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— Wind & Tornado Damage · WI & IA
High winds hit. We respond fast.
Wind and tornado damage doesn't wait, lifted shingles, torn-off sections, and downed limbs let water in fast. We secure your home 24/7, then document every bit of damage for your insurance claim. You pay your deductible, we handle the rest.
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WI & IA · We respond in 2 hours
Get a free wind damage inspection.
After high winds or a tornado, damage is often worse than it looks from the ground. We inspect the full exterior, document everything for your claim, and secure anything that's letting water in. We respond within 2 hours, or right away if it's an emergency.
— What Wind Damage Looks Like
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Wind damage is often worse than it looks.
High winds and tornadoes don't just take shingles, they break the roof's seal and force water in. A lot of the damage isn't visible from the driveway, which is exactly why it gets missed.
Lifted & creased shingles
Wind lifts and creases shingles, breaking their seal even when they don't blow off. The damage is often invisible from the ground.
Missing & torn-off sections
Stronger gusts strip shingles or whole sections off the deck, leaving the underlayment and decking exposed to the next rain.
Downed limbs & debris impact
Wind brings down branches and flying debris that puncture the roof, dent siding, and break gutters and vents.
Siding & trim damage
The same wind that hits the roof cracks, loosens, and tears off siding panels, corners, and trim, part of the same claim.
Gutters & flashing torn loose
Wind pulls gutters off the fascia and lifts flashing at edges and chimneys, opening paths for water behind the exterior.
Water intrusion & leaks
Once the seal is broken, water gets into the attic, ceilings, and walls. Catching it fast is the difference between a repair and a remodel.
— Emergency Response First
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We secure the house first, paperwork second.
When wind has opened up your roof, the priority is stopping more water from getting in. Our 24/7 emergency response handles that before anything else:
— How The Claim Works
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We handle the claim, you handle the deductible.
Wind and tornado damage is covered under most homeowner policies, but only when it's documented properly. We've done this for 47 years, with any carrier, and we make it straightforward.
Secure & inspect
We tarp anything urgent, then inspect the full exterior, roof, siding, gutters.
Document for the claim
We photograph and document all wind damage in the format your adjuster needs.
Meet the adjuster
We walk the damage with your adjuster so nothing legitimate gets left out.
Repair to spec
Once approved, our own crews complete the repair and finish the job.
— Why Buckshot After A Storm
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The contractor you want when it matters.
After a windstorm, your area fills with out-of-town crews chasing the work. We're the local, accountable family business that's still here long after they've moved on.
Local & here to stay
our own crews
— What Homeowners Say
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— Home Base
Madison, WI · Centerville, IA
— Wind & Tornado Damage FAQ
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Stay safe and keep clear of downed lines and unstable structures. If water is coming in or the roof is exposed, call us 24/7, we’ll tarp and secure the home to stop further damage, then document everything for your claim. Take photos if you safely can. Emergency response →
Wind is one of the most commonly covered perils, most homeowner policies cover wind and tornado damage when it’s documented properly. We inspect and document the full exterior and include it in the adjuster scope. You typically pay only your deductible. Coverage is determined by your insurer. How the claim works →
Possibly. Wind often lifts and creases shingles, breaking their seal without blowing them off, damage that’s hard to see from the ground but still lets water in. A free inspection tells you for certain before a small problem becomes a leak.
For active emergencies, water coming in or an exposed roof, we respond 24/7. For non-urgent inspections we respond to requests within 2 hours during business hours and schedule promptly.
It’s often best to have us inspect first so you know what you’re dealing with and the damage is documented. We’ll walk you through the claim either way and work directly with your adjuster. Insurance claims →
Wind damage is usually sudden and structural, lifted or missing shingles, torn sections, downed limbs, while hail tends to leave bruising and dents that need close inspection. Many storms bring both, and we document all of it together. Hail damage →
— Related
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Storm & insurance services.
24/7 Emergency · Free Inspection
Wind damage? Get it secured and documented.
Call now if water's coming in, we respond 24/7 with tarping and water mitigation. Or request a free inspection and we'll document the full exterior for your claim. You pay your deductible, we handle the rest. Family-owned since 1979, any carrier.
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, and outcomes vary by claim. We are not Iowa public adjusters, nor do we offer public adjusting services. Iowa Code §522C. Emergency tarping and water mitigation limit but cannot guarantee against further damage; results depend on conditions and timing. Financing is provided through third-party lenders (Service Finance Company, LLC), subject to approval. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · IL Lic. 104017198 · Family-Owned Since 1979.