Asphalt architectural shingles (what most of Bedford calls composition or comp roofing) remain the metroplex workhorse: the strongest cost-to-performance ratio for most homes, with impact-rated Class 4 options suited to DFW hail country.
Most Bedford homeowners who call us about a new roof end up with asphalt shingles, and the real decision is which tier. Architectural shingles are the baseline; impact-rated Class 4 versions cost more upfront, and many Texas insurers recognize them with premium discounts. Every install is a full tear-off with a decking inspection and proper ventilation, because the layers you cannot see decide how long a shingle roof lasts. The estimate is free and written, and the inspection behind it is documented with photos. We will not waive your deductible, since Texas law forbids it, and we are a roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.
What Bedford’s Housing Stock Asks of a Shingle Roof
Bedford’s median home was built in 1983, and 38 percent of the city’s housing predates 1980, while only 3 percent went up in 2010 or later. On houses that age, the tear-off earns its keep: decking may already have carried more than one roof, so it gets checked before new shingles go down. Hail is the other half of the tier question. Within 5 miles of the city, storms have dropped hail an inch or larger on 25 days since 2006, and 14 of the last 20 years saw at least one such day. That record is why we walk every Bedford homeowner through the Class 4 option before they choose. Our Tarrant County crews also run shingle replacements in Hurst and Euless, so scheduling stays flexible.
THE SYSTEM
Asphalt Shingle Roofing, up close.
Done right. New shingles, straight courses, a cleared yard: a completed DFW re-roof.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Bedford
How a roof system holds up in Bedford depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
25
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
8
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1983
Median year homes built
Hail near Bedford
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 25 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 5 miles of Bedford. On 8 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on April 13, 2007. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on August 3, 2025.
April 13, 2007: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 27, 2024: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
April 3, 2012: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
April 6, 2018: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 19, 2011: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Bedford homes are
The median home in Bedford was built in 1983, and 38% of the city's 21,878 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 5 miles of Bedford); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about asphalt shingle roofing in Bedford
How long do asphalt shingles last in Bedford?
DFW sun and hail realistically cap most asphalt systems at fifteen to twenty years regardless of the number on the wrapper. Ventilation quality and hail history move that range more than brand choice.
Are Class 4 shingles worth it in Bedford?
In hail country, frequently yes. They resist impact damage better, and many Texas insurers offer wind/hail premium discounts for them. Ask your carrier what discount applies before deciding.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Bedford?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Bedford?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 25 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 5 miles of Bedford, including 8 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 14 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1-inch hail on August 3, 2025.
How old are most homes in Bedford?
The median home in Bedford was built in 1983, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 38% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 3% were built in 2010 or later. Most homes here are well past the life of their original roof.
