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.
The credentials matter most on your roof.
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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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
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
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+ Accredited
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 Member
Membership in the industry's leading national association keeps us current on best practices, safety, and installation standards recognized across the roofing trade.
UASRC
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
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 Member
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.
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.
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. Our warranties →
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.
4.9 stars across 80 verified reviews.
You could not even tell they had been there, except that I had a new roof. I didn't even find a nail.
Ryan walked us through the whole process. He dealt with the insurance company, showed up for a free quote, and the job was scheduled quickly after.
The whole crew was professional, the work was excellent, and they cleaned up so well you'd never know they were there.
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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.