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— Our Story · Family-Owned Since 1979
Buckshot didn't start as a brand. It started with a family that built for a living, and passed down a simple idea: do the work right, treat people square, and stand behind it. Forty-seven years later, that's still the whole company.
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— Where It Started
SEC 01 / 07
Owner Chad Yates grew up in Orfordville, Wisconsin, on job sites, learning the trade under his father at the family's Yates Construction. He didn't read about how to build, he was handed a role and shown how to do it right.
That upbringing is the whole foundation of Buckshot: the standards a father teaches a son on a roof don't get cut when a job runs long or a margin gets tight. You do it the way you'd do it on your own house.
"Treat every roof like it's going over your own family's heads."
— Who We Are Today
SEC 02 / 07
Today Buckshot General Contracting is based at 621 N Sherman Ave in Madison, with a field office in Centerville, Iowa, and is licensed across 24 states. But the way we work hasn't changed with the footprint.
We run our own crews on every job, no subcontracting the work out to whoever's cheapest that week. The same standards Chad learned in Orfordville are the ones his crews are held to now, and the same name is on the truck, the license, and the warranty.
For Chad, it's personal in the most literal sense, his kids Archer, Ellie, and Addison are the next chapter of a family that's always built things.
— The Through-Line
SEC 03 / 07
The footprint has grown. The standard, build it like it's your own, has stayed exactly the same.
1979
The Buckshot story begins, rooted in a family that built for a living and learned the work hands-on, generation to generation.
Orfordville, WI
Owner Chad Yates grows up on job sites under his father's Yates Construction, learning that quality isn't a setting you turn down to save time.
Madison, WI
Buckshot makes its home at 621 N Sherman Ave, serving Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin communities as a local, accountable contractor.
Today
Now licensed across 24 states with a field office in Centerville, Iowa, still family-owned, still running its own crews, still standing behind the work.
— What We Stand For
SEC 04 / 07
These aren't slogans on a wall. They're the reasons a family puts its own name on every job it does.
We don't subcontract the work to the lowest bidder. Our crews do your job, held to the standards we were raised on.
We recommend what your home actually needs, repair when we can, replace when we should.
The same name is on the truck, the license, and the warranty. We're here to make it right, this year and years from now.
We're not storm-chasers passing through. We're a local, accountable business our neighbors can find tomorrow.
One point of contact, clear updates, and a crew that arrives when we say. No chasing us down.
4.9 stars across 200+ reviews isn't an accident. It's what happens when a family treats your home like its own.
— Credentials & Standing
SEC 05 / 07
Earned, Not Claimed
A family name only means something if it's backed by the work and the credentials to prove it. Here's where Buckshot stands.
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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 !!
— The People On Your Project
SEC 06 / 07
You won't be handed off to a call center. A real project manager owns your job start to finish.
Owner
Grew up in the trade under his father's Yates Construction. Sets the standard for every crew.
Project Manager
Walks the work with you and makes sure it's finished to the family's standard.
— About Buckshot FAQ
SEC 07 / 07
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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.
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