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— Our Process · How a Buckshot Project Works
Know exactly what happens before you call.
No mystery, no pressure. From the first free inspection to the final walkthrough, here's every step of a Buckshot project, who does what, when, and what you can expect. Most homeowners are surprised how little they have to do.
- Free inspection
- Our own crews
- No surprises
Free Estimate · Since 1979
Free roof inspection
Three fields. Twenty minutes on site. Zero cost, zero obligation.
The first step is the easy one.
The whole process starts with a free, no-obligation inspection. Tell us a little about your roof and a Buckshot team member comes out, assesses it, and walks you through your options, no commitment required. We respond within 2 hours.
- Free inspection
- 2-hour response
- Written report
- No obligation
No spam. No obligation. We respond within 2 hours.
Clear Steps
Response Time
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— The Five Steps
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Every Buckshot project follows the same path.
Whether it's a single repair or a full replacement, the process is the same five steps, so you always know what's next. Here's what each one involves.
Day one · no cost
Free inspection & written report
A Buckshot team member inspects your full roof, documents everything with photos, and gives you a written summary of what they found, whether you need a repair, a replacement, or nothing yet. We tell you honestly. We respond to requests within 2 hours.
Within a couple of days
Clear, itemized estimate
You get an estimate that lists every material and labor line, not a vague square-footage number. We walk through it with you and answer every question before anything is signed. No pressure, no fine-print surprises. Financing is available if you'd like to spread out the cost.
Before install day
Materials, colors & scheduling
You choose your GAF shingle line and color, we lock in a date that works for you, and we pull any required permits. As a GAF Master Elite contractor we walk every option, from Timberline HDZ to designer profiles, so the roof fits your home and budget.
Install day · often one day
Our own crew builds your roof
Our in-house crew, never subcontracted, completes most homes in a single day: full tear-off to the decking, decking inspection, ice and water shield, underlayment, GAF shingles, and flashing. We protect your property with tarps and sweep every nail with magnets at the end.
After the work
Final walkthrough & warranty registration
We do a final inspection with you, make sure the site is spotless, and then register your GAF warranty for you and hand over the paperwork. Your roof is backed by the GAF System Plus warranty plus our written craftsmanship guarantee, and we keep your records on file.
— Two Ways In
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Paying directly or filing a claim?
The core five steps stay the same, but if you're filing an insurance claim, we add the documentation and adjuster work, the part most homeowners dread, and handle it for you.
Track A · Standard project
You're paying directly
A straightforward repair, replacement, or upgrade you're funding yourself or with financing.
- 1. Free inspection & written report
- 2. Itemized estimate, explained in person
- 3. Pick materials, schedule, permits pulled
- 4. Our crew installs, often in a single day
- 5. Walkthrough & warranty registered
Simple, fast, no middleman.
Track B · Insurance claim
Storm or hail damage
We add full claim documentation and attend the adjuster meeting, the step most contractors skip.
- 1. Free inspection & photo documentation
- 2. We prepare the claim in adjuster format
- 3. You file; we attend the adjuster meeting
- 4. Scope reconciled, supplements filed if needed
- 5. Our crew installs; walkthrough & warranty
Most homeowners pay only their deductible.
On an insurance claim, your part is short: book the inspection, file the claim, and pay your deductible. See how insurance claims work →
— What Install Day Looks Like
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One crew, one day, your property protected.
- The crew arrives early and protects landscaping, siding, and AC units with tarps before tear-off begins.
- We tear off to the bare decking and inspect it, replacing any rotted or soft sheathing we find.
- Down goes the full system: ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, starter, GAF shingles, ridge cap, and new flashing.
- At the end we run magnetic sweepers across the yard and driveway, so you don't find a single nail.
- Most homes are finished the same day, so you're not living around an open roof for a week.
— Why It Works This Way
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A process built to remove the guesswork.
Roofing is stressful because it usually feels opaque. We built our process to do the opposite, here's what that means for you.
You always know what's next
The same five steps every time, with a written report and itemized estimate, so nothing is a surprise and you're never guessing what happens next.
One team, start to finish
The same company inspects, quotes, and builds, with our own crews and one project manager as your point of contact. No handoffs, no subcontractors.
It ends with real protection
Every project finishes with a registered GAF System Plus warranty plus our written craftsmanship guarantee, backed by a company family-owned since 1979.
— The Process, In Their Words
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Real homeowners on how the process actually went. Read all Buckshot customer reviews →
— Process FAQ
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Services & Claims
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off · GAF · single day
Roof Repair
Leaks · flashing · ice dams
Insurance Claims Help
We attend the adjuster
Financing
Spread out the investment
Trust & Company
Meet the Team
Leadership & in-house crew
Our Warranties
GAF 50-yr + craftsmanship
GAF Master Elite
Top 2% nationwide
— Home Base
Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
Free Roof Inspection
Step one is free. Let's start there.
Book a no-cost, no-obligation inspection and we'll put the whole process in motion, assess your roof, walk you through your options, and give you a written report. GAF Master Elite, family-owned since 1979, our own crews on every job.
Project timelines, steps, and pricing vary by roof, scope, materials, weather, permitting, and, for insurance work, your policy and carrier. The process described here is typical and not a guarantee of a specific schedule or outcome. We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services. Iowa Code §522C. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · GAF Master Elite Certified · Family-Owned Since 1979.