Storm-tested roofing built for Tosa homes.
Lake-effect snow, ice dams, and summer storms hit Wauwatosa every year. Buckshot General Contracting inspects the damage, documents it for your insurer, and rebuilds it right, from storm-damage roof repair and full roof replacement to siding and seamless gutters, with our own GAF Master Elite crews.
Got it. We will call you.
A Buckshot project manager will reach out shortly to set your free inspection. Storm emergency? Call (608) 909-9109 now.
One crew for everything the weather touches.
As a GAF Master Elite roofing contractor in Wauwatosa, Buckshot handles the full exterior: storm and hail damage roof repair, complete roof replacement in GAF asphalt shingles or standing seam metal, James Hardie fiber cement and vinyl siding, and seamless aluminum gutters. One BGC crew runs the whole job, from the first inspection to the final walkthrough.
Hail & Storm Damage
Wind, hail, and ice all reach Wauwatosa. Documented inspections, claim coordination, and a deductible-only path for most covered storms.
Start hereRoof Replacement
Tear-off to bare deck, GAF Timberline HDZ or UHDZ, ice-and-water protection at the eaves, usually wrapped in one day.
Get a quoteRoof Repair
Wauwatosa Village homes and Washington Highlands Tudors spring leaks at flashing, valleys, and worn boots. We find the source and seal it for good.
Get a quoteSiding
Wind and hail crack and pit siding too. Vinyl, insulated, and James Hardie fiber cement, repaired or replaced under one claim.
Get a quoteSeamless Gutters
Heavy spring rain and snowmelt need somewhere to go. Seamless 5 and 6 inch aluminum, guards, and proper downspout drainage.
Get a quoteAttic Ventilation
The quiet fix behind ice dams and short shingle life. Balanced intake and exhaust, sized to your roof.
Get a quoteHail and wind are Milwaukee County's reality.
Free storm inspection
We photograph every bruise, crease, and lifted shingle on the roof and the soft metals before anyone files.
Open the claim with you
We organize the evidence and help you start the claim with your carrier the right way.
We meet your adjuster on the roof
The difference-maker. We walk the damage with the adjuster so nothing legitimate gets left off the scope.
Rebuild, then recover depreciation
We complete the work and submit the final invoice so any held-back recoverable depreciation is released.
The two numbers on every claim
Actual Cash Value
What your roof is worth today after depreciation. Typically the first check your carrier sends.
Replacement Cost Value
The full cost to rebuild. Usually paid in two stages, the ACV now and the recoverable depreciation after the work is done.
We are set up with these carrier and TPA programs:
A contractor who is still here at claim number three.
Storm chasers show up after a hail event, sign as many roofs as they can, and are gone by the next county. We have run on word of mouth across southeastern Wisconsin since 1979, which only works if the roof and the relationship both hold up.
- GAF Master Elite certified. Roughly the top 2% of US roofers, and the credential behind the 50-year System Plus warranty.
- We meet the adjuster ourselves. Five carrier programs and a team that stands on the roof with your adjuster, not a salesperson who hands you off.
- Employees, not a rented crew. The same people quote, build, and warranty your roof.
- Verifiable credentials. FORTIFIED, BBB A+, NRCA, WRCA, UASRC, InterNACHI, IICRC, and WI license DC-080900045.
What a roof runs in Wauwatosa.
Coverage that outlives the storm season.
| Warranty | What it covers | Term | Who can register it |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAF System PlusBest | Shingles + workmanship | 50 yrs, non-prorated | Master Elite contractors |
| GAF Standard | Manufacturing defects | 30 yrs, prorated | Most contractors |
| Buckshot Workmanship | Our installation labor | In writing | Buckshot |
| Storm-chaser default | Often nothing once they leave | None | Out-of-area crews |
Think the last storm touched your roof?
A free inspection settles it. We will show you the photos and tell you straight whether you have a claim, a repair, or nothing to worry about.
Got it. We will call you.
A Buckshot project manager will reach out shortly to set your free inspection.
In a hail belt, the shingle grade matters.
Two roofs can look identical from the curb and perform completely differently in a Milwaukee County hailstorm. The system underneath is what decides it.
- Class 4 impact-rated shingles are tested to UL 2218, the top impact grade, and stand up to hail that bruises ordinary shingles.
- GAF Timberline HDZ & UHDZ with LayerLock high-wind nailing and StainGuard algae protection for the long Wisconsin summers.
- Ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, and sealed flashing at every valley, chimney, and penetration.
- Bare-deck inspection so any soft or storm-soaked sheathing is replaced, not papered over.
Standard vs Class 4 impact-resistant
| Factor | Standard architectural | Class 4 impact-resistant |
|---|---|---|
| Impact rating | Varies, below Class 4 | UL 2218 Class 4, the highest |
| Hail performance | Good | Excellent |
| Possible insurance credit | Typically none | Some carriers offer one, confirm with yours |
| Added cost | Baseline | Roughly 10 to 20% more |
| Best for | Sheltered lots, budget builds | Exposed, hail-prone Milwaukee County homes |
Patch it, or start fresh?
- A few damaged shingles on one slope
- Roof is younger than about 15 years
- One traceable leak at flashing or a boot
- Granules and mat are still intact elsewhere
- Decking below is dry and sound
- Hail or wind damage across several slopes
- Roof is at or past 18 to 22 years
- Leaks keep coming back in new spots
- Soft or rotted decking turns up on inspection
- You want to reset the 50-year GAF warranty
What hail and wind leave behind
Bruised soft metals
Dents in vents, gutters, and downspouts are hail's clearest signature.
Granules washing out
Sandy grit in the gutters means the shingle surface is breaking down.
Creased or missing shingles
Wind snaps the seal strip, leaving shingles to flap, crease, and tear.
Interior water stains
Rings on a ceiling or damp attic insulation mean it is already leaking.
Split flashing seals
Cracked caulk at chimneys and valleys is the next leak in line.
Pitted or cracked siding
Hail hits walls too, and that damage often belongs on the same claim.
Rooted in the Village.
Wauwatosa sits just west of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, straddling the Menomonee River along the I-94 corridor the National Weather Service office in Sullivan tracks all season. Lake-driven wind and hail, then winter freeze-thaw and ice dams, age the suburb's older Village homes and Highlands Tudors early. Buckshot answers with the full system: ice and water shield, balanced ventilation, and sealed valley and step flashing.
Wauwatosa neighborhoods
Milwaukee County & nearby
Lake winters, summer storms.
Wauwatosa sits close enough to the lake to catch the same wind and hail off Lake Michigan, funneled along the I-94 corridor, the storm damage that drives many claims here.
Then a long freeze-thaw winter finishes the job: ice dams push meltwater back under the eaves of the suburb's older Village homes and Tudors. We build for both, with impact-rated shingles, sealed eaves, and balanced ventilation.
Water coming in? Call now.
Active leak, peeled shingles, or a tree on the roof. A real person answers, and we can tarp and document quickly so your claim starts on solid footing.
What homeowners tell their neighbors.
"We used Buckshot for a new roof. Very responsive, communicated well, and did a phenomenal job. You could not even tell they had been there, except that I had a new roof."
"Jeremy was great to work with. His crew did an excellent job and finished in one day. The entire team was professional and always willing to answer questions."
"My contact Steve fixed an error a previous contractor made on my soffit, and he did not charge extra. Made the whole project run quickly and smoothly. Thank you, Buckshot team."
Local to Milwaukee County.
Wauwatosa roofing & storm claims.
Reach a real project manager.
No phone tree. You get the people who actually run Milwaukee County jobs: Ryan, Jayce, Jeremy, or Chad.
Call (608) 909-9109Q.01How do I know if the last storm damaged my roof?
Q.02Will filing a storm claim cost me out of pocket?
Q.03Do you serve my part of Milwaukee County?
Q.04Are Class 4 impact-resistant shingles worth it here?
Q.05What does GAF Master Elite mean for me?
Q.06How much does a roof cost in Wauwatosa?
Q.07Should I repair or replace?
Q.08How fast can you get out after a storm?
Q.09Do you handle siding and gutters too?
Q.10How long does the actual install take?
Services, credentials & nearby areas.
Services
Hail & Storm DamageInsurance claim help Roof Replacement
Single-day GAF installs Roof Repair
Leak diagnosis and flashing Siding
Vinyl & James Hardie Seamless Gutters
5 inch, 6 inch, and guards
Free storm inspection in Wauwatosa.
We will get on the roof, document what the weather did, and tell you honestly whether it is a claim, a repair, or nothing at all. GAF Master Elite, family-owned since 1979.
Buckshot General Contracting (BGC) · 621 N Sherman Ave, Suite B5, Madison, WI 53704 · serving Wauwatosa and all of Milwaukee County · WI Lic. DC-080900045 · GAF Master Elite Certified · Family-Owned Since 1979 · Mon to Sat 8AM to 5PM, Emergency 24/7 · (608) 909-9109. Pricing ranges are estimates and vary by roof size, pitch, access, material selection, and decking condition; your written estimate governs. Insurance coverage, deductibles, ACV and RCV settlements, recoverable depreciation, and any impact-resistant-shingle premium credit are determined solely by your carrier and policy; we do not guarantee any claim outcome or discount. Material lifespans are typical ranges for the local climate, not warranties. The 30 percent guideline is a general rule of thumb, not a coverage determination. Financing provided through Service Finance Company, LLC, subject to credit approval. GAF System Plus and manufacturer warranty terms are governed by GAF's published documents and require a registered, qualifying installation.