Storm Damage
Roof Repair —
Wisconsin & Iowa.
We handle your insurance claim from first call to final walkthrough. Most homeowners pay only their deductible.
A severe hailstorm or windstorm can damage your roof in less than 15 minutes. The hidden cost isn't the impact itself — it's the water intrusion, decking rot, and interior damage that follows when the repair is delayed or improperly filed with your insurance company. Buckshot inspects your roof at no charge, documents every impact point for your adjuster, and coordinates directly with your insurance company so you don't have to manage the paperwork alone.
Free inspection · No obligation · Insurance policies have 12-month filing windows — don't wait
Three Types of Damage.
Each One Works
Against You Differently.
Wisconsin's climate puts your roof through hailstorms, violent summer thunderstorms, and wind events that regularly exceed 60 mph across Dane County, Milwaukee County, and surrounding regions. Iowa homeowners in Appanoose County face the same severe weather corridor. Understanding what each event actually does to your roof explains why a professional inspection — not a DIY walk-around — is the only reliable way to assess real damage.
Hail — More Than Dents You Can See
Hailstones as small as one inch in diameter can crack asphalt shingle granules, exposing the fiberglass mat underneath. The granule layer is what protects the shingle from UV degradation. Once it fractures, the exposed mat deteriorates within two to three seasons — not immediately, which is exactly why insurance companies require documented inspections promptly after a hail event. Hail also dents aluminum soffit, fascia, and gutters, and cracks aged caulking around flashing — all of which become water entry points.
Wind — Lifted Shingles and Broken Seals
Standard residential shingles are rated for sustained winds up to 60–130 mph depending on the product. When wind exceeds the shingle's rating or improper nailing patterns were used during installation, shingles lift, break their adhesive seal, or separate from the roof deck entirely. Lifted shingles allow rain to drive underneath the felt underlayment, saturating the decking and insulation below. Wind damage is frequently denied in insurance claims without clear documentation — which is why Buckshot brings photo documentation and written scope reports to every adjuster meeting.
Hidden Damage — What You Cannot See From the Ground
Impact bruising on asphalt shingles creates soft spots in the mat that are invisible from street level but clearly visible on close inspection. Damaged flashing around chimneys, skylights, and valleys often looks intact from below but has cracked seals allowing slow water infiltration. This is the most costly damage category — it compounds silently for months or years before appearing as an interior ceiling stain, by which point decking rot has already begun.
6 Signs Your Roof
Has Storm Damage —
Don't Wait to Check.
Insurance policies typically allow 12 months from the storm event to file a claim. After that window closes, damage that should have been covered becomes your cost entirely. Here's what to look for after any significant weather event.
Granules in Your Gutters
Run your hand inside the gutter after a hailstorm. Heavy granule deposits — the dark, sand-like material coating asphalt shingles — indicate surface fracturing. Granule loss accelerates UV degradation of the fiberglass mat underneath.
Denting on Soft Metals
Check gutters, downspout elbows, aluminum fascia, and metal roof vents. Hailstones leave circular impact marks on these surfaces. Denting on soft metals almost always means your shingles absorbed similar impacts above.
Lifted, Cracked, or Missing Shingles
Visible from the ground with binoculars: lifted tab edges, cracked shingle faces, or bare decking patches where shingles have blown off entirely. Any of these conditions allow water infiltration during the next rainfall.
Water Stains on Interior Ceilings
Dark staining on ceiling drywall or wet insulation in the attic confirms active water intrusion. By the time water reaches the interior, storm damage has already been compounding. This is an urgent repair situation.
Cracked Caulking Around Flashing
Check around chimney bases, skylight frames, and plumbing vents. Cracked caulking results from hail impact and thermal expansion after a storm event. Water runs directly behind compromised flashing into the roof-wall junction.
Damaged or Sagging Soffit Panels
Cracked or dented soffit panels create ventilation gaps that allow moisture and pests into the attic space. Hail and wind damage soffit alongside roofing materials — and damaged soffit compromises the attic ventilation your roof warranty depends on.
Wisconsin & Iowa Storm
Damage Services.
Every storm damage situation is different. Here's what Buckshot handles across our Wisconsin and Iowa service territory.
Hail Damage Repair & Replacement
We assess every hail impact point across field shingles, hip and ridge caps, valley flashing, and penetrations. If fewer than 30% of shingles show functional damage, we can often document and repair sections rather than replacing the full roof. When hail impact is widespread — common after a large-cell storm crosses Madison or Milwaukee — full replacement is the correct and insurance-covered solution. As a GAF Master Elite contractor, we install shingles qualifying for enhanced warranties unavailable through standard installers.
Wind Damage Repair
Lifted shingles, broken seals, and missing sections get repaired with color-matched materials and proper adhesive bonding per GAF installation specifications. We re-nail loose decking where wind has stressed the fastener pattern, and reseal all penetration flashing showing evidence of breach. Every wind repair includes a written scope of work you can submit directly to your adjuster.
Emergency Storm Response
When a tree limb punctures your roof or a windstorm removes shingles entirely, interior protection cannot wait. Buckshot responds to emergency situations across our Wisconsin and Iowa service territories. We tarp exposed decking, remove hazardous debris, and document the emergency scope for your insurance carrier the same day where possible. (608) 909-9109 — answered 24/7.
Storm-Damaged Soffit, Fascia & Gutters
Hail and wind rarely limit their damage to the roofing surface. We inspect and repair aluminum and vinyl soffit panels, fascia boards, and gutter systems damaged in the same storm event, and include this scope in your insurance documentation. Replacing only the roof while leaving dented soffit compromises your attic ventilation — which directly affects your roof's long-term warranty performance.
We Handle Your Insurance
Claim — From Inspection
to Check.
This is where Buckshot operates differently from most contractors in Wisconsin and Iowa. We've built a step-by-step process that removes the paperwork burden from you entirely.
Free Inspection and Full Damage Assessment
We come to your property at no charge and conduct a complete inspection — field shingles, ridge, valleys, flashings, soffit, fascia, and gutters. We photograph every impact point and measure hail bruising diameter. You receive a written summary of findings before we leave the property.
Insurance Claim Documentation
Based on our inspection, we prepare a detailed damage report formatted for insurance review — photos with measurements, material specifications, and a line-item estimate matching the format insurance adjusters use when reviewing claims.
"Great job explaining shingle defects and working along with the insurance adjuster to get my claim satisfied."
Jeff R. · Wisconsin homeowner · Google ★★★★★Adjuster Meeting — We're There
When your insurance company sends an adjuster to inspect the property, our project manager attends. We walk the adjuster through each documented damage point, answer technical questions, and advocate for a complete and accurate scope. This is the step most contractors skip — and the one that most determines your claim outcome.
"Ryan was awesome — he walked us through the whole process. He dealt with the insurance company, showed up for the free quote, and the job was scheduled quickly after."
Victoria Johnson · Wisconsin homeowner · Google ★★★★★Approved Scope — Repair or Replacement Begins
Once your claim is approved, we schedule the repair or replacement as quickly as our production calendar allows. Full residential roof replacements are typically completed in a single day. Insurance claim paperwork is handled by our team — not passed back to you.
"Our roof was damaged in a hailstorm and they worked directly with our insurance company to get our roof replaced."
Lori DeMario · Wisconsin homeowner · Google ★★★★★Final Walkthrough and Warranty Documentation
After every storm repair or replacement, a project manager walks the completed work with you. You receive documentation of materials used, the manufacturer warranty, and our labor warranty.
"The help they provided with the paperwork and insurance company was amazing and much appreciated."
Deanna Allen · Wisconsin homeowner · Google ★★★★★GAF Master Elite.
Named Crew.
Real Accountability.
Buckshot General Contracting is a GAF Master Elite certified roofing contractor — a designation held by fewer than 2% of roofing contractors in the United States. It requires demonstrated installation quality, confirmed customer satisfaction, and maintained licensing and insurance in good standing.
Our project managers — including Ryan, Jayce, Jeremy, and Chad Yates — each handle the insurance process directly so homeowners don't navigate adjuster meetings, scope disputes, or depreciation holdbacks alone. Our Madison, Wisconsin office at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5 serves homeowners across Dane County and southeastern Wisconsin, with crews active in the Milwaukee metro and Centerville, Iowa.
"You could not even tell they had been there, except that I had a new roof. I didn't even find a nail."
Rusty McLain · Wisconsin homeowner · Google ★★★★★I paid my insurance deductible and Buckshot worked with the insurance on the bill so I didn't have to. They handled everything and the work was excellent.
Ryan was awesome!! He walked us through the whole process. He dealt with the insurance company, showed up for a free quote, job was scheduled quickly after and the work was excellent! Would highly recommend!!
Our roof was damaged in a hailstorm and they worked directly with our insurance company to get our roof replaced. We are now going to work with them again on building us a screened in porch.
Wisconsin & Iowa
Storm Damage
Service Areas.
Buckshot serves a large geographic territory across two states. Our teams operate out of Madison, Wisconsin and cover communities throughout southern and southeastern Wisconsin, plus Appanoose County in Iowa.
Wisconsin
We serve storm damage customers across Dane County, Milwaukee County, and surrounding communities. If you experienced a severe weather event in southern Wisconsin and need a licensed contractor to inspect your roof before filing a claim, call (608) 909-9109.
Iowa
We serve homeowners in Centerville, Iowa and surrounding Appanoose County communities. Iowa customers follow the same process: free inspection, insurance documentation, adjuster coordination, and repair or replacement on an efficient schedule.
Frequently Asked
Questions.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail and wind roof damage?
How long does it take to repair or replace a storm-damaged roof?
What if my insurance company denies my storm damage claim?
Do I need multiple estimates before filing an insurance claim?
What is a GAF Master Elite contractor and why does it matter for storm damage?
Can storm damage to soffit, fascia, and gutters be included in my roof claim?
What happens if I wait to file my storm damage claim?
More From Buckshot.
Storm Damage & Roofing
Storm Damage Doesn't
Wait. Neither Should You.
Insurance policies have 12-month filing windows. Free inspection across Wisconsin and Iowa — no cost, no obligation. Buckshot handles the claim from first call to final check.
Madison, Milwaukee & Wisconsin · Centerville, Iowa · Mon–Sat 8AM–5PM
WI Lic. DC-080900045 · GAF Master Elite Certified · Family-Owned Since 1979
We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services. Iowa Code §522C.