9109.
In many cases, yes, especially for urgent leaks. Call us and we’ll schedule an inspection as fast as our calendar allows, often same or next day. For an active leak or open roof, our line is answered 24/7 and we can tarp immediately to stop the water.
If your roof is under about 12 to 15 years old and the damage is isolated, a repair is usually the right call. If it’s 18+ years, has widespread granule loss, multiple failing areas, or storm damage across several facets, replacement may be smarter. We give you an honest answer at the free inspection, we recommend repairs when that’s genuinely enough. Compare replacement →
Water rarely drips straight down. It enters at one point, often a flashing or a lifted shingle, then travels along the decking or a rafter before it shows up on your ceiling feet away. This is exactly why we trace the actual entry point instead of patching above the stain, which would leave the real leak active.
If the damage is from a covered event like a storm, it may be. We document the damage thoroughly and can coordinate with your insurer, we’re pre-approved through five carrier programs. For widespread storm damage, a claim often covers full replacement. See storm damage →
We color-match as closely as the available product allows. On older roofs, exact matches can be limited because shingle colors weather over time and product lines change, we’ll tell you honestly what to expect before the repair, and whether blending or a larger section gives the better result.
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Free inspection, the real source identified, and a written estimate before any work. If a repair is all you need, that's all we'll do. Family-owned since 1979, across Wisconsin and Iowa.
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.
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The guides tell you what to check from the ground. We get on the ladder, photograph every facet, and tell you straight: a claim, a repair, or nothing to worry about.
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