FAMILY-OWNED · SINCE 1979 MADISON, WI · CENTERVILLE, IA LIC. DC-080900045
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—  Our Story · Family-Owned Since 1979

Three generations of
building things right.

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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    1979

    Family-Owned Since

    47yrs

    In Business

    24

    States Licensed

    4.9

    80 Reviews

    —  Where It Started

    SEC 01 / 07

    It runs in the family.

    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

    A family business that grew the right way.

    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

    From a family trade to a 24-state contractor.

    The footprint has grown. The standard, build it like it's your own, has stayed exactly the same.

    1979

    The family trade

    The Buckshot story begins, rooted in a family that built for a living and learned the work hands-on, generation to generation.

    Orfordville, WI

    Chad learns the trade

    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

    Rooted in the community

    Buckshot makes its home at 621 N Sherman Ave, serving Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin communities as a local, accountable contractor.

    Today

    24 states, same standard

    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

    The values behind the name.

    These aren't slogans on a wall. They're the reasons a family puts its own name on every job it does.

    Our own crews

    We don't subcontract the work to the lowest bidder. Our crews do your job, held to the standards we were raised on.

    Honest scope

    We recommend what your home actually needs, repair when we can, replace when we should.

    Stand behind it

    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.

    Rooted locally

    We're not storm-chasers passing through. We're a local, accountable business our neighbors can find tomorrow.

    Show up & communicate

    One point of contact, clear updates, and a crew that arrives when we say. No chasing us down.

    Earn the trust

    4.9 stars across 80 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

    The kind of standing that takes decades to build.

    A family name only means something if it's backed by the work and the credentials to prove it. Here's where Buckshot stands.

    —  What Homeowners Say

    4.9★ · 80 Reviews

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    Joy I
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    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!
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    Shelly Ziegler
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    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.
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    Amy Stephens
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    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!
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    Rob Anast
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    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.
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    paolo masone
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    Brad gave me a good price and the roof looks great! The roof was replaced in one day.
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    Doug Cooper
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    They did an excellent job! Fast, efficient and did a great job cleaning up.
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    christos karampetsos
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    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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    Jason Montez
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    *update* number 2 I have been through about 4 different people now to get my issue fixed. They came and fixed the side that was leaking. The contractor that came out confirmed the siding wasnt installed properly and put in some flashing to fix the issue. Since it wasnt installed right i wanted the rest of the house done to prevent other issues and the company agreed to do that. Still not done and now im dealing with yet another person who has not contacted me to resolve my issue. Told them when this job was completed i wanted a new patio door as well to get the last year of the energy credit. Crickets. I have been very patient, but am beyond frustrated at this point. *update* After posting i was contacted regarding my review. Turns out the reason i wasn’t contacted was because my salesman is no longer with the company and never responded to tell me that when i called him (his number was still correct at the time of the call). I had a rep come to my home and immediately discuss solutions to the issue. Everything was done properly on my home, its just one of those things no one could foresee. I am beyond happy with the speed things are moving once i was contacted. Already making plans for additional work needed next season. Had windows and siding done. The windows crew was fantastic. Personable as well as professional. Siding crew was also great. My issue comes with the after care. My basement was leaking during rains. It also leaked running the sprinkler for new grass. Contacted my salesman and never heard back. Been probably a month? Had a contractor friend of mine come look and the issue was the siding wasnt ran low enough (or a piece of flashing would have worked as well) to stop water from coming through the basement from under the sill plate. Id have even paid to have it corrected, but no call. My issue is a simple one, but the aftercare deserves a one. The total score is because their crews were great. The people in admin simply need to be better. I had to remove foam that was trafficking water in and will be using flex seal to create a barrier since no call was made back. Update as of april, 2026. After some frustrating back and forth one of their contractors came our and looked at my situation late summer of 2025. Confirmed the siding wasnt done properly and installed flashing where the leak was and i haven’t had an issue since. Despite the numerous tornados weve had. With that said, Fall of 2025 i told them (after being informed the siding wasn’t done properly by their guy) i told them while the basement no longer seems to leak, i want the rest of the house covered with that flashing incase their are other problems. i dont want to refinish my basement to discover issues. The “salesman” essentially accused me of only wanting free things and after him explaining to me how awesome he was and that i was wrong, i stopped the phone call. The subcontractors they hire are overall solid, but some of the staff have made the company unusable for me. Just be cautious if you use them. Communication is great… until they get your money.

    —  The People On Your Project

    SEC 06 / 07

    A name, and a face, behind your job.

    You won't be handed off to a call center. A real project manager owns your job start to finish.

    Chad

    Owner

    Grew up in the trade under his father's Yates Construction. Sets the standard for every crew.

    Ryan

    Project Manager

    Owns projects end to end, the single point of contact homeowners count on.

    Jayce

    Project Manager

    Coordinates crews and timelines so your job runs on schedule and on spec.

    Jeremy

    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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    Yes. Buckshot General Contracting has been family-owned since 1979 and is led today by owner Chad Yates, who grew up in the trade under his father’s Yates Construction. The same family name is on the license, the trucks, and the warranty.
    We use our own crews on every job, never subcontracted to the lowest bidder. That’s how we keep the quality consistent and stand behind the work, the people on your roof answer to us.
    We’re based at 621 N Sherman Ave in Madison, Wisconsin, with a field office in Centerville, Iowa, and we’re licensed across 24 states. See our service area →
    Storm-chasers show up after a storm and disappear after the check clears. We’re a local, accountable, family business that’s been here since 1979, with a real address, top credentials, and a warranty you can hold us to years from now.
    We’re GAF Master Elite (top 2% of roofers), FORTIFIED trained, BBB A+ accredited, licensed and insured (WI DC-080900045), and rated 4.9 stars across 80 reviews. See credentials →
    A real project manager owns your job from estimate to final walkthrough, your single point of contact, no call centers. Meet the team →

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    WI, IA & 24 states

    —  Home Base

    Madison, WI · Centerville, IA

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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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