Credentials

— UASRC · Storm Restoration Credential

After a storm, the right contractor matters most.

Buckshot is a member of the United Association of Storm Restoration Contractors (UASRC), a homeowner-focused group built to promote ethical, best-practice storm restoration, the opposite of the storm-chasers that show up after bad weather. Family-owned since 1979.

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— What Is The UASRC

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A standard built for homeowners.

The United Association of Storm Restoration Contractors (UASRC) is a non-profit organization founded in 2012 to promote the highest ethical standards in storm restoration. Here's what our membership means, and what it doesn't.

Homeowner-focused

The UASRC was created to be a homeowner-centric organization, identifying best business practices so people dealing with a member know they're working with a reputable contractor.

An answer to storm-chasers

It was founded specifically to counter the fly-by-night "storm chasers" who flood an area after bad weather and give the storm restoration industry a bad name.

What it is, and isn't

To be straight with you: UASRC is a professional membership tied to a best-practices standard, not a contractor's license or a warranty. It reflects how we operate, not a guarantee on any one job.

— Why It Matters After A Storm

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The week after a storm is when homeowners get burned.

When hail or wind rolls through, out-of-town crews follow. Some are fine; many are gone the moment the check clears. A homeowner-first standard like the UASRC matters because the alternative is costly:

Storm-chasers pressure you to sign fast, before you've understood the damage or your options.They're not here for the warranty, when a problem surfaces next winter, they've moved on.We're the opposite, established, local, and family-owned since 1979, with our own crews.We work with any insurance carrier and document your storm damage honestly for the claim.

— More Than One Credential

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A Stack Of Real Qualifications

UASRC membership is one piece of the picture.

We back our work with a range of industry credentials and affiliations, each meaning something specific. Explore the ones with their own standards and programs:

— Standards In Practice

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What a homeowner-first standard looks like on your storm claim.

A credential only matters if it changes how the work gets done. Here's where our storm-restoration standards show up on your project:

Honest damage assessment, we document what's actually there, with photos, not invented damage.We work with any carrier, and you pay your deductible while we handle the rest of the process.A contractor, not a public adjuster, your insurer decides coverage; we do the roofing right.24/7 emergency response, tarping and water mitigation when a storm can't wait. Storm damage →

— UASRC Membership FAQ

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Q.01 — What is the UASRC?

The United Association of Storm Restoration Contractors is a non-profit organization, founded in 2012, that promotes the highest ethical and best-business standards in storm restoration. It was created as a homeowner-focused group to counter the fly-by-night storm-chasers who give the industry a bad name. More on the UASRC →

Q.02 — Is UASRC membership a license or a guarantee?

No, and we want to be clear about that. UASRC membership is a professional membership tied to a best-practices standard, not a contractor’s license or a warranty. It reflects how we choose to operate. The guarantee on your project is the written warranty we provide. Our warranties →

Q.03 — How does this protect me as a homeowner?

The UASRC exists to promote contractors who follow best business practices for homeowners, the opposite of storm-chasers. With Buckshot you get an established, local, family-owned company that gives an honest assessment, works with any carrier, and stands behind the work. Why it matters →

Q.04 — Do you handle the insurance side of a storm claim?

We document your storm damage and work with any insurance carrier, and you pay your deductible while we handle the rest of the process. Note we’re a contractor, not a public adjuster, your insurer decides coverage. Insurance claims →

Q.05 — What other credentials does Buckshot hold?

Alongside UASRC, we hold NRCA and WRCA membership, GAF Master Elite, FORTIFIED, a BBB A+ rating, and credentials including InterNACHI and IICRC. Each means something specific, and we’re glad to explain any of them. See our credentials →

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Storm DamageHail, wind, after the storm→Insurance ClaimsHow the process works→FORTIFIED RoofingBuilt to resist severe weather→Residential RoofingRepair & replacement→

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NRCA MemberNational roofing association→WRCA MemberWisconsin roofing association→GAF Master EliteTop shingle-system certification→Free EstimateNo cost, no obligation→

— What Homeowners Say

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   Joy I 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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!
  
 
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   Shelly Ziegler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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.
  
 
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   Amy Stephens 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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!
  
 
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   Rob Anast 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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.
  
 
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   paolo masone 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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.
  
 
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   Doug Cooper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They did an excellent job! Fast, efficient and did a great job cleaning up.
  
 
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   christos karampetsos 
 
 
 
 Trustindex 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 !!

— Home Base

Madison, WI · Centerville, IA

Free Inspection · UASRC Member Contractor

Storm work done the honest way.

Credentials like our UASRC membership matter most after a storm, when knowing your contractor is established, honest, and here to stay makes all the difference. The best way to judge that is to let us earn it, with a free, no-obligation inspection. Family-owned since 1979, with our own crews.

Buckshot General Contracting is a family-owned exterior contractor (since 1979), headquartered at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704, and licensed across 24 states. The United Association of Storm Restoration Contractors (UASRC) is an independent non-profit association; Buckshot is a member and is not the UASRC, and membership is a professional affiliation rather than a contractor's license or a warranty, and is not an endorsement of any specific project. Buckshot is a contractor and not a public adjuster; insurance coverage and claim approval are determined by your insurer. GAF and Master Elite are trademarks of GAF, and Buckshot is an independent GAF Master Elite contractor and is not GAF; FORTIFIED is a program of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), and Buckshot is not IBHS. Warranty terms are provided in your project documents. Estimates are free with no obligation. Family-Owned Since 1979.