Appleton's roof, in the hands of the top 2%.
Buckshot is a GAF Master Elite roofer, a distinction held by only the top 2% of contractors. Roof repair, replacement, and storm work for Appleton and the Fox Valley, by our own crews. Family-owned since 1979.
Free roofing estimate in Appleton.
Tell us your Appleton-area neighborhood and what your roof needs, repair, replacement, or a storm inspection, and we'll set up a free estimate. For emergencies we respond 24/7. No pressure, just a straight assessment. We respond within 2 hours.
Got it. We'll be in touch.
Thanks, there. We received your request and respond within 2 hours during business hours.
Repair, replace, or storm restore.
Whatever your roof needs, we handle it with our own crews and top-tier materials, from a single repair to a full replacement.
Roof Replacement →
A full new roof installed to GAF Master Elite standards, with warranties only the top tier can offer.
Roof Repair →
Leaks, missing shingles, and flashing fixed fast. Not every roof needs replacing, we'll tell you straight.
Asphalt Shingles →
The most popular roof for Wisconsin homes, durable, affordable, and installed by certified crews.
Storm Damage →
Wind and hail damage assessed and documented for your insurance claim, with 24/7 emergency response.
FORTIFIED Roofing →
A stronger, independently verified roof built to the IBHS standard for severe-weather resilience.
24/7 Emergency →
A leak doesn't wait. We respond around the clock with tarping to stop water and protect your home.
Only the top 2% of roofers earn this.
GAF, the largest roofing manufacturer in North America, reserves its Master Elite certification for the top 2% of contractors, those who are licensed, insured, and proven over time. For an Appleton homeowner, that means:
- Access to GAF's strongest warranties, which only Master Elite contractors can offer.
- A vetted, proven installer, not a fly-by-night crew.
- Proper installation, the single biggest factor in how long a roof lasts.
- FORTIFIED certified too, for severe-weather resilience. Master Elite →
We'll tell you honestly which one you need.
A good roofer doesn't push a full replacement when a repair will do. For your Appleton home, here's how we make the call:
- Repair when the damage is localized, a leak, a few shingles, a storm hit, a flashing failure.
- Replace when the roof is at the end of its life or failing in too many places.
- Either way, we show you what we found with photos and explain the reasoning.
- No scare tactics, just the option that protects your home and your budget.
Built for what Appleton winters dish out.
Snow, ice, freeze-thaw, wind, and hail all wear on a roof here. We catch problems early and handle storm damage and insurance with you.
Wind & hail
Wind lifts and creases shingles; hail bruises them and knocks off granules. We assess and document it. Storm damage →
Ice dams
Wisconsin winters back water up under shingles. We fix the leak and address the cause. Ice dams →
Insurance claims
We document damage for any carrier and meet your adjuster on-site. You pay your deductible, we handle the rest. Claims →
Credentials you can verify, work you can trust.
Anyone can call themselves a roofer. We back it with the credentials, the crews, and a track record that go back more than four decades in Wisconsin.
GAF Master Elite
The top 2% of roofers, able to offer GAF's strongest warranties.
FORTIFIED Certified
Trained to build to the stronger IBHS storm-resilience standard.
BBB A+ Rated
An A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau for how we operate.
Serving Appleton
We serve Appleton and the Fox Valley; tell us your neighborhood.
Own crews, no subs
The team on your roof works for us, so quality stays with us.
Licensed & insured
WI Lic. DC-080900045, fully licensed and insured in Wisconsin.
A simple path to a better roof.
No pressure, no surprises. Here's how an Appleton roofing project goes from first call to finished.
Free estimate
We inspect your roof and give you a clear, itemized assessment.
Choose your roof
We help you pick the right materials and options for your home.
We install it right
Our own crews work to Master Elite standards, and handle insurance paperwork.
Backed by warranty
You're covered by manufacturer and workmanship warranties.
Top notch from start to finish. Professional crew and they stand behind their work. Highly recommend.
They found the actual source of the leak when another company missed it. Professional and honest.
The whole crew was professional, the work was excellent, and they cleaned up so well you'd never know they were there.
Reviews reflect Buckshot customers companywide across our service area.
Q.01Do you serve Appleton?+
Q.02What is GAF Master Elite, and why does it matter?+
Q.03Do I need a new roof, or can you repair mine?+
Q.04Do you handle storm damage and insurance?+
Q.05What roofing materials do you install?+
Q.06Is the estimate free?+
Roofing & Wisconsin service areas.
Put the top 2% on your Appleton roof.
Tell us your neighborhood and what your roof needs. We'll set up a free estimate, give you a straight assessment, and install to GAF Master Elite standards. Family-owned since 1979, FORTIFIED certified, and we work with any insurance carrier.
Buckshot General Contracting is a licensed Wisconsin roofing contractor (WI Lic. DC-080900045), family-owned since 1979 and headquartered at 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704, serving Appleton, the Fox Valley, and the surrounding area; service availability depends on your location, so contact us to confirm coverage. GAF and Master Elite are trademarks of GAF; Buckshot is an independent GAF Master Elite contractor and is not GAF. Star ratings and review counts reflect Buckshot customers companywide across our service area, not a single city. Roof scope, materials, and cost are provided in a written estimate after inspection. Insurance coverage, claim approval, and out-of-pocket cost depend on your policy, deductible, and the documented damage; coverage is determined by your insurer, not by Buckshot. Estimates are free with no obligation. WI Lic. DC-080900045 · Family-Owned Since 1979.