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— Community Involvement & Local Giving
Buckshot has been a family-owned business since 1979, and the towns across Wisconsin and Iowa where we put roofs over people's heads are home. We believe a local business should show up for its neighbors. Know a cause or a neighbor who could use a hand? Tell us.
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Tell us who they are and what they need. We read every one. No obligation.
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— Why It Matters To Us
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We're not a national chain passing through. We've been family-owned since 1979, our crews are local, and the people we serve are our neighbors. That shapes how we think about giving back.
The towns where we work are where our families and crews live too. Supporting them is supporting ourselves.
A roof is a big moment in a family's life. We try to treat every customer, and every neighbor, like we'd want to be treated.
When a storm rolls through, communities pull together. As a contractor, we try to be a steady, honest presence when people need help most.
— What We Look To Support
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Rather than spread thin, we'd rather make a real difference close to where we work. We're especially drawn to the things that keep a community strong:
— Where This Comes From
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Family-Owned Since 1979
Buckshot's owner, Chad Yates, grew up in Orfordville, Wisconsin, and learned the trade working alongside his father in the family construction business. That small-town, family-first upbringing is still how the company operates today.
It's why we use our own crews instead of subcontractors, why we treat a customer's home like our own, and why being part of the community, not just working in it, matters to us.
A family trade
Roots in a family construction business, carried into Buckshot.
Our own crews
Local people doing the work, accountable to their own neighbors.
Wisconsin & Iowa
Headquartered in Madison, with a team serving Centerville, Iowa.
— How To Reach Out
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If you know a local cause, organization, or neighbor we should hear about, there are a few easy ways to tell us. We read every message.
Use the form above to tell us about a local cause or neighbor. Share as much detail as you can.
Prefer to talk? Call (608) 909-9109 and let us know what's going on in your community.
Organizations looking for support can also reach us through our contact page anytime.
A note on what we can promise: we can't say yes to everything, and we won't pretend otherwise. But we genuinely want to hear about the needs in the places we work, and we read every nomination that comes in.
Tell us about a local organization, school group, community project, or neighbor in our Wisconsin or Iowa service area who could use support. The more you can share about who they are and what they need, the better.
Uses the nomination form at the top of this page.
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Joy ITrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
When the big storms came through the Madison-area in April 2026, I immediately started looking for a reputable roofer—who also understood the importance of weather-resistant materials that can withstand hail and wind. It didn’t take me long to find Brad from BCG. We had damage that needed to be repaired before the next round of storms came through later that day and Brad had a crew out within hours. Our neighbors also had damage, and when their roofing company didn’t show up, Brad and his crew also took on fixing their damage on the spot. The contracting process was done over email and we were able to clearly understand all of the options available to us. On the day of install, the crew was efficient and fast with their work. But also, mistakes can happen. And what matters to us is not that there’s perfection (because that’s not realistic), but how a contractor deals with a mistake. As they were taking down the tarps when they were finished with the roof, one of our lights next to the garage broke. Brad helped find a replacement online and had it shipped directly to our house! Such great service! All in all, we were very happy with Brad and the service we received from him and BCG. We’ve since recommended their services to several of our friends and neighbors who also had storm damage. While I hope we won’t have to do that again for a long time, we would work with BCG again in a heartbeat!Posted on Google![]()
Shelly ZieglerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I am extremely pleased with the service Matt Walmer from Buckshot General Contracting (BGC) provided for me during the hailstorm damage in Madison in April. I had just switched insurance companies one year ago and was worried about how much they would cover. Matt assured me everything would be taken care of and had nothing to worry about. True to his word he immediately answered phone calls during off hours even when he was with daughter at volleyball and answering texts in seconds Matt met up with assessor and arrived 20 minutes early. During roof replacement he stopped in 3 times to check the progress and next day he came back to do a walk around to make sure the cleanup was to his standards. I have been so blessed to work with Matt at BGC as my contractor as everything went so smoothly. No problems with my insurance company and I was the first one on my block to get my roof done. I also was telling Matt about some of my neighbors having problems with their insurance and he was willing to look at their paperwork and giving them advice on how to deal with them. I can proudly say I announced to them how good Matt was and gave them his card. Thank you so much Matt for your excellent service and being a great representative for Buckshot General Contracting. These days days it’s hard to find a business that is 100% committed to making sure the customer is their #1 concern. Going to be doing more work and sticking with them as I know it will be top quality.Posted on Google![]()
Amy StephensTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We contacted BGC after storm damage and had them completely re-roof and re-side our house, garage, and shed. The entire process was incredibly smooth from start to finish. They were easy to work with, handled all the details, and made what could have been a stressful situation completely worry-free. Our contact, Jayce Kirkland, was outstanding. His professionalism, communication, and courteous demeanor were truly a breath of fresh air. He took care of everything for us and made sure the project stayed on track every step of the way. We couldn’t be happier with the experience and have and would highly recommend BGC to anyone needing roofing or siding work!Posted on Google![]()
Rob AnastTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very customer focused company. Replaced my roof and siding after hail and wind damage 6 years ago. Second hail and damage storm this year and they are my vendor of choice again. In process now to replace my roof and siding.Posted on Google![]()
paolo masoneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Brad gave me a good price and the roof looks great! The roof was replaced in one day.Posted on Google![]()
Doug CooperTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
They did an excellent job! Fast, efficient and did a great job cleaning up.Posted on Google![]()
christos karampetsosTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My family member needed a roof replacement after the recent storm in Madison , Chad came out to inspect the roof and went over the options with us. Full roof replacement and the new roof looks GREAT, they were done with in 2 days and left no mess behind which was very thankful for. Thanks !!
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Community Involvement & Local Giving
You know your community better than we do. If there's a local cause, organization, or neighbor we should know about, tell us. We're family-owned, we're local, and we want to show up for the places we work.
Buckshot General Contracting is a family-owned exterior contractor (since 1979), headquartered at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704, with a team serving Centerville, Iowa, and licensed across 24 states. Community nominations are reviewed by our team; submitting a nomination creates no obligation on either side and is not a guarantee of support, sponsorship, or donation. Decisions about which causes to support are made at Buckshot's discretion based on fit and capacity. Nominating a cause is not connected to any purchase, quote, or sales process.
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