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— In the Media & Recognition
Recognized by the people who set the standard.
The strongest statement about a contractor isn't a slogan, it's who's willing to put their name behind it. Buckshot's work is backed by independent industry recognition, from GAF, IBHS, and the BBB. Members of the media can reach us below.
- GAF Master Elite
- FORTIFIED by IBHS
- BBB A+
Media Inquiry · Prompt Reply
Media & press inquiries
Tell us your outlet, topic, and deadline — we respond promptly. Homeowners: call (608) 909-9109.
— Industry Recognition
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The credentials that speak for us.
We'd rather point you to what independent organizations have verified than to anything we could say about ourselves. Each of these is awarded and maintained by a third party.
Awarded by GAF
GAF Master Elite
GAF reserves this certification for the top 2% of roofing contractors, those who are licensed, insured, and proven. It also lets us offer GAF's strongest warranties.
Designated by IBHS
FORTIFIED
A construction standard from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, an independent research body. FORTIFIED roofs are third-party verified.
Better Business Bureau
BBB A+ Rating
An A+ rating reflects how we handle our business and our customers, assessed independently by the Better Business Bureau.
Industry associations
NRCA & WRCA
Member of the National and Western States Roofing Contractors Associations, the trade bodies that set roofing best practices.
Certifications
InterNACHI & IICRC
Inspection and restoration certifications through InterNACHI and the IICRC, the standards bodies for those specialties.
Carrier programs
Insurance Carrier Approvals
Approved through major insurance carrier contractor programs, which vet contractors before adding them.
Why this counts as more than a logo: anyone can print a badge. What matters is that each of these is issued and maintained by an independent organization with its own standards, and can be revoked. That's the kind of third-party validation worth trusting.
GAF Master Elite Tier
BBB Rating
Family-Owned Since
States Licensed
— In the Media & Recognition
Recognized by the people who set the standard.
The strongest statement about a contractor isn't a slogan, it's who's willing to put their name behind it. Buckshot's work is backed by independent industry recognition, from GAF, IBHS, and the BBB. Members of the media can reach us below.
- GAF Master Elite
- FORTIFIED by IBHS
- BBB A+
Media Inquiry · Prompt Reply
Media & press inquiries
Tell us your outlet, topic, and deadline — we respond promptly. Homeowners: call (608) 909-9109.
GAF Master Elite Tier
BBB Rating
Family-Owned Since
States Licensed
— Why Third-Party Recognition Matters
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A name behind the work, not just our own.
Choosing a contractor is hard because most of the proof is invisible until something goes wrong. Independent recognition is one of the few signals you can check before you hire:
- It's earned, not bought — these organizations have standards and review processes.
- It can be lost, which means it has to be maintained through real performance.
- It's verifiable — you can confirm each one directly with the issuing body.
- It backs the warranty — our Master Elite status lets us offer GAF's strongest coverage.
— Affiliations & Background
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Family-Owned Since 1979
Who Buckshot is, for the record.
Buckshot General Contracting is a family-owned exterior contractor, in business since 1979, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with a team serving Centerville, Iowa, and licensed across 24 states. Our owner, Chad Yates, grew up in the trade in Orfordville, Wisconsin.
We use our own crews rather than subcontractors, and we hold memberships and certifications with the organizations that set standards in our industry:
- GAF Master Elite
- FORTIFIED / IBHS
- BBB A+
- NRCA
- WRCA
- UASRC
- InterNACHI
- IICRC
— For Members Of The Media
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Working on a story?
If you're a journalist or producer covering roofing, storm recovery, home improvement, or local business, we're glad to help, with an expert source, background, or comment.
Expert commentary
We can speak to roofing, storm damage, the insurance-claim process, and material choices for homeowners.
Company background
Facts on our history since 1979, credentials, leadership, and service area across Wisconsin and Iowa.
Quick response
Send your outlet, topic, and deadline using the form, and we'll get back to you promptly.
A straight note: this page highlights independent recognition we've earned, not news coverage. If you publish a story featuring Buckshot, we'd be glad to know about it and may add a press section here. For now, the most reliable proof we can point to is the credentials above and our customers' own reviews.
Media & press inquiries.
Members of the media: tell us your outlet, what you're working on, and your deadline, and we'll get back to you promptly. For homeowner questions or estimates, our team is just a phone call away.
- Expert source
- Prompt reply
- WI & IA
For estimates or homeowner questions, call (608) 909-9109 instead.
— What Customers Say
4.9★ · 80 Reviews
— Media & Recognition FAQ
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More about Buckshot.
Credentials & Trust
GAF Master Elite
The top 2% distinction
FORTIFIED Roofing
The IBHS standard
Customer Reviews
What our customers say
Warranties
How your work is backed
About & Contact
About Buckshot
Who we are
Our Story
Family-owned since 1979
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— Home Base
Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
In the Media & Recognition
Proof you can verify, not just claims.
Independent recognition from GAF, IBHS, and the BBB is the kind of credibility you can confirm before you hire. Members of the media can reach us through the inquiry form, and homeowners can call anytime for a free estimate.
Buckshot General Contracting is a family-owned exterior contractor (since 1979), headquartered at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704, with a team serving Centerville, Iowa, and licensed across 24 states. The recognition shown on this page consists of third-party industry credentials and certifications (including GAF Master Elite, FORTIFIED, and a BBB A+ rating), not news or press coverage. 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); Buckshot is not IBHS. Credentials are current as maintained with each issuing organization and can be independently verified.