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— Hail & Storm Damage · Wisconsin & Iowa
Storm damage restoration in Wisconsin, family‑owned since 1979.
Buckshot restores roofs, siding, gutters and soffit after hail and wind storms across Wisconsin and Iowa. We inspect for free, document every impact for your adjuster and handle the claim with any carrier. Most homeowners pay only their deductible, and emergency tarping is available 24/7.
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5Insurance Programs$0Inspection Cost47yrsIn Wisconsin— What Storm Damage Does
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Three kinds of storm damage to your home.
Wisconsin and Iowa sit in a severe-weather corridor with hail, 60+ mph wind and violent summer storms. A professional inspection is the reliable way to see what a storm did to your home.
✓Hail damage, more than dents
Hail as small as one inch cracks shingle granules and exposes the fiberglass mat, which then breaks down over two to three seasons. Hail also dents gutters, soffit, fascia and siding.
✓Wind damage, lifted and torn
Wind beyond a shingle's rating breaks the seal strip and lifts or tears shingles and siding panels. Rain then drives under the underlayment and soaks the decking.
✓Hidden damage you cannot see
Impact bruises and cracked flashing seals are invisible from the ground and leak slowly for months. By the time a ceiling stain appears, decking rot has often started.
— How to Spot It
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6 signs of storm damage to your home.
Many policies allow about 12 months from the storm to file, so check for these signs after any severe weather. Damage found after that window becomes your cost.
✓Granules in the gutters. Dark, sand-like deposits mean the shingle surface fractured, which speeds UV breakdown of the mat.
✓Dented or cracked siding on the side of the house that faced the storm, which is easy to miss from the ground.
✓Circular dents on gutters, downspouts, fascia and vents, a reliable sign the shingles above took the same hits.
✓Lifted tab edges, cracked shingles or bare decking, visible with binoculars, which let water in on the next rain.
✓Ceiling stains or wet attic insulation, which confirm water is already inside and need urgent attention.
✓Cracked caulk around chimneys, skylights and vents, which sends water straight behind the flashing.
— One Storm, One Claim
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Storm damage restoration for the whole exterior.
The storm that hit your roof also hit your siding, gutters and soffit. Buckshot documents the full exterior in one inspection and puts it in one adjuster scope, so the whole event is covered.
✓Roof storm damage repair
We assess hail and wind damage impact by impact, repairing limited damage and replacing the roof when damage is widespread.
Roof storm damage →
✓Siding storm damage
Dented, cracked or punctured siding is documented and added to the same insurance claim as your roof.
Siding storm damage →
✓Gutters, soffit and fascia
Hail-dented gutters, downspouts, fascia and soffit are repaired and included in the claim, so attic ventilation stays intact.
Gutter repair →
✓24/7 emergency tarping
Tree through the roof or shingles gone? We tarp, stop the water and document the emergency scope the same day.
Call (608) 909-9109 →
— How We Handle Your Claim
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From inspection to check, we carry the paperwork.
Buckshot takes the insurance work off your plate with a six-step process, from the first inspection to the final walkthrough.
01
Free inspection
We inspect shingles, ridge, valleys, flashing, soffit, fascia, gutters and siding, photograph every impact and leave a written summary.
02
Claim documentation
You get a damage report formatted for insurance review, with measured photos and a line-item estimate in the adjuster's format.
03
Adjuster meeting
Our project manager attends, walks the adjuster through each point and pushes for a complete scope.
04
Approved scope
Once the claim is approved, we confirm the scope with you, order materials and set your install date.
05
Repair and replacement
Our own crews complete the repairs and replacements, and most roofs are finished in a single day.
06
Final walkthrough
A project manager walks the finished work with you and hands over material, manufacturer and labor warranty documents.
— Know Your Coverage
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What you pay depends on your policy.
Two policy types decide your out-of-pocket cost. Buckshot reviews your policy summary during the inspection and explains yours before you file.
Replacement Cost Value
✓RCV, the better case
Covers the full replacement cost minus your deductible. For most storm claims you pay only your deductible and Buckshot bills the insurer for the rest.
Actual Cash Value
✓ACV, the tighter case
Pays replacement cost minus depreciation and your deductible. Older roofs depreciate more, so you may owe the difference. Buckshot explains which applies to you before you file.
— Roof Open Right Now?
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— 24/7 Emergency Storm Response
Tree through the roof? Call before the water spreads.
When a limb punctures your roof or wind strips shingles, interior protection comes first. Buckshot tarps exposed decking, clears hazardous debris and documents the emergency scope for your carrier, often the same day.
Immediate tarping · Damage documented
— Storm Work, In Their Words
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— Storm & Insurance FAQ
FAQ
Storm damage restoration FAQ.
Storm damage restoration repairs everything a storm hit on the exterior, including the roof, siding, gutters, soffit and fascia. Buckshot handles it as one project and one insurance claim.
Most standard policies cover storm damage to roofing, siding and gutters. Replacement cost policies pay the full cost minus your deductible, while actual cash value policies also subtract depreciation.
Denials usually come from incomplete documentation or damage not tied to a specific storm. Buckshot documents with dated, measured photos, and if a claim is still denied we explain re-inspection and supplement options.
Many Wisconsin policies allow about 12 months from the storm, but your policy sets the deadline. Unrepaired damage gets worse and can be treated as neglect, so file early.
For most covered claims on a replacement cost policy, yes. Buckshot attends the adjuster meeting to make sure the approved scope is complete before work begins.
Yes. Hail and wind damage to siding, fascia, soffit, gutters and downspouts is typically covered under the same storm claim, and Buckshot documents all of it in one inspection. See siding →
Most insurers do not require them. Your adjuster writes their own estimate, and Buckshot reconciles it so the approved scope is complete.
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Buckshot inspects for free across Wisconsin and Iowa, documents the damage and handles the claim from first call to final check. Most homeowners pay only their deductible, and our GAF Master Elite crews have done this since 1979.
Buckshot General Contracting handles insurance claim documentation and coordination as your contractor. We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services. Iowa Code §522C. Insurance coverage, deductibles, and outcomes vary by policy, carrier, and the specific damage. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · GAF Master Elite Certified · Family-Owned Since 1979.