Illinois
— Illinois · Roofing & Exteriors
A licensed Illinois roofer you can actually trust.
Buckshot is a licensed Illinois contractor (IL Lic. 104017198), family-owned since 1979. Roofing, siding, gutters, and storm and insurance work, done by our own crews and backed by top manufacturer credentials. Tell us your town and we'll confirm we cover you.
Free Illinois roof estimate
WI & IA · We respond in 2 hours
Tell us where you are in Illinois.
Send us your town and what you need, and we'll confirm we cover your area and set up a free estimate or inspection. For storm emergencies we respond 24/7. The estimate is free with no obligation, and we respond within 2 hours.
— What We Do In Illinois
SEC 01 / 07
Full-service roofing & exteriors.
From a single repair to a full storm rebuild, we handle the whole exterior of your home, with our own crews, not subcontractors.
Residential Roofing →
Roof repair and replacement, asphalt shingles, and full systems installed by our own crews.
Commercial Roofing →
Flat and low-slope systems, TPO and EPDM, for businesses and multi-family properties.
Siding →
Vinyl and fiber cement siding, installed moisture-barrier-first so it lasts through the seasons.
Seamless Gutters →
Seamless gutters and guards, fabricated on-site and color-matched to your home.
Storm Damage →
Wind, hail, and storm damage repair with 24/7 emergency response and tarping.
Insurance Claims →
We document storm damage and work with any carrier. You pay your deductible, we handle the rest.
— Licensed & Legitimate
SEC 02 / 07
A real, licensed contractor, not a storm-chaser.
After a big storm, out-of-state crews flood in, take deposits, and disappear. We're the opposite: an established, licensed Illinois contractor with a decades-long track record and credentials you can verify.
— Credentials That Matter
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Vetted & Verified
The credentials behind the work.
These aren't just logos. Each one represents training, insurance, and a track record that a manufacturer or body independently checked, and that protect you and your warranty.
— Storm & Insurance Work
SEC 04 / 07
Illinois weather is hard on roofs.
Thunderstorms, high wind, hail, and hard winters all take their toll. When a storm hits, we respond fast and handle the insurance side with you.
Wind & tornado
High wind lifts and tears shingles, often without blowing them clear off. We find it and document it. Wind →
Hail damage
Hail bruises shingles and knocks off granules, shortening roof life. We assess it properly. Hail →
Winter & ice dams
Hard winters bring ice dams that back water up under shingles. We fix the leak and the cause. Ice dams →
— How It Works
SEC 05 / 07
Simple, from first call to finished.
No pressure and no surprises. Here's how a project goes from your first message to a roof or exterior you can stop thinking about.
— Home Base
Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
— Illinois FAQ
SEC 06 / 07
Yes. We’re a licensed Illinois contractor, IL Lic. 104017198, and family-owned since 1979. We’re licensed across multiple states and carry the insurance and credentials a legitimate contractor should.
We serve Illinois homeowners and businesses from our regional operation. Coverage depends on your location, so the fastest way to know is to tell us your town and we’ll confirm we cover you and set up a free estimate. Tell us your town →
The full exterior: residential and commercial roofing, siding, seamless gutters, and storm and insurance restoration. We do repairs and full replacements, all with our own crews. See our services →
Yes, it’s a core part of what we do. We respond 24/7 for emergencies, document the damage for your claim, meet your adjuster, and work with any carrier. You pay your deductible, we handle the rest. How claims work →
Storm-chasers are unlicensed, out-of-town, and gone after the job. We’re a licensed Illinois contractor, family-owned since 1979, with GAF Master Elite and FORTIFIED credentials and our own crews. You can verify our license and our reviews. Why that matters →
Yes. Estimates and inspections are free with no obligation. We’ll give you an honest assessment and a clear, itemized estimate, and you decide from there. Free estimate →
— Explore
SEC 07 / 07
Services & other areas.
Free Estimate · Licensed In Illinois
Let's take care of your Illinois home.
Tell us your town and what you need. We'll confirm we cover your area, set up a free estimate or inspection, and give you a straight, no-pressure assessment. Licensed Illinois contractor, family-owned since 1979, and we work with any insurance carrier.
Buckshot General Contracting is a licensed Illinois contractor (IL Lic. 104017198), family-owned since 1979, serving Illinois homeowners and businesses from its regional operation; service availability depends on your location, so contact us to confirm coverage for your area. Star ratings and review counts reflect Buckshot customers companywide across our service area, not a single state or location. Insurance coverage, claim approval, scope, and out-of-pocket cost depend on your policy, deductible, and the documented cause and extent of damage; coverage is determined by your insurer, not by Buckshot. Estimates are free with no obligation. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · IL Lic. 104017198 · Family-Owned Since 1979.