Asphalt architectural shingles (what most of Arlington 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 Arlington shingle jobs come down to one decision: a standard architectural laminate, or the impact-rated Class 4 version that costs more upfront and that many Texas insurers reward with a premium discount. Architectural shingles are our baseline either way. Every install is a full tear-off with a decking inspection and proper ventilation, because the parts of a shingle roof you never see decide how long it lasts.
The estimate is free and written, the inspection is documented with photos, and your deductible is never waived, since Texas law does not allow it. We are a roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.
What Arlington’s housing and hail mean for a shingle roof
Arlington homes have a median build year of 1986. Of the housing stock, 59 percent went up between 1980 and 2009, 33 percent is older than 1980, and only 8 percent dates from 2010 or later. Many of these streets have had roofs replaced before, so the tear-off is where we learn what the decking really looks like after earlier jobs. We file the city permit and keep the final paperwork in your folder.
Hail sets the rest of the agenda. Within 9 miles of the city there have been 41 days of hail an inch or larger since 2006, and 21 of them brought golf-ball-size stones or bigger. That frequency is why the Class 4 question comes up on nearly every Arlington shingle estimate we write in Tarrant County. The same crews install shingles in Pantego and Kennedale.
THE SYSTEM
Asphalt Shingle Roofing, up close.
Curb view. How the finished roof reads from the street.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Arlington
How a roof system holds up in Arlington depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
41
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
21
Golf-ball-size hail days
5 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Arlington
Hail is a regular event around Arlington. NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 separate days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of the city, and on 21 of those days the stones reached golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 5 inches (softball size) on June 12, 2023. The most recent report: 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
June 12, 2023: 5-inch hail (softball size)
May 27, 2024: 3.25-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 24, 2011: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 1, 2025: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
How old Arlington homes are
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, and 33% of the city's 153,137 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 9 miles of Arlington); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about asphalt shingle roofing in Arlington
How long do asphalt shingles last in Arlington?
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 Arlington?
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 Arlington?
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 Arlington?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 41 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 9 miles of Arlington, including 21 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1-inch hail on April 26, 2026.
How old are most homes in Arlington?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 33% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 8% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
