Asphalt architectural shingles (what most of Carrollton 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.
Shingle work in Carrollton comes down to matching the product tier to the house and to the hail, not to brand loyalty. Architectural shingles are the baseline. Impact-rated Class 4 versions cost more upfront, and many Texas insurers recognize them with premium discounts. Every install we do is a full tear-off with a decking inspection and proper ventilation, because the parts of a shingle roof you cannot see are the parts that decide how long it lasts.
Estimates are free and written, and every inspection is documented with photos. We never waive a deductible, since Texas law does not allow it, and we are a roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.
What Carrollton housing and hail mean for a shingle roof
The median Carrollton home was built in 1988, and 58 percent of the city’s housing went up between 1980 and 2009. On houses of that age, the roof has likely been replaced at least once already, so the tear-off earns its keep: it exposes the decking that carried every earlier layer. Another 26 percent of homes predate 1980, where that decking check matters even more. Hail is the other half of the math. Within 6 miles of the city there have been 26 days of hail an inch or larger since 2006, 11 of them with stones golf-ball size or bigger, and the largest measured 3.0 inches on June 6, 2018. That record is why a Class 4 option sits next to a standard architectural shingle on our Carrollton estimates. Carrollton is in Dallas County, and the same shingle crews work in Farmers Branch and Coppell.
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 Carrollton
How a roof system holds up in Carrollton depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
26
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
11
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1988
Median year homes built
Hail near Carrollton
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 26 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Carrollton. On 11 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 13 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on June 6, 2018. The most recent report: 1.5-inch hail on May 23, 2026.
June 6, 2018: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 3, 2012: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 11, 2023: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 25, 2024: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
June 13, 2012: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Carrollton homes are
The median home in Carrollton was built in 1988, and 26% of the city's 54,365 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 6 miles of Carrollton); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about asphalt shingle roofing in Carrollton
How long do asphalt shingles last in Carrollton?
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 Carrollton?
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 Carrollton?
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 Carrollton?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 26 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Carrollton, including 11 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 13 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.5-inch hail on May 23, 2026.
How old are most homes in Carrollton?
The median home in Carrollton was built in 1988, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 26% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 16% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
